Tests and Features

Test Drives2013 Lexus LS 460 F Sport: Still Waiting For The Magic4.0/5
Flagship luxury sedans come in a number of different flavours, but the end outcome is almost always the same: coddling driver and passengers like they've entered a second, motorised womb composed almost entirely of sumptuous leather and polished wood. Traditionally, the market has been divided amongst those who automakers who …
First Drives2014 Hyundai Equus: Lexus For Less4.5/5
It's not easy to force your way into the luxury conversation, but this is exactly what Hyundai has done with the full-size Equus sedan. In fact, it's much easier to lose your way instead, a la Lincoln or Acura, and start to fade completely from the public's perception of what …
First Drives2014 Porsche 911 Turbo and Turbo S: 520 or 560 horses?4.0/5
Start the engine. Press firmly on the brake pedal. Shift into Drive. Activate the Sport Chrono Plus button. Press the accelerator all the way down. Wait until the Launch Control Activated message appears on the dashboard. Hold the steering wheel tightly. Release the brake pedal abruptly. What happens next will …
Test Drives2013 Porsche Cayenne: Yes, It's Got A Manual4.5/5
You might have heard a lot of kafuffle over the last few months regarding Porsche's inexorable move away from offering manual transmissions in its sports cars. With the Porsche 911 GT3 no longer available with anything other than the brand's ultra-quick PDK dual-clutch auto, and word that the Porsche 911 …
First Drives2014 Ford Fiesta: Personality Goes A Long Way
Canada is currently enjoying a small car renaissance, as companies big and small have poured hundreds of millions of development dollars into their entry-level platforms. The result is a glut of excellent choices for buyers on a budget, making it an excellent time to be shopping for a compact or …
Test Drives2014 Maserati Quattroporte/Gran Turismo: Passion4.0/5
Maserati is planning a revolution. In 2015 it hopes to move 50,000 units. That’s up from last year’s 6200 worldwide sales. A big part of this optimistic forecast is the all-new sixth-generation $108,500 Quattroporte S Q4 that sports a V6 and AWD. Maserati will also sell you the rear-drive 523 …
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