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Test Drives2024 Kia Soul: The Best Urban Crossover You Can Buy4.0/5
There are now just four contenders in what we call the small, urban-oriented crossover segment—the Kia Soul , Chevrolet Trax , Hyundai Venue and Nissan Kicks . The first one is even losing its zero-emission variant, which won’t return for 2024. That’s too bad, because the Soul EV offered up …
Test Drives2024 Ram 1500: Staying the Course3.5/5
The Ram 1500 is the second best-selling truck in Canada and due for major changes for the 2025 model year, including fresh styling, a new Tungsten luxury model and revised powertrain options. The current generation dates back to 2019 and there’s not really anything new for 2024. The Ram 1500 …
Test Drives2024 Toyota Tacoma: Still the King?4.0/5
The Toyota Tacoma has been dominating the midsize pickup segment for a number of years, both in Canada and the U.S. Up north, it currently owns a 25-percent market share, with GM’s Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon a close second. New generations are few and far between. The first one …
Test Drives2024 Acura Integra Type S: Better Than a Civic Type R?4.5/5
Much has been said about the return of the Integra nameplate a little more than a year ago, which set the internet ablaze. Essentially a more premium Honda Civic in a five-door hatchback configuration, Acura’s new entry-level car found a way to please enthusiasts by offering a six-speed manual transmission …
Test Drives2024 Mercedes-AMG GT 63 Coupe: More Mature, But Still Belligerent4.5/5
Electrification is challenging the very definition of the high-end sportscar at the moment. On the one hand, electric motors and their magnets unleash never-before-seen levels of performance on wheels, but the batteries that feed them come with an additional weight that impedes driving dynamics. And fuel-injected performance hasn't said its …
Test Drives2024 Toyota Prius Prime: Positively Exotic and Efficient4.0/5
Toyota is no longer the maker of boring cars it used to be. Yes, there have been some exceptions featuring bold designs and fancy parts. The wedge-shaped, previous-generation Prius is one example, but in that case the company seemingly tried to do too much (or just didn’t know what to …
Test Drives2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV: Don't Call it a Camaro IROC-E4.0/5
Ford was one of the first automakers to sell a fully electric midsize crossover, the controversially named yet popular Mustang Mach-E . Chevrolet struck back last year with the introduction of the Blazer EV , which has no connections whatsoever with the gas-powered Blazer other than the name. This model …
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