Test Drives

The Mazda CX-5 has always offered drivers a little bit more bang for their buck in terms of driving dynamics and power. The CX-5’s optional turbocharged engine outranks many rivals in the segment - and it is clear that Mazda has made a choice to keep offering powerful gas powertrain …

You know how chickens are direct descendants of the dinosaurs? … So, the 2022 RAM Rebel G/T (read: chicken) is a version of the super exciting and jacked-up Rebel RTX (read: dinosaur)... that’s supposed to be a cheaper, more affordable version that offers up the aesthetic and road presence, but …

Saying the Kia EV6 is highly anticipated is pretty much an understatement. Since making its global debut last year, the Korean brand’s new dedicated electric vehicle has generated plenty of buzz. It all starts with bold, polarizing looks imagined by Canadian designer Karim Habib. Everywhere we went during our first …

The Buick Enclave is the brand’s largest SUV and its second generation received a mid-cycle update for the 2022 model year. Nothing major, of course, but enough to put competitors on notice. The Car Guide had the opportunity to test drive the refreshed Enclave for a full week in the …

Quite a few years ago (more than I’d like to admit), I had a less than agreeable opinion on the Chevrolet Equinox of that model year. It felt dated, inside and out. The engine was clunky and the transmission just felt misaligned with the powertrain. With true journalistic integrity, I …

The Ford Maverick wastes no time making a good first impression. Access is easy, the seats are nicely sculpted, the displays look sharp and prove easy to use, the controls are precise and right where you want them, and plenty of smart storage solutions can be found. This is a …

It’s easy to see why SUVs are so popular these days. People like their extra versatility and cargo capacity, higher driving position and available all-wheel drive system. In an effort to survive, more and more passenger cars are now also offering an AWD option. Midsize sedans are a good example.

Here’s a name that my generation’s parents will recognize: Blazer or perhaps Jimmy is the more recognizable nomenclature. However, the original Blazer first emerged in 1969, and I am happy to say I was not even a thought at that time! The Jimmy of that time was based on a …

The Mazda MX-5 is the kind of summer toy we wish other automakers would try to emulate. Unfortunately, Canadian winters can be rough, and most owners choose to keep their little roadster stored until spring returns. That’s not what we did when we were offered the opportunity to test drive …

The original Mazda CX-9 debuted exactly 15 years ago. While a V6 engine used to sit under the hood, a turbocharged four-cylinder mill has powered the second generation of the three-row midsize crossover since 2016. Time has now taken its toll and a serious revamp is in order if Mazda …