Tests and Features

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.

Along with its cousin, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 , the Kia EV6 has set the benchmark in the compact electric SUV segment since launching three years ago. In fact, The Car Guide gave the Korean duo a Best Buy award in both 2023 and 2024. However, with competition still growing …

J.D. Power’s 2025 Initial Quality Study (IQS) released this week shows that things have gotten slightly better versus last year. Following an all-time high of 194, the average number of problems reported after 90 days of ownership is now 192 per 100 vehicles. Luxury brands have improved significantly (203 problems, …

The name remains, but everything else is different. For 2026, the third-generation Nissan LEAF is no longer the compact electric hatchback we've known since 2011. Instead, it has morphed into a small, coupe-like crossover with much more compelling looks, technology and performance. Pricing details have been announced . Below are …

Months ago, Audi changed its alphanumeric nomenclature so that odd numbers refer to combustion models, while even numbers are reserved for electric models. This shuffling has led to a certain amount of confusion, particularly affecting the A4 and A5 . For 2025, the latter—codenamed B10—marks a new generation of the …