Tests and Features

When you've been out of the compact sedan game as long as Dodge has (the Caliber crossover replaced the Neon almost half a decade ago), it's natural to assume that there would be some rust to shake off upon returning to the market. Fortunately, thanks to the wonderful world of …

Anyone with even a passing interest in cars has heard of the Dart, sold between 1960 and 1976 in various incarnations. The 2013 Dart is Chrysler’s first child from its current marriage (the previous marriage, with Daimler, ended in divorce) to Fiat. This new vehicle replaces the controversial Caliber, which …

In an era when most mid-size sedans offer a politically correct style, it’s nice to see a model that marches to the beat of its own drum. Since its 2006 comeback, the Dodge Charger has been winning us over with its rich heritage, classic looks and, especially, emotional charge. That …

With the exception of some hopeless forays into the luxury vehicle category in the 1970s and in the compact category in the 1980s, the Dodge Charger has always possessed aggressive lines and pleasant mechanics. The new 2011 edition is no different. Thus, for 2011, Dodge has revised the Charger’s aesthetics.

When you’re the paltry age of 26, unmarried, and without even so much as the threat of children on the horizon, there’s a certain tactic that’s oftentimes employed after you’ve finished parking a minivan at the local supermarket. It’s called running. Away. Because much like the Edward Scissorhands-style suburban life …

For a lot of people, myself included, a car’s style and driving pleasure are much more important that its practical aspects. This is proved by the fact that, despite having two young kids, I owned a MINI Cooper for four years. That’s right, I managed to chauffeur my kids around …

Introduced in 1998, the Dodge Durango quickly won hearts in a time when the classic SUV market was in its prime. People loved its style, performances, and the fact that it could seat seven passengers. Like many other vehicles in its category, the Durango was hit hard by changing times, …

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 Caravan and the Mazda5. Not only that, but other large minivans, such as the more exclusive Honda Odyssey and Toyota …

As an automotive journalist, you’re often called upon to voice your verdict upon the current car market by everyone from editors to friends. Be it at a backyard barbecue or whilst pounding away at a keyboard, everyone wants to know what you’d recommend. But, we human beings being the critical …

As a journalist, I have the distinct pleasure of putting a different new vehicle in my driveway every week. Sharing the space with my various classic cars and motorcycles, these new vehicles often stick out by virtue of their shiny paint and reliable nature, and thus engender a plethora of …