Tests and Features

SANAIR, Saint-Pie-de-Bagot – Daniel Campagna has been keeping a low profile since he left the firm that still bears his name and that continues to build his most well-known creation, the T-Rex. That was nine years ago, and he’s been working hard ever since. Creative juices don’t just stop flowing …

If Buick wants to survive, it’s going to have to woo new markets. To do this, the brand is showcasing the Regal and the Verano, both of which aim to seduce the competition’s clientele. But the Buick LaCrosse, the manufacturer’s traditional luxury sedan, has a totally different mandate. A direct …

The Quebec government has responded to this week's reports that it would not be offering personalized license plates due to concerns about inappropriate English-language expressions making their way out onto the streets. Transport Minister Robert Poeti denies the LCN report linking the license plate delay to concerns about vulgarity and …

When something sounds too good to be true, sometimes it is. After years of dragging its feet, Quebec was poised to implement its first real personalized license plate policy starting in September of 2015. Although it's currently possible to get your ham radio tag on your plate, this seemingly random …

The 2015 Volkswagen Golf TSI has enjoyed an unusual number of accolades over the past several months, with publications as diverse as the buff books and green-focused websites proclaiming it one of, if not the best car of the year. Fully redesigned for 2015, the Volkswagen Golf hasn't strayed dramatically …

The Audi Q3 has just made its way to Canada, but it’s been covering ground since 2011 in Europe and other markets, where the compact luxury SUV has already found more than 400,000 willing buyers. This explains why the German brand is currently giving the model a facelift, which includes …

CTV is reporting that Quebec residents could be looking at some relief from the onerous costs of registering an automobile - and paying for a driver's license - in the near future. For those of you who remember the good old days, it used to cost under $50 for the …

Mazda's unlimited mileage warranty is a shot across the bow of competitors Hyundai and Kia, which are known for their 10-year drivetrain warranties in the United States but restrict coverage north of the border to just five years or 100,000 kilometres. Mazda's recent decision to eliminate the mileage limitation across …

The 2015 Lincoln MKC is the first of its breed for the premium nameplate: a compact crossover that goes where Cadillac isn't, avoiding its historical cross-town rival to instead focus on more natural competitors from Japan like Lexus and Acura. More than that, however, the MKC demonstrates that the brand …