Auto Events

Fresh off winning the AJAC 2018 Utility of the Year award for its Chrysler Pacifica, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) Canada kept the momentum going during media preview day at the 2018 Canadian International AutoShow (Feb. 16-25) with the reveal of the all-new 2019 RAM 1500 Sport, a truck built exclusively for the Canadian market.

“The all-new 2019 Ram 1500 is the strongest, most technological and most capable light-duty truck we have ever built. But we didn’t stop there,” said Reid Bigland, President and CEO, FCA Canada. “We sold over 100,000 Ram products in Canada last year and we pride ourselves on knowing our customers and listening to their needs. That’s why the all-new 2019 Ram 1500 Sport is being built exclusively for the Canadian market and why we are confident our truck owners will embrace the unique style and capability it offers.”

Later in the day, Hyundai Canada took the wraps off the sporty Veloster and Veloster N, both of which are all-new for 2019. With an all-new design, the sporty Veloster also offers utility thanks to an additional passenger side rear door for easier rear-seat access. Available features include LED headlights, standard 18-inch wheels and, in the case of the Veloster N, a turbocharged 2.0-litre 275-horsepower engine.

Over at the Toyota stand, the i-TRIL Concept made its North American premiere. Developed by Toyota’s European Design Development Centre, ED2, the i-TRIL can operate autonomously, and communicate with the driver primarily through voice activation technology. It also employs Active Lean Technology seen on the Toyota i-road, which allows the vehicle body and front tires to lean while the motorized rear tires remain perpendicular to the road surface at all times.

We check out the all new 2017 KIA Niro Hybrid at the 2017 Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto. The Niro is KIA's first dedicated hybrid in the North American market.

We check out the all new 2018 Ford Mustang. The Mustang's closest competitors are:

- Dodge Challenger
- Chevrolet Camaro

We check out the all new 2018 Ford Expedition at the Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto. This full-size SUV exchanges its heavy duty image for a more crossover-like appearance. The Expedition's closest competitors include:

- Chevrolet Tahoe
- GMC Yukon
- Nissan Armada

We check out the all new 2018 Ford EcoSport at the Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto. Popular in other markets, Ford has decided to bring this subcompact SUV to the North American market. The Ecosport's closest competitors are:

- Mazda CX3
- Honda HR-V
- Nissan Qashqai
- Toyota C-HR

We check out the 2018 Hyundai Accent and Accent GT at the Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto. The Accent is Hyundai's smallest offering in the North American market and competes with the following:

- Ford Fiesta
- Toyota Yaris
- KIA Rio

We check out the 2017 Land Rover Discovery at the Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto.

It's closest competitors are:

- BMW X3,

- Audi Q5

- Volvo XC60

We check out the all-new Chevy Equinox at the Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto. Redesigned for the 2018 model year, the Equinox is now offered with gasoline and diesel engine options. The Equinox's closest competitors include:

- Toyota RAV4
- Honda CR-V
- Jeep Cherokee
- Nissan Rogue
- Hyundai Santa Fe
- Ford Escape
- Mazda CX-5