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2017 Toyota Camry Hybrid: Low on Excitement, High on Dependability3.5/5

In order to succeed in the midsize sedan segment, one must design and build a car that’s comfortable, spacious and quiet. It also has to be highly efficient, as sales show that about 85% of segment buyers go for the base engine instead of the more-powerful V6 or turbocharged four. May 23, 2017

2017 GMC Yukon Denali: Escalade Lite3.5/5

If you’re in the market for a Cadillac Escalade, but cannot quite muster up the $90,000+ for a reasonably-equipped model, then you may have better luck with the GMC Yukon Denali which starts at $78,840. I characterize the Denali as an Escalade Lite, but as one of my auto journalist …May 19, 2017

Top 10 Affordable Four-Season Tires For SUVs

Money’s tight these days, so choosing a cheap four-season (or three-season) tire is a tempting proposition. Sure, they often look nice and may offer what seems to be adequate performance, but they quickly reach their limit when you take corners or brake, especially if you’re unforgiving with the steering wheel …May 17, 2017

Compact Hatchback Comparison Test: Cruze, Impreza, Civic and Mazda3

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As we all know, the compact-car segment has always been popular in Canada. Despite the growing appetite for SUVs, many of which are based on car platforms, we’re still buying compact cars in massive quantities, thanks to their affordable price, their fuel economy and their versatility. However, compact hatchbacks push …May 17, 2017

Check your vehicle before vacation time

Tips & Advice: Protect your car

This advertorial is brought to you by Desjardins Insurance Summer is synonymous with camping and road trips. Taking a drive, no matter how far, gives us a change of scenery, a chance to relax and some new experiences. Here’s a list of basic but essential maintenance that will help you …May 16, 2017

2017 Volkswagen Touareg: Luxury in Disguise4.0/5

If you were to conduct a focus group of average people and asked them to start naming luxury SUVs, the Volkswagen Touareg would probably not be at the top of their list. It’s somewhat of a dark horse in this category, despite being on the market since 2003. I suppose …May 16, 2017

2017 Subaru Impreza: the Safest

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), a U.S. organisation financed by insurance companies, has just completed its usual eight crash tests on Subaru’s latest model, the 2017 Impreza. We were there, in Virginia, to observe how the Japanese manufacturer’s new platform would react, especially during the small overlap test, …May 15, 2017

Ford Teaches Students Driving Skills for Life

Distracted and impaired driving are two of the biggest hot topics on the roads today. According to the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), distracted driving was the number one cause of deaths on Ontario roadways in 2016, even though stiffer fines have been set. The fines and demerit points vary across …May 12, 2017

2017 Nissan Qashqai: It Could Cause Quite a Stir4.0/5

This year, Nissan introduced the 2017 Qashqai, a vehicle that is expected to quickly become one of the brand’s bestsellers. Its unusual name (which is practically begging for spelling mistakes) comes from a group of Turkish tribes that live primarily in Iran. So is the 2017 Qashqai all-new? Not really. May 12, 2017

2017 Hyundai Elantra: Hitting the Mark Again3.5/5

Compact cars are still very popular in Canada, but the segment is struggling of late because Canadian consumers are turning to small SUVs and crossovers, most of which offer the added safety of all-wheel drive. And yet, with a good set of winter tires for the snowy season, a compact …May 9, 2017

All-new 2017 Ford Super Duty gets techy with it

For a half-century, Ford has dominated the pickup truck segment, especially when you divide General Motors divisions of Chevrolet and GMC. Recently, stiff competition from Ram and the General Motors' twins has created an arm's race to build the most powerful, lightest, comfortable and technologically-sound pickup truck to the benefit …May 5, 2017

2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk: Unreasonable, but a Classic

Three weeks ago at the New York Auto Show, Jeep introduced the Trackhawk, a Grand Cherokee equipped with the same Hellcat engine used in the Dodge Charger and Challenger. The Trackhawk made its Canadian debuts at the Edmonton Auto Show, the last show of the 2016-2017 season. This Hellcat is …May 4, 2017

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