Vehicle Type Hybrid History/Description Several years after leaving the market, Honda announced that the Honda Insight Hybrid would make a comeback in the springtime of 2009, as a 2010 model. The five-door liftback used the latest generation of Honda’s Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) hybrid drive system, blending the efforts of both a conve

The new 2015 Dodge Challenger Hellcat has been making serious noise in the horsepower wars, its 707 horsepower stomping on the Ford Shelby GT500 and Chevrolet Camaro ZL1. However, the Challenger has long been the best of the muscle cars for a long road trip or a noisy cruise, especially with the SRT team’s hot-rod 6.4L Hemi V8. One of our most

How much would you pay for a dream? That's what this Inferno Orange Chevy Corvette Convertible is, by the way: it's not a car at all. It was someone's dream, and could still be so for dozens of sick children. It belonged to Dave Lentz of Norfolk county for just a few months. A former long-time Hydro employee, he started a small farm with his

Vehicle Type Compact Luxury Sedan Interestingly, many owners say they shopped the Verano as an alternative to the Chevrolet Cruze, or upgraded from one. History / Summary Designed to bring Buick’s knack for value and comfort to the compact luxury car scene, the Verano launched in 2011 as a 2012 model, and carries on in its initial gener

Vehicle Type Mid-Size Sedan History/Description The Volkswagen Passat entered its so-called B7 generation as a 2012 model year vehicle, focusing on fuel efficiency, safety, comfort and value in a handsome and comfortable package that provided affordable access to a taste of the motoring high-life. The top-dog sedan in the VW model range, th

Vehicle Type Sedan or Coupe History/Description In 2011, the latest-generation Civic hit the road as a 2012 model year vehicle with numerous updates and enhancements. Canadian-built and highly recognized as one of the smartest choices in its segment, the 2012 Civic carried forward with an award-winning reputation for reliability, durability

The hugely popular BMW 3 Series Sedan is typically held up as the poster boy for this market segment, and rightfully so. These days, however, a 3 Series has scores of competitors, if a Bimmer doesn’t turn your crank. This review also takes a closer look at Audi A4, Mercedes-Benz C-Class and Lexus IS. Other premium compact sports sedans you might al

Henrik Fisker revealed his latest EV at the Consumer Electronics Show this week. In typical Fisker fashion, the car looks stunning. It also has an expected range of 600 km. But the Fisker Emotion isn't expected to go on sale until at least next year. Our Find of the Week this week is a Fisker that has a nearly unlimited range. One that could be i

Welcome to Depreciation Appreciation! Every month, your pals at autoTRADER.ca dig up an example of how depreciation can make for an extra-fantastic used-car deal. This month? A perfect drop-top for folk who want to look like a big-dollar shot-caller, but are limited by budget constraints that prevents them from dropping a couple hundred large o

Vehicle Type Owners say they appreciate Focus’s styling, upscale interior, and attention to thoughtful details Compact Sedan / 5-Door History/Description The latest-generation Ford Focus hit the road in 2011 as a 2012 model, with new styling, features, and a globally leveraged platform and powertrain family. Competing with the Honda Civ

Vehicle Type Luxury Sport Sedan Comfort, confidence, performance and really-frickin-good wintertime driving manners. History/Description This used review is a little self-serving, because your writer is a big-time fan of the Volvo S60 , and a potential candidate for a used model, some day. The reason is simple: as someone based in Nort

Vehicle Type Minivan A car-like ride, great handling, good performance, and pleasing all-around comfort History/Description Totally overhauled for model year 2011, the current-generation Honda Odyssey was built to deliver more functionality, space, efficiency and handiness than its predecessors, along with a more distinctive look and im

Vehicle Type Many note that the Sonic drives like a bigger car, and doesn’t feel light, flimsy or delicate. Compact hatch or five-door History/Description Launched in North America for model year 2012, the Chevrolet Sonic is the only subcompact built in North America, and it competes with models like the Mazda2, Ford Fiesta, Nissan Ve

Vehicle Type: Compact sedan or 5-door   At a Glance Competing with the Kia Forte, Honda Civic and Ford Focus with an eye for above-average reflexes, styling and  cabin appointments, the second-generation Mazda3 advanced the popular Japanese compact on all fronts and maintained both the sedan and hatchback offerings from the generation

Vehicle Type Compact sedan / Five-door Owners typically rave about the Accent’s great looks, great overall value, surprisingly roomy cabin, relatively high-quality feel, and good performance from the braking system. History / Description With a new platform, a new powertrain and significantly advanced styling, the current-generation Hyu