Genesis G70 – 2025 Semi-Finalist

The Genesis G70 offers a sporty experience meant to take on the established brands from Germany and an update makes the G70 better with a more powerful base engine. You can also get a turbocharged 3.3L turbocharged V6 that makes 365 horsepower and 376 lb-ft of torque. With luxury appointments inside and a swoopy exterior design, the Genesis G70 competes with the best while offering a lower starting price tag. Juror’s Opinion – Elle Alder had this to say in a video on Driving.ca: “It’s a car that rides with the comfort of a larger car without needing to be …

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Genesis G80 – 2025 Semi-Finalist

A top-end luxury sedan, the Genesis G80 offers sleek looks, a sumptuous interior and two different engine options along with a fully electrified version.  Opt for the larger 3.3-liter turbocharged V6 and you’ll get 375 horsepower and 391 lb-ft of torque. For 2025, this sedan has been facelifted with some new interior appointments and fresh styling on the exterior. Juror’s Opinion – David Booth had this to say at Driving.ca: “Genesis’ G80 has long been an unsung hero amongst Asian luxury sedans. Sleek of look, luxurious of interior, it offers good (but no longer excellent) value, decent performance and, if …

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Toyota Prius – 2025 Semi-Finalist

After having just undergone a massive update including new sexy styling that has firmly cemented the Prius as a looker, the 2025 version of the car brings all that to a new model year mostly unchanged. Power comes from a 2.0L four-cylinder engine and two electric motors, delivering a combined 196 horsepower and also an official rating of 4.8L/100KM combined. Juror’s Opinion – Matt St-Pierre had this to say on Motorillustrated.com: “The 2024 Toyota Prius is an exceptional car in every respect. It’s no wonder it’s winning awards left and right. It combines efficiency, performance, handling, and styling in a …

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AJAC announces semi-finalists for 2025 Canadian Car of the Year Awards

TORONTO, December 2, 2024 – The semi-finalists for the 2025 Canadian Car of the Year Awards (CCOTY), presented by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC), have been revealed. The list represents the best vehicles on sale in Canada competing across four Awards categories: In stage one, the 46 strong jury comprised of AJAC members select their top five vehicles in each of the 4 categories that comprise the semi-finalists. In stage two of voting, jurors then complete detailed ballots to name the 12 Best Vehicles in Canada for 2025. Stage one of the voting is now complete and after …

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Jil McIntosh | Driving.ca: 2025 Mazda CX-70 GT

Jil McIntosh had this to say about the 2025 Mazda CX-70 GT on Driving.ca: “Beyond that, Mazda’s signature is its fun-to-drive handling. It’s obviously a commuter sport-ute and not a sports car, but it’s responsive and it feels solid rather than heavy. On a curve or a rough road, it can apply a smidgen of brake pressure to one wheel, stabilizing the rear suspension so the vehicle retains its composure. The steering is nicely-weighted, the turning circle is very tight, and overall, it’s very good from behind the wheel.” SUV Review: 2025 Mazda CX-70 GT – Reviews | Driving

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Jil McIntosh | Auto Trader: 2025 Nissan Kicks

Jil McIntosh had this to say about the Nissan Kicks on autotrader.ca: “Very little in this entry-level segment of crossovers actually feels like it these days, as automakers adapt to safety and efficiency requirements, and add the technology consumers want. The 2025 Nissan Kicks faces numerous competitors, and they’re all regularly updated to stay relevant. Still, for its features and performance, this new Kicks looks like it should easily hold its own.” 2025 Nissan Kicks First Drive Review | AutoTrader.ca

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