November 25, 2009: GM’s mid-size SUVs, the Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Buick Rainier, Oldsmobile Bravada, and Saab 9-7X, had strong, reliable powertrains but numerous problems with their four-wheel drive, electrical, fuel deliver... Read Article

November 25, 2009: GM’s mid-size SUVs, the Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Buick Rainier, Oldsmobile Bravada, and Saab 9-7X, had strong, reliable powertrains but numerous problems with their four-wheel drive, electrical, fuel deliver... Read Article

November 12, 2009: Though the fifth generation Rabbit and GTI received above-average used vehicle ratings from Consumer Reports, VW owner forums point to a number of specific problem areas that buyers should be aware of, says Contrib... Read Article

November 5, 2009: 2004 Subaru Outback wagon. Click image to enlarge Related articles on Autos Test Drive: 2002 Subaru Legacy Special Edition First Drive: 2003 Subaru Baja Test Drive: 2003 Subaru Baja Test Drive: 2000 Subaru Outback Test Drive: 2000 Subaru Legacy GT Test Drive: 2001 Subaru Outback H6-3.0 Manufacturer's web site Subaru Canada Join Autos's Facebook group Follow Autos... Read Article

October 29, 2009: The Saturn L-Series mid-sized sedans and wagons, which were loosely based on the European-market Opel Vectra and Saab 9-5, had some reliability issues, but four-cylinder cars have proven to be more reliable than V6 mod... Read Article

October 22, 2009: 2002 Nissan Altima. Click image to enlarge Related articles on Autos Manufacturer's web site Nissan Canada Join Autos's Facebook group Follow Autos on Twitter By Chris Chase; photos courtesy Nissan Find this vehicle in Autos’s Classified Ads When the Nissan Altima replaced the Stanza as the company’s mainstream family sedan for the 1993 model year, i... Read Article

October 15, 2009: 2002 Jeep Liberty Limited. Click image to enlarge Related articles on Autos Manufacturer's web site Jeep Canada Join Autos's Facebook group Follow Autos on Twitter By Chris Chase; photos by Grant Yoxon Find this vehicle in Autos’s Classified Ads From the loins of Jeep – the company that pretty well invented the SUV as we know it today – came the Li... Read Article

October 8, 2009: 2003 Hyundai Accent GSi; photo by Haney Louka. Click image to enlarge Related articles on Autos Test Drive: 2005 Hyundai Accent5 Test Drive: 2003 Hyundai Accent GSi Test Drive: 2003 Hyundai Accent GL Test Drive: 2001 Hyundai Accent GSi Test Drive: 2000 Hyundai Accent GSi Test Drive: 2000 Hyundai Accent GL Manufacturer's web site Hyundai Canada Join Autos's Facebook ... Read Article

October 1, 2009: One of the first of the so-called “crossover vehicles”, the Chrysler Pacifica “has had its share of quirks, but the basic mechanicals seem stronger here than in other models, particularly Chrysler’s minivans,�... Read Article

September 17, 2009: Acura’s top model, the V6-powered front-wheel drive RL luxury sedan, has been pretty reliable over the years, but “routine maintenance and repairs on older examples can be expensive, as with many luxury cars,” sa... Read Article

September 10, 2009: The Cayenne's reliability has been below average, according to Consumer Reports. Contributing Editor Chris Chase recommends purchasing one through Porsche’s certified pre-owned program and/or finding one that comes ... Read Article

September 3, 2009: Unless you really love fixing your car (or paying someone else to), the 9-5 is best avoided as a used car, says Contributing Editor, Chris Chase. He cites problems with the 2.3-litre engine, electrical system, power a... Read Article

August 27, 2009: 2005 Buick Allure CXS. Click image to enlarge Related articles on Autos First Drive: 2005 Buick Allure Test Drive: 2005 Buick Allure CXS Manufacturer's web site Buick Canada Join Autos's Facebook group Follow Autos on Twitter Review by Chris Chase; photos by Grant Yoxon Find this vehicle in Autos’s Classified Ads For most of us, lacrosse is a fast-movi... Read Article