Hyundai Palisade Ultimate Calligraphy offers a lot for the price

Hyundai Palisade Ultimate Calligraphy offers a lot for the priceUpdated 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,…

The return of the Canadian International Auto Show

The return of the Canadian International Auto ShowYour 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…

Another award for the Ford F-150 Lightning

Another award for the Ford F-150 LightningThe 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…

Loads of luxury in the Genesis G90

Loads of luxury in the Genesis G90The 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.…

New mid-sized, Mazda CX-50 is an ease to drive

New mid-sized, Mazda CX-50 is an ease to driveLuxurious 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…

All-electric Mercedes-Benz EQS is the drive of the future

The first Mercedes-Benz created as an all-electric vehicle

All-electric Mercedes-Benz EQS is the drive of the futureIf 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…

Volvo XC60 balances performance, economy and comfort

But it needs improvements to its information system

Volvo XC60 balances performance, economy and comfortThe 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…