Driving Fun & Family Car Reviews

09/06/2026

Canada’s cheapest new car has no business being this much fun. 😄

The Hyundai Venue keeps things simple, affordable and surprisingly entertaining. Proof that you don’t need to break the bank to enjoy the drive. Sometimes, less really is more.

09/04/2026

POV: A front-wheel-drive Subaru averaging just 11.7 kWh/100 km in the city. 👀

This is the 2026 Subaru Uncharted FWD LR, the most affordable long-range version. It packs 221 hp and a 77-kWh battery, but after a week with our team, its efficiency was the real surprise.

Would you give up AWD for numbers like this? And yes, Vivid Orange Metallic might be the colour to get. 🧡

09/04/2026

The 2026 Mazda CX-5 doesn’t reinvent the formula, it simply improves it where it counts. More space, more practicality and a cleaner, more modern feel. Sometimes evolution is exactly what a good vehicle needs.

09/01/2026

The Range Rover Electric is finally here, and it remains a Range Rover first and an EV second.

We visited JLR’s design studio in Gaydon, toured the Wolverhampton facility where its electric motors and batteries are manufactured, and briefly drove it on a demanding off-road course.

It produces 542 horsepower and 627 lb-ft of torque, with a 118.5-kWh usable battery and up to 535 km of estimated range. More importantly, it hides its weight remarkably well and delivers the silence and refinement expected from a $200,800 luxury SUV.

A promising first impression, but a complete road test will tell the full story.

08/29/2026

The 2026 Mazda CX-5 isn’t a revolution, but nearly every change feels like a welcome one.

More rear-seat space, a larger and more practical cargo area, wider-opening rear doors and a more modern interior make it noticeably easier to live with.

The familiar 2.5L still delivers 187 hp and 186 lb-ft of torque with standard AWD.

Our only wish? That the hybrid had arrived at the same time.

08/27/2026

2026 Ram 1500 Sport HEMI Review: Does the V8 Still Have a Place?

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Ram Trucks Canada Ram Trucks

The 5.7-litre HEMI V8 is back in the Ram 1500, but it returns to a market that has changed considerably. Turbocharged six-cylinder engines now make more power and torque, full hybrids promise greater efficiency, and a well-equipped half-ton can cost nearly as much as a luxury vehicle. Our 2026 Ram 1...

08/27/2026

2026 Genesis G90 Review: Luxury That Deserves More Attention

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Genesis Canada

Genesis is a well-known luxury name in its native South Korea, but less so in the U.S. and beyond. The brand has grown from almost nothing in 2015 to over 90,000 sales in North America by 2025.

08/27/2026

A few weeks ago, we spent some time with this 2026 Ram 1500 Sport Night, and there are two things worth talking about: the return of the 5.7L HEMI V8 and the price.

This one stickers at $98,800.

The HEMI gives the Ram back some of the character many buyers felt was missing, but once a half-ton pickup starts knocking on the door of $100,000, expectations change pretty quickly.

So, is having the V8 back enough to justify the price?

08/23/2026

Car seat fit check in the 2026 Nissan Rogue PHEV 👶🚙

We installed the Clek Foonf to see how it fits in the Rogue, how much space it takes up and how easy it is to live with for a family.

The Foonf was provided by Clek for testing purposes.

08/20/2026

2026 Mazda CX-30 GT Kuro Review: Still One of the Best in Its Class

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We've had a soft spot for the subcompact Mazda CX-30 since it rolled onto the scene back in 2019 as a 2020 model. We first drove it four years ago and walked away pretty impressed. We noted its great value and surprising refinement for the price, thus earning a solid recommendation. So I figured it....