Ford announces return of the Ranger and Bronco
With a trend in recent years towards climbing SUV and truck sales in North America, it was little wonder that Ford announced the return of two of its most famous truck nameplates – the Ranger and the...
View ArticleEuropean automakers give Detroit a run for its money
In spite of being hosted in the Big Three’s backyard, the key European manufacturers rolled out a parade of new vehicles. Audi led the charge with the latest SQ5 sports crossover, plus two new...
View ArticleRefreshed 2018 Subaru WRX and STI debut in Detroit
What is it? Subaru has pulled the wraps off its venerable WRX and STI duo for 2018, complete with a new look all around and some new performance-oriented tweaks under the skin. Don’t count on a...
View ArticleAsian automakers put style first at 2017 NAIAS
Thousands of miles from home, but in familiar market segments, Japanese automakers were out in force at this year’s North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Lexus, for instance, introduced...
View ArticleOur hits and misses from the 2017 Detroit Auto Show
One underdog stole the North American International Auto Show this week – and you probably didn’t even see it coming. With 365 horsepower on tap thanks to a 3.3-litre twin-turbo V6, plus optional...
View ArticleUpcoming Dodge Challenger SRT Demon will make Hellcat look tame
That’s right, internet citizens – Dodge has announced that they are building a Challenger with more power than the already egregiously overpowered Hellcat. It will be called the Challenger SRT Demon...
View ArticleToyota unveils 210-horsepower Yaris hot hatch
Bet you didn’t see this coming – making good on its promise, Toyota has unveiled its new Yaris hot hatch. Based on what we know so far, the spiced-up Toyota Yaris is certainly promising. With a livery...
View ArticleMontreal auto show is the entry point to North America for these cars
The 2017 Montreal International Auto Show will kick off Canada’s auto show season this week, opening its doors to the public tomorrow with almost 500 vehicles on display at the Palais des congrès de...
View ArticleRio 5 promises big features in a small package
What is it? The Rio 5 is at the bottom of Kia’s model range, but that doesn’t mean the company has skimped on the level of standard features. The Rio 5 is Kia’s best-selling car, and for 2018 the...
View ArticleHyundai RN30 is aimed at the young speed freak
What is it? Gather round racer boys, Hyundai might have a car for you. Initially revealed at the Paris Motor Show last October, the wraps have come off the Hyundai RN30 at the Montreal International...
View ArticleMitsubishi concept SUV combines luxury with low emissions
What is it? Originally debuting at the Paris Motor Show last October, the Mitsubishi GT-PHEV plug-in hybrid SUV concept boasts a promising range of 1,200 kilometres on a full tank of gas and a full...
View ArticleNiro a new, fuel-efficient player in the SUV market
What is it? The 2017 Niro was developed by Kia’s design centres in Irvine, California, and Namyang, Korea. It is Kia’s first purpose-built hybrid crossover SUV, one that is not based on an existing...
View ArticleToyota Supra concept rumoured for October debut
Mark your calendars for this October, because that’s when we’ll likely see an almost-production-ready Toyota Supra concept make its official debut. That’s the word from Car and Driver and Jalopnik,...
View Article2018 Hyundai Elantra GT to debut at Toronto, Chicago auto shows
A GT badge means different things to different people. On a Ford Mustang it signifies a V8 engine, on a Dodge Challenger it means AWD, and to Hyundai it means an Elantra hatchback. Per the late Harley...
View ArticleAlfa Romeo rumoured to debut two-door Giulia in Geneva
Alfa Romeo is currently making excellent cars, but they feature a rather small line-up – the 4C sports car and the impressive Giulia sedan, followed by the Stelvio SUV due out soon. One report from...
View ArticleLamborghini Urus to start production in April
There’s just too much money to be made in leather-lined quasi-functional CUVs and SUVs for prestige manufacturers to ignore – Lamborghini included. The Urus, Lamborghini’s first SUV since the LM002...
View ArticleDodge unveils 475-horsepower Durango SRT
Fiat Chrysler has taken the wraps off the Dodge Durango SRT – a three-row SUV with more than enough muscle under the hood – ahead of the Chicago and Toronto auto shows. Beneath the restyled skin isn’t...
View ArticleThese are the World Car of the Year finalists for 2017
We now know the 10 finalists vying for this year’s World Car of the Year award. Although not all are available in the North American market, this year’s finalists include the Fiat 124 Spider, Honda...
View Article2018 Hyundai Accent teased ahead of Toronto auto show debut
Hyundai will pull the wraps off the next-generation Accent in less than a week. Set to debut at the 2017 Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto, the new Accent promises to be a significant visual...
View ArticleWe want your help at the 2017 Canadian International Auto Show
With the Canadian International Auto Show just a few days away, we’re officially halfway through auto show season. There’s plenty to cover, but sometimes, it gets a little complacent. That’s why we...
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