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Test DrivesCall Us Aliens: We Drove Hyundai’s Spaceship-Looking Staria Minivan
Seoul, South Korea— The Hyundai Staria is unlike any other minivan sold in Canada. Over here, typical family haulers are relatively generic-looking and more about substance than style. The only exception to this rule is arguably the new, all-electric Volkswagen ID. Buzz , which is a colourful modern-day interpretation of …
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Test Drives2026 Hyundai IONIQ 9: The Potential is There4.0/5
Seoul, South Korea— A contraction of the words “ion” and “unique,” the IONIQ name was first used on an electrified compact car back in 2017 and popularized by the IONIQ 5 crossover and IONIQ 6 sedan in recent years. For 2026, Hyundai continues its EV offensive with a new three-row …
Test Drives2025 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross: Quite Simply Shunned3.0/5
The Subaru Crosstrek , Toyota Corolla Cross and Hyundai Kona are the stars of the subcompact SUV segment. These best-selling models can be purchased with confidence thanks to their versatility, reliability and available all-wheel drive system. Always in their shadow is the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross , an oft-neglected competitor that …
Test Drives2025 Subaru Forester: Continuity Through Change3.5/5
Subaru ’s iconic Forester is all-new for 2025. Well, sort of. Changes to the exterior are relatively conservative, with slimmer headlights and a larger front grille as the most obvious evolution. Designers took a careful approach in the rear, too, slightly shrinking the taillights while revising the bumper. By favouring …
Test Drives2025 Buick Encore GX: Affordable Elegance3.5/5
Buick has two small crossovers in its lineup, namely the Encore GX and Envista , but each one caters to a different crowd. While similar in size, the former is a bit taller but has a shorter wheelbase and overall length. Unlike the latter, it offers an AWD option. Pricing …
Test Drives2025 Volvo EX90: Promise Kept, But At What Cost?3.5/5
When originally introduced in November of 2022, Volvo's three-row electric SUV promised to encompass the brand's key pillars of safety, design and technology in a luxurious EV package. The EX90 was even hailed as a revolutionary new flagship that would set the tone for future models from the Swedish automaker.
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