Tests and Features

First Drives2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 N: The Closest EV to an ICE Car4.5/5
Seoul, South Korea— The two electric motors rev at 21,000 rpm and the Hyundai IONIQ 5 N blasts down the main straightaway at the Korea International Circuit. Just like in an ICE-powered sports car, I’m shifting gears using the paddles on the steering wheel, all the while listening to what …
Previews2024 Chevrolet Trailblazer: Five Things to Know
The completely redesigned 2024 Chevrolet Trax is huge for the brand. Despite not offering an AWD option, it proves much more attractive than its predecessor, while prices are still extremely competitive—something many potential customers are sure to notice in these times of inflation. This new Trax is largely eclipsing Chevrolet’s …
Test Drives2024 Acura Integra Type S: Better Than a Civic Type R?4.5/5
Much has been said about the return of the Integra nameplate a little more than a year ago, which set the internet ablaze. Essentially a more premium Honda Civic in a five-door hatchback configuration, Acura’s new entry-level car found a way to please enthusiasts by offering a six-speed manual transmission …
TiresIs Climate Change Making Winter Tires More Vital? Survey Says Yes
Extreme winter weather events related to climate change have made winter tires more important than ever according to 76 percent of Canadian motorists polled by the Tire and Rubber Association of Canada (TRAC). “It seems Canadian drivers are recognizing the changing weather patterns brought about by climate change,” says TRAC …
Test Drives2024 Mercedes-AMG GT 63 Coupe: More Mature, But Still Belligerent4.5/5
Electrification is challenging the very definition of the high-end sportscar at the moment. On the one hand, electric motors and their magnets unleash never-before-seen levels of performance on wheels, but the batteries that feed them come with an additional weight that impedes driving dynamics. And fuel-injected performance hasn't said its …
Special EventsPolestar Day: The EV Brand’s Future Looks Bright
Santa Monica, California— Polestar this week invited the media inside a hangar near Los Angeles for a closer look at its two upcoming models, the hugely important Polestar 3 and Polestar 4 crossovers. A small number of concepts were also on hand, and some of the Swedish company’s partners came …
Previews2024 Ford Ranger: Five Things to Know
The 2024 model year is a big one for midsize pickups. The Ford Ranger and Toyota Tacoma are completely redesigned, the Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon are getting extreme off-road models, and the Jeep Gladiator benefits from several technological updates. Now on sale in Canada, the next-generation 2024 Ford Ranger …
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