Test Drives

Hyundai got a jump on 2017 by releasing a few of those model-year vehicles ahead of most automakers. One of those is the highly popular Santa Fe SUV, and we got our hands on its XL Limited trim version for a test drive. The 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe XL can …

If you’re a fan of evolution and watching history unfold, sit back, relax and tune in to Volvo. This underdog carmaker is taking on the established world of the posh high-end German luxury brands and teaching them a thing or two along the way. The task at hand is monumental, …

The Canadian market has a preference for small cars that mix versatility, fuel economy and an affordable price tag. However, we must still think about hauling the family around in addition to anticipate that the kids will soon grow up. And they things can grow pretty quickly. For parents of …

A few short years ago, Lexus products were well-made, comfortable and pretty reliable. However, their styling was bland and they were as fun behind the wheel as filing your tax return. If they wanted to reach a younger crowd and driving enthusiasts, Lexus needed to inject some personality into their …

Since the turn into the twenty-tens decade, the Ford Escape has been the sales king of the Canadian compact crossover segment. Not only did it get into the top five of all Canadian vehicle sales, it held at times a 10,000-unit lead over its next segment competitor. For 2016, not …

Retro has been making a comeback in fashion, photography and food, so why not cars? As a tribute to the original Nuova Cinquecento built in 1957, Fiat is offering up its own retro version of the Fiat 500 city car and calling it the “1957 Edition.” A lot of what's …

Some people think that they have to stop having fun behind the wheel when they have kids, that it's now time to sell the sports car and get into a minivan or a boring SUV to shuttle the little ones around. While some begrudgingly accept their fate and buy a …

When most people think of Kia, the words luxury and sport don’t usually come to mind. Kias are known for being affordable vehicles and this doesn’t usually jive with the definition of luxury. Don’t tell Kia that, because the Korean brand has not one, but two luxury sedans in its …

The Nissan Pathfinder has evolved from its boxy days into a curvaceous three-row hauler. Now in its the middle of its fourth generation, the 2016 Pathfinder holds steady in sales despite many changes and plenty of exposure for Nissan's latest makeover project, the Murano crossover. The Pathfinder SUV is a …

When General Motors revitalised its small pickup trucks a little more than a year ago, the manufacturer announced the eventual availability of a diesel powertrain, something the market segment hasn’t seen in quite a while. That engine has arrived, promising fuel economy and generous torque to raise the Chevrolet Colorado …