Tests and Features
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First Drives
2011 Jaguar XJ: From Jurassic to the 21st Century!
In 2009, Jaguar sold 77 units of the XJ in Canada. Otherwise put, it was a miserable year. And things weren’t much better south of the border, when you look at per capita sales. But Jaguar’s luck should change for the better with the arrival of the new XJ, which … Full story
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Test Drives
Junk in the Trunk: The 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback
When it comes to car manufacturers, there is one thing that seems to indicate the beginning of the end: the production of a ridiculous amount of vehicles. Take, for example, Toyota. Brought to the United States with a tiny vehicle lineup spanning just one or two models, the Japanese giant … Full story
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Test Drives
2010 Lexus HS250h: A Facebook Lexus
In life, there are all kinds of friends. True friends are those that you can wake up at three in the morning to tell them your problems without worrying that you’ll be turned away. There are good acquaintances, acquaintances, and distant acquaintances. Beyond that, nowadays there are Facebook friends, from … Full story
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Test Drives
The 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer: More Than Just A Pretty Face
From the first time you clap eyes on it, one thing is apparent: Mitsubishi’s entry in the compact sedan marketplace is probably the best looking. It’s hard to believe it’s descended from the same ghastly contraption that arrived on our shores way back in 1977. Now in its ninth iteration, … Full story
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Test Drives
2010 Lincoln MKS: The power of EcoBoost!
Admit it, even though Ford has spent the past few years making its line of Lincolns look younger, the brand simply has not been able to attract a more youthful clientele. In contrast to Cadillac, which has done a better job on this front. Indeed, few people looking to buy … Full story
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Test Drives
2010 Kia Magentis: Taking simplicity too far
Despite a style makeover two years ago, the Kia Magentis still finds itself far from the limelight. Indeed, those in the hunt for an intermediate sedan tend to look to the Chevrolet Malibu, Ford Fusion, Honda Accord or Toyota Camry, among others. Even the Hyundai Sonata, which shares several mechanical … Full story
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Test Drives
2010 Lexus LS460 Sport: Posuer or Powerhouse?
Lexus is a marvel of marketing wizardry. Although having been beat to the punch by more than a few decades, the upscale Japanese brand leveraged Toyota’s reputation for safety, reliability and build quality against a uniquely luxurious design ethos that compromised nothing in its pursuit of motoring bliss. If only … Full story
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Editorial
Volkswagen: The Jetta is the new entry-level model
Geneva, Switzerland – Breaking news from VW: First, a game of musical chairs is going on between the Golf and the Jetta, with the latter becoming Volkswagen Canada’s new entry-level model. Second, other vehicles we’d love to have here in the True North will be out of reach for Canadians. Full story
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First Drives
The 2011 Audi A8: Sportier!
Malaga, Spain – Audi’s approach in the luxury car market has always been conservative, favouring a less typical style. This helped the A8 fly under the radar without attracting too much attention, unlike the 7 Series or the Mercedes-Benz S-Class. Basically, the simple A8 was the luxury car of choice … Full story
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First Drives
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet, true to tradition
After unveiling the new generation of its popular E-Class Sedan, Mercedes-Benz went to work on the Coupe and introduced it last summer. Now, as we wait for the wagon’s impending arrival to North America, the firm from Stuttgart, Germany, is presenting the Cabriolet. For Mercedes-Benz, this new convertible is the … Full story