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Toyota was one of the automotive industry's pioneers in electrifying its vehicles at the turn of the 21st century with the Prius, and later with an expanded line of hybrid models. That said, the automaker was still slow to unveil a first, full-scale 100% electric model. It is with the …

Two compact cars that have been discontinued for a while are still attractive options for many consumers, especially small families on a budget who don’t want anything complicated, but need something convenient. The Pontiac Vibe and the Toyota Matrix indeed offer an interesting format (they compare favorably to several current …

The call of nature is getting louder and louder, and this is shown by the market being recently flooded with many new vehicle models focused on off-road driving. You're dreaming of adventure as well? We understand. But are you ready to wait many long months to become the owner of …

Finding a good used car that is not expensive is not an easy task these days. New model deliveries are almost at a standstill and used vehicle prices have increased significantly with the skyrocketing demand. Good bargains are pretty rare too. Many buyers on a budget have a limit of …

There is no better time than now to turn purchase a hybrid car, mainly because soaring gas prices are making conventional vehicles much less attractive. But on the other hand, the limited availability and long delivery times for fully electric vehicles are not helping either. That said, some popular new …

Pour ceux et celles qui ne veulent pas d’un VUS pour transporter leur famille, une berline intermédiaire est l’une des meilleures alternatives. Généralement plus agréable à conduire, elle a aussi l’avantage de consommer un peu moins d’essence, ce qui peut faire une grosse différence avec la nouvelle flambée des prix …

A four or five year-old vehicle is often a smart choice for buyers. Though there is often very little, or nothing left to the original manufacturer's warranty, the strong depreciation of the first years no longer applies. Looking for a used Toyota RAV4 ? This comes as no surprise, since …

Hybrid vehicles have been around for over 20 years and their technology keeps evolving and getting better. More recently, plug-in hybrids (aka PHEV) are also gaining ground and represent another step towards 100% electric vehicles. However, not everyone understands how they work. What are the differences between the two types?