Monday, September 14, 2026

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Volkswagen Achieves the Lowest Energy Consumption for a Near-Production Car with the Mission Efficiency

This road-legal concept looks similar to the 2013 XL-1 but is powered by the electric drivetrain of the current ID. Polo. The Mission Efficiency achieved an average consumption...

New Kia PV7 Brings 800V Charging and Range Around 400 KM

Kia PV7 targets commercial fleets with more than 460 km WLTP range, or more than 394 km EPA. Cargo versions offer up to 8.0 cubic metres of space...

Tesla Sets October 1 Reveal for Long-Delayed Next-Generation Roadster

Tesla will reveal its next-generation Roadster on October 1 after years of changing timelines. The second-generation Roadster was first announced nearly nine years ago. Pricing, production timing and...

Third Annual Mazda MX-5 Gathering Draws 200+ Miatas to Saint-Jérôme

200+ Mazda MX-5 Miatas from across Quebec gathered at Mazda St-Jérôme on September 13 Tribute marks 35 years of British Racing Green, introduced on the Miata in 1991 ...

Your Toyota Might Soon Be Taking Your Pictures For You

We tend to think of automotive technology as just one more thing competing for our attention behind the wheel. Fair enough, most of the time. But every so often,...

2026 Toyota RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid GR Sport Review: Looking the Part

Muscular styling makes the GR Sport easily the most visually interesting RAV4 Toyota has produced yet. Its 324-hp plug-in hybrid system combines genuinely strong acceleration with true everyday...

Triple Recall for the Ford F-150: More Than 223,500 Units Affected

Ford keeps working to catch quality problems earlier in the production process, but the finish line remains out of reach. At times, it feels like the glitches keep piling...

Jeep Introduces 2027 Wrangler JL-2A Honouring 1945 Willys CJ-2A

Wrangler JL-2A is the 11th of 12 Twelve 4 Twelve drops, one left Package MSRP is $6,995, with orders opening next month First Wrangler cabin to pair Nappa...

Tesla Detects a Drowsy Driver, Then Suggests FSD: Congressman Wants Answers

NBC News found 43 videos appearing to show sleeping drivers in moving Teslas. Tesla update 2025.32.3 prompts include "Drowsiness detected. Stay focused with FSD." FSD (Supervised) sells in...

Tech in a Flash: Extended-Range Electric Vehicles (EREV)

You've probably already spotted the acronym EREV in your automotive reading, including on our sites. The letters stand for "Extended-Range Electric Vehicle." And no, it isn't just another way...

Cadillac Revives ICE Portfolio as EV-Only Plan Gives Way to Choice

Cadillac is restoring gasoline options after abandoning its previous target for an all-electric 2030 lineup. Redesigned XT5, XT6 and CT5 models are expected to reach dealers beginning in...

Stellantis Pushes Back Its Extended-Range Electric SUV and Pickup Once Again

At Stellantis, delays have become the norm for vehicle launches. This time, the setbacks involve the Jeep Grand Wagoneer extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) and the Ram 1500 REV, two...

China Sets 2030 Target for Widespread Self-Driving Vehicle Deployment

China targets large-scale autonomous vehicle deployment across highways and selected urban roads by 2030. Beijing plans tighter oversight of vehicle production, batteries, software updates and autonomous-driving safety. Chinese...

Chrysler Eyes Two Sub-$25,000 SUVs

Things are quiet on the Stellantis front these days. That calm is deceiving, though, because the group is juggling several projects behind the scenes. And we're not talking about...

Canadian Hybrid Registrations Surge 39.5% to Q2 Record

Canadian standard hybrid registrations reached a record 91,868 during the second quarter of 2026. Hybrids captured 16.8% of new vehicle registrations – leading among alternative powertrains. Internal-combustion vehicles...

REVIEWS & FIRST DRIVES

2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer Summit Obsidian Review: A Stud With Countless Bugs

The Hurricane straight-six is wonderfully smooth and powerful, but frustrating throttle and transmission behaviour spoil it. A gorgeous, enormous cabin delivers genuine luxury, exceptional passenger space and enough...

Hyundai Knows How to Have Fun, and Its N Performance Division Proves It

The event took place at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park in Ontario. The electric IONIQ 5 N and IONIQ 6 N demonstrated their impressive agility on closed-course exercises. The...

Should You Buy a 2026 Mazda CX-5?

