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As we reported in January, new light-duty vehicle sales in Canada increased more than 8 percent in 2024. General Motors was the industry market share leader for the second year in a row, followed by Ford , which happens to be best-selling automotive brand in Canada for 16 years running.

Who said that minivans were dead or agonizing? The hybrid-only Toyota Sienna is certainly proof to the contrary with a spectacular increase in Canadian sales of 164.2 percent in 2024, for a total of 11,843 units. Not only is this more than double the sales of its closest competitor, the …

The Lexus LX is turning 30 this year. Remember, it arrived in Canada before the Cadillac Escalade and Lincoln Navigator as the Japanese luxury brand’s first SUV. While not as popular as some of its flashier rivals, it continues to stand tall as the flagship of the Lexus lineup, outselling …

Valencia, Spain— For the past twenty-five years, the GT3 models of the Porsche 911 have filled the dreams of driving enthusiasts and the garages of the lucky few. Why? Because they are the purest, sharpest and most captivating of 911s. Solid and reliable, too, ready to take on any race …

San Diego, California— Fifteen years is an eternity in today’s auto industry. Yet that’s how long it took for the sixth-generation Toyota 4Runner to arrive. Granted, the reboot of this venerable off-roader was not a priority for the maker of the RAV4 , Camry and other consumer favourites, especially considering …

Jeep , much like parent company Stellantis, is struggling mightily. Sales fell 20.4 percent in 2024—the sixth consecutive yearly decrease. But get this: the iconic SUV brand plans to invest $3.2 billion in a bid to reposition its vehicle lineup, address build quality issues and ramp up marketing efforts to …

New vehicle prices are averaging over $66,000 in Canada, making life extremely tough for many shoppers, especially from the middle class. And that’s not even counting registration, fuel/energy, insurance, maintenance and repairs. Looking for something much cheaper? We’ve compiled a list of the 10 most affordable new cars in Canada …

The Ford Maverick has received an extensive mid-cycle update for 2025 including revised looks, a bunch of new technologies and a highly anticipated powertrain combo: the Maverick Hybrid (191 hp) can finally be paired with all-wheel drive. According to Ford, fuel consumption in city driving increases from 5.6 L/100 km …

The Defender is the best-selling member of the JLR family, and the one that has been steadily gaining in popularity for the past five years—a rare occurrence in the auto industry, where models normally lose ground as they age. Why? Because Land Rover has successfully created a distinctive-looking and uniquely …

Subaru ’s iconic Forester is all-new for 2025. Well, sort of. Changes to the exterior are relatively conservative, with slimmer headlights and a larger front grille as the most obvious evolution. Designers took a careful approach in the rear, too, slightly shrinking the taillights while revising the bumper. By favouring …