Tests and Features

What was Nissan thinking when they built the last Pathfinder on a slightly shorter version of the Titan pick-up’s frame? With its optional 5.6-litre V8, rugged look and large tires, this macho Pathfinder was equipped to either climb mountains or tow them. But the market changed and its sales plummeted; …

In the past, the Buick division’s forays into the compact car category have been unconvincing. But with the Verano, its more recent attempts are much more positive. To win buyers over, the Verano combines an efficient platform, complete equipment, a meticulous finish and flawless handling. In a few months, it …

Halloween is by far the creepiest day of the year, with lost souls coming back to earth – perhaps some are nostalgic for their final car ride in an elaborately decked-out 1939 Packard! The bodies of the dead have a long history of being transported by their survivors. Horses were …

The concept of a rear-wheel drive Subaru is as foreign to most Canadians as the idea of Toyota pitching in to help build an exciting car. And yet here we are with the 2013 Subaru BRZ, by far the most exciting automobile in the Japanese brand's lineup and the direct …

For most people, there’s nothing unusual about taking a vacation in the middle of summer. For Car Guide journalists, however, this is something we can usually only dream about – until this year, that is. Why, you ask? By publishing the 47th edition of Québec’s best-selling automobile guide in the …

When I was asked to choose a performance car to drive The Car Guide’s promotional contest winners around the track, the answer was easy. For me, choosing the Porsche 911 Carrera was practically a no-brainer. With its timeless, classic lines and precision mechanics, the 911 Carrera can keep pace on …

Subaru is a company with a built-in customer base, one which is incredibly loyal and willing to embrace the quirkier design aspects that have long identified the automaker's products. The danger of enjoying such a devoted following is that a company can be tempted to ignore certain industry trends and …

Introduced in 2006, the Fusion has helped Ford become a serious competitor in the mid-size sedan class, after several years of concentrating on trucks and SUVs. The Fusion has always done well with its excellent style, different engines and good quality for the price, but it was missing something that …