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2012 Nissan LEAF: Hitting the road in California4.5/5

Among the more impressive new products to come out in recent months, the Nissan LEAF ranks high on the list. My colleague Gabriel Gélinas was one of the first Canadians to take a ride in this electric vehicle. Then, as the Los Angeles Auto Show approached last November, my other …March 2, 2011

The 2011 Porsche Cayenne & Cayenne S: Mild or Spicy?4.5/5

Almost due north out of Vancouver, just beyond the popular ski resort of Whistler, is a stretch of abused two-lane macadam that rises, falls, and wraps around some of the most gorgeous scenery the Pacific Northwest has to offer. Like so many other mountainous rural routes, its surface is a …February 25, 2011

2012 Fiat 500: Devoted following4.0/5

In 1957, as Italy was slowly and arduously recovering from the Second World War, Fiat unveiled a small car that would give Italians the means to get around. The 500 – the Cinquecento, as the Latins say – helped get both the country and the national economy rolling again. As …February 24, 2011

2012 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible – Top notch!4.5/5

A little less than two years ago, the Chevrolet division offered up its Camaro sport coupe, after an absence of several years. It came back with an extremely modern shape and a platform developed in Australia by the Holden division, the manufacturer’s rear wheel drive specialist. Impressive handling, a heck …February 24, 2011

The 2011 Scion tC: Touring Coupe or Troubled Car?4.0/5

The last couple weeks haven’t exactly been my best. It’s hard to say where it started, but it would certainly appear that the automotive fates have aligned against me. Perhaps it’s simply karma finally coming around to make up for all the vehicular shenanigans of my youth, or perhaps it’s …February 17, 2011

2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK: SLS Junior

Stuttgart, Allemagne, 125 years to the day after Carl Benz obtained a patent for his three-wheel motor vehicle, considered by many as the birth of the automobile; Mercedes-Benz unveiled the third generation of its SLK roadster. The event took place at the German brand’s design centre and guests included Formula …February 15, 2011

2011 Chrysler 300: Reinventing Everest4.0/5

In 2005, when Chrysler unveiled the 300, everyone and their dog was impressed. Its aggressive lines, size and comfort all contributed to its success. A success it was. Fortunately, as the contemporary 300 had to make people forget a whole series of 300s (from 1955 to 1971), including some models …February 15, 2011

2011 Scion xD: The TRD Redux3.5/5

If you’ve ever tried your hand at vehicle modification, chances are that you’ve discovered precisely how well engineered some factory components can be. And for good reason; not only do manufacturers have far deeper pockets than any aftermarket manufacturer, but they also have the most to lose. Between costly recalls, …February 10, 2011

2011 Subaru Legacy 2.5i: Always up to the job!3.5/5

The holiday season is always an interesting time of year to test vehicles. From the climate to the frequent family outings and the hoards of gifts to cart around, December provides excellent opportunities to test a car’s aptitudes. The ideal vehicle for the season would be spacious and comfortable, feature …February 10, 2011

Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG: Could this be the best Benz ever?5.0/5

When Mercedes-Benz unveiled the CLS in 2003, the impact was significant. Not only was it singularly elegant, but it created a new category, that of the four-door coupe. Its success prompted many automakers, even those outside the luxury car category, to follow suit. If you want to put a figure …February 10, 2011

Tesla Roadster: Exclusive test drive of Quebec’s first electric sports car4.0/5

Pierre Séguin is the Quebec TV producer behind a number of galas and shows, including Paul McCartney’s most recent appearances in Canada, as well as the French-language mega-success La Petite Vie. His other passion, it seems, is technology, in all its curious forms. He currently owns a big 1992 BMW …February 3, 2011

Volkswagen Blue-e-motion: On the electric bandwagon!

A few weeks ago, Car Guide Web journalists had the chance to get behind the wheel of the upcoming electric Golf, dubbed the Blue-e-motion. These days, people are paying less attention to hybrid vehicles, as all-electrics are being touted as the solution to all of the world’s problems. The Volkswagen …February 3, 2011

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