First Drives

The Australian-developed Ford Ranger Raptor is finally landing in North America. Priced from $77,945 (MSRP), it’s been customized and optimized from the ground up to make sure it could tackle any terrain or condition. This is the third member of the Raptor family, joining the F-150 Raptor and Bronco Raptor …

The redesigned and more rugged 2024 Ford Ranger is now on sale in Canada, flexing more muscle while featuring a refreshed interior with state-of-the-art displays. Similar to many competitors in the midsize pickup segment ( Chevrolet Colorado , GMC Canyon , Jeep Gladiator ), it’s available in a single body …

Call it a reincarnation, a revolution or just a remarkable refresh—the all-new 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe is a radical departure from previous iterations with serious Ford Flex vibes and a whole lot more attitude. Unlike its functional but flavourless predecessors, the fifth-gen Santa Fe knows how to put on a …

Larger, stronger and heavier. Much heavier. The new and fully electric 2025 MINI Countryman SE is a major departure from the previously available plug-in hybrid variant that offered just 27 km of zero-emission range. Blessed with a 66.45kWh battery, it can travel up to a WLTP-estimated 433 km, which means …

The coupe-like BMW X2 has never lived up to expectations in North America. Smaller yet more expensive than the X1 , it’s basically a large hatchback with premium looks. Sure, the M models crank up the fun factor, but the fact is that BMW has not been able to replicate …

MINI has done the impossible—making the Countryman larger and more versatile, yet more fun to drive at the same time. Before we go any further, and in case you find the second generation too big for your taste, we need to remind you that the company will launch the brand …

The road heading down the mountains of Dhofar in Oman is like a mini-Stelvio Pass, with plenty of turns including a few hairpins. This is where we got the opportunity to drive a camouflaged prototype of the upcoming new Audi S3 . With neon orange accents on the front fascia …

Here we are, pushing the new 2024 Lexus GX Overtrail deep into a specially prepared dirt course with the left front wheel and right rear wheel up in the air at the same time. As the big luxury SUV keeps crawling forward, with methodical use of the throttle and brake …

Victoria, B.C.— Hyundai Canada this week invited a few members of the automotive media from coast to coast to test drive the second generation of the battery-powered Kona . The small crossover from South Korea quickly earned praise from Canadians when it launched in 2017 (as a 2018 model). Quirky …

Aside from a few hiccups with battery recalls and other minor snags, Chevrolet did well with its small Bolt EV electric car. Affordable, efficient and supported by an extensive dealer network, it has been a sensible electric vehicle choice for a while now. Alas, as utility vehicles are more profitable …