Test Drives

We can’t blame Subaru for introducing a three-row, midsize SUV on the North American market. After all, more than a million of these family haulers find homes each year in the United States, so there’s potential to rake in a lot of cash. As a direct rival to the Ford …

Chevrolet has introduced a sporty yet affordable version of the Camaro for 2019. You think that’s impossible? Wait till we get you up to speed on the new Camaro LT 1LE. This car is essentially a Camaro LT equipped with the 1LE Package. Under the hood is a turbocharged 2.0-litre …

When a vehicle segment declines in popularity, or even when it stagnates, automobile manufacturers have a tough decision to make. Should they abandon the segment because designing and engineering a new-generation model won’t be profitable, or just keep selling the current model until interest dries out? Obviously, most automakers have …

The Nissan Pathfinder is no longer the staple it used to be. The current generation, launched for 2013, is seven years old, which is an eternity by today’s standards. Yet, sales for the first half of 2019 are strong enough to put it right in the middle (6th place out …

As more and more small crossovers are hitting the market, consumers are trading in their cars for these urban runabouts. The Mazda CX-3 was introduced for the 2016 model year and was quickly adopted for its athletic styling, fun-to-drive character and reasonable price. In order to compete with popular rivals …

Is it ironic that the most expensive models in Land Rover’s lineup in Canada are the ones that sell the most? As luxury-vehicle buyers strongly value brand perception, it’s only normal that the Range Rover line of SUVs enjoys greater success than the “regular” Land Rover models. Since last year, …

Out of the three Japanese luxury brands on our market, two are struggling with sales decreases almost every year for the past decade. While business is good at Lexus, Acura and Infiniti seem to have lost their identity along the way. It’s particularly challenging for Infiniti, the least successful of …

Like many Korean cars and SUVs, the Santa Fe has evolved quite a bit since its introduction on our market in 2000. The completely overhauled fourth-generation model has been on sale for a about a year now, bigger and more refined than ever. The new styling draws the 2019 Hyundai …

German brand Porsche doesn’t launch new models very often, and when it does, it’s always a success. When’s the last time we saw one of their nameplates retire by lack of interest? It’s been a while. And by creating countless variations of its models, it ensures that loyal customers come …

In order to be a serious player on the North American market, automakers can no longer afford to shy away from large SUVs. The people at Hyundai know it and they want their piece of the pie, too. Meet the all-new 2020 Palisade, a three-row SUV that replaces the old …