Autos

The last time we spoke with Emile Korkor, senior manager and brand leader at Acura Canada was at the Canadian International Auto Show (CIAS) held in Toronto as the city was enveloped in inhospitable wintry weather conditions. At that time, Mr. Korkor was quite candid in his comments and observations about the company he has […]

The goal seems lofty indeed, but Michelin has allotted 30 years to reach it: By 2048, the French manufacturer wants to recycle 100 percent of its tires and to make tires with 80 percent sustainable materials. This announcement was delivered in June during the three-day Movin’On green mobility conference in Montreal. The conference focused on […]

The Volvo XC40 T5 R-Design goes for a starting price of $37,700 and goes up from there as you tick the checkboxes on the options sheet for additional features. But for the money, this SUV is a grand buy—especially with the powertrain it offers. The T5 AWD models are powered by a 2.0 L turbocharged […]

Toyota has assembled a complete package of strength and style in its all-new compact crossover C-HR, first launched in the 2018 model year. The Toyota C-HR is a standout with agile handling, an athletic stance, and a fuel efficiency of 29 mpg combined. The C-HR is powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine equipped with a […]

Ford hops aboard the subcompact crossover craze with an all-new product for Canada: the 2018 EcoSport. Already sold in European markets for quite a while, the timing is right for the small SUV to arrive on our shores, setting itself apart with class-leading options including a premium B&O Play stereo and four-wheel drive. “Fun, capable, […]

The 2018 Lexus RX 350L is the longer version of the regular RX 350, adding an extra 4.4 inches to the length of the popular SUV. This extra length makes room for a six- or seven-passenger configuration with third-row seating. The vehicle’s personality is on the sporty side, however. Even though it can seat seven […]

MONCTON, New Brunswick—The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada’s (AJAC) EcoRun event—now in its seventh year—is an eco-friendly drive that showcases a disparate group of fuel-efficient vehicles presented by popular OEMs. Each vehicle is available or, in the case of the Honda Clarity Fuel Cell and the Smart EQ, will soon be available to the public. […]

Following a successful eight-year run, the Chevrolet Traverse is completely redesigned for the 2018 model. The stylish SUV does away with the former rounded body shape and adopts an upscale, truck-like appearance, better tech, and a new powertrain. “The key points are, overall, the vehicle has [roughly] the same dimensions as the previous generation. However, […]

The 4th of July was a day of celebration in my small community of Duncanville, Texas. Like thousands of cities, towns, and villages across America, we marked the day with a festive parade and fireworks. For over a decade, I have been asked to drive a float in the parade for the Daughters of the American […]

Founded in 1937, the Volkswagen Group, is a German multinational automotive manufacturing company headquartered in Wolfsburg, Germany. To the vast majority of individuals, Volkswagen is best known as the manufacturer who designed and built the car which would become known as the Beetle. Originally tasked to build the peoples’ car—which is what Volkswagen means in […]

Honda’s Clarity is a mid-size plug-in hybrid sedan that has an all-electric range of 47 miles and a gas-extended-range rating of 340 miles. With a 1.5-liter Atkinson cycle inline-four engine working together with an electric-drive motor, the total hybrid system output is 212 horsepower, carried to the wheels by an electronic continuously variable transmission (e-CVT). […]

Toyota introduced the Corolla to the world in 1966. Since that time more than 44 million vehicles have been sold. Definitely an icon for the brand. The new Hatchback has been the most dramatic change in the Corolla culture. It replaces the Corolla iM, known in the United States as the Scion iM and proclaimed […]

The IS sedan is the lightweight and affordable sports entry in the Lexus lineup, focused on drawing performance-oriented customers to the brand without breaking the bank. Compared to other comfy and luxury Lexus vehicles like the ES and the RX, practicality has been traded for nimbleness and a low, sleek profile. Power is presented through […]

Toyota sponsors the Bassmaster Texas Fest every year, a large bass fishing tournament that draws over 100 top anglers from afar. With a fishing boat to tow and all sorts of equipment to bring, a reliable truck is an absolute must. For Toyota’s team, its own Tundra is the ideal truck for the task. The […]

Montreal, Canada—In the world we live in today, consumers are continually inundated with information from every conceivable angle and source. Unfortunately, not all that information is 100 percent accurate. In today’s political climate, a member of the current White House staff introduced a new phrase to the English language lexicon: alternative facts. A polite euphemism […]

Brand comparisons between tires are probably nearly as old as the tire business itself. However, as Michelin pointed out during a recent event, how often do you see a head-to-head between two sets of well-used rubber? The answer is,likely, not very. Which is why the French manufacturer in late April invited media to take part […]

With the 2018 Accent, Hyundai has created a superbly designed and cost-effective vehicle that is better than good. The 2018 Hyundai Accent comes in three trims: SE, SEL, and Limited. The top-of-the-line Limited, with a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $18,895, will be my main focus for this column. Even though the vehicle is affordable, […]

The 2019 model year is the fifth generation for the Toyota Avalon, and this newest version was designed, engineered, and built all in the United States. Toyota offers four grade levels for this roomy mid-size sedan, with the XLE being the entry grade and the Touring being the premium model. The engine is a powerful […]

The definition of luxury is changing, evolving. Luxury, when it was initially defined eons ago, likely by those who were more fortunate than most, was, for the most part about the perception of status and ownership of things, objects—possessions. It was a differentiator, an imaginary line drawn in the sand to delineate an “us and […]

First off, let’s address the elephant in the room: Why is the Eclipse now a crossover? A valid question for sure, because Mitsubishi’s latest SUV doesn’t seem to resemble the former sport compact in any way aside from maybe the all-wheel drive layout. Let’s just say it has less to do with resurrecting an old […]