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Lexus Gets Its NASCAR On At Circuit ICAR

Don’t worry, Lexus is not setting its sights on NASCAR! But that didn’t stop Toyota’s prestige brand from inviting automobile journalists out to Circuit ICAR. They wanted to let us test out a few of their creations—the ones that are best suited for track driving. Let’s take a closer look. June 19, 2015

2015 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack Shaker: Your Time Machine Is Ready4.5/5

The 2015 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack Shaker is the answer to the question 'what if I want to drive a car like the Hellcat, but I also don't want to die?' If you've been put off by the awesome responsibility that comes with the Challenger SRT Hellcat's 707 horsepower, …June 18, 2015

2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC: We're Driving It This Week

Mercedes-Benz just introduced the successor to the GLK in Stuttgart, during a world premiere held at the Hugo Boss headquarters. It is called the GLC, and the first model that will arrive in Canada this fall will be the GLC 300 4MATIC, powered by a 2.0-litre, 241-horsepower inline four. It …June 17, 2015

Mazda CX-9 Vs. Hyundai Santa Fe XL: Two Asian Vehicles For Transporting Your Clan

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Not so long ago, choosing a vehicle for more than four passengers meant you had to go to your nearest American car dealership and choose between a wagon or a massive SUV like the Chevrolet Suburban or Ford Expedition. But nowadays all automobile manufacturers make SUVs with three rows. These …June 16, 2015

OutPower Device Review

MontrealRacing.com reported two weeks ago that Canadian company OutPower just released a hand-held portable jump starter device that fits in the palm of your hand. Its intriguing compact design piqued my interest so I asked Outpower if they’d be willing to lend me one for a few weeks to see …June 15, 2015

The Car Guide Heads to Rally Italia Sardegna – It’s Gonna be Hot!

Since joining the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC), Volkswagen has been seriously shaking things up. The German brand has won the World Rally Championship Manufacturers' Championship two years in a row, while official VW driver Sébastien Ogier and co-driver Julien Ingrassia pulled off the same achievement in the drivers' category. June 12, 2015

2016 Mitsubishi Outlander – Canadians Prefer the V6

After a series of economic trials and tribulations, Mitsubishi’s sales are finally on the upswing. In 2014, the Japanese automaker sold 22,704 vehicles in Canada, which represents a 7.3% increase over the year before. And Mitsubishi is optimistic about 2015 for two reasons: sales figures for the first few months …June 12, 2015

2015 Toyota Tacoma: One More Time Around3.5/5

The theory of evolution states that those creatures unwilling to adapt to their environment inevitably end up in the fossil record. The 2015 Toyota Tacoma has swum against the tides of change for the last decade or so, seemingly an exception to Darwin's directives as it continues to sell strongly …June 12, 2015

2016 Mitsubishi Outlander: A Very Decent Proposal4.0/5

In 2014, the Outlander got its first serious update since 2010. The body was totally redesigned and they added a 2.4-litre four-cylinder engine to the 3.0-litre V6 already on offer. The vehicle’s technical sophistication was stepped up and its safety systems were enhanced. And the new generation finally offered a …June 11, 2015

Ferrari Introduces The New 2016 488 GTB At The Grand Prix

Ferrari doesn’t introduce a new model every day. And it’s twice as exciting when the automaker chooses Montreal for its North American debut. The Maranello-based manufacturer added to the festivities at the Montreal Grand Prix by unveiling the all-new 2016 488 GTB, a model that has the difficult task of …June 9, 2015

Mazda MX-5: A Great Product With An Uncertain Future?

When I recently travelled to California to test the 2016 Mazda MX-5, I seized the opportunity to chat with Mark Peyman, National Manager, Product Strategies & Development at Mazda Canada. I asked him point-blank when a hard top will be available; after all, even though hard tops are less sporty, …June 9, 2015

2015 Jeep Cherokee: An Urban SUV With A Heart For The Trails4.0/5

Hell’s Revenge is a 4x4 trail just outside of Moab, Utah. It runs for 10.5 kilometres along sandstone ridges and domes, and it carries a difficulty level of 6 on a scale of 10. There’s a sign at the trailhead that recommends some of the equipment needed to navigate the …June 8, 2015

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