Subtlety, sophistication and safety are among the attributes that matter most to women who buy luxury cars. But horsepower has its place, too.
Thelma and Louise sought top-down glory in a light blue ’66 Ford Thunderbird convertible. Carol Brady settled for a Plymouth station wagon, an eminently practical choice — and about as exciting as […]

Taking a look around Toronto, its obvious we love our SUVs. But these days, our wallet does not like SUVs, if only on account of the waif-like profile it assumes once you gas up. Too bad, because there are those for whom there is no getting around the need for seven or eight seatbelts, […]

We’ve often wondered how certain high-end brands manage to maintain their global exclusivity especially as the number of millionaires and billionaires continues to skyrocket. Drive down prominent streets in Beverly Hills, Dubai, London and you’re certain to pass more than a handful designer Italian and German sportscars. Chances are the valet at your […]

Reliable models to look for–and troublesome ones to avoid

Toyota Prius
$20,000-$24,000
Is it time to replace your car? Owners of 27 percent of the vehicles in our latest Annual Car Reliability Survey acquired them used last year, and they’re definitely on to something. Data from our exclusive survey, conducted by the Consumer Reports National Research Center, […]

 
The cost of owning a vehicle goes beyond the purchase price. Expenses like insurance and maintenance can add up. These cars have low ownership costs because they’re small, fuel efficient, and low on amenities and all available in  Toronto.
To attain absolute rock bottom ownership costs — which still tally more than $30,000 over five years, […]

Like off season travel and Ontario wines, there are cars that prove you don’t have to hand over big bucks to live the good life. We picked 10 models that are surprisingly luxurious for their humble badges, all of which can be equipped to impress for less than $30,000.
They won’t get you the valet treatment […]

Ideally, a dealership should help you find the right vehicle at a fair price. But some dealers place more emphasis on their profit margins than on satisfying their customers. When buying a car, keep your interests front and center–and avoid common pitfalls that can cost you extra money–by following these tips:
1. Do your homework.

Many dealerships […]

Overall, the best cars sold in the North America are made by Honda. That’s the conclusion of a recent analysis conducted by Consumer Reports that looks at the reliability, performance, fuel economy, comfort, interior fit and finish, and ergonomics of 262 vehicles we’ve recently tested.
Honda, with an overall score of 78, is followed closely by […]

If you’ve made it through this whole guide and you intend to follow the recommendations, there’s no doubt you’re going to kick butt when you enter the minefield that is new-car buying. In case it hasn’t been evident so far, here are a few parting thoughts on what helps and hurts your cause.
You’ll Get a […]

The key to getting the best deal is to understand where dealerships reap their profits and where they serve as middlemen. A car dealer’s main sources of profit, in no particular order, are: the new vehicle’s purchase price; trade-ins and resulting used-car sales; financing and insurance; “back-end” products and services, such as rustproofing and […]