Category: Drive

Hyundai Palisade makes no wrong turns

Available in six trim levels, the 2020 Hyundai Palisade is powered by a 3.8-litre V6 engine that’s good for some 290 horsepower. It’s mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission only, and you can get the Palisade with either front or all-wheel-drive

Reading Time: 4 minutes The 2020 version does exactly what it’s supposed to do. It’s comfortable, roomy, powerful, easy to drive and pleasant to look at

Indian Motorcycle reborn, again

Indian Motorcycle’s Scout Sixty develops 78 horsepower. For a bike that weighs in at some 245 kg (540 pounds), that gives it decent performance. It’s comparable to Harley-Davidson’s Sportster model but infinitely better looking. With a starting price of around $11,000, this one is a serious rival to the Sportster

Reading Time: 4 minutes Polaris now has control of the classic name and is manufacturing a seven-model lineup. There are dealers across Canada

Genesis G90: true luxury and a pleasure to drive

Visually, the 2020 Genesis G90 is stunning. Hyundai/Genesis stylists have built in a sense of prestige and luxury normally found in top-of-the-line models from Germany or the United Kingdom. This car holds its own with models from any of the top manufacturers

Reading Time: 4 minutes The G90 matches anything in the luxury market when it comes to comfort, performance, engineering finesse and usability

Toyota turns heads – and tight corners – with i-Road

The i-Road has been put into production by Toyota, in very limited numbers, and has been tested around the world. A battery pack feeds an electric motor that drives the rear wheel. The range is about 50 km, it has a top speed of 45 to 50 km/h and features surprisingly nimble performance

Reading Time: 4 minutes Part motorcycle and part automobile, the three-wheeled vehicle is innovative and provocative. But will it ever be allowed in Canada?

Mercedes GLS 450 is big, bold and pricey

The Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 is a full-size SUV with power, luxury and performance. It weighs 2,480 kg, is 5.2 metres long and has a 3.135-metre wheelbase. Power is provided by a twin-turbocharged inline six-cylinder engine that displaces 3.0 litres and develops some 362 horsepower. It’s mated to a nine-speed automatic transmission and comes with Mercedes’ 4Matic all-wheel drive

Reading Time: 4 minutes The 2020 version of this SUV has plenty of prestige and presence, but it’s not perfect

Honda’s 2020 CR-V maintains strong tradition

Available in five trim levels, with front- or all-wheel drive, the 2020 Honda CR-V is powered by a 1.5-litre four-cylinder engine mated to a continuously variable transmission (CVT). While the engine is an absolute marvel of engineering, the transmission is the car’s biggest drawback. This is a state-of-the-art compact sport utility vehicle, at the head of the class in every department, except for its transmission

Reading Time: 4 minutes It’s a state-of-the-art compact sport utility vehicle that stands at the head of the class in almost every department. You just need to overlook the transmission

Morgan brand still vital after ownership change

Arguably Morgan Motor Company’s most recognizable model is the three-wheeler. Available in the U.S., the 3 Wheeler is powered by a front-mounted, Harley-Davidson-derived, air-cooled, V-twin that displaces 1990 cc, and develops some 80 horsepower

Reading Time: 4 minutes In a world filled with anonymous SUVs and universally similar sedans and hatchbacks, seeing a Morgan going down the highway is like a breath of fresh air

Acura RDX interface just alienates driver

Available in five trim levels, power for the all-wheel-drive 2020 Acura RDX is provided by a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine that develops some 272 horsepower. It’s mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission only

Reading Time: 4 minutes Honda hasn’t lost the ability to build nice driveability. Ignore the shifter and interface and the 2020 RDX is still reasonably pleasant to drive

Is the transportation world segueing to Segways?

If you want to get your hands on a new Segway – despite the various regulator roadblocks – they start at around $5,000 and used ones are selling online for anywhere from $3,000 to $5,000.

Reading Time: 4 minutes While authorities quibble over the pros and cons of personal transportation devices, plenty of manufacturers are churning out cheap options

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