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The original Mazda CX-9 debuted exactly 15 years ago. While a V6 engine used to sit under the hood, a turbocharged four-cylinder mill has powered the second generation of the three-row midsize crossover since 2016. Time has now taken its toll and a serious revamp is in order if Mazda …

After so many years with so few hybrid or electric SUVs on the market, Canadians now have some pretty interesting selection, with even more attractive models to come later in 2022. At Kia, the Sorento Hybrid and Sorento PHEV recently joined the lineup alongside the three variants of the Niro …

After door handles, computer keyboards and hotel room remotes, the cleanliness of our vehicles is now being scrutinized. According to a study conducted by the School of Biosciences at Aston University (UK) for the Scrap Car Comparison website, the interior of a car contains more microbes and fecal coliforms than …

No one wants to have to use an airbag, but everyone wants to be able to rely on in in the event of an impact. Unfortunately, airbags are not always ready to function safely. In 2019, an investigation told us that an airbag control module produced by U.S.-based ZF-TRW, which …

Despite SUVs being extremely popular, Jeep has a tough time selling its smaller models including the Cherokee , Renegade and Compass . The last one didn’t even manage to top 6,000 units sold in Canada last year. The company introduced a new generation for 2017, and now comes a mid-cycle …

The BMW 3 Series remains one of the benchmarks in the compact luxury car category. A majority of consumers today prefer to go with SUVs like the X3 or X5 , but for those who fancy a more dynamic experience and don't need a large vehicle, the 3 Series is …

If I try and count the number of times I’ve written about and/or driven in a Toyota Corolla since I started driving cars… I don’t think I could. The Corolla is the number one best-selling car in. the. world. Let that sink in. Toyota has sold 50 million Corollas worldwide.

Mazda has been trying to address its rust problems for over a decade, but the automaker's reputation in this regard has suffered a great deal and many buyers are reluctant to buy Mazda vehicles because of that. If you're concerned about a used Mazda's body health, rest assured that you …

Whether you decide to keep your vehicle for another year or plan on changing it right away, you'll need to think about protecting it from debris and elements, including the road salt used to melt ice in the winter. Otherwise, the mercilessness of winter will inevitably damage your vehicle. What …