Kia’s getting all up in Toyota’s face with a new model called the Niro: a dedicated hybrid crossover that gives Prius shoppers, and other atmospherically minded motorists, another worthy option in the hybrid marketplace. If you fancy yourself a hybrid, but can’t digest the Prius’s looks, Niro may be what you’re after. This venture puts

Simple is best, it’s often said. Point in case: Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, relatively recent features that are fast becoming favourites among drivers. One reason for their huge success: it’s all “plug and play”. No sub-menu navigation, no half hour pairing your Bluetooth to connect your phone. You take your cable, plug in your phone, and vo

Some buyers need three rows, while others could use a third row every once in a while. We began this comparison looking at it from both perspectives, hunting for the least expensive vehicles in Canada that offered three key features: a third row, four- or all-wheel drive, and SUV/crossover packaging. Not that we have anything against minivans