2016 Subiefestival: A Popular Get-together!Special EventsHow time flies, and a good sign that summer is winding down is the Subiefestival held in the ICAR Circuit in Mirabel, Quebec. A slight difference compared to last year is that the cars were displayed around the main track and the facility’s new buildings, in which we find, among …August 31, 2016
We’ll be Driving a New and (Not so) Mysterious Volkswagen SUVSpotlight onDespite the diesel engine scandal, Volkswagen is dominating the world. It’s still today the biggest automotive group on the planet, and Volkswagen is more than ever looking to the future. At the upcoming Paris auto show in late September, we should discover an electric vehicle that will proudly bear the …August 30, 2016
Voice Recognition: Problem or Solution?BlogEveryone knows that using your cell phone while driving is dangerous. Having your phone in your hand dramatically increases the risk of an accident, and driver distraction is also a factor in accidents. Bluetooth lets you chat while keeping both hands on the wheel but talking on the phone remains …August 30, 2016
2016 Rolls-Royce Wraith: Behind the Wheel of a $462,000 Apparition4.0/5First DrivesWraith, Ghost, Phantom: the names of these Rolls-Royce models evoke spirits that silently linger among us. It’s this exceptional, almost unreal quality that makes driving a Rolls-Royce such a unique experience—that and the stratospheric prices of these cars, that is. With the Wraith, Rolls-Royce is looking to win over a …August 29, 2016
2017 Porsche Panamera: Trimming the Fat4.0/5First DrivesMUNICH, Germany – Porsche has completely redesigned the Panamera for 2017, the first major makeover for the German sports sedan since it was introduced in 2009. The changes are significant, and nothing but the badge has been left untouched. We got a chance to drive the 4S, and its higher-performance …August 26, 2016
Multimedia HeadachesBlogWith big screens having made their way into cars, manufacturers are now facing a new challenge. These companies, many of which have been building cars for a very long time, now have to move outside of their mechanical comfort zone and try their hand at computers. As trivial as it …August 26, 2016
2017 Mercedes-Benz E 300: the future is now4.5/5First DrivesOTTAWA, Ontario – Mercedes-Benz is calling its latest 2017 E-Class sedan a “masterpiece of intelligence,” and there's not much I can say that goes against it. Its tenth-generation E-Class is indeed a marvel of technology and the closest thing on the road today to autonomous driving, which is both an …August 25, 2016
2016 Mazda CX-9 GS-L: Calculated Risk4.5/5Test DrivesSometimes, not being like all the others is a risk that can turn out to be very costly. Occasionally, the risk pays off huge dividends and a new trend is set. In the new CX-9’s case, Mazda has taken a well-calculated risk and I think it’s going to pay off …August 24, 2016