Tests and Features

Denver, Colorado— Launched in 2022, the Subaru Solterra —Toyota bZ4X’s non-identical cousin—is still a fairly rare electric vehicle on Canadian roads. Its limited range and charging capability initially cooled many consumers' enthusiasm. However, the small Japanese automaker is not giving up on its electric push: Subaru plans to introduce two …

It has become a summer tradition over the years to hit the road with the family. Every year in the middle of July, my wife, our two boys, and I set off to explore—or rediscover—a randomly chosen region of Québec or sometimes even further, as neighbouring provinces have gradually made …

Toronto, ON – It's not uncommon for a car manufacturer to celebrate its success in motorsports with special editions of its road cars. The bond between track cars and street cars is closer than most people think. At least, that's what Canadian race car driver Mark Wilkins thinks. As the …

The very popular Toyota Corolla Cross is getting a mid-cycle refresh for 2026. Known for its reliability, fuel efficiency, and safety features, it's now more sophisticated than ever. Here are five things you should know about it. 1. A new front-end design The Corolla Cross gets a few minor exterior …

The most popular midsize SUVs in the country include the Dodge Durango , Ford Explorer and Toyota Highlander / Grand Highlander . This trio and more represent stiff competition for the Korean contender that launched six years ago. Hyundai prefers not to talk about the Durango, probably because it would …

Among the plethora of new adventure-oriented badges—which often add more rugged features to otherwise boring sport utility vehicles—are those with a genuine heritage. And Volvo's Cross Country badge has a well-established reputation in this regard. In addition to their distinctive aesthetic features, Cross Country models boast high ground clearance, underbody …

The Chevrolet Suburban has received a mid-cycle update for 2025 —similar to the Tahoe , its short-wheelbase sibling. This includes a cosmetic refresh led by a new lighting signature, while the interior now features a huge 17.7-inch infotainment screen. Among other changes, the 2025 Suburban offers increased comfort and a …

Although SUVs are immensely popular right now, some are less successful for various reasons. Manufacturers are forced to eliminate them, but they will always be found in the used car market. Always? Well, almost. The ones we're going to focus on here are unlikely to pop up when visiting dealers.

Launched three years ago, the fifth-generation Kia Sportage received a significant mid-cycle update for the 2026 model year , as we saw at the Los Angeles and Montreal auto shows months ago. It landed at Canadian dealerships this spring, followed by the Sportage HEV (hybrid) in June. The Sportage PHEV …

Life is mostly good at General Motors this year despite the tariffs imposed by the U.S. government. Chevrolet , in particular, posted a 13.9-percent increase in sales in the first half of 2025 and is leading the automaker’s electric offensive with the Equinox EV . Unfortunately, the Blazer EV is …