HR-V a strong contender in red-hot small CUV segment

 It’s no wonder that small SUVs and crossovers are such big business these days. Their larger siblings, which once crammed so many suburban driveways, were more vehicle than most of us truly needed. For a while, it seemed the idea that “less is more” was lost on our automakers. Even

Titan half-ton ready to take on best from Detroit Three

 Photos by Neil Moore / Feature image: With a colossal chrome grille, big slab sides and wheelwells, and an overall “square-jawed” look, Nissan’s Titan pickup has taken on a similar look to its Detroit Three competition. Pickup trucks are big business in North America. You’d think, with most Canadians living in

Burly X5 still gets high marks for handling

 Photos by Neil Moore / Feature photo: BMW X5 blends luxury with ruggedness in this mid-size sport utility. Big tires and a wide stance keep it firmly rooted to the asphalt. I’ve always appreciated BMW’s ability to embrace the ‘sport’ in ‘sport utility.’ Sure, they call their X5 a Sports

Subaru Outback an SUV and crossover alternative

 Photos by Neil Moore / Feature image: Tall wagons like the Subaru Outback are an alternative to larger and taller SUVs and crossovers. Especially for those who prefer car-like driving dynamics. Since the extinction of the lumbering Country Squires and Roadmasters of yesteryear, I’ve developed a fondness for wagons. The European

Nissan Titan Trucks Square Off With the Domestics

 CHARLEVOIX, PQ: There are few rides as complex as today's pickup truck. And fewer still on which buyers have heaped so many expectations. It was once the humble go-to vehicle for farmers, contractors and outdoor folk who needed something that could take a beating while hauling their hay bales, stacks of

Mazda’s CX-5 is Top of its Class for Smaller SUVs

 Like millions of Canadians, I am a fan of smaller compact SUVs. What I look for in a SUV is a combination of fuel-efficient power matched with performance that provides comfort smooth handling and a maintenance regimen that is not going to cost me hundreds of dollars every time I