First Drives

JACKSON HOLE, Wyoming – The half-ton truck segment strangely reminds of the sport of bodybuilding. Like the ultra-muscular human beings that compete against each other for the best possible physique, the moment a new model arrives on the scene, it’s automatically the strongest, most modern and sophisticated one of the …

PORTLAND, Maine – The supercharger whines happily as the 6.2-litre HEMI V8 roars all the way to its 6500-rpm redline on the straightaway next to the paddock area at Club Motorsports. The highly mechanical sound of the juiced-up engine immediately brings to mind the famous American saying: “There is no …

As a car enthusiast, there are a few movies that I hold dear to my heart. There’s Gone in 60 seconds (the original from 1973), Days of Thunder, Ronin, Rush , and, of course, the countless versions of The Fast and the Furious . One of the most legendary films, …

For about 15 years and counting, Infiniti – Nissan’s luxury division – has set itself apart thanks to a lineup of dynamic vehicles that are more performance-oriented than their Japanese counterparts. Models like the G35, FX35/45 and those that followed helped give the brand more personality and often earned it …

At Mercedes-Benz, cars still generate the most sales volume and the C-Class is still at the pinnacle. With it undergoing a slight makeover this year, we had the chance to take the most explosive version – the 2019 Mercedes-AMG C 63 – for a test drive. It is undoubtedly the …

TORONTO, Ontario – Since it first appeared on the market in 1989, the little Mazda MX-5 has won the hearts of many driving enthusiasts across the globe. The Miata, as it was known in the beginning, celebrated its 26th anniversary in 2015, just before receiving a total redesign. This fourth …

DOUGLAS, Isle of Man – The corners have names like Creg-ny-Baa, Hailwood Rise and Guthrie Memorial, to name but a few of the 200-plus curves and bends that make up the 37.73-mile circuit of the famed Isle of Man Tourist Trophy motorcycle race, which has been run here yearly since …

PONTIAC, Michigan – Driving a Maserati has long been a sign of exclusivity due to the extremely small number of units sold in Canada. However, the noble Italian brand experienced its first solid growth in 2014 when it introduced the Ghibli sedan on the market—100 years after the foundation of …

In 2017, Ram trucks accounted for 37 percent of FCA sales in Canada. What’s more, 25 percent of Ram 1500 buyers opted for a Sport model, which is not even available in the U.S. for the 2019 model year. Why is it so popular north of the border? The folks …

BMW was the first manufacturer to take the "U" out of SUV. By that I mean that they minimized the vehicle’s practical aspects in favour of style and performance. First they did it with the X6, followed next by the X4. Obviously, this winning formula inspired many other manufacturers to …