Test Drives

The Volvo V90 Cross Country has silently returned to Canada following a two-year hiatus. It doesn’t look that different from the model that first launched in 2017. Built on the same Scalable Product Architecture (SPA) as the XC60 and XC90 crossovers, the rugged Swedish wagon is now available in a …

A few months ago, when I got behind the wheel of the Jeep Grand Wagoneer , I thought Jeep had reached the pinnacle in its design and amenities capabilities. Here was the best. Here was the end all. And then I was handed the keys to the Grand Cherokee L.

The steep and steady rise in gas prices has shoved EVs into a limelight they may not have been fully ready to occupy just yet, but here we are. While some manufacturers are struggling to keep up with the demand for range and technology, others like KIA have taken an …

If you’re lucky enough to establish yourself in a specific market and be known for something and known for something good, then you likely solidify yourself a solid following of loyal buyers and supporters: Well, Subaru’s done just that over the years. With a lineup of vehicles that continue to …

The side windows are covered in snow, the engine is toying with the redline, and the four tires are happily dancing on sheer ice as I drift the new BMW M3 Competition xDrive around a figure-8 course... What a fabulous day on Mécaglisse's ice track in the small town of …

Mazda has been very successful in Canada for a long time, but the same cannot be said for the U.S. Long considered marginal, the brand's vehicles have not always pleased the average American buyer. In order to fix that, and also to improve its product offer in the compact SUV …

An electric vehicle’s success largely depends on range and affordability, more specifically a reasonable price and available incentives. Starting at $72,600, the new 2022 Volvo C40 Recharge is quite expensive and doesn’t qualify for any rebates, be it at the federal or provincial level. The similarly powered Volvo XC40 Recharge …

With everyone looking to save money at the pumps, the allure of hybrids and EVs has suddenly skyrocketed. While a somewhat niche market before, the idea of cruising on electricity alone more than gas is starting to make a lot more sense. When Ford first introduced the Escape about 20 …

Subaru’s new Wilderness models are taking the spotlight as more rugged and more adventurous variants of popular products. As fate or Mother Nature would have it, we were handed the keys to a 2022 Forester Wilderness during the worst week of February, weather wise. There was a lot of snow …

When the original Hyundai Santa Fe arrived in late 2000, it was the Korean automaker’s first SUV to be designed for North American drivers. Despite being a tad smaller than the current Tucson , it quickly proved a compelling alternative to the Ford Escape and the like. Two decades later, …