Recent Posts by Mark Toljagic
Top 9 inexpensive compact utes WITH all-wheel drive
Don’t count on getting AWD for less than $25,000; you most likely aren’t Read More
The 10 worst car brands for Initial Quality in 2019
J.D. Power has just released its its 2019 Initial Quality Study for vehicles Read More
11 of the best inexpensive cars in Canada
Sticker prices on the cheapest cars in Canada will still give you mandatory safety items. Read More
Used Mazda3 a compelling buy
SkyActiv systems and features took Mazda3 to new heights after Ford stint Read More
The good and bad of buying a used Honda CR-V
To call the Honda CR-V a Canadian favourite is a bit of an understatement Read More
JD Power's 9 least dependable brands
It’s not your imagination; your late-model car is better made than before. Read More
Reasons to consider a used Toyota RAV4
RAV4 deviated from SUVs at the time with lightweight unibody construction Read More
15 sour new-car picks from Lemon-Aid
A list of new and late-model cars, trucks and SUVs better left on the lot Read More
15 serviceable cars selling for three figures
Some really cheap rides for millionaires that want to make a statement Read More
The 15 most aerodynamic everyday cars
The lower the coefficient of drag, the better a car cuts through the air Read More
18 reasons to admire Canadian auto production
Taking stock of Canada’s auto plants in the face of looming auto tariffs Read More
10 good and 10 not so good brands in Initial Quality
J.D. Power polled 75,000 new buyers during their vehicle’s first 90 days Read More
Nine ragtops you can get for less than $12,000
What's happened with convertibles in Canada? Read More
10 things you can buy with your Income Tax refund
The average Canadian worker will receive an income tax refund of $1,800 Read More
J.D. Power's 11 Most Dependable Auto Brands
2018 survey involved almost 37,000 owners of 3-year-old models Read More
J.D. Power study reveals 10 least-reliable auto brands
FCA brands claim five of the 10-worst rankings in the dependability study Read More
Toyotas dominate 2018 Best Retained Value Awards
Toyota won Canadian Black Book’s Overall Brand Award for both cars and trucks Read More
If you fancy that, consider this
The newest and flashiest models aren’t always the most reliable buys Read More
10 forgotten models that make great used-car buys
These rare non-collectibles can be found at discounted prices on the used-car market Read More
11 budget beaters for commuting to campus
These reliable but inexpensive cars are the automotive equivalent of mac and cheese Read More
Aug 18, 2017, 6:30 AM
Korean brands top the reliability/durability charts – in Germany!
There are some surprising absences near the top of the list and inclusions near the bottom Read More
10 best auto brands for new-vehicle quality
Kia maintains its #1 J.D. Power IQS ranking for a second consecutive year Read More
J.D. Power’s 10 Poorest Brands for Initial Quality – 2017
There are some surprises in the brand names near the bottom of the 2017 IQS survey Read More
Should you buy a used Ford Mustang?
Strong sales of current models mean there are plenty of 2010-14 Mustangs available Read More
How to survive the ‘Business Office’ when buying a new car
There’s an entire second process involved in closing the deal in the Business Office Read More