The redesigned 2026 Mazda CX-5 brings fresh new styling and an overhauled cabin, along with a new infotainment system that might actually represent a step in the wrong direction. The...

Should You Buy a 2026 Nissan Sentra?

The 2026 Nissan Sentra may not be the most rewarding compact car on the market, but it more than makes up for in value, fuel economy and ride comfort. The...

2027 Ram 2500 Power Wagon Cummins Diesel First Drive: The Big Boy Plays Rougher

Power Wagon fans have been asking for a Cummins Turbodiesel under the hood for years, and now they finally have it. The result is the 2027 Ram 2500 Power...

MORE COMPARISONS

2027 Kia Telluride vs. 2026 Honda Pilot: Two Renewed Family Allies

The Kia Telluride will arrive with a completely new generation in early 2026. The restyled Honda Pilot will arrive at the same time in Canadian dealerships. The new...

2026 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid vs 2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid: Ontario-Built Rivals Go Head-to-Head

Two of Canada’s best-selling compact SUVs enter 2026 with updated hybrid lineups and distinct strategies. Toyota’s sixth-generation RAV4 drops its gas-only versions entirely in favour of hybrid and plug-in...

2027 Chevrolet Bolt or 2026 Nissan LEAF? Side-by-Side EV Comparison

Bolt starts at $43,470; LEAF S+ at $47,846—$4,376 price difference LEAF offers 488 km range; Bolt provides 410 km—78 km advantage Bolt charges faster: 26 minutes vs 35...

Comparison: 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning vs 2026 GMC Sierra EV

The debate has raged for years: are electric pickups really capable of replacing their gas-powered counterparts without forcing buyers into a string of annoying compromises? To find out, we...

2025 Acura Integra Type S vs 2025 BMW M2: Manual Mastery, Two Ways

BMW M2’s manual requires commitment, but rewards with raw, rear-wheel-drive excellence. Acura’s Type S is instantly intuitive: fun, fast, and forgiving, even for novice drivers. These are two...

MORE Q&A

5 Questions About the 2026 Honda CR-V TrailSport Answered

Aiming to capitalize on the popularity of off-road focussed SUVs, Honda added a more rugged TrailSport trim level to its best-selling CR-V almost a year ago. In addition to its...

5 Questions about the 2026 Honda Odyssey Answered

The 2026 Honda Odyssey is one of only five passenger minivans left on the Canadian market, and despite its excellent reputation, it remains the least popular model in its...

5 Questions About the 2026 Ram 1500 RHO Answered

The 2026 Ram 1500 RHO is the most powerful and most off-road capable version of the Ram 1500 pickup, which replaced the TRX upon its introduction in 2025. While...

5 Questions About the 2026 Hyundai Elantra N TCR Edition Answered

The 2026 Hyundai Elantra N TCR Edition is a limited-edition performance car that brings racing-inspired features to Canadian roads. This special version of the Elantra N takes design cues...

5 Differences Between the 2025 Toyota bZ4X and the 2026 Toyota bZ

For 2026, Toyota is tweaking its electric vehicle strategy. Not only is the automaker expanding its lineup with two new electric SUVs (the C-HR and the bZ Woodland), but...

MORE ARTICLES

MORE ARTICLES

Problems and reliability report for the first-generation Tesla Model 3, 2017 to 2023

The Model 3 took the electric sedan out of the early-adopter niche. Millions of units later, its powertrain remains among the most robust in the industry. What was missing...

Photo Gallery: New Supercars and Hypercars with a Manual Transmission

For a while now, fewer and fewer new vehicles have been available with a manual transmission in North America, including supercars and hypercars. Indeed, the improvements made to automatic, dual-clutch,...

Problems and reliability report for the 11th-generation Honda Accord, 2023 to 2026

The eleventh-generation Honda Accord starts out with a strong reputation: solid reliability ratings, an efficient and capable hybrid, and a vehicle people often buy with their eyes closed. Since...

Photo Gallery: A Look at the Most Expensive Auction Sales During the 2026 Monterey Car Week

Along with the dozens of new supercars and hypercars that are unveiled there every year, the Monterey Car Week is also home of some of the most prestigious automotive...

Photo Gallery: All of the Cars Unveiled at the 2026 Monterey Car Week and The Quail

The Monterey Car Week is one of the premier automotive events in the world, bringing together the most exclusive automakers and collectors for a week of curated events held...