Thanks to revisions and improvements for model-year 2018, drivers of the latest Ford F-150 can bask smugly in the top-dog status of their machines at the jobsite or boat launch – thanks to the achievement of the segment’s highest towing capacity, payload capacity, and the most torque available in any competitive gas- or diesel-burning pickup.

The Ford EcoSport has been unveiled two days before the 2016 Los Angeles Auto Show under the pulsing stage lights and booming beats of DJ Khaled at the corner of Hollywood and Highland. The festive mood and focus on all things small reflects Ford’s ambitious plan to have its newest, and smallest crossover SUV appeal to both the youngest buyers in t

Just for fun, let’s put Mini into the Marvel universe for a minute. Could this Hulk stand to get a little angrier, though? Perhaps. If the Mini Cooper three-door is the small and mighty Ant-Man, and the Clubman is lithe and nimble do-gooder Spider-Man, then the Mini John Cooper Works Countryman could fairly be compared to the Incredible

We were all excited to welcome a 2018 Volvo XC90 as our latest long-term tester, a vehicle that we knew would be well-received after it prevailed with the most editorial team votes as not only our 2018 Top Luxury SUV, but also our 2018 Overall Top Pick. The stretch-out room and flexibility of seven-seater, but not the massive fuel bills that

Faro, Portugal – The decree of “4MATIC for all” for the Mercedes-AMG lineup of luxury performance machines a few years back was not met with universal enthusiast cheers, even though Mercedes-Benz’s long-time all-wheel-drive system was a very popular option across Canada in pretty much every market and vehicle line. The fact that Mercedes-AMG has si

Chevrolet pulled the wraps off its all-new 2018 Equinox compact CUV in Chicago on the eve of September 22. Is it coincidence that this date happens to be the autumnal equinox? Hardly. With this reboot of its cash-cow crossover, the Bow Tie brigade appear to be focused on every detail, be it mechanical, visual, practical or celestial. The Equi

The 2018 Ford Expedition is fully redesigned and has lost weight. A new high-strength aluminum alloy body and rethought high-strength steel frame helped reduce this sizable beast by nearly 300 pounds (136 kg) compared to the 2017. But the Expedition’s makers also want you to know that it’s packing plenty more smart tech and engine power. The

Toyota hit the ground running in New York this year; first there was the reveal of the surprisingly cool FT-4X Concept off-roader, which gave a tantalizing mix of classic styling with a hip outdoorsy vibe. The real additions for 2018 come in the form of connectivity and infotainment Next came the arrival of a more down-to-earth model, a

Detroit, MI – The Mustang still seems fresh off its 2015 redesign, but it will pony up more power, technology and style, while offing its base V6 engine for the 2018 Ford Mustang coming this fall. “If it doesn’t look good, it’s not going to sell.” The most surprising aspect is that the still-fresh Mustang will receive a noticeable tweak

NEW YORK – Although the 2018 Subaru Crosstrek was officially unveiled in Geneva , it made its North American debut today at the New York Auto Show. Not only more nimble and fun to drive, but also more stable during quick lane changes or obstacle avoidance Completely redesigned for 2018, the Crosstrek is the second vehicle to feature Su

On the Chevrolet stage – the only GM presentation of the day at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit – the brand’s recently upgraded compact utility vehicle lineup was on parade, leading up to the introduction of the new 2018 Chevrolet Traverse. Its promise? Class-leading third-row legroom, maximized cargo volume and a full array o

The 2018 Honda Odyssey has been revealed to the world at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit with a new engine and transmission and a reimagining of how families use their vehicles. But many of the important features remain. For example: yes, it still has a vacuum. A new engine and transmission and a reimagining of how famil

LOS ANGELES – There are many words to describe the all-new Hyundai Kona subcompact SUV, but “boring” isn’t one of them. Available in a palette of bright colours with rugged yet sporty styling, an available 175 hp turbocharged engine, and a high feature content, the North-American-spec Hyundai Kona made a colourful splash at its debut in LA on Wedne

BARCELONA, Spain – Amidst an over-the-top presentation featuring Big Bang Theory star Kunal Nayyar as MC, and a full-scale Audi A8 being effortlessly spun around like a toy model by a giant robotic arm, the Ingolstadt company unveiled its new flagship sedan, the 2018 Audi A8. The A8 is the first car on the market developed to be capable of

Progress gives, and progress takes, and sometimes taking a step forward also means letting go of touchstones of the past. So it goes with the 2018 Mazda6 , the Japanese brand’s mid-size sedan, which moves into the turbocharged future with aplomb, finally giving it the power needed to be taken seriously alongside the multi-drivetrain rivals that po