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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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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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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Special events
Mercedes-Benz Introduces the SLS Electric Drive and Cigarette AMG Electric Drive Concept
Mercedes-Benz lifted the veil off the SLS AMG Coupe Electric Drive for the first time in North America at the Miami Boat Show. This model made its international debut earlier this year at the Paris Motor Show. AMG and high-performance boat maker Cigarette Racing also revealed their latest 100% electric … 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