Tests and Features

I, like so many others, have always been told not to judge a book by its cover. But when it comes to Nissan’s cube, it’s hard not to. I mean, let’s be honest... this thing is downright weird. It’s skinny, upright, and endowed with windows brought to you by Jelly …

In the mid 1990s, Dodge introduced a Ram with spectacular lines that highlighted an enormous front grille. Almost two decades later, the Ram is no less superb...and even more impressive! Last year, Dodge completely remodelled the Ram and took advantage of its recent fall into the financial abyss to rechristen …

While compact SUVs are extremely popular in Europe, our southern neighbours seem to be buying them with less enthusiasm. In our neck of the woods, these vehicles are increasingly in demand. Over the years, most compact SUVs have increased in size, but five of them have stayed true to their …

When it comes to going fast, there’s always a few ways to do it. Obviously, European exotica is usually capable of stupendous velocity, but they often temper that ability with equally stupendous luxury and a price tag to match. Americans offer speed in abundance with an amazing ability to build …

In 2009, Jaguar sold 77 units of the XJ in Canada. Otherwise put, it was a miserable year. And things weren’t much better south of the border, when you look at per capita sales. But Jaguar’s luck should change for the better with the arrival of the new XJ, which …

When it merged with Hyundai in 1998, Kia had just gone through some very turbulent financial times. What’s more, this manufacturer had specialized mainly in producing vehicles for other companies, and its line was based primarily on models that were more economical than Hyundai’s. But that was then... Once the …

When it comes to car manufacturers, there is one thing that seems to indicate the beginning of the end: the production of a ridiculous amount of vehicles. Take, for example, Toyota. Brought to the United States with a tiny vehicle lineup spanning just one or two models, the Japanese giant …

It had certainly been a long time since I’d driven a Cadillac. With everyone focusing on the recent difficulties at GM specifically and the state of the automobile industry in general, most of us failed to notice the giant steps taken by the American luxury brands, including Cadillac. While its …

In 1982, forgoing his usual penchant for American cars, my father bought himself a brand new Subaru GL sedan...in pale yellow. It had a 1.8-litre, 71 horsepower engine, front-wheel drive and a five-speed manual transmission with a clutch hard enough to sculpt your thight after only a couple of starts …

When it comes to people haulers, the options are literally endless. Between sedans, minivans, and sports utility vehicles, there’s no shortage of sizes, capacities, capabilities, and shapes to fit nearly every need, which can make the already-complex car buying experience even more complicated. With such massive brands as Chevy, Toyota, …