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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 …
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 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 …
Top 1010 Great and Affordable Used Cars for Students
With the cost of living rising dramatically in recent years, owning a car is no longer part of the plan for many students and young adults. When it still is, then more compromises often have to be made when it comes to the year and mileage to stay on budget.
Test Drives2025 Mazda CX-90 PHEV: Built For Family Road Trips?4.0/5
It has become a summer tradition over the years to hit the road with the family. Every year in the middle of July, my wife, our two boys, and I set off to explore—or rediscover—a randomly chosen region of Québec or sometimes even further, as neighbouring provinces have gradually made …
Previews2026 Mazda CX-5: Five Things to Know
With 4.5 million units sold worldwide including more than 300,000 in Canada, the Mazda CX-5 is an undeniable success. It's still the brand's most popular vehicle despite the current generation having launched for the 2017 model year and the sleeker, more premium CX-50 having joined the lineup three years ago …
Top 10Top 10 Most Affordable AWD Vehicles in 2025
Earlier this year, we brought you top-10 lists of the most affordable cars , SUVs/crossovers and electric vehicles available in Canada in 2025. Now, since many drivers across the country have to face all sorts of road and weather conditions, it only makes sense to shift our focus to all-wheel …
Top 1010 Vehicles That Are More American Than You May Think
Because of the trade war unleashed by U.S. President Donald Trump, many Canadians have chosen to avoid buying products that come from south of the border. And with Prime Minister Mark Carney's decision to impose similar counter-tariffs on vehicles imported from the U.S., which are expected to lead to price …
Top 10Top 10 Longest-Running Vehicle Designs in 2025
Not all automakers are in a hurry to redesign their vehicles, especially when demand is still strong. Likewise, not all car shoppers want the latest or most cutting-edge products on the market. With the discontinuation of the Mitsubishi Mirage , Nissan GT-R , Infiniti Q50 and more, plus a redesign …
Top 1010 New Vehicles With a Long List of Recalls
Buying a brand-new vehicle or a completely redesigned model in the first year of a new generation is always risky as quality problems are more likely to occur. Oh sure, the manufacturer's warranty is there to protect you, but the experience can still be frustrating. It's best to wait a …
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