Tests and Features

Test Drives2010 Lincoln MKS: The power of EcoBoost!
Admit it, even though Ford has spent the past few years making its line of Lincolns look younger, the brand simply has not been able to attract a more youthful clientele. In contrast to Cadillac, which has done a better job on this front. Indeed, few people looking to buy …
Test Drives2010 Kia Magentis: Taking simplicity too far3.5/5
Despite a style makeover two years ago, the Kia Magentis still finds itself far from the limelight. Indeed, those in the hunt for an intermediate sedan tend to look to the Chevrolet Malibu, Ford Fusion, Honda Accord or Toyota Camry, among others. Even the Hyundai Sonata, which shares several mechanical …
Test Drives2010 Lexus LS460 Sport: Posuer or Powerhouse?4.0/5
Lexus is a marvel of marketing wizardry. Although having been beat to the punch by more than a few decades, the upscale Japanese brand leveraged Toyota’s reputation for safety, reliability and build quality against a uniquely luxurious design ethos that compromised nothing in its pursuit of motoring bliss. If only …
Test DrivesThe 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser: Tough Truck or Tonka Toy?3.5/5
There are, in this country, many people that discount the practicality of the modern SUV. Pointing out their apparently unnecessary size and oftentimes relatively exorbitant fuel economy, these pious Prius proponents too easily turn their noses up at anything possessing of a tall ride height and off-road tires. And they’re …
First Drives2011 Ford Mustang: The 5.0 is back!4.0/5
Forty-five years later and with nine million units sold, the Ford Mustang is one of the most recognized cars on the market. But for a little more than a year, sales have been slipping. The reason? Some very serious competition has edged into this segment with the Chevrolet Camaro, the …
First DrivesOn the trail of the Carrera Panamericana with the AMG SLS
The Carrera Panamericana, made up of 8 stages and spanning 3,100 kilometres from Tuxtla Guttierez in Chiapas to Ciudad Juarez in northern Mexico, is a gruelling and now legendary race. In 1950, Mexico’s Transport Minister dreamed up this insane event to celebrate the completion of the highway linking Mexico from …
First DrivesThe 2011 Audi R8 Spyder, a multi-sensory experience
As soon as Audi unveiled the first version of the R8 Sports Coupe, compliments flooded in for the vehicle, which was even named Canadian Car of the Year by AJAC. In fact, I have yet to meet someone who thinks this car is unattractive or undesirable. Then the V10 version …
Test DrivesJack Of All Trades: Infiniti's 2010 EX4.5/5
There’s something about Infiniti’s EX35. Perhaps it’s the crossover’s affable, approachable nature or perhaps it’s the ultra-practical size and layout, but whatever it is, the EX35 is quite simply one of the best vehicles I’ve ever driven. Perhaps a bit of backstory is in order. Raised into a family that …
First DrivesChevrolet Equinox Fuel Cell: An Olympic-calibre vehicle!
During the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Games, people from around the world came together in beautiful Vancouver to celebrate culture and sport – and yes, even cars. Respecting the pure spirit of the Games – and of course taking advantage of the world spotlight – several automobile manufacturers brought their …
First Drives2011 Ford F-Series Super Duty: Built tough4.5/5
Long before the automobile crisis began, several manufacturers had already made cuts in new vehicle development. Chrysler haven’t been launching many new vehicles. Ford, on the other hand, has taken the opportunity to introduce several new models. The new Taurus immediately comes to mind, as do the Flex EcoBoost, Transit …
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