Tests and Features

When you work as an automobile journalist, you get the chance to drive quite a lot of powerful cars. However, in this age of political correctness, most cars now feature a number of electronic systems that ensure your safety but also reduce your control over the vehicle and, by the …

Audi is on a mission with new models. After redesigning the luxurious A8 at the beginning of the summer and releasing the new A1 in September – not to mention the various sportier versions of current models – Audi has just unveiled the new A7 Sportback, a five-door luxury hatchback.

You never get a flat tire when it’s sunny out. At least not here in Vancouver. Be that the result of Vancouver’s endless monsoon season or a man named Murphy and his oft-touted laws, the sad reality is that anyone driving in Vancouver long enough will inevitably find themselves at …

Audi is enjoying success after success in practically all markets. The quality of its vehicles is part of the equation, but the fact that this manufacturer is constantly updating and improving its models is another important factor. We saw the proof once again this year with the 2011 Q7, which …

Honda never ceases to amaze us. Their technical and aesthetic choices are never influenced by other models on the market. The Japanese manufacturer does, however, sometimes find inspiration in the past to come up with vehicles adapted to today’s needs. And the CR-Z proves it. This two-door hybrid should logically …

On the 10th of September, 1944, Lt. William H. Baker, a navigator with the 600th Squadron, 398th Bomber Group, 8th U.S. Air Force, took off from England, destined for Stuttgart, Germany. Flying at 26,000 feet after dropping 6,000 pounds worth of ordinance from his B-17, Lt. Baker took the time …

After a complete overhaul in 2008, the Impreza line is still running strong. They’ve all adopted a similar, homogenous style, and it’s working for them. In fact, Impreza sales have shot way up since the new generation was released. The most popular is the wagon, which is winning buyers over …

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 …

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 …

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 …