Comparison tests

Full-size crossover comparo: Dodge Durango vs. Ford Flex vs. Honda Pilot

Call them large. Call them full-size. Just don't call them minivans

Hatchbacks compared: Honda vs Toyota vs Chevrolet

Can newcomers, the Chevrolet Sonic and Toyota Yaris, topple our perennial favourite, the Honda Fit?

Sporting utes: BMW X6 M, Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8, Range Rover Sport

We pit three very black and supposedly very sporty SUVs against each other to find out which is best - and to prove a staffer wrong.

Half-ton toys: GMC Sierra vs. Ford F-150 vs. Ram 1500

The Detroit Three face off for the title of best daily driver pickup truck.

Feature: 2012 Canadian Truck King Challenge

Howard Elmer reports on this year's ultimate Canadian test of truck prowess

Hybrid comparo: Kia Optima hybrid vs. Buick Regal eAssist vs. Chevrolet Volt

We put together three of the most interesting hybrids on the market to see which has the most promise for the future – and for your pocketbook.

Sports Compact Comparo: Veloster vs CR-Z vs tC

We all know the sports compact isn't what it used to be. Like us, it has grown up. But, we wanted to find out which of the latest crop can put the biggest smile on our faces.

City subcompacts: Honda Fit vs. Scion xD vs. Hyundai Accent

In our ongoing quest to find the best subcompact car, we've thrown Honda's venerable Fit, Scion's scrappy xD, and Hyundai's new goldenboy, the Accent, into the ring.

The anti-van clan: Chevrolet Orlando vs. Dodge Journey vs. Mazda5

Three new-age seven-seaters square off for the title of the best vehicle for the modern family.

Shootout: Newest 2011 compact cars

We pit three of Canada’s top new compact cars against each other to find out which is best: Ford Focus vs. Honda Civic vs. Hyundai Elantra.

Topless trio: Three divergent takes on al fresco motoring

For $35,000ish they'll drop their tops. Which is right for you?

The State of the Hybrid: 2011

We test a cross section of the current hybrid market to see how far the technology has come and where it’s going next - and most importantly, if you should buy one yet.