Buyers Advice & Car Reviews

Scenic Yellowhead Highway in Mt. Robson Provincial Park. No matter where you roadtrip in British Columbia, wonderful experiences await!

Spring is here and it’s time to hit the road

By Blair Qualey As the winter chill melts away and the days…

  • May 16, 2024
The top-level SX Prestige trim has second-row power-reclining “lounge” seats with foot rests for corporate-jet-style snoozing on long journeys. PHOTO: KIA

Meet the 2024 Kia Carnival

For packing people, goods and gear, this Kia is a competent ‘Carnival’ ride

  • May 15, 2024
Choosing the right vehicle for your camping trip is essential, including all-wheel drive or four-wheel drive options if your idea of car camping includes navigating forestry roads. NCDA Photo

Tis the season for camping…in your car!

By Blair Qualey With the winter now firmly in the rearview mirror…

  • Apr 25, 2024
The elephant in the room is that the Prologue is built on a General Motors battery and powertrain platform. Why? Honda is still working on its own. Will this matter to Honda customers? PHOTO: HONDA

2024 Honda Prologue: Honda’s first electric utility vehicle heads to market

The Honda Prologue is a hybrid of sorts but not in the…

  • Apr 25, 2024
The elephant in the room is that the Prologue is built on a General Motors battery and powertrain platform. Why? Honda is still working on its own. Will this matter to Honda customers? PHOTO: HONDA
Fiat estimates a zero-to-60-mph (96-km/h) time of 8.5 seconds and a top speed of 150 km/h for the 1,350-kilometre 500e. Estimated maximum range is 238 kilometres. PHOTO: FIAT

FIRST LOOK: 2024 Fiat 500e

Fiat’s urban runabout is short on size but strong on EV value

  • Apr 8, 2024
Fiat estimates a zero-to-60-mph (96-km/h) time of 8.5 seconds and a top speed of 150 km/h for the 1,350-kilometre 500e. Estimated maximum range is 238 kilometres. PHOTO: FIAT
The Chevrolet Corvette, at the 2024 Vancouver International Auto Show. NCDA photo

The 2024 Vancouver International Auto Show has come and gone — what a ride it was!

After four long years without it, the curtains officially closed on the…

  • Apr 2, 2024
The Chevrolet Corvette, at the 2024 Vancouver International Auto Show. NCDA photo
The Vancouver International Auto Show runs March 20 to 24 at the Vancouver Convention Centre. Screenshot / Today’s Drive

VIDEO: A look inside the Vancouver International Auto Show

Keith Morgan shares what’s driving interest among auto enthusiasts

  • Mar 22, 2024
The Vancouver International Auto Show runs March 20 to 24 at the Vancouver Convention Centre. Screenshot / Today’s Drive
After six years spent racing on tracks around the world, Comox Valley’s Nicole Harvda’s Formula racing dreams are becoming a reality. Radek Vebr photo

From the Vancouver International Auto Show: Comox Formula racer Nicole Havrda

Harvda became the first female Formula Pro USA champion in 2023 at the age of 18

After six years spent racing on tracks around the world, Comox Valley’s Nicole Harvda’s Formula racing dreams are becoming a reality. Radek Vebr photo
Automotive journalist Keith Morgan reviews some of the highlights of the Vancouver International Auto Show, running March 20 to 24 at the Vancouver Convention Centre. Screenshot / Today’s Drive

Vancouver International Auto Show is bigger and better than ever

Keith Morgan shares some of the highlights of this year’s show, March 20 to 24

  • Mar 21, 2024
Automotive journalist Keith Morgan reviews some of the highlights of the Vancouver International Auto Show, running March 20 to 24 at the Vancouver Convention Centre. Screenshot / Today’s Drive
The IQ is sized between the gasoline-powered Escalade and the longer Escalade ESV. Front and rear electric motors produce a net 680 horsepower and 615 pound-feet of torque, and 750/785 when using the Velocity Max drive mode. The tow rating is 8,000 pounds (3,640 kilograms). PHOTO: CADILLAC

FIRST LOOK: 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ

It might have the Escalade name, but the IQ is a clean-sheet EV design

  • Mar 18, 2024
The IQ is sized between the gasoline-powered Escalade and the longer Escalade ESV. Front and rear electric motors produce a net 680 horsepower and 615 pound-feet of torque, and 750/785 when using the Velocity Max drive mode. The tow rating is 8,000 pounds (3,640 kilograms). PHOTO: CADILLAC
The GMC HUMMER EV SUV completes the HUMMER EV family and features a 126.7-inch wheelbase for tight proportions and a maneuverable body, providing remarkable on- and off-road capability. Photo courtesy GMC

Meet the electrifying Hummer EV

Humvee fans owe thanks to Arnold Schwarzenegger

  • Mar 18, 2024
The GMC HUMMER EV SUV completes the HUMMER EV family and features a 126.7-inch wheelbase for tight proportions and a maneuverable body, providing remarkable on- and off-road capability. Photo courtesy GMC
Light vehicle sales of more than 129,000 shattered records, making February 2024 a record-breaking month that saw a whopping 24.4 per cent increase over February 2023.

