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Germany’s Alpina Burkard Bovensiepen GmbH, better known simply as Alpina, is a master at designing and building more advanced and sportier versions of BMW vehicles. With the new B8 Gran Coupe, which is based on the BMW M850i Gran Coupe , the renowned German company offers a more comfortable and …

The Volvo XC40 joined the Swedish automaker's lineup for the 2019 model year and has been warming up to the XC60 for the best-seller title ever since. It's an attractive and compelling product, notably for its safety, refined interior, and comfort that's superior to an Audi Q3 , for example, …

Those who miss the Toyota Matrix and its optional AWD system are certainly among the first to cringe anytime the conservation shifts to the C-HR , the radically styled, urban-oriented crossover that the Japanese automaker introduced for 2018. Sales are not so bad (8,176 units in Canada last year), but …

The winter months are generally quieter for auto sales. But if you need to change your vehicle, you need to follow the same steps and conduct the same checks as you would the rest of the year. Here are three tips to keep in mind if you're shopping for a …

Those who mourn the near-extinction of the manual gearbox in modern new vehicles can always turn to used models, where there are plenty of choices. Of course, operation and reliability may vary from one model to another. In the compact car category, the Honda Civic and Mazda3 , for example, …

A mechanical inspection is the first and most important step in ensuring that a used vehicle is in good condition and that it is not hiding any problems. However, it is also strongly recommended that you check the vehicle's history by consulting what is known as a CARFAX report. Formerly …

With Canada's harsh withers, many consumers are understandingly afraid to make the jump to an electric car. And this also makes choosing a used EV even tricker. The high-voltage battery it carries may already have lost a significant amount of its original capacity. So let's take the time to answer …

Despite a decline in sales in recent years, the Ford Escape remains one of the most popular vehicles in the country. Completely redesigned for the 2020 model year, it's now available with an great selection of engines ranging from a turbocharged three-cylinder to a plug-in hybrid system that provides up …

The Nissan Kicks is labelled and advertised as an SUV, with the company emphasizing its “truck-like” attributes, but in reality it’s nothing more than a new-look Versa hatchback with a taller profile. It has what many people want in a city car—cheap price, small size, good manoeuverability and high fuel …