2007 Hyundai Elantra

At the launch of the all-new 2007 Elantra, Hyundai made no bones about the fact that this is the most competitive segment in the Canadian marketplace. This, the fourth generation Elantra, was designed to build on the company’s market share. The new Elantra styling marks a significant...

2008 Smart Fortwo Cabri...

Of all the vehicles I have driven no other car has been so eagerly anticipated by my children as the 2008 smart. My preschool aged daughter in particular, has been hounding me to secure a test drive. What was it about this oddly crafted and curious looking vehicle had her so entranced? To...

2007 Nissan Versa

The all-new 2007 Versa holds significant potential for Nissan; as small cars represent about 60% of all new car sales in Canada. It is also the most competitive segment in the industry. The reason for the potential is that it has been a long time since Nissan mounted a meaningful...

New Honda Hybrid models...

Honda Canada has released additional information about a new Hybrid vehicle to be introduced in 2009. The new gas/electric Hybrid vehicle will attempt to expand the popularity of these fuel efficient vehicles by lowering production costs and increasing the efficiency of the...

2009 Honda fit to debut...

The all-new 2009 Honda Fit made its North America debut at the 2008 New York International Auto Show. The Fit, is based on the Honda Jazz which is sold in the rest of the world. The replacement Jazz was shown at the 2007 Tokyo Autoshow. The Fit is designed to further its leadership in the...

Honda Fit in showrooms ...

Honda Canada has announced that its 2007 Honda Fit 5 door Hatchback will hit showrooms on April 3. Honda hopes that the new to North America sub-compact will find its “Fit with first time buyers and others looking for a smaller car with flexible seating and an affordable price. The Fit...

Hyundai now ranked worl...

It’s not the top of the mountain, but Hyundai is getting closer. According to the trade publication Automotive News, Hyundai jump from the seventh to the sixth largest automotive manufacturer in the world. The Detroit-based weekly’s most recent survey of global automotive...

2005 Toyota Echo sedan

The Toyota Echo sedan when it first debuted in 2000 was designed for strong youth appeal with styling and packaging that departs from the norm. It was a subcompact car with a tall and narrow stance and the lack of proper proportion brought a gawky look to the exterior styling. The...