Tests and Features

First Drives2011 Hyundai Equus: Another step in the right direction
Hyundai has its ambitions. Not just to become one of the top three automobile companies in the world, but also to make a name for itself in the luxury car category. The new Equus certainly seems to give some added credibility to the Korean manufacturer, which has improved by leaps …
Test DrivesThe 2010 Mazda5: The Mini Minivan That's So Much More3.5/5
When it comes to automobiles, few conjure up such feelings of derision as the much maligned minivan. Created to address the needs of a burgeoning middle class in the mid eighties, the minivan became the ride of choice for the third generation of baby boomers. Pairing the fuel economy of …
TechnologyMazda’s SKY System: Reducing fuel consumption by 23%?
The reputation of Mazda’s engineers is solid. Over the last few years, they’ve impressed us with original vehicles that offer superior driving pleasure. Plus, they’re the only ones to have mastered the Wankel rotary engine, which you can still find in the RX8, an interesting four-seater sports car. And since …
Test DrivesMercedes-Benz SLS AMG: The Car Guide’s Car of the Year4.5/5
In 2003, Mercedes-Benz joined forces with its then Formula 1 partner to introduce the SLR, a superfast sports car showcasing all of the manufacturer’s high performance know-how. The recent separation of these two partners has yanked the SLR off the market, leaving a void at Mercedes. With Audi getting plenty …
Test Drives2011 Mazda MX-5: The Good, the Bad... But Definitely Not The Ugly
The Mazda MX5 is the sports car of my generation. Created in 1989, the first Mazda Miatas began appearing on Vancouver’s city streets right around the same time as I entered the first months of sensible communication and self-awareness that are apparently the hallmarks of a child’s fourth year of …
First Drives2011 Ford Fiesta: Mission Accomplished
For nearly a year, Ford has led a fervent ad campaign promoting its Fiesta. Even before it hit the market, the manufacturer took every opportunity to send its message: "The Fiesta is coming". Not just that, but they brought in twelve European versions to show off to the public and …
First Drives2010 Lotus Evora: Big game hunter4.0/5
The Lotus name is legendary in Formula One, as much for the 79 victories and seven titles as for the team’s bold and often controversial innovations. Its return to F1 this year, with cars in colours that are reminiscent of its past successes, has been a happy one – even …
Test Drives2010 Mazdaspeed3: Speed With a Smile3.5/5
It’s amazing how much one can deduce from what someone chooses to park in their driveway. Although some cars may possess little to no character, there are just as many that can speak volumes of their owner. A classic English sports car usually tells you the owner is fastidious and …
Test DrivesPorsche Cayenne V6: The diesel is missing
In most markets, three direct injection V6s are available for the new generation of the Cayenne. First, there’s an updated version of the previously used 3.6-litre engine. Then, there’s a supercharged 3.0-litre engine outfitting the new Cayenne S Hybrid. And, like before, the Cayenne Diesel has a turbocharged 3.0-litre based …
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