Tests and Features
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2013 BMW 335i xDrive: BMW's All-Around MVP
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Test Drives
Chevrolet Camaro ZL1: Please Consume in Moderation…
If space had permitted, a more appropriate title for this article would have been something like: “Please consume in moderation, even if the car doesn’t”. The reason for the ZL1’s unquenchable thirst is that it is powered by a supercharged 6.2-litre V8. Yes, the very same V8 that powers the … Full story
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Test Drives
2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3: Battery-Powered Luxury, With A Twist
Luxury hybrid cars are nothing new, but the unique approach that several high end brands have taken when adopting battery technology separates them from their non-premium counterparts. It seems that for every Lexus RX 450h that leverages hybrid design to improve fuel efficiency, there's a vehicular counter-point that instead adds … Full story
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Editorial
Aston Martin Vantage GT4: Wine and Spirited Performances
Palm Beach, Florida — Everybody knows that cars and alcohol don’t mix. But since rules are meant to be broken, the owner of California’s Adobe Road Winery – who also happens to be a former car racer – is currently setting up a North American series of monotype races specifically … Full story
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Test Drives
2013 Porsche Boxster and Boxster S: The Picture of Perfection
When a car appeals more to your heart than to your mind, it can be very hard to see its faults. You may even find yourself forgiving the vehicle for its price, which all too often falls into the “exorbitant” category. The Porsche Boxster is definitely one of these cars, … Full story
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First Drives
2014 Lexus IS, Lexus gets serious with the IS
Lexus is coming upon its quarter-century milestone, and it was the first of the Japanese automakers to offer a high-end luxury automobile. Today, Toyota’s flagship brand has the German luxury sports segment squarely in its crosshairs, and with the all-new 2014 Lexus IS sedans, the Germans should be looking over … Full story
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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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Editorial
1967 Ford Mustang: Restoring the past for a better future
Two years from now, the Guide de l’auto will celebrate its 50th anniversary. Created in 1967, the publication was the brainchild of Jacques Duval and Alain Stanké, then an editor at Éditions de l’homme. The guide would go on to revolutionize the Quebec publishing industry and is now consistently the … Full story
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First Drives
2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class: Mid-cycle updates
In the automobile industry – and especially in the high-end market – vehicles tend to be refreshed every five or six years. But half-way through the cycle, manufacturers like to update models to keep them competitive. This usually involves some esthetic enhancements and a few technical improvements. At Mercedes, the … Full story
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Special events
Porsche Camp4 - High Horsepower Winter Wonderland
It only makes sense that Porsche - builder of all-weather sports cars like the Porsche 911 Carrera 4S and the Porsche 911 Turbo - would offer a winter driving school for rabid fans of the brand. It would seem to be equally logical to locate that course at Mecaglisse, which … Full story