Malcolm Gunn

2 months ago | ladysmithchronicle.com | Malcolm Gunn

Time might heal all wounds, as the saying goes, but it can also result in antiquation for automobiles that haven’t kept up with the times. To some degree that applies to the Toyota 4Runner. Hard to believe it's been 40-plus years since Toyota introduced the utility vehicle to North America. For 2025, the sixth-generation 4Runner receives its first major makeover since the 2010 model year.

Feb 7, 2025 | nelsonstar.com | Malcolm Gunn

There are signs that the red-hot interest in electric vehicles is cooling, but that hasn’t unplugged Cadillac’s progress. For now, it’s charging ahead. OK, enough with puns. The five-passenger Optiq arrived in the fall as the brand’s entry EV, slotted below the 2024 Lyriq. Climbing the lineup, buyers will find the Vistiq – a 2026 model, though – which has three rows of seats.

Jan 17, 2025 | houston-today.com | Malcolm Gunn

Urban drivers know how congested and slow the daily commute has become. The propensity for oversized utility vehicles and pickups only makes it worse, as do all those delivery vehicles and monster-size commercial transports. With all this motorized mayhem, a case can be made for selecting the electric Fiat 500e as a daily-chores companion. This isn’t the 500e’s first rodeo; the pint-sized EV made a brief appearance for the 2017 model year.

Jan 7, 2025 | houston-today.com | Malcolm Gunn

In case you hadn’t noticed, there’s a dearth of inexpensive new cars available to buyers. Many smaller models from a variety of automakers have been retired lately with more slated to depart. Fortunately, the subcompact Hyundai Venue is still with us, and at a price that shouldn’t put a huge dent in your savings account. The Venue arrived for the 2020 model year and has received only a few minor updates since.

Jan 6, 2025 | similkameenspotlight.com | Malcolm Gunn

Seemingly lost in the glut of utility vehicles and so-called crossovers, plus myriad electric vehicles, are small and inexpensive cars. One of the last still standing – at least for now – is the humble Nissan Versa. Not too long ago, buyers could choose from subcompacts such as the Chevrolet Sonic, Honda Fit, Mitsubishi Mirage, Toyota Yaris, Hyundai Accent and Kia Rio. Today, all but the Mirage and Versa have passed on.