2017 Toyota Prius Prime at AJAC EcoRunTest DrivesFor its first year on the Canadian market, a limited number of units were available, so Toyota decided to initially launch the car in Quebec. For the 2017 model year, the plug-in hybrid version of the Toyota Prius will be exclusive to La Belle Province , where the majority of …July 28, 2017
Used Vehicles: How to Make your Paint Shine AgainTips & Advice: Protect your carWas buying a used car the only option that fit your budget? That’s not the end of the world! Considering that most vehicles depreciate as soon as they’re driven off the dealership lot, it’s often smarter to wait a few years and then buy the same vehicle used. For example, …July 28, 2017
2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Widebody: the Next Logical Step4.0/5First DrivesINDIANAPOLIS, Indiana – Three years ago, Dodge and its SRT performance division tapped into a massive market by launching the first Hellcat versions of the Challenger coupe and Charger sedan. Those who doubted the viability and safety of these big American cars with 707-horsepower turbocharged V8 engines were shocked at …July 27, 2017
2017 Lamborghini Aventador S: Fast and Furious!Test DrivesYou can’t help but be impressed when you see a Lamborghini, recent or otherwise. For decades the Sant’Agata-based manufacturer has been making cars that have become the thing of dreams for so many of us. Who didn’t have a Diablo or Countach poster hung on their bedroom wall as a …July 27, 2017
2018 Mercedes-Benz S-Class: in Search of Perfection4.5/5First DrivesIf Mercedes-Benz wants to survive, it has to do what other luxury carmakers are doing, which is to offer vehicles that the masses can afford while catering its traditional clientele, who want only the most exclusive models. That’s why the noble German brand is constantly refining its S-Class—the biggest and …July 26, 2017
2018 Mercedes-Benz S-Class: AmbienceTechnologyTo stand out in a world where luxury is no longer defined with power windows or heated seats, where horsepower has surpassed logic a long time ago and connectivity has become a common feature, luxury automakers must figure new ways to set themselves apart from the competition. In the new …July 26, 2017
Used Vehicles: are Clunkers Really a Good Deal?MechanicalWe’ve all heard the story about the neighbour’s cousin’s brother-in-law who bought an ancient car for $500 that was rusted all over and reeked of oil and fumes—and drove it for almost two years without a problem. Unfortunately, not all clunker stories have a happy ending. People with a very …July 26, 2017
2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon: Hell Hath No Fury5.0/5First DrivesINDIANAPOLIS, Indiana – An entire book could be written about the new Challenger SRT Demon and its bold personality, singular design and untold secrets. In fact, the fanatics at the SRT performance division have already written and printed this book for 300 lucky Canadians who have $110,000 to buy this …July 25, 2017
2017 Toyota Mirai at AJAC EcoRunTest DrivesAccording to Toyota, like some other automakers, we must consider hydrogen as one of the energy sources of the future. Being the first to sell a fuel cell vehicle in the United States, which the consumer can actually purchase and not lease, unlike the Honda FCV Clarity and the Hyundai …July 25, 2017
2017 Honda Civic Type R: Full Throttle at Circuit Mont Tremblant4.5/5First DrivesMONT TREMBLANT, Quebec – Both icon and—until now—forbidden fruit, it’s no surprise that the Civic Type R is one of the most eagerly anticipated cars of the year. The 2017 Honda Civic Type R is the brand’s fastest and most powerful car, and it’s finally rolling into Canadian dealerships. It …July 24, 2017
2017 Honda Accord Hybrid: Back After a Year Off4.0/5Test DrivesThe Honda Accord Hybrid took a brief hiatus from the brand’s lineup in 2016 while production was moved to Japan, and returns for 2017 with a slew of upgrades that improve upon the already strong package of features. This car competes against the hybrid versions of the Ford Fusion, Chevy …July 24, 2017