by Chris Chase Honda redesigned its CR-V compact crossover in 2017, introducing the fifth generation of a vehicle that helped create the segment in the late 1990s. It was the first CR-V with a turbocharged engine, a move that sounds like it was geared toward improving performance, but was really more about reducing fuel consumption.
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2020 Acura TLX Review
By Chris Chase Introduced in 2015, the Acura TLX is the brand’s mid-sized luxury sedan model. It replaced the TL, a car that spanned four generations between the mid-1990s and 2014. While this first-generation TLX looks plainer than its predecessor, its drivetrain promised better performance. A then-new four-cylinder option came with an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission,
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Small Sedans with the Lowest Maintenance
By Chris Chase The compact sedan segment has historically been one of the most popular vehicle categories in the Canadian marketplace. These small four-doors sell well for their combination of affordable prices and good fuel economy. Market share for small sedans has shrunk as compact crossovers and SUVs have become more popular. Some carmakers have
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2020 Toyota 4Runner Review
By Chris Chase Toyota may not be a household name in off-road vehicles, but in fact, the company’s 4Runner is one of the auto industry’s longest-running SUVs built to tackle unpaved surfaces. It’s also one of a handful of SUV models that cater primarily to fans of off-roading. The one you might know best is
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2020 Ford Edge SEL Review
by Chris Chase Introduced in 2007, the Ford Edge was a late arrival in a mid-size crossover segment made popular by vehicles like the Hyundai Santa Fe and Subaru Outback. Since then, the Edge’s appearance hasn’t changed much despite the arrival of a second-generation model in 2015. In 2019, Ford refreshed the Edge’s styling, trimmed
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2020 Toyota Rav4 Review
By Chris Chase – 4.3/5 A hybrid SUV makes sense for a number of reasons. Key among them is the fact that a big, bulky vehicle benefits from a hybrid powertrain’s more generous electric torque and reduced fuel consumption. Toyota knows this, having added the popular RAV4 compact crossover to its roster of gas-electric models
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Full Size Pickups with the Lowest Maintenance Costs
By Chris Chase Full-size pickup trucks are an important vehicle segment in Canada, with just half a dozen models making up an outsized percentage of the country’s annual new-vehicle sales. You can trace much of the full-size pickup’s popularity to relatively recent improvements in comfort and fuel economy, which have helped make these trucks more
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2020 Models Least Likely to Cause Buyers Remorse
By Chris Chase J.D. Power has named Porsche and Dodge the industry’s top brands in the 2020 version of its annual Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study. The APEAL survey measures which vehicles are most likely to make their owners feel good about their purchase. It’s a less tangible thing than the organization’s initial
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2020 Ford Escape Review
by Chris Chase The Escape has done a lot of heavy lifting for Ford since its 2001 arrival. This compact crossover has perpetually been one of the most popular vehicles in its class, despite few significant updates in its first dozen years on the market. In 2013, the third-generation Escape marked the model’s first major
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2020 Ford Expedition Review
I grew up around small cars, so I’ve always gravitated toward them as an adult because they’re affordable, fuel-efficient and easy to park. You’ll note that none of the above adjectives apply in any way to the Ford Expedition you’re reading about here. And yet every time I review a full-size SUV like the Expedition,
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