Being a pragmatic lot, us Canadians buy our fair share of compact sedans. The Toyota Corolla is a major player, and while it consistently runs second to the Honda Civic in the sales race, this iconic compact is still an incredibly popular car. And if you’re looking for the least expensive version, this is it: the $19,150 2021 Toyota Corolla L

The Toyota Avalon doesn’t get much attention, which is a shame considering its solid styling, high-end interior, and smart packaging. Fortunately, the automaker hasn’t forgotten about its stately sedan, with the 2021 Toyota Avalon adding available all-wheel drive like its smaller sibling, the Camry . That extra traction should broaden the b

The sixth-generation Ford Explorer leaps ahead of the old model in every respect. The fresh platform with longitudinally mounted engine bestows improved road manners, and the redesigned interior proves to be a much nicer place to spend time. Here we test the base 2021 Ford Explorer XLT  that gets down the road courtesy of a 300-hp four-cylind

While there are no changes for its fourth year on the market, the 2021 Kia Stinger  remains a surprisingly swift, well-priced, and dynamically gifted alternative to the default European sport sedans. It wows with striking looks, hatchback utility, and, for those so inclined, neck-snapping neon orange paint. Styling: 9/10 The Kia Stinger i

Canadians love pickup trucks, but our loyalties can be all over the map. Toyota’s Tacoma consistently outsells all other midsize models, but the brand’s bigger offering trails its Detroit Three by a wide margin. No doubt as a result, the Toyota Tundra doesn’t get a lot of regular updates – although that may also play a large role in its consiste

Kia has been going wild revamping its lineup, making standout styling part of its repertoire in addition to the strong value it’s already well known for. Already a fantastic choice in a very competitive segment, the 2021 Kia Sorento gives drivers even more reason to look in its direction with a drastically new design and a ton of features.

Canadians sure love crossovers and SUVs. That’s been a blow to the conventional car side of the business, with some automakers ditching theirs entirely. And while Nissan has its share of sport utilities, it’s also doubling down on the small-car side, first with the redesigned Sentra , and now with the reborn 2021 Nissan Versa sedan. It’s

I’ve said it a million times before, so here’s a million and one: I’ve never figured out why the minivan fell out of favour. I’ve yet to drive any three-row SUV that’s more comfortable for a crowd, and there can be more cargo space than in the beds of some pickup trucks. But there are enough smart shoppers that four automakers still offer mini

The Nissan Armada has received a mild update for the 2021 model year that brings updated exterior styling, additional standard safety features and new technologies to the gargantuan family SUV. Nissan says the 2021 Armada features “more squared and chiseled bodywork appearance from the A-pillars forward,” compared to the pre-update model, h

Mazda continues its march upmarket with the CX-30 Turbo subcompact crossover, which will go on sale in Canada next month carrying an MSRP of $36,250. The CX-30 Turbo builds on the model’s GT trim, adding $2,400 to its price, along with more performance under the hood: a 2.5L turbocharged four-cylinder engine (shared with much of the rest of Mazd

The biggest compliment awarded to the 2021 Cadillac Escalade while I was driving it had to do with how “swaggy” it was. It transcended being simply “cool” and has been elevated back to its glory days of hip-hop in the 2000s, when the large and in charge SUV was mentioned in songs and featured heavily in music videos. Back then, the Escalade wa

Despite using most of the same running gear as its predecessor, the 2021 Lexus IS is not considered a refresh by the brand but rather an all-new product. Lexus also promises it’s a sharper product that’s more impressive and better than before. To test this, I raised my finger and jabbed the 10.3-inch infotainment screen perched atop the dashbo

There are plenty of moments in life when one needs to know their audience. Pleading your case for a later curfew as a kid, for example, or speaking in public as an adult – or trying to justify buying more car parts at any age. Gauging what charms the person to whom you are speaking can be time well spent. Lexus introduced the NX as an option

For the past few years, there has been a lot of head-scratching around the decision Genesis made to introduce a family of sedans before attempting a sport utility vehicle. The time has finally come for the Korean luxury brand to unleash its first SUV, the 2021 Genesis GV80 , which begs the question: was it worth the wait? To which the answer is

In what seems to have become an annual tradition, Ram has once again one-upped its heavy-duty pickup truck competitors in the torque department with 1,075 lb-ft from its 3500 model, which the company claims is the highest-ever torque rating for a diesel pickup. Ram was the first truck maker to break the 1,000-lb-ft barrier in 2019 when it introd