Tests and Features

When you look at the Subaru Forester, you see a compact crossover that’s resolutely utilitarian. And that’s exactly what we liked about it when we recently test drove it. But when you look at the vehicle’s sales figures, you notice a very interesting trend. Even though the Forester is aimed …

"Can a crossover be cute and masculine at the same time?" This is the question I kept asking myself about the 2016 Audi Q3, the smallest—and newest—CUV in the German automaker's North American lineup. Full disclosure: I, not unlike Brad Diamond, am beginning to feel a little jaded when it …

Last fall, when General Motors unveiled its new pickup twins, the Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon, word at the launch was that the timing was opportunistic since the competition was relatively weak. While Nissan has yet to respond to the newcomers, Toyota has just improved its bid with a completely …

Driving the EcoBoost-powered 2015 Ford Mustang fastback, as you may or may not remember, did wonders for my left foot. While I've always felt a Mustang worth buying is one with a 5.0-litre V8 stuffed under the hood, I, unlike Graeme Fletcher , thought the new turbocharged four-cylinder on offer …

Kia ’s compact crossover will receive a full redesign for the 2017 model year, and will make its global debut at this year’s Frankfurt Motor Show on September 15th. However, The Car Guide will be heading down to California this week to take a closer look at the new Sportage …

Subaru is one of those special brands in the sense that, like Hyundai, it enjoys a very loyal clientele. While this may be surprising about Hyundai, it’s less so with Subaru considering that all of the brand’s vehicles—except the BRZ—come with all-wheel drive. This full-time symmetrical system is one of …

Sometimes distance can change your perspective. When I initially drove the Ram 1500 EcoDiesel back when it was released in 2014, I was amazed at how adeptly Chrysler had been able to pair real-world fuel efficiency with the kind of torque and practicality that full-size truck owners demand. It was …

There are vehicles out there that make statements, and then there are those that recite entire passages on the pavement. The 2015 GMC Yukon XL Denali is one such vehicle. It's huge, luxurious, and doesn't care much about trivial things like fitting in parking spaces or burning an extra litre …

“That’s a Lincoln?” That’s what a perfect stranger exclaimed when I told him the make of the sexy sedan I was test driving. The man then explained that his dad had owned several Lincolns, but he’d always preferred BMWs. In his view, Lincolns were for old-timers. And that’s precisely the …

When the Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon hit the market last year, they seriously shook up the compact pick-up segment. With the competition starting to show its age, these two immediately took the lead. But their dominance is about to be challenged, with the new-generation Toyota Tacoma on its way.