Features
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Comparative Tests - August 24, 2011
2011 Ford Fusion vs. Mazda6: Twins, but not identical
Many people were surprised to learn that the first Ford Fusion was built on the same platform as the Mazda6. Yes, indeed. Ford was a major shareholder at Mazda, and … Full story »
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Comparative Tests - June 1, 2011
Kia Sportage vs. Mitsubishi RVR: Two 2011 newbies go head to head
The popular compact SUV niche welcomes two new friends: the fully revamped Kia Sportage and the Mitsubishi RVR, a shorter version of the Outlander. Since both vehicles are new,… Full story »
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Comparative Tests - May 4, 2011
Showdown between the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze and Hyundai Elantra
The match of the month pits two recently launched compacts against one another. On one side, there’s the new Cruze, which General Motors is really counting on. On the other … Full story »
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Comparative Tests - March 24, 2011
Kia Forte5 vs. the Mazda3 Sport: Double take
I test drove the Mazda3 Sport first, but I must admit that when I got behind the wheel of the Kia Forte5, there was something instantly familiar about it. It … Full story »
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Features - January 30, 2011
2011 Editor's Choice
Each year, Le Guide de l'Auto publishes its best choices per category. Here are the 2011 Editor's choices per category and the editor's choices of most interesting new models for … Full story »
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Comparative Tests - December 30, 2010
Ford Fiesta vs. Mazda2: The little cousins go head-to-head
It is a well-known fact that the Ford Fiesta and Mazda2 share many components. However, their engines and transmissions are a little different from one another. The expression "little cousins" … Full story »
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Comparative Tests - November 17, 2010
Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Mazda5: With sliding doors
For years, people have been saying that crossovers will soon outnumber minivans. Yes, crossovers are gaining ground, but in Canada they are still very, very far behind the Dodge Grand … Full story »
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Comparative Tests - May 19, 2010
Hyundai Tucson vs Volkswagen Tiguan: Two real compacts
While compact SUVs are extremely popular in Europe, our southern neighbours seem to be buying them with less enthusiasm. In our neck of the woods, these vehicles are increasingly in … Full story »
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Features - February 27, 2010
2,600 km across the Arctic Circle in a smart: Not such an ordeal after all (part II)
DAY 3: Our smarts take on an arctic storm You know what? I don’t really thing any of us knew what we were getting into when we decided to drive … Full story »
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Features - February 27, 2010
2,600 km across the Arctic Circle in a smart: Not such an ordeal after all
Smart or no smart, it’s a crazy plan. Making it to Inuvik is a feat even for the big pick-ups and 4x4s of this world. Now imagine it in a … Full story »
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Features - February 16, 2010
Have Smart, will travel: Arctic Circle, here we come!
Journalists frequently participate in media events all over the world and these events are almost always very well structured and leave little room for adventure. But I must admit that … Full story »
