The Hyundai flagship IONIQ 5 SUV continues the legacy of electric excellence The IONIQ – the brand name for all-electric models from Hyundai – is quickly becoming known for excellent electric vehicles. The IONIQ 7 – a full-size, three-row flagship SUV – is coming in 2024. It will have a tough act to follow after…
Hyundai Elantra N named AJAC’s Performance Vehicle of the Year With some high-performance goodies and a few styling changes, a basic four-door sedan can be transformed into a fast, well-handling, sporty-looking four-door sedan. Examples of these affordable sport sedans include the Honda Civic Si, Mazda 3 Sport GT, Nissan Altima SR Premium, Subaru WRX, Toyota…
People who like sporty, fast cars will be fans of the Subaru WRX From across the parking lot, the Subaru WRX doesn’t look all that distinctive; it could be almost any other compact four-door sedan. But the bright red paint job does make it stand out somewhat in a world of what often seems to…
Still have range anxiety when it comes to EVs? Then take a look at Hyundai's IONIQ 6 The all-electric IONIQ 6 may change many people’s attitudes regarding owning an electric car. With a range of up to 581 kilometres on a single charge, the IONIQ 6 may go a long way in reducing the fear…
Corolla’s popularity and low price make its hybrid version a force in the marketplace The Toyota Corolla has been one of Canada’s best-selling cars for decades, ever since the late 1960s when it was the entry-level Toyota. Globally, the Corolla is the best-selling model of all time, with over 50 million produced since its introduction…
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,…
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…
This gas guzzler is big and cumbersome, hard to move around, and of limited practical use What’s in a name? Well, if the name in question is taken from one of the greatest naval disasters in history, quite a lot. But that seems to be the case with the Nissan Armada, which, for reasons only…
Today's Volvos bear no resemblance to the Volvos of my youth
If you read this space on a regular basis, you may have noticed that I tend to complain about interior controls and layout on “today’s” cars ... a lot. Seems to me manufacturers are focusing too much on gimmickry and glitz and less on functionality and user-friendliness. Some cars – no matter how often I…