Strongest February ever shatters light vehicle sales records

By Blair Qualey After navigating a rocky road through the pandemic and…

  • Mar 18, 2024
Light vehicle sales of more than 129,000 shattered records, making February 2024 a record-breaking month that saw a whopping 24.4 per cent increase over February 2023.
Tesla’s Cybertruck boasts massive towing capacity and loads of storage.

See Tesla’s Cybertruck at the Vancouver International Auto Show

Tesla boasts that its Cybertruck’s glass can resist the impact of a baseball at 112 km/h!

  • Mar 18, 2024
Tesla’s Cybertruck boasts massive towing capacity and loads of storage.
Toyota developed its bZ4X electric crossover in collaboration with Subaru, which has it its own variation in the Solterra.

2024 Toyota bZ4X: Better late to the EV game than never

By Keith Morgan Toyota is rarely – if ever – late to…

  • Mar 17, 2024
Toyota developed its bZ4X electric crossover in collaboration with Subaru, which has it its own variation in the Solterra.
See the Corvette ERay at the Vancouver International Auto Show, March 21 to 24 at the Vancouver Convention Centre. Photo courtesy Vancouver International Auto Show

The Vancouver International Auto Show roars back into town

A major redesign provides an ELEVATED auto experience

  • Mar 11, 2024
See the Corvette ERay at the Vancouver International Auto Show, March 21 to 24 at the Vancouver Convention Centre. Photo courtesy Vancouver International Auto Show
The annual Industry Preview Gala at the Vancouver International Auto Show brings dealers, elected officials and others who share our appreciation for everything automotive together to raise funds for New Car Dealers Foundation of B.C.’s initiatives.

Empowering communities — new car dealerships driving change

By Blair Qualey Franchised new car dealerships across British Columbia have a…

  • Mar 11, 2024
The annual Industry Preview Gala at the Vancouver International Auto Show brings dealers, elected officials and others who share our appreciation for everything automotive together to raise funds for New Car Dealers Foundation of B.C.’s initiatives.
IOENOS Grenadier. The Vancouver International Auto Show returns March 20 to 24 at the Vancouver Convention Centre. Photo courtesy VIAS

Vancouver Auto Show revs up for its spring return

Major redesign provides an ELEVATED auto experience

  • Mar 4, 2024
IOENOS Grenadier. The Vancouver International Auto Show returns March 20 to 24 at the Vancouver Convention Centre. Photo courtesy VIAS
The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe reminds The Sleuth of a Range Rover crossed with a Ford Expedition. Fearless prediction: it will sell very well. PHOTO: HYUNDAI

The Auto Sleuth: New-look Santa Fe and a tougher Traverse

What’s new, notable or just plain interesting in the auto world? The…

  • Mar 2, 2024
The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe reminds The Sleuth of a Range Rover crossed with a Ford Expedition. Fearless prediction: it will sell very well. PHOTO: HYUNDAI
Perhaps a rare feature in this category of vehicle is the Seltos’ available on-demand AWD system with a centre-locking differential that, when engaged, splits the torque equally between the front and rear wheels. This providing more traction for off-road use. PHOTO: KIA

2024 Kia Seltos: Small but lively utility model offers host of improvements

A series of subtle, but meaningful updates have turned the Kia Seltos…

  • Mar 2, 2024
Perhaps a rare feature in this category of vehicle is the Seltos’ available on-demand AWD system with a centre-locking differential that, when engaged, splits the torque equally between the front and rear wheels. This providing more traction for off-road use. PHOTO: KIA
In 2023, nearly every vehicle segment saw increased sales over 2022, especially the compact SUV — which maintained its status as Canada’s highest volume segment.

Automotive sector makes strong post-pandemic return to form in 2023

By Blair Qualey As most people will appreciate, 2022 was a year…

  • Feb 25, 2024
In 2023, nearly every vehicle segment saw increased sales over 2022, especially the compact SUV — which maintained its status as Canada’s highest volume segment.