Blog – Canadian Car of the Year

Matt St-Pierre | Motor Illustrated: 2026 Honda Civic Sport Touring Hybrid

Matt St-Pierre had this to say about the 2026 Honda Civic Sport Touring Hybrid on Motor Illustrated: “Once moving, the Civic reminds you why it has such a loyal following. Steering is precise and nicely weighted. The brake pedal is easy to modulate. The chassis is balanced and composed. In many ways, it drives like a slightly more upscale product than the Corolla Hybrid or Elantra Hybrid. The hybrid system is smooth and responsive, especially in Sport mode, where throttle response sharpens noticeably.” 2026 Honda Civic Sport Touring Hybrid Review: Civic in Name, Accord in Price

Matt St-Pierre | Motor Illustrated: Mercedes-Benz G580 with EQ Technology

Matt St-Pierre had this to say about the Mercedes-Benz G580 with EQ Technology on Motor Illustrated: “The G580 with EQ Technology is not special because it is electric. It is special because it is still a G-Class first. It has character, humour, capability and attitude in a way almost nothing else does. It is deeply flawed as an EV, but deeply compelling as an object. There is no real competition because nothing else combines this shape, this image, this off-road hardware and this much theatre.” Mercedes-Benz G580 with EQ Technology Review: The G-Wagen Goes Electric, Sort Of

Patrick Kyle | AutoGuide: 2026 Honda Civic Si

Patrick Kyle had this to say about the 2026 Honda Civic Si on AutoGuide: “The Civic Si doesn’t mess with success, maintaining a fun and engaging personality while being the only option in the sport compact class to only offer a manual transmission. Sure, it’s only available as a sedan now, but that just makes the Si more practical than a coupe.” 2026 Honda Civic Si Review: Keeping it Simple

Patrick Kyle | AutoGuide: 2026 Lucid Air Touring

Patrick Kyle had this to say about the 2026 Lucid Air Touring on AutoGuide: “After spending the last few years refining its original car, Lucid has turned the Air into a spectacular luxury sedan, even in one-up-from-base Touring trim. It looks, feels, and drives special, and while it still isn’t perfect, the Air is so full of personality that we’re willing to overlook its few foibles.” 2026 Lucid Air Touring Review: Luxury Future is Now

Kyle Patrick | AutoGuide: Kia EV9 vs Hyundai Ioniq 9

Kyle Patrick compared the Kia EV9 with the Hyundai Ioniq 9 on AutoGuide: “Unsurprisingly these two were very evenly matched in nearly every way. The Hyundai benefits from arriving later, getting to one-up the Kia in power, range, and space, but it also asks buyers to spend more for those wins. If you want a slightly more connected feel behind the wheel of the family three-row, then there’s still a whole lot to love about the Kia EV9.” Hyundai Ioniq 9 vs Kia EV9 Comparison: Family EV Face-Off

Jesse Caron | CAA-Quebec: Toyota Corolla Cross

Jesse Caron, CAA-Quebec’s automotive expert, had this to say about the 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross: “The Corolla Cross’s undeniable appeal lies in the numerous practical attributes that have made Toyota famous. Comfort, for one, is key, thanks to a suspension supple enough to absorb road imperfections without jarring the occupants. Interior space also sets this model apart from many competitors, although a subcompact SUV struggles to accommodate a family and all their belongings for a holiday road trip. And then there’s reliability, a hallmark of Toyotas that is fully evident in the Corolla Cross.” Toyota Corolla Cross 2026:The voice of …

Matt St-Pierre | Motor Illustrated: Kia EV9

Matt St-Pierre had this to say about his own Kia EV9 on MotorIllustrated.com: “After thousands of kilometres, road trips, Costco runs, and endless Bruno Mars/Rosé playlists, my Kia EV9 still surprises me. “ Kia EV9 Long Term Review First Update: Six Months In, No Regrets

Dominic Boucher | The Car Guide: 2026 Hyundai Palisade

Dominic Boucher had this to say about the Hyundai Santa Fe on TheCarGuide: “The new Palisade’s interior is certainly designed to please customers looking for a three-row midsize SUV. It may not be as elegant as that of the Mazda CX-90, but it trumps most of the competition in our opinion. Fit and finish including materials, colours and textures are outstanding, especially when you select the Ultimate Calligraphy. The two-tone combination of blue and gray really gives the cabin an exquisite appearance.” 2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid and XRT Pro: Electrified and Energized

Jil McIntosh | AutoTrader.ca: 2026 Honda Civic Hybrid Sedan

Jil McIntosh had this to say about the Honda Civic on AutoTrader.ca: “The Civic is a really nice car to drive. It’s quick, it feels very nimble, the steering is very responsive, and it’s fun to drive on a curvy road, especially since it’s a car and not a taller, top-heavy crossover. The regenerative braking can be adjusted using paddles on the steering wheel, so it can slow down more — and feed more power into the battery — when you take your foot off the throttle.” 2026 Honda Civic Hybrid Sedan Review

2026 Best Safety Innovation – Volvo Multi-Adaptive Safety Belt

The winner of AJAC’s Best Safety Innovation award for 2026 is Volvo’s Multi-Adaptive Safety Belt. Volvo has a long track record in advancing protection for humans both inside and outside the car; its Multi-Adaptive Safety Belt is the latest in a string of safety innovations that stretches back decades.