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2022 Subaru WRX: Who Needs the STI?4.5/5

Subaru shocked the whole world this past winter when it said the WRX STI would not return . Despite the outgoing generation’s decent sales and all the hype about what the next one could bring to the table, the company pulled the plug. If there’s ever a new STI, it …June 10, 2022

2023 Toyota Sequoia: Forget the Old V8, Embrace Hybrid Power3.5/5

Remember the late 2000s when the economy was struggling badly and gas prices topped $1.50 per litre in many parts of the country? Some automakers, incredibly, thought it was a good time to introduce big new SUVs with a powerful V8 engine under the hood. The Jeep Commander and Kia …June 8, 2022

2023 BMW iX M60: A New Dimension of M4.0/5

BMW ’s transition to fully electric vehicles is a highly calculated one. I mean, when you’ve built your reputation on fantastic gasolines engines such as the TwinPower Turbo inline six-cylinder, it’s not easy to please EV enthusiasts and traditional gearheads at the same time. For BMW M, the 50-year-old motorsport …May 24, 2022

2022 Mercedes-Benz C 300 4MATIC: Comfort and Luxury Above All Else4.0/5

SUVs now represent 74 percent of Mercedes-Benz sales in Canada, and the decline of sedans, coupes and convertibles has forced the company to eliminate certain models. The C-Class is still a key product for Mercedes-Benz. In fact, it will share its architecture with the redesigned GLC to be revealed on …May 17, 2022

2023 Genesis GV60: Sleek Looks, Scary Price

Let’s make one thing perfectly clear right away: the all-new 2023 Genesis GV60 is not cheap. The base Advanced and top-line Performance models start at $71,000 and $79,000, respectively. You know what that means, of course. Genesis ’ first-ever electric vehicle is not eligible to any EV rebates from the …May 17, 2022

2023 Nissan Z : Like Reconnecting With An Old Friend4.0/5

Nissan was once recognized as a performance-oriented brand until it kicked almost all of its sports cars to the curb (with the exceptions of the 370Z and the unattainable GT-R) and replaced them with sad-looking SUVs equipped with continuously variable transmissions. For someone who grew up during Nissan's glory years, …May 16, 2022

2022 Ford F-150 Lightning: Already a Superstar We Can’t Get Enough of4.5/5

While the GMC Hummer EV took an early lead in the U.S., we can certainly make the case that the equally new 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning is the first true electric full-size pickup on the market—a mainstream model that looks a lot like the conventionally powered F-150 both inside and …May 11, 2022

2022 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392: Long Live the V84.5/5

The Jeep Wrangler ’s extensive engine lineup was bolstered by the addition of a mighty HEMI V8 last year in the U.S. and this year in Canada. As it turned out, our first test drive of the 2022 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 392 took place at the Moab Easter Jeep …April 26, 2022

2023 Kia Sportage: Inspired Movement in the Right Direction4.0/5

There’s something about returning to one's roots, but also exploring a region you've never been to before that’s both comforting and exciting. The same can be said for a company like Kia who has taken one of their longest-running nameplates and not only solidly skyrocketed it into the future when …April 25, 2022

2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe: A Light Shade of Green3.5/5

Following the Jeep Wrangler last year, it’s now the brand new 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee ’s turn to add a 4xe plug-in hybrid variant. We recently headed to Austin, Texas to see what it’s all about and give you our first driving impressions. Familiar Tech For starters, the Grand Cherokee …April 19, 2022

We Drove Jeep’s All-Electric Magneto 2.0 All Over Moab

Each spring, a bunch of stunning yet fully functional Jeep concepts are on display and available for quick test drives by the many auto journalists and enthusiasts on hand at the Moab Easter Jeep Safari in Utah. This year, the main attraction is called Magneto 2.0 , an all-electric Wrangler …April 15, 2022

2022 Chevrolet Silverado ZR2 : Easy Full-Size Off-Roading4.0/5

Chevrolet recently took the road less travelled by adding a ZR2 version to its popular Silverado full-size pickup truck. And just like the brand did with the mid-size Colorado pickup, it called upon Markham-based Multimatic to build a suspension specifically for the model, in addition to giving it an array …April 12, 2022

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