Category: In Our Garage

2017 Honda Pilot Touring

2017 Honda Pilot Touring

With a shiny new 2017 Honda Pilot in the driveway, I can’t help but glance over at my recently updated sales chart spreadsheet to see how this relatively new model

2017 Ford Transit 350 Diesel Van

2017 Ford Transit 350 Diesel Van

I bet you can think of a dozen or more things you could do with this full-size Transit 350 Diesel cargo van if it was in your possession for a

2017 Volkswagen Passat Highline 3.6 VR6

2017 Volkswagen Passat Highline 3.6 VR6

Volkswagen had big hopes for its American-sized Passat when it replaced the smaller Euro-spec B6 model back in 2011 for the 2012 model year. I tested and reviewed a TDI

Kia Soul Front Barn

2017 Kia Soul Turbo SX

Kia Soul fans rejoice! The Kia Soul, which was introduced to the market as a 2009 model, now has an optional turbocharged engine. The new Soul has a 1.6-litre turbocharged

2017 Toyota Yaris SE Hatchback

2017 Toyota Yaris SE Hatchback

I don’t know why I still call this little car the Tercel. I worked for a Toyota dealer way back in ‘87 and the Tercel was one of the most

2017 Buick Envision Premium II

2017 Buick Envision Premium II

If the new 2017 Envision looks like a Buick that might have been envisioned a few years ago, complete with a chromed waterfall grille and “ventiports” atop the hood, there’s

2017 Mazda3 Sport GT

2017 Mazda3 Sport GT

Mazda has a much stronger following in Canada than the U.S. We tend to like smaller, sportier, fuel-efficient cars and SUVs, while our American friends traditionally purchase their vehicles one

2017 Kia Forte5 SX

2017 Kia Forte5 SX

With 6,856 Fortes down the road as of May 31, 2017 and 12,296 units sold during the entire 12 months of 2016, Kia seems to be on track for a