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First Drives - January 4, 2012
2012 Subaru Impreza: More modern and low-key!
For several years now, Japanese automaker Subaru has seen its sales steadily increase. This encouraging trend notwithstanding, Subaru still wants to improve its product line. This time, it’s… Full story »
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First Drives - December 21, 2011
The New Porsche 911: Too good to be true!
The 911 is the unassuming star, the marathon runner and the improbable monarch of sports cars. Seemingly destined to fail with its flat engine perched behind the rear axle, it … Full story »
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First Drives - December 15, 2011
2012 Mazda CX-5: Full circle
Mazda recently implemented its ambitious SKYACTIV technological program, which aims to reduce fuel consumption while improving handling and fun. The first salvo was fired in September 2010 during… Full story »
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First Drives - December 8, 2011
The Nissan LEAF on the Examining Table
Although the Nissan Leaf is manufactured in small quantities and most models have already been purchased by the time they come off the production line, we were still able to … Full story »
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First Drives - December 8, 2011
2012 Scion iQ: The Scion in Winter
One of the first questions people ask me about small cars is, “How does this vehicle handle in winter?” They already know that the car isn’t terribly roomy, that its … Full story »
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First Drives - December 1, 2011
2012 Honda CR-V: A journey into the familiar
With the Honda CR-V approaching its sweet sixteen, it seemed like a good time for some changes. This little freshly revamped SUV has enjoyed a lot of success since its … Full story »
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First Drives - November 17, 2011
2012 Mini Cooper S Coupe: Original shape and a rock hard suspension
At the 2009 Frankfurt Auto Show, MINI unveiled two concept cars: a coupe and a roadster. They stood out with their plunging lines that broke away from the brand’s traditional … Full story »
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First Drives - November 10, 2011
2012 Buick Verano – Not too shabby at all!
This may seem anachronistic, but to succeed in the luxury and semi-luxury car category, you have to market an entry-level compact model. It helps increase your total number of clients … Full story »
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First Drives - November 10, 2011
2012 Kia Soul: New, but not too new
When Kia unveiled its Soul in 2009, it was a breath of fresh air in the automobile industry. For once, a unique vehicle didn’t go too far. The Nissan Cube … Full story »
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First Drives - November 4, 2011
Mini Cooper S Coupe 2012: Silhouette originale, suspension de bois
En 2009, à l’occasion du Salon de l'auto de Francfort, MINI dévoilait deux véhicules concepts : un coupé et un roadster. Les deux se démarquaient par une… Full story »
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First Drives - November 3, 2011
2012 Ferrari 458 Spider: A brilliant masterstroke
The pinnacle for an automobile journalist and the dream of any self-respecting diehard is driving a new Ferrari in the country where it was born. I happen to be both, … Full story »
