Tests and Features
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Comparative Tests
Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 and Chevrolet Corvette ZR1: The consonant that changes everything
In a world where political correctness reigns supreme, where safety trumps fun and where the price of gas is skyrocketing, the battle of escalating horsepower is back on in full swing, like in the muscle car era of the 1960s and 70s. Back then as now, Chevrolet offered extremely powerful … Full story
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Test Drives
Audi R8 GT Spyder: The ultimate Audi?
There are some days when we as journalists literally have to pinch ourselves to make sure we’re not dreaming when asked to test drive certain cars. Driving the Audi R8 GT Spyder is at the top of my list of thrilling moments in recent years. This sports car leaves no … Full story
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Test Drives
Porsche 911 Carrera S: An engineering masterstroke
It’s hard to resist the Porsche 911’s charms. Introduced 50 years ago, it has become a true automobile icon. Of course, with such a rich heritage, introducing new generations isn’t easy for Porsche. Keeping the model competitive means preserving the existing features while adding just enough new ones, knowing full … Full story
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Test Drives
2012 Mazda MX-5: More fun with every ride
This elegant little roadster has been unchanged for several years now, and everything leads us to believe that it will eventually be revamped. In fact, rumour has it that a collaborative effort with Fiat is in the works. In the meantime, does this Japanese car still meet expectations? Or are … Full story
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First Drives
2012 Mini Cooper Roadster: Small car, big fun
When the MINI returned in 2001, there were doubts as to whether or not it could be successful over the long term. It’s one thing to launch a model successfully when you have a clearly defined target market, but ensuring its long term success is something else entirely. For example, … Full story
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Test Drives
2012 Mazda MX-5: Clear skies in the forecast
The day your humble and eminently competent servant photographed the Mazda MX-5, the temperature was 26 degrees Celsius and about 35 with the Humidex. Fortunately, that warm weather will be back soon. If the sun was an automobile, it would be the Mazda MX-5. It is nothing short of happiness … Full story
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First Drives
2013 Porsche Boxster: Evolved, improved, impressive
In the purest Porsche tradition, the new Boxster is discreet about its upgrades. At first glance, you’d think it had only undergone minor changes, but the fact of the matter is that listing all the touch-ups and modifications would be long indeed. Every element has been revised and modified to … Full story
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First Drives
2012 Mercedes-Benz SL550: The incredible lightness of being
Mention the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class, and many will think of a prestigious, modern car that combines elegance and sportiness. For others, thoughts will turn to a past icon with a rich history that dates all the way back to 1954. In 2012, the sixth generation will bring new drivetrains, a modified … Full story
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First Drives
2012 Porsche 911 Cabrio: Topless and loving it
This April marks the arrival of the Cabrio and the beginning of a new cycle for the Porsche 911, mere months after the launch of the all-new 2012 Carrera and Carrera S. A series of variants and trim levels are set to follow with all-wheel drive and turbocharged engines, allowing … Full story
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Test Drives
The SLP Camaro ZL585: A muscle car that devours curves
The proverb “a leopard cannot change its spots” has existed for centuries, but you’d swear that it was coined for pony cars and the performance war that American automakers have been waging since the 1960s. Two oil crises, the increasing strict laws on fuel consumption, pollution, safety and one or … Full story