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Researcher aims to squeeze extra life out of lithium ion batteries

Reading Time: 3 minutes Improving charge capacity could offer big advantages for manufacturers and consumers

Ford Maverick Hybrid has plenty going for it – if you can find one

According to Ford, this hybrid has a combined fuel economy of 6.3 litres/100 km, which no other truck can come close to. Last time I checked, gas was as high as $2.25 a litre in some parts of Canada, so this is definitely worth thinking about

Reading Time: 4 minutes The 2022 Maverick doesn’t sport any weird idiosyncrasies. Mainstream ergonomics all the way

Mazda CX-30 for 2022 is familiar and functional

in terms of design, purpose and overall flavour, this subcompact SUV is very much like the Mazda CX-5. Similar wheelbase, drivetrain, driving experience and is aimed at roughly the same group of buyers

Reading Time: 4 minutes Mazda has mastered the art of building innocuous, practical family transport, and CX-30 is right on target

F1 driver Sebastian Vettel’s oil sands criticism rife with hypocrisy

Reading Time: 3 minutes Car racing relies on oil and gas. Canada should be the choice supplier, rather than nations like Saudi Arabia

Buying used: Toyota Camry from 2010 to 2012 won’t disappoint

Unsurprisingly, this iteration of the Camry has held its value. The 2012 edition will run you anywhere from around $10,000 to the high teens, depending on trim level and drivetrain

Reading Time: 4 minutes Available with either a four-cylinder or V6 engine, this generation was offered in a variety of trim levels

Nissan Sentra proves the sedan is still very much alive in 2022

The Sentra won’t burn up the pavement. It’s moderately powerful, handles reasonably well and has decent braking. Despite its sleek racer styling, it’s not a sports car and the emphasis is on usability, not thrills. And that suits most people in this market just fine

Reading Time: 4 minutes First introduced to the market in 1982, it’s now in its eighth generation and has never been better

More crazy, wacky gadgets at CES 2022

This entry is part 2 of 7 in the series Wacky gadgets from CES

Reading Time: 5 minutes More items on display at the recent Consumer Electronics Show that you can probably live without

2012 Camaro all about baby-boomer nostalgia

The styling of this iteration definitely got people talking. Some felt it was too angular and rough around the edges, but it did convey the requisite muscularity and bad-boy persona, with a dash of nostalgia

Reading Time: 4 minutes A high-performance car for buyers who like to drive with enthusiasm and want everyone to know it

Plenty right with the Hyundai Ioniq 5 – if you can wait

Offered in four varieties, the Ioniq 5 is powered by an “interior permanent magnet synchronous electric motor” that develops 168 to 320 horsepower, depending on the model

Reading Time: 4 minutes But if you really want one, be prepared to shell out the cash

Buying used: 2012 Ford Fusion has plenty to offer

Although it lacks the visceral driving sensation that manufacturers like BMW, Audi and Acura have, the V6 Fusion can handle itself well

Reading Time: 4 minutes Tasteful interior, available leather upholstery, heated seats, rearview camera, blind spot warning and more

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