Mechanical

The Cherokee is most recent Jeep to hit the market, and everyone seems to have an opinion about it. People either love its style or hate it, especially the front section, which is not as Jeep-like as in the past. But this time we were more concerned about the contents …

Since its North American debut, the Mitsubishi Mirage has been the subject of a lot talk—and heated debate! While its body shape is not unpleasant, a closer look reveals all the shortcuts the manufacturer took to produce the car at a low cost. Shortcuts like that are okay, but only …

What do you do when it’s -30 degrees Celsius outside? You call the garage, of course! Don’t get me wrong, the 2014 Mazda3 I was test driving was running smoothly, but I wanted to get a better view of what makes it tick. So, I called my friend Ghyslain from …

Horsepower Unleashed – Motivating the All-New Ford Mustang · 5.0-litre V8 anchors the all-new Ford Mustang lineup with power and torque fit for the iconic brand · New 2.3-litre EcoBoost® brings turbocharging to Mustang with exceptional power and torque and projected class-leading fuel efficiency · Manual transmissions provide smoother shifting, …

The current trend in the auto world boils down to one thing: hybrids. Almost all automakers have a hybrid model on offer: Honda is in the game with the Civic, Ford with the Fusion, and Toyota with the Camry. Some cars take it a step further by complementing the hybrid …

The Volkswagen Beetle was remodeled in 2012 and since then it has proudly sported a stockier, more virile and more athletic physique. There’s no question that Volkswagen is pursuing male buyers with these changes. Seen from the side, the roofline is distinctly less curved than it was in the past.

For August, the trendy 2012 Scion iQ goes under the magnifying glass as part of the Car Guide’s monthly mechanical inspection. In addition to the usual criteria, our team will also try to answer the question on everyone’s minds: How can a car as small as the Scion iQ accommodate …

The 2012 Subaru Impreza is new – or at least the base trim is. But the changes are nothing to write home about, as nothing major has been overhauled. The 2012 looks a whole lot like the previous version. That said, the trained eye will note several modifications to the …