Automotive

Big Navigator a cushy and plush drive By Jim Bray, CFP Automotive Editor | May 7, 2018

I have a feeling, however, that those who actually are in the Navigator's target audience will like it a lot, and it may even grab some sales from competitors such as the Cadillac Escalade. Well done, Lincoln!

Ford’s biggest and (until recently) littlest SUV’s offer a lot to like By Jim Bray, CFP Automotive Editor | May 2, 2018

Ford Expedition, Ford Escape

Toyota Prius a surprisingly driveable hybrid By Jim Bray, CFP Automotive Editor | April 23, 2018

Toyota has done a remarkable job with this Prius

Motoring: Subaru Outback By Tim Saunders | April 6, 2018

Subaru Outback 2.0D SE Premium Lineartronic AWD

Honda brings Clarity to the plug-in hybrid market By Jim Bray, CFP Automotive Editor | April 1, 2018

I really don't get the Clarity. Honda's newest eco-warrior doesn't even embrace the company's newest interface

Mustang Bullitt looks like more than just a fun movie tie in By Jim Bray, CFP Automotive Editor | March 27, 2018

Schreyer effect.

Electric Vehicles Beware: Customers Prefer SUVs and Pick-Ups By Institute for Energy Research | March 20, 2018

SUVs and pick-up trucks are increasing in demand–not just in the United States, but around the world—as car buyers are looking to more roomy and powerful vehicles

Hyundai Elantra GT Sport – a bargain hot hatch? By Jim Bray, CFP Automotive Editor | March 17, 2018

Kudos to Hyundai for crafting a fun car that's also practical and affordable. I can't wait to see what they have up their sleeves next

‘Electric-ish’ BMW X5 is a fine ride that could save you some premium fuel By Jim Bray, CFP Automotive Editor | February 28, 2018

However you cut it, or finance it, the X5 is a darn fine vehicle - even as a plug-in hybrid.

The 2018 Canadian Car of the Year is a Honda - and the Best Utility Vehicle is a minivan By Jim Bray, CFP Automotive Editor | February 18, 2018

Canadian Car of the Year gets down to the best of the best By Jim Bray, CFP Automotive Editor | February 11, 2018

Honda Accord, Mazda 3, Volvo S90/V90, Chrysler Pacifica, CX-5, CX-9

What can you get in a great sports car for under $35,000? Quite a lot! By Jim Bray, CFP Automotive Editor | February 1, 2018

Toyota 86, Audi A4 Avant, Golf GTI, MX-5/Miata, Subaru BRZ, Honda Civic Si, Ford Mustang, Kia Forte Koups

Americans’ most reliable cars are mostly Japanese - and Canada’s best new car gets a step closer By Jim Bray, CFP Automotive Editor | January 29, 2018

The next step is winnowing down these winners to choose the overall Canadian Car of the Year and Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year.

Hot on the heels of new Star Wars comes the return of the Jetta By Jim Bray, CFP Automotive Editor | January 21, 2018

Kia's new Forte looks cool as well

Gorilla Glass debuts in car windshields By American Chemical Society | January 19, 2018

Ford starts using the lightweight, tough material that keeps your cell phone safe in one of its cars

Looking for a good minivan? You Odyssey Honda’s entry By Jim Bray, CFP Automotive Editor | January 13, 2018

What more could anyone ask of a minivan?

Motoring: Peugeot 3008 By Tim Saunders | January 13, 2018

Overall we have enjoyed our time with the Peugeot and although it is not perfect it does cope with family life and like an old friend, we all miss it

GM thanks taxpayers for bailout by introducing car with no steering wheel so they can die in it By Dan Calabrese | January 12, 2018

Something's missing

Americans must be free to buy vehicles that meet their needs! By Guest Column -- Eric Peters | December 28, 2017

Strides are being made in terms of electric cars as well. Range is increasing and recharge times reducing, while costs are going down

All-new Camry aims to please everyone - and it just may! By Jim Bray, CFP Automotive Editor | December 20, 2017

Toyota's all-new 2018 Camry: Methinks the Japanese company has another winner on their hands

Motoring: Fiat Tipo Station Wagon By Tim Saunders | December 12, 2017

Fiat, which is the world’s seventh largest car maker, also owns one of America’s most well-known car manufacturers, Chrysler

New Honda Accord a major step backwards - and that’s a good thing! By Jim Bray, CFP Automotive Editor | December 11, 2017

Back on track with this new Accord.

Mazda CX-3 manual - a low end SUV that’s plenty of fun By Jim Bray, CFP Automotive Editor | December 3, 2017

The entry level version of Mazda's smallest SUV

Mercedes’ golden age of design continues with 2017 C-Class Wagon By Jim Bray, CFP Automotive Editor | November 26, 2017

Mercedes-Benz' C Class wagon

Car buyers lose big when big government tells them what to buy By Merrill Matthews | November 23, 2017

Don’t let Washington do to our cars and trucks what they did to our health insurance!

Honda refreshes the Fit for 2018 By Jim Bray, CFP Automotive Editor | November 17, 2017

In the meantime, the Fit is the simplest Honda, and the cheapest, and if you don't mind shifting for yourself it could be quite a bit of fun, too.

Toyota sports coupe a relatively cheap way to have fun behind the wheel By Jim Bray, CFP Automotive Editor | November 12, 2017

The Toyota 86 - the Scion FR-S

Canadian Car of the Year TestFest offers great first driving impressions By Jim Bray, CFP Automotive Editor | November 3, 2017

I'd give the award to the Genesis G80 Sport

Lincoln’s biggest car and smallest ute make driving in Southern Ontario nearly tolerable By Jim Bray, CFP Automotive Editor | November 3, 2017

• Continental is not only a good performer, though; it's also quiet and luxurious
• MKC drives very nicely while coddling its occupants well

Motoring: Volvo V60 D4 Cross Country By Tim Saunders | November 2, 2017

Overall, I do like this Volvo and feel quite at home behind the wheel. The children like it too and that’s important for a family vehicle.