Tests and Features

The 2014 Ford Fiesta SFE EcoBoost hatchback is the unusual child of technology and regulations, mid-wived into this world by way of the increasing public desire for ultra-efficient small cars. Proof that the Fiesta SFE EcoBoost exists almost exclusively to lower Ford's corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) isn't hard to …

Canadians love Hyundai, but more to the point, they tend to fall for the smaller stuff first like the Elantra and the Accent - a reflection of our more frugal buying habits, as well as our lofty fuel prices. The 2015 Hyundai Sonata, however, remains the main thrust of the …

Sometimes there’s no understanding the world of pick-up trucks and their drivers. Whereas the guy who buys a white 2WD 1500 with a V6 engine can spend ages making up his mind, the guy who has $80,000 to burn on a pick-up already knows exactly what he wants. Of course, …

Have you ever been followed by a car with its high beams on? It blinds you and it is unbelievably annoying. Police in Shenzhen, China may have found a solution to this problem: if a motorist is found guilty of leaving their high beams on, they will have to pay …

With a 3.8-litre naturally aspirated engine that produces 475 horsepower and howls at 9,000 rpm, a chassis optimized for track driving, and Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires that are practically slicks, the 1,430-kg 911 GT3 is THE Porsche for true connoisseurs who are quick to push it to the …

The 2015 Subaru WRX is a triumph in more ways than one. A lucky 13 years removed from the very first WRX to grace Canadian shores, the Japanese automaker has not only proven that there exists a market for an affordable, rally-inspired compact performance sedan in North America but has …

Nissan has resuscitated its little Micra this year and The Car Guide wanted to learn more about this blast from the past. To keep the starting price under $10,000, Nissan undoubtedly had to make some compromises, so we enlisted the help of the mechanics at Garage Nicolas Demers to examine …

This year, Audi is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its TDI diesel engine, the first to include a turbocharger and direct injection on a diesel engine. During the 1970s oil crisis, Audi engineers wanted to develop a mill that would be more fuel-efficient so that they could respond to market …