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Tuning out the Mazda CX-5 because of a stubborn radio

Lively acceleration, silky-smooth power delivery, decent fuel economy, whisper-quiet in operation – you couldn’t ask for a better combo

Reading Time: 4 minutes Performance is excellent. Lively acceleration, smooth power delivery and whisper-quiet in operation

Ford’s Maverick brings hybrid tech to compact pickup trucks

Ford Maverick

Reading Time: 4 minutes Ford says the new Maverick hybrid will feature a multi-position tailgate and have 10 anchor points in the bed. Meanwhile, Honda is ready to introduce a new hatchback Civic

Buying used: six-cylinder 2011 Chevrolet Equinox a better bet

With some 1,803 litres of cargo capacity available with all the seats folded, the Equinox had less storage room than some of its competitors

Reading Time: 4 minutes Consumer Reports gave the V6 version an average used car prediction, while the four-cylinder models are worse than average

Mazda CX-30 Turbo has plenty of punch

The little things may drive you crazy

Reading Time: 4 minutes Mazda recently added yet another compact SUV to its stable. The CX-30 represents good value for the money but the little things might drive you crazy

Buying used: 2011 Ford Explorer a people mover with frills

The Explorer was aimed more at soccer moms than off-road rock-hoppers, and was still the quintessential suburban grocery-getter. With seating for seven, it came with all the features you’d expect to find in a mid-size SUV

Reading Time: 4 minutes This Explorer was aimed more at soccer moms than off-road rock-hoppers, and was still the quintessential suburban grocery-getter

New Nissan Rogue built for hockey moms

I recently spent some time with the new Nissan Rogue and it’s anything but roguish. This is a mainstream, garden-variety compact SUV and, all things considered, that’s a good thing

Reading Time: 4 minutes The 2021 version is a mainstream, garden-variety compact SUV and, all things considered, that’s a good thing

Mazda3 Turbo is a good car gone bad

With high driveability, comfort and convenience on a par with anything in its category this should be an enjoyable car to drive. But it’s not and I couldn’t return it to Mazda fast enough

Reading Time: 4 minutes For 2021, Mazda has built in so many nanny features that it renders the car almost undriveable – or, at the very least, a pain in the butt

VW Routan was nothing to quack about

The 2010 Volkswagen Routan

Reading Time: 4 minutes Buying used: the 2010 version of this minivan resembled its Chrysler cousins, although with some shortcomings

RAV4 Hybrid offers plenty for 2021

It’s not difficult to see why Toyota sells so many RAV4s. Like its stablemates, the Prime is comfortable, driveable, reasonably roomy, thrifty and reliable

Reading Time: 4 minutes The 2021 version of this SUV is comfortable, driveable, reasonably roomy, thrifty and, with Toyota’s proven hybrid system, reliable

A tale of two Camrys: XSE and TRD

Reading Time: 4 minutes This Toyota model is synonymous with sensible, dependable family transport. And the TRD offers a boost of performance

Category: Family Cars