Comparative Tests

Families looking for a three-row SUV may want performance and good towing capability, but some are more interested in a comfortable ride and good fuel economy. Three models are currently available with a hybrid variant, the Toyota Highlander , Ford Explorer and the all-new 2024 Mazda CX-90 . Since the …

Entry-level sports cars come in all shapes and sizes, and some of them don’t really have a direct competitor. That’s the case of the venerable Mazda MX-5 , which is still a ton of fun and a solid pick despite the current model nearing the end of the line. Sales …

They might not look it from the outside, but the new Toyota GR 86 and Subaru BRZ 2022 represent a considerable evolution over their predecessors. That’s because the most significant changes have been made under the hood and inside the cabin. Although their prices have barely increased and a brand-new …

Will small cars and sub-compacts make a comeback with the recent surge in gas prices and the very limited availability of electric vehicles? Probably not. However, those who want to buy a pre-owned vehicle still have an interesting range of choice. Are you one of them? Two models appreciated by …

The Toyota GR Supra is great but Nissan wants to fight back with the next-generation Z , which was officially unveiled a few weeks ago. These two uniquely styled sports coupes have very similar technologies and performance attributes. Should you buy a Supra now or wait for its rival to …

The freshly updated 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe and all-new 2021 Toyota Venza are two attractive midsize SUVs with available hybrid powertrains. How do they compare? Which one should you buy? We have crunched the numbers to help you out. Powertrain: Advantage Santa Fe Toyota makes it simple: the Venza is …

The two most popular compact cars in Canada, the Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla , have been battling each other like crazy for decades. Over their many generations, they have evolved to better meet the needs of drivers and their families, adding new body styles, models and options in the …

The Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V have been leading the compact SUV segment for the past 20 years, creating a heated battle in the process. Which one is better? To help settle the debate, we’ve compared the numbers and specs for these two models. Here’s what we found… Space: CR-V …

It’s an immensely popular segment in North America—especially in the U.S.—but sales have been slowing down significantly in the past couple of years. Midsize sedans are being traded in for sport-utility vehicles which are considered more practical. But not necessarily so. After all, a midsize sedan offers plenty of room …

Not only are compact cars increasingly popular in our market, but this segment is constantly evolving. To prove the point, we decided to assess—and compare—the seven most popular compacts. This time, we took a simpler approach than usual and tried to simulate a real vehicle purchase. Form and function The …