Test Drives

It’s no secret that the full-size pickup segment is the most popular in the industry right now. And the most profitable, too, at least for those that are enjoying success. Detroit’s Big Three continue to lead the way. Again, no surprises there. Yet, Toyota is not throwing the towel. Instead, …

Ah, the minivan. For some reason, society has labeled the minivan as the soul-sucker of all cars, the one you “settle for” when you have no choice. And truthfully, today’s modern minivan is anything but a step down from other vehicles on the road. In fact, it’s a full level …

True story: I attended the media presentation of the previous-generation Nissan Frontier just a few days before my daughter was born. I even used that truck to get to the hospital and later return home. My baby girl is now 17 years old, and ironically the Frontier didn’t change at …

The sensational Toyota GR Yaris is a forbidden fruit here in Canada, yet many of you seem to show a lot of interest in this little hot hatch. During a recent trip to France, we were lucky enough to get our hands on one. To be clear, the Yaris sold …

There’s never been an F-150 I didn’t like. Truth be told, pickups are not my lifestyle choice of vehicle, but I definitely don’t dislike my weeks behind the wheel of said vehicles. Sure, they are large and generally heavy on gas, but they are so incredibly practical (even for the …

Zora Arkus-Duntov, the brilliant engineer who became known as the true father of the Corvette, must be smiling from heaven right now. After more than 60 years, his spiritual successors have finally made his dream of a mid-engined Corvette a reality. And they did a good job, too. The eighth-generation …

The old but successful Dodge Grand Caravan is dead now, much to the chagrin of budget-conscious Canadian families. Meanwhile at Chrysler, the Pacifica is a high-quality though expensive product that still can’t sell in respectable numbers. In order to attract customers looking for a more affordable minivan, the brand launched …

While plug-in hybrid SUVs are starting to grow in number, selection is more limited when it comes to cars. In the compact luxury sedan segment, the BMW 3 Series and Volvo S60 are the only ones to offer this technology right now (Mercedes-Benz has opted not to bring its plug-in …

We tend to forget that pickups are primarily designed for work. There was a time when refinement, driving dynamics and luxurious content were not really a concern for manufacturers. They simply wanted to build tough, capable vehicles that could withstand a lot of abuse. Now, things have changed. Many people …

Just a few days after our test drive of the 2021 Porsche Macan GTS , the company announced a mid-cycle update for the 2022 model year. No major changes are in store. However, one of the most fun to drive SUVs on the market is about to become even more …