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Top 10The Best Hybrid Cars, SUVs and Trucks to Consider
Hybrid vehicles have surged in popularity across Canada in the past year, boosted by slowing demand for fully electric and plug-in hybrid models. Easy for risk-averse drivers to adopt, they are more financially accessible than EVs and simpler to maintain than PHEVs. Hybrid technology improves fuel economy and, in some …
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Test DrivesWe Drove A Kei Car in Japan, Here’s What It’s Like
Tokyo, Japan— The Japanese car market is nothing like Canada’s. Even though some vehicles sold here can also be found on Japanese roads, there’s a large number of models from the Land of the Rising Sun that we never get. A great example is the so-called kei cars, derived from …
NewsTop 10 Most Stolen Vehicles in Canada: Toyota RAV4 is New No. 1
The Toyota RAV4 has replaced its larger sibling, the Highlander , as the most stolen vehicle in Canada according to the latest annual compilation released by Équité Association, which is based on the number of thefts reported in 2024. Despite an overall 19% decrease in vehicle thefts nationwide—a result of …
Top 10Manual Gearbox to Survive in These Vehicles for 2026
If you're looking to get your hands on a new vehicle without an automatic transmission, we recommend you act sooner rather than later. There are only 24 options remaining for the 2026 model year, and they're mostly sports cars aimed at serious driving enthusiasts. Unsurprisingly, that number is down from …
Top 10Top 10 Most Valuable Car Brands in 2025
New vehicle sales don't tell the whole story when it comes to assessing the value of auto companies, especially in the current economic climate with tariff pressures and the slowdown in electric vehicles. Consumer volatility is another issue. This week, Interbrand released its 2025 ranking of the world's most valuable …
Top 10Top 10 Most Fuel-Efficient Cars in 2025
The carbon tax may have been axed in most of Canada (Quebec still has one), but gas prices will keep rising in the future. In order to save money at the pump, many drivers are changing their habits on the road or turning to greener vehicles. On that note, we …
Top 10The 10 Best Engines and Motors of 2025 According to Wards Auto
Five hybrid vehicles and four all-electric models have made it to U.S. magazine Wards Auto ’s latest ranking of the 10 best engines and propulsion systems. This means that, for the first time, only one conventional vehicle powered by a combustion engine is among the award winners. “Consumers are more …
Top 1010 Vehicles We Wish Had More Power
When it comes to shopping for your next vehicle, would you rather have performance or fuel economy? Why not both at the same time? Now more than ever, it’s possible to enjoy the best of both worlds, particularly thanks to electrified powertrains. Anyway, some models aim to help drivers save …
Previews2026 Honda Prelude: Five Things to Know
Honda originally launched in North America with the Civic , Accord and Prelude . Before the end of 2025, this trio will be reunited as the Prelude returns following a quarter-century hiatus. After showing a prototype at the Japan Mobility Show in October 2023, then a glimpse of the production …
Test Drives2026 Honda Civic Hatchback: An Overlooked Star?4.5/5
The Honda Civic Hatchback made a return to Canada with the previous generation as a 2017 model, but it stopped being the cheap compact car it used to be a couple of decades ago. Essentially, it became the sedan’s more upscale twin. Unlike the locally built four-door Civic that Honda …
Top 10Top 10 Most Fuel-Efficient SUVs in 2025
SUVs and crossovers continue to dominate new vehicle sales in North America, and automakers happily churn out more models for the sake of profitability. Now, for consumers looking to save money at the pump, it's important not to look solely at fuel consumption ratings or to automatically opt for a …
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