Tests and Features

BlogBest Minivans for 2011
1) Honda Odyssey 2) Toyota Sienna 3) Chrysler Town and Country The others: - Dodge Grand Caravan - Ford Transit Connect - Kia Sedona - Nissan Quest - Mazda5 - Volkswagen Routan …
BlogBest Full Size Pick-Ups for 2011
1) Ford F-150 2) GMC Sierra 3) Dodge Ram The others: - Cadillac Escalade EXT - Chevrolet Avalanche - GMC Sierra - Nissan Titan - Toyota Tundra …
First Drives2011 Kia Optima: Automaker’s amnesia!
It seems that Korean automaker Kia has a case of amnesia. Company directors have forgotten that for years they specialized in medium-quality cars at best. Many of you will remember that the brand made its debut in Canada a little over 10 years ago and, at the time, its vehicles …
First DrivesA Singular Experience: I drove the Audi R8 Electric
If you’re a keener, you have already noticed that there is an error in the title of this article. Indeed, the electrically powered Audi R8 is actually called the R8 e-tron… And in French, etron means shi...I know, but to appeal to a larger audience, I opted for a more …
Test DrivesThe 2011 Honda Civic Sedan: An Old Favourite, or Just Old?3.5/5
Few cars are more ubiquitous than this: the Honda Civic. Still a relatively fresh face around Canadian roads, the latest Civic’s Pug-faced countenance is far less dramatic than it was when it debuted just a few years ago, and is obviously well-accepted by many Canadians as the car is, just …
Comparative TestsFord Fiesta vs. Mazda2: The little cousins go head-to-head
It is a well-known fact that the Ford Fiesta and Mazda2 share many components. However, their engines and transmissions are a little different from one another. The expression "little cousins" is more accurate on the Old Continent, where these two economy vehicle icons are equipped with more similar drivetrains than …
Test Drives2011 Chevy Camaro RS: Can You Have Your Cake and Eat It Too?4.5/5
I can remember it like it was yesterday; it’s flat green paint looking distinctly haggard in the gleaming sun, the creased front fender leeching the rainbow hues of iron oxide down its flanks. Inside, the interior appeared to be unchanged since its creation in 1970, the familiar four speed shifter …
428 / 462