The new face of the 2021 Nissan Kicks may wind up on the Canadian model, too

It’s better looking than before, and we want it here—now The Nissan Kicks booted the Juke out of Canada back in 2017, and since then has been one of the brand’s most popular vehicles in the nation, even if it isn’t the best looking. Now, for 2021, the entry-level SUV has been given a... Read More

Wagons, ho! Jeep teases upcoming three-row Grand Wagoneer

Well, from these pics, we can at least tell you the big brute has an interior and a badge Jeep released a brace of teaser photos today, giving us a small preview of what is widely assumed to be its upcoming three-row SUV, the Grand Wagoneer. We say ‘assumed’ since the images only show... Read More

BMW 5 Series to go electric as CEO pledges bolder climate push

The popular sedan, as well as the automaker’s X1 SUV, to be fitted with battery power BMW will make electric versions of its popular 5 Series mid-sized sedan and X1 compact SUV, part of a widened push to slash carbon emissions while wrestling with the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic. The German automaker said Monday it... Read More

SUV Review: 2020 Lexus RX 350 F Sport

Lexus’ Canadian-built RX is a balance of all things; luxury, comfort, power and amenities The Lexus RX and I are old buddies. We’ve known each other for 22 years and four generations. I was there for its unveiling as the RX 300 back in 1998, the first real, successful attempt by a Japanese brand... Read More

7 funky features on the 2021 Ford Bronco

The 2021 Ford Bronco may be inspired by a half-century-old truck, but it’s a thoroughly modern vehicle with plenty of clever features. Neat new ideas for the old school-looking SUV Here are seven of the funkiest: It’s ready to party Ford The Bronco has a swing-out tailgate door you can mount a spare tire on, but also a... Read More

SUV Review: 2020 Hyundai Kona

The Hyundai Kona’s strength lies in the sum of its parts Talk about a walk-off home run. In its first full year of sales, almost 26,000 compact-sized Kona crossovers were sold in 2019, making it Hyundai’s second-best selling vehicle in Canada, just behind the larger Tucson. Clearly indicative of the continued strength of the entire SUV... Read More

Lincoln is killing off its flagship Continental sedan again

The luxury four-door is saying good-bye once more, as the brand moves to an all-SUV lineup Lincoln will end production of its flagship Continental sedan after the 2020 model year, leaving nothing in the brand’s lineup except SUVs and crossovers. “Lincoln is investing in growth segments and the brand will feature a full portfolio... Read More

The 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan adds Level 2 driving aids to base trims

Don’t expect a hybrid until the next gen, but a Tiguan R may be in the works Volkswagen’s 2022 Tiguan SUV will see a whole lot of content, including Level 2 driving aids, move down the trim range into the base-spec model to give buyers better value, the company announced. The COVID-19 pandemic means... Read More

Buick’s Avenir trim adds style to the new 2021 Envision

SUV boasts mesh grille, unique wheels and hot colours when top spec is ordered Buick unveiled the Avenir-trim 2021 Envision in China early June, giving us our first good look at the range-topping model. When the new vehicle was first unveiled, it was shown only in the Essence trim, although an Avenir model was... Read More

Toyota reboots Sienna minvian and Venza SUV with new style and hybrid tech

With major auto shows postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic, Toyota has introduced a couple of its upcoming models through an online Spring Showcase information drop. The 2021 Venza is a successor to a model that was discontinued in 2015, while the 2021 Sienna is set to be Toyota’s first hybrid minivan offering in the United... Read More