The Car Guide team
Gabriel Gélinas
Gabriel Gélinas became an automobile journalist in 1992, as a natural extension of his experience in auto racing.
As a race driver-cum-lead instructor at the Jim Russell Racing School at Le Circuit Mont Tremblant, he developed a wide range of advanced driving programs. Today, he oversees the Trioomph Super Car Challenge. Gabriel is not just a sports car fan, he is also keenly interested in the new technologies developed by the automobile industry.
He contributes to the print and electronic versions of the Guide de l'Auto and the Guide de l'Auto Magazine, in addition to television channels TVA, LCN and Argent. He also hosts a television series on this history of the automobile on the Historia network and occasionally writes for the National Post.
Finally, Gabriel is the editor in chief of Moto Journal, Quebec's leading motorcycle magazine.
Tests and Features
All articles by Gabriel Gélinas-
First Drives
BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo - A Question of Cross-Breeding
Palermo, Italy- In North America, the GT or Gran Turismo designation very often implies a performance-oriented sports car driving experience, but the true European definition is that of a comfortable touring car, one that can carry passengers and their luggage over long distances, and that is exactly what the 3 … Full story
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Geneva
Geneva: Volkswagen Group Night, a fashion show for car lovers!
It has become a classic tradition. Every year, Volkswagen Group invites nearly 1,300 journalists for a sneak preview of its latest achievements scheduled to launch the next day at the Geneva Motor Show. The top dogs from the German company’s twelve different brands come out for Volkswagen Group Night, which … Full story
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First Drives
2014 Porsche Cayman: Precise, balanced and dynamic
The Cayman occupies a unique spot in the Porsche “constellation.” Even though it shares several features with the Boxster, don’t jump to the conclusion that it’s a coupe version of the roadster. The truth of the matter is that it is more performance-oriented with a more rigid chassis and higher … Full story
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First Drives
2014 Ford Fiesta 1.0-litre: A three-cylinder turbo!
Los Angeles, California – The 2014 Ford Fiesta will be offered in North America with a new 1.0-litre three-cylinder EcoBoost turbo gas engine beginning in the spring of 2013. This engine, which is already found in 30% of the Fiestas sold in diesel-dominated Europe, is the alternative that Ford is … Full story
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Los Angeles
Ford at the L.A. Auto Show: New Fiesta and Transit Connect
Ford chose the Los Angeles Auto Show to launch new versions of the restyled Fiesta featuring new drivetrains for 2013. At the same time, the American automaker unveiled new wagon variations of its Transit Connect van. The prices of all these new versions have not yet been determined and will … Full story