Driving

Honda has added "made in Canada" as another reason for buyers to choose the redesigned 2012 Honda CR-V, its popular compact SUV. As of January, the CR-V is assembled alongside the Civic, which has been manufactured in the Alliston, Ont.

Chrysler adds S model to the 300 line. The S gives the 300 a factory "bad-ass" attitude, with revised grille, 20-inch rubber and killer sound system. New German-sourced 8-speed transmission gives it fuel economy and silky-smooth shifts.

How green is your fuel? I have had a number of letters questioning the wisdom of using electricity. Some people don't seem to buy into how clean an electric car is for the environment.

There's a new mileage champ in town and it comes from a family well-known for offering some of the thriftiest vehicles on the road. The 2012 Toyota Prius C is the newest member of the Prius family of gasoline-electric hybrid vehicles.

How long does it take for the price of an electric vehicle to equal the cost of driving a vehicle with an internal-combustion engine? We all know that an EV is much more efficient than a comparable gasoline-powered car.

2013 Mazda CX-5 The compact crossover market just got a bit more competitive with the introduction of the 2013 Mazda CX-5, the long-awaited replacement for the aging Tribute SUV.

Drivers of electric vehicles are getting a free ride when it comes to road taxes. While some countries apply a road tax to vehicles, in Canada the levy is in the form of a tax on gas.

One of the questions that invariably turns up when talking about electric vehicles has to do with the battery. It's a fair question, but the answer is elusive. Currently the cost of the lithium-ion battery accounts for perhaps half the cost of an EV.

Infiniti's Emerg-E is a concept car that has debuted at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. It is a mid-engined sports car that provides a glimpse into Infiniti’s future design language.

If you are looking to buy an electric car you will probably consider having a Level 2 in-home EVSE (Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment) installed in the garage. The price difference between the various chargers was within $100.