Articles Written By Jil McIntosh

Best Hybrids to Buy in 2025
By Jil McIntosh
March 20, 2025

With many different hybrid body styles available, there’s something efficient for everyone.

2025 Lexus RX 500h Review
By Jil McIntosh
March 18, 2025

The top of the Canadian-made Lexus lineup provides ample performance for the price.

2025 Toyota Tundra Hybrid Review
By Jil McIntosh
March 13, 2025

A hybrid that’s less about efficiency and more about power.

Best Affordable Small Cars to Buy in 2025
By Jil McIntosh
February 27, 2025

Expert-picked vehicles that offer a winning balance of efficiency, value, and practicality.

6 Best EVs to Buy in 2025
By Jil McIntosh
February 21, 2025

If you have about $60k to spend, these expert-picked EVs have range, quality, and space.

Expert Picks for Best Affordable Subcompact SUVs to Buy in 2025
By Jil McIntosh
February 20, 2025

Experts vote for best buys in this very popular segment.

2025 Kia EV9 Review
By Jil McIntosh
February 13, 2025

Our experts named the 2025 Kia EV9 the best SUV of the year for a reason.

2025 Genesis GV80 Coupe Review
By Jil McIntosh
January 31, 2025

Genesis has added fastback styling and extra performance to its largest SUV.

2025 Lexus ES 350 Review
By Jil McIntosh
January 27, 2025

Nice to drive and simple to use, the ES is a refreshingly straightforward sedan.

The Best Affordable Compact SUVs to Buy in 2025
By Jil McIntosh
January 22, 2025

If you’re in the market for a compact SUV, these are the ones our experts are confident recommending.

2025 Kia K4 Review
By Jil McIntosh
January 20, 2025

This Forte replacement offers a lot of features to go with a decent driving experience.

2025 Best Vehicle for Adventure: Jeep Wrangler/Gladiator
By Jil McIntosh
January 17, 2025

This capable Jeep is an icon for many great reasons.

2025 Best Full-Size Truck: Ford F-150
By Jil McIntosh
January 17, 2025

A wide lineup with a truck for every need means every F-150 is packed with clever features.

Best Overall Car: 2025 Honda Civic
By Jil McIntosh
January 17, 2025

A blend of driving dynamics, practicality, and user-friendliness propels this Canadian-built car to the top.

Best Overall Truck: 2025 Ford Maverick
By Jil McIntosh
January 17, 2025

Even amongst larger and more capable pickups, the Maverick still manages to impress.

Jil McIntosh

Jil McIntosh

Jil McIntosh writes about new cars, antique and classic cars, and the automotive industry. A member of the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC), she has won several awards for her writing, including Journalist of the Year in 2016. In addition to testing new vehicles, she owns two from the 1940s.