Tests and Features

Between tariffs and emissions standards, automakers are under a lot of pressure these days. It’s no wonder that car prices have exploded over the last 5-6 years. One of the companies struggling the most is definitely Nissan . Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you probably know about the …

The Nissan Leaf set a standard when it was introduced in 2011, paving the way towards electrification for thousands of motorists and inspiring other manufacturers to embark on the electric adventure. However, this once-innovative standard has lost its lustre in recent years, caught up in the turmoil of Nissan's political …

Copenhagen, Denmark— The Mercedes-Benz CLA has undergone a complete transformation, switching from a conventional powertrain to a fully electric drive unit as the German luxury brand’s first vehicle to ride on the new Mercedes Modular Architecture (MMA). The platform will underpin several more EVs to come and even a few …

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 …

Demand for electric vehicles is waning pretty much all over the globe. At the same time, many automakers are turning to hybrid technology as a way to improve fuel economy and reduce emissions. Selection is still fairly limited when it comes to compact cars, however. Honda now offers the Civic …

Loulé, Portugal— Lexus and Toyota owe their tremendous success to an ability to combine bold moves with an extremely careful approach, sometimes to the point of exaggeration. Look no further than the Lexus RZ for evidence. Introduced three years ago, this midsize luxury crossover shares a dedicated EV architecture called …

At last, Subaru has finally launched a hybrid variant of its compact SUV, the Forester . But was it worth the wait? In the light of our recent test drive, we're inclined to say: too little, too late. Admittedly, the new 2025 Forester e-Boxer Hybrid has its merits and will …

Nissan is currently going through a challenging period. Marked by the discontinuation of several models and the layoff of thousands of employees worldwide , recent months have been far from smooth for the Japanese automotive giant. In an era defined by electrification, pricing pressures and Chinese dominance, Nissan must right …

While the United States celebrates its Independence Day, the trade war with Canada continues, with tariffs and counter-tariffs complicating matters for car companies, their suppliers and dealers. But hey, the idea here is not to bore you with politics and economics. Instead, we simply want to highlight big-muscle vehicles that …

Back in April at the annual Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah, we got the opportunity to test drive four different Wrangler models including a two-door Rubicon X with a 2.0-litre turbo engine, a Willys 41’ 4xe plug-in hybrid, a V6-powered Sahara and a Rubicon 392 finished in Tuscadero Pink.