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Infiniti Engineering Academy: Matthew Crossan wins the 2017 edition in Canada

The fourth annual edition of the Infiniti Engineering Academy kicked off its recruitment activities in Montreal last night, and the Canadian winner is a young engineer from London, Ontario. A group of journalists was invited to the Luciani Infiniti dealership in Montreal in order to meet the ten finalists gathered …June 9, 2017

Porsche Cayenne GTS and Macan Turbo on the Cabot Trail4.5/5

CHÉTICAMP, Cape Breton Island – You simply can’t refuse an opportunity to drive a Porsche, especially when someone else is paying for gas and even when it’s one of the brand’s two sport utility vehicles. And even when they aren’t new models. The second-generation Cayenne is already in its seventh …June 8, 2017

2018 Honda Odyssey: Be Yourself3.0/5

Automobile journalists generally don't like driving minivans, for the plain and simple reason that they aren't much fun to drive. And yet, each and every year in Canada, tens of thousands of families buy one. There are actually two vehicle categories in this segment. The first includes the Dodge Grand …June 6, 2017

2018 Audi SQ5: Thrilling Within Reason4.0/5

Last fall, Audi introduced the second generation of its compact SUV, the 2018 Q5, a vehicle that quickly rose to the top of the brand's sales charts in Canada. This success came in spite of the fact that there was just one version available with just one engine choice. Buyers …June 6, 2017

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan: One Handsome Beast

The Tiguan was getting long in the tooth, so Volkswagen has served up a rejuvenated version. The one destined for North America is longer than its predecessor, and offers seating for seven. It’s not available with all trim levels, but the seven-seat option gives you a bench where your luggage …June 5, 2017

2017 Jaguar XF 20d: Great Car, Loud Engine3.5/5

For 2017, Jaguar has added an interesting diesel option to the XF, which now has a choice of four engines: the 247-horsepower four-cylinder turbo (25t), the 340-hp supercharged V6 (35t), the 380-hp V6 (S) and the 180-hp turbo-diesel four-cylinder (20d). The latter is selectively available in three trim levels, including …June 5, 2017

Volkswagen’s new 2.0T: Potentially the Engine of the Year

Volkswagen lost some serious ground when it had to trash its excellent diesel engines. Well, they were excellent in terms of performance and fuel efficiency, just too bad they spouted 10 to 40 times the amount of pollution allowed by law. Now it would seem that the manufacturer is looking …June 2, 2017

2017 Range Rover Sport HSE Td6: Less Fuel-sipping, Same Fun4.0/5

The Range Rover brand conjures up images of bold and brash looks coupled with off-road adventure. It doesn't necessarily bring to mind thoughts of sportiness or fuel savings, but you basically get all the above with the 2017 Range Rover Sport Td6. The script gets flipped for the Td6 that …May 31, 2017

2017 Dodge Challenger R/T: Keeping it Old School4.0/5

In a world of sleek silhouettes and modern curved vehicles, a drive-by of an old-school muscle car still makes an impression. For some, it's the boisterous engine thrust; for others, it's the crackle of its exhaust; and then there's its aggressive and imposing looks. In most cases, it's a sum …May 30, 2017

2017 Volkswagen Jetta GLI: a Good Value?

The Volkswagen Jetta is one of the most generous—make that the most generous—compact sedans on the market in terms of comfort and interior space. So its high-performance version equipped with the Volkswagen Golf GTI’s engine should be a good choice, right? Well, it depends on our priorities. It’s just that …May 29, 2017

Meet the 2018 Subaru WRX STI4.0/5

KELOWNA, British Columbia – In light of stiff new competition from the Ford Focus RS and Volkswagen Golf R , the Subaru WRX STI is getting spruced up for 2018 before a complete makeover expected around 2020. When that happens, the Subaru WRX STI will most certainly be built on …May 26, 2017

2017 Nissan Pathfinder: Refreshed, but a Bit Rough Around the Edges3.5/5

The Pathfinder is one of the more well-known names in the family SUV/crossover market given that it’s been around seemingly forever. It was originally introduced in 1986 as a body-on-frame SUV, but this latest fourth-generation is actually a unibody-construction crossover and shares its platform with the Nissan Altima, Maxima, Murano …May 24, 2017

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