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First Drives2014 Mazda3: Keeping Promises4.5/5
The people in charge of developing the Mazda3 and MX5 have the most stressful job at Mazda. The Mazda3 is the brand’s best selling model while the MX5 is the best-selling sport roadster in automobile history. Eventually, the MX5 will be transformed in a joint project with Alfa Romeo, so …
First Drives2014 Porsche Panamera: Expanded Line-up4.0/5
The Porsche Panamera has been made over for 2014 and is now available in more trim levels. This includes the Executive versions, whose wheelbase has been extended to win over ultra-rich Chinese clients who prefer being driven over actually driving. Next, there’s the brand new E-Hybrid, which becomes the world’s …
First Drives2015 Audi A3: Made for Chimerica4.0/5
Budapest, Hungary- Chimerica. It’s a new word coined by British economics historian Niall Ferguson to describe the symbiotic relationship that now exists between the economies of China and the United States of America, and it applies perfectly to the new third-generation Audi A3 whose mission it is to conquer both …
Test Drives2013 Hyundai Accent: A Car for all Seasons4.5/5
It wasn’t too long ago that people bought the Hyundai Accent mainly for its very competitive price. They didn’t pay much attention to its plain appearance or noisy and none-too-dynamic mechanics. They also chose this model for its reliability: it was uncomplicated – even elementary – but it was pretty …
Test Drives2013 Infiniti M Hybrid: Fast, But Where's The Fun?3.5/5
Not all luxury hybrids are created equal. Philosophically, the premium world seems to be divided between those who would make use of electric power to provide sparkling performance (Tesla, BMW) and those who instead choose to mix their battery-assisted grunt with improved fuel efficiency (Lexus, Cadillac). Then there are occasions …
Test Drives2014 Toyota Prius PHV: To plug in or not to plug in?3.5/5
At last! After making us wait for months, Toyota has finally come out with its plug-in hybrid. Some of you may recall that last year I tested the prototype of this hybrid model, whose battery can be recharged by simply plugging into an electrical outlet. The experience won me over, …
Test Drives2013 Volkswagen Tiguan: You Better Shop Around
It's safe to say that Canadian drivers have enjoyed a long love story with the Volkswagen Golf, so when it came time for VW to join the compact crossover party what better platform to borrow than that which underpins the popular hatchback? Enter the 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan, a vehicle which …
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