Tests and Features
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Test Drives
2013 Honda CR-V: Our hero!
The Honda CR-V has been gracing Canadian roads since 1996. It was one of the first compact SUVs offered on the market and it still enjoys an excellent reputation today. The CR-V reached its peak in 2012, when it sold more than 33,000 units in Canada, making it one of … Full story
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Test Drives
2012 Honda Pilot: The evolution of the automobile
These days, things seem to be shrinking to the point that they are practically microscopic (you should see the incredibly small video camera that I got for Christmas and that I’ll never use to more than 20% of its potential). And in this miniature world, engines have fewer cylinders but … Full story
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Test Drives
2013 Nissan Rogue S AWD: Practical Utility In A Plain Wrapper
Compact crossover vehicles are intended to bridge the gap between sedans and larger SUVs for families that require additional cargo space and roomier interior than is typically available in mid-size sedan, without having to pay too much of a premium at the gas pump. The criteria used to judge a … Full story
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Test Drives
2013 Range Rover Evoque: Let it snow!
When you test drive an SUV in summer, the chances of being able to put the all-wheel drive to the test are relatively slim. We tried in vain to find a back road in poor condition or an abandoned field. Indeed, most people who buy this type of vehicle do … Full story
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Test Drives
2012 Mitsubishi RVR: Yes for style, no for the rest
Over the past few years, compact SUVs have become increasingly portly – so much so that many are now similar in size to intermediate models, which are also continually getting bigger. But since no void is ever left unfilled in automobile industry, many manufacturers have begun to introduce even smaller … Full story
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Test Drives
2013 Infiniti EX37: An Exceptionally Fun Luxury Crossover
Drive enough crossovers - especially small to mid-size models - and you will be struck with their overwhelming homogeneity. This isn't exactly a criticism, as crossover SUVs are almost all designed to haul a respectable number of passengers and their associated gear from point A to point B, a mission … Full story
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She said, he said
He said, she said: Test driving the Mazda CX-5
The premise of the “He Said, She Said” chronicle is simple: we lend a press vehicle to a couple to test drive extensively for two weeks giving the two participants only one order: to take note of all of their impressions, both good and bad. Both test drivers have to … Full story
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Los Angeles
Toyota at the Los Angeles Auto Show : the new RAV4
To say the SUV market is important definitely reeks of euphemism. The SUV market is one of the most lucrative in America and in the world. As further proof, the new RAV4, unveiled at the Los Angeles Auto Show, will be sold in over 150 countries. Based on the existing … Full story
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Test Drives
2013 GMC Terrain Denali: The Premium SUV For Everyday Families
Variety, thy name is SUV. In a market niche that seems to have something for almost everyone – sporty trucks, colossal tow rigs, wagon-like family crossovers – it should come as no surprise that GMC has been able to create a unique compact sport-utility vehicle that delivers old-fashioned luxury in … Full story
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Los Angeles
Volkswagen and Audi Update - 2012 L.A. Auto Show
Volkswagen and Audi collectively made a big splash at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show, with the former unveiling the latest edition of an important halo model and the latter making a strong statement about its confidence in the future of alternative fuels in North America. The corporate siblings are … Full story