Tests and Features

The premise of the He said, she said chronicle is simple: we lend a press vehicle to a couple to test drive extensively for two weeks, giving the two participants just one instruction: to take note of all of their impressions, both good and bad. Both test drivers have to …

Ford has always managed to stoke the public’s passion for its sport coupe, mainly by introducing a wide array of versions and special editions over the years. Each time, this rekindles the flame in the heart of enthusiasts. Add to that the fact that the competition has never been able …

What’s the most important quality of a mid-size sedan: a distinct personality to call its own, or the ability to please most of the people, most of the time? From a sales perspective, the latter design spec more often than not takes precedence over the former when dealing with family …

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 …