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Summer road trip season is here!

Summer road trip season is here!

By Blair Qualey
2024 Buick Encore GX: Affordable and stylish subcompact keeps performance on the down-low

2024 Buick Encore GX: Affordable and stylish subcompact keeps performance on the down-low

With its days of producing cushy family sedans in the distant past, Buick is focused on marketing utility vehicles. The 2024 Encore GX is the entry point.
2024 Ford Mustang: A return to its heritage-driven glory and brash behaviour

2024 Ford Mustang: A return to its heritage-driven glory and brash behaviour

For Mustang devotees, heartbeats quicken, blood pressures rise and palms moisten in anticipation of a new model. They likely won’t be disappointed when the 2024 fastback coupe and the convertible arrive in the summer.
The Auto Sleuth: Wrangler updates; Hyundai eyes a new coupe + more

The Auto Sleuth: Wrangler updates; Hyundai eyes a new coupe + more

Enjoy a brief look at what’s making news in the auto world…
New Car Dealers make provincial pre-budget submission

New Car Dealers make provincial pre-budget submission

By Blair Qualey
2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale: An Italian compact utility vehicle for the masses?

2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale: An Italian compact utility vehicle for the masses?

Alfa Romeo is one of three Italy-based brands available in North America under the Stellantis umbrella. The others are Fiat and Maserati.
The Auto Sleuth: Talking Jeep, Bentley, Sonata and more

The Auto Sleuth: Talking Jeep, Bentley, Sonata and more

Jeep’s future Recon mission
2023 Outlander PHEV + 2023 RAV4 Prime: Is it time to plug in?

2023 Outlander PHEV + 2023 RAV4 Prime: Is it time to plug in?

Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) represent the midpoint between nonplug-in hybrids and full-on battery-electrics. With their batteries fully charged, PHEVs can cover short commuting distances without the aid of the internal combustion engine (ICE), which engages once battery power drops to a minimum level.
New distance-based discount from ICBC may benefit remote workers

New distance-based discount from ICBC may benefit remote workers

By Blair Qualey
Kia’s 2024 EV9; Mercedes electric G-Class; Subaru Crosstrek updates + More

Kia’s 2024 EV9; Mercedes electric G-Class; Subaru Crosstrek updates + More

Kia reveals 2024 EV9 in final form