Updated for 2023 with a new dashboard, steering wheel, air vents, front grille, lights and bumpers In the popular and crowded mid-size, three-row SUV segment, Hyundai’s offering is the Palisade. It’s up against plenty of competitors, including the Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, Ford Expedition, Honda Pilot, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Mazda CX-9, Nissan Pathfinder, Subaru Ascent,…
Your chance to see the latest offerings from most auto manufacturers under one roof After being cancelled for the past two years because of COVID-19, the biggest automotive show in the country – the Canadian International Auto Show – is back in business this year. The show will be held at the Metro Toronto Convention…
The Lightning may change people’s minds about electric vehicles The all-electric Ford F-150 Lightning pickup truck has won yet another award. The Lightning is the North American Truck of the Year. This is part of the North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year program founded in 1994, making it the longest-running new…
Looking for luxury in a big hybrid pickup? The CrewMax Capstone truck should be on your shortlist Toyota’s biggest and most luxurious pickup truck is the CrewMax Capstone. Toyota has never been a volume seller in the full-size truck segment, with the Ford F-Series, Ram and Chev Silverado/GMC Sierra dominating the segment. But with the…
The G90 has been completely updated for 2023 with the latest technology and luxury features The Hyundai Genesis G90, a full-size luxury car at the top of the Genesis range, is taking aim at premium luxury sedans, including the Audi S8, BMW 7-Series and Mercedes S-Class. The list price on my test vehicle was $115,000.…
Looking for an extremely large vehicle? Check out the Jeep Wagoneer L and Grand Wagoneer L The newest version of the Jeep Wagoneer is the Jeep Wagoneer L – in this case the “L” stands for “large.” The standard Wagoneer is already extensive but the L is even larger. The new Jeep Wagoneer L and…
Luxurious and stylish, but best of all, a highly intuitive nav screen and sound system The Mazda CX-50 is an all-new compact, luxurious crossover that has a nav screen that’s easy to navigate. Rivals in this crowded segment include the Honda CR-V, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sportage, Nissan Rouge and Toyota RAV4. Mazda already offers the…
Exactly the type of car to buy if your concern is looking good, being comfortable and going fast The Nissan Z – a fast, stylish two-seater coupe – is back, with some retro touches from the original 240Z of more than half a century ago. Well, almost back; orders will be taken in Spring 2023,…
The first Mercedes-Benz created as an all-electric vehicle
If you want to check out the future, drive a Mercedes-Benz EQS. Here’s a vehicle with all of the possible luxury touches and newest technologies – along with an all-electric drivetrain that has a range of an amazing 547 km. I recently test-drove an EQS. It’s the first Mercedes-Benz created as an all-electric vehicle, rather…
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The 2022 Volvo XC60 is a mid-size, five-seater SUV powered by what’s called a “mild” hybrid system featuring a 48-volt battery to help improve fuel economy. It’s Volvo’s best-selling model, with annual sales in Canada close to the 2,000 unit mark. This test vehicle had a 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine producing a 310 hp engine mated…