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Beating the bushes for a winter beater?

Three options for fuel-efficient, budget-friendly, reliable, and snow-friendly vehicles

The best and the worst used cars for 2015 (and some other years)

The Subaru Legacy was voted the best midsize sedan among 2015 models by Consumer Reports.

Subaru dominates Consumer Reports’ top picks for 2015

2011 Honda CR-Z hybrid has zip and economy

CR-Z was a different animal. Although clearly a gas-sipper and aimed at drivers who value fuel economy over just about everything else, it was also aimed at enthusiasts and tree-huggers alike

Honda CR-Z hybrid a nod to the beloved CRX with a twist of eco-friendly performance

2015 Honda Odyssey “nothing shy of terrific”

This edition of the Odyssey also received some safety goodies

Buying used: 2012 Honda Insight offers ultra fuel economy

Most modern conveniences are standard with the LX model, and the EX features extras such as a navigation system, steering wheel-located paddle shifters, Bluetooth capability, steering wheel-mounted audio controls and lightweight alloy wheels

Originally priced at under $22,000, the 2012 Insight now ranges between $8-15K

Ford’s Maverick brings hybrid tech to compact pickup trucks

Ford Maverick

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

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

Auto industry news and notes

The Honda Goldwing touring motorcycle with increased luggage capacity, enhanced passenger capacity and more

Recycled batteries and other components, plus new models and partnerships

News and notes from the automotive world

New car and motorcycle models, e-vehicle updates and a runabout that really went the distance

Buying used: 2010 Honda Ridgeline worth seeking out

The Ridgeline never laid claim to being the most powerful pickup and never had a V8 option. But, like most Honda products, it featured an extremely refined and willing engine that was – and is – more than enough to handle what most drivers will throw at it

This is as comfortable a truck as you’ll find and little touches make everything that much more civilized