2022 Toyota Venza Limited AWD Road Test
Reading Time: 13 minutesIt’s been about a year since I got back behind the wheel of Toyota’s completely rethought Venza, and I have to say its styling has grown on me. From seeming to pull inspiration from the previous-generation RAV4, at least to my mind’s eye, I now see it has having a unique, modern, advanced look all […]
Porsche shows off new 963 LMDh-spec race car at Goodwood Festival of Speed
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Goodwood Festival of Speed, based in Chichester, West Sussex, has become the U.K.’s must-go annual event for everything automotive. This year’s weekend extravaganza, held from June 23-26, provided the perfect opportunity for Porsche to release its sensational new LMDh class race car as well. The new LMDh class, which was co-created by the International […]
New 2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale promises to spice up subcompact luxury SUV market
Reading Time: 12 minutesAlfa Romeo will bring the all-new Tonale subcompact luxury crossover SUV to market later this year, providing a much more affordable entry-level gateway for the premium Italian brand. The Tonale looks like a modernized version of the Alfa Romeo Stelvio, albeit shrunken down to fit its more economical subcompact luxury crossover role. It builds on […]
New 2023 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet America Edition coming to Canada
Reading Time: 5 minutesOnly slightly ahead of the U.S.’ annual of 4th July 4th celebrations (not to mention our Canada Day on July 1), Porsche unveiled its new 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet America Edition. Of course, the new limited model also celebrates the red, white and blue market, with exclusive paint, badges, and interior detailing. Being that we’re […]
Toyota swaps out V6 for torque-rich new turbo-four in 2023 Highlander
Reading Time: 8 minutesToyota’s Highlander will be saying sayonara to its V6 for 2023, and hello to the same 2.4-litre turbocharged four-cylinder currently found in Lexus’ NX 350 and other performance-oriented compacts from the Japanese luxury brand. Lexus announced the same engine swap for its larger mid-size 2023 RX 350 as well, so it’s quite possible we’re witnessing […]
Subaru reveals refreshed 2023 Outback including new Onyx trim
Reading Time: 7 minutesAmid the best month of Outback sales Subaru Canada has ever had, resulting in 3,455 units down the road in April for a 21.4-percent gain over the same month last year, the refreshed 2023 model was revealed at the New York International Auto Show. This mid-cycle update integrates the brand’s new WRX-inspired grille design, showing […]
Hyundai updates three-row Palisade SUV flagship for 2023
Reading Time: 8 minutesAfter three years in the Canadian auto market, the Hyundai Palisade will get a refresh for 2023, featuring a whole host of notable updates worthy of attention. First off, changes to frontal styling include a much chunkier chrome grille outline incorporating larger, rectangular chromed insert pieces that Hyundai refers to as “rugged parametric shield elements,” […]
Bold new 2023 Lexus RX revealed with 367-hp hybrid
Reading Time: 9 minutesSeven years have passed since Lexus introduced its fourth-generation RX, and while a dramatic departure stylistically than the more conservative model it replaced, time always takes its toll. The RX’ continued success (it’s long been its mid-size luxury crossover SUV segment’s number-one seller, in both in Canada and the U.S.) means than even what once […]