Perhaps it should come as no surprise, but men prefer some of the flashiest, priciest, most muscular vehicles on the road.
From fiery Ferraris to hulking Hummers, the cars driven predominantly by men all have a showy streak and plenty of power under the hood.
“So many of these cars are prototypical ‘guy cars’ — it’s […]
My personal favorite car of all time is the 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce Roundtail, so when I read about the new, limited edition Alfa Spider, I just had to provide our readers with a review and the latest images. Enjoy!
As if its elegant dynamics and sophisticated driving experience weren’t enough reasons […]
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 […]
Ten models with surprisingly steep hidden costs.
Depreciation can be one of the least pleasant surprises of long-term new car ownership. Today’s steal deal can easily become tomorrow’s lame duck, and you might never know until it’s too late.
But you can at least avoid the biggest money losers on the market. For the new year, […]
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, […]
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 […]