First Drives

First Drives2014 Chevrolet Silverado: Family Resemblance
Trucks aren’t quite the market movers in Canada that they are south of the border, but they still represent a sizable percentage of the profits of each of the Big Three domestic car companies. This means that the recent redesign of the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado is an important one for …
First Drives2014 Chevrolet Silverado: A Question of Perception4.0/5
When Chevrolet unveiled its mid-size pick-up a couple of weeks before the 2013 Detroit Auto Show, most of the people present at this event saw it as but a slight makeover of the model that had been on the market for several years. And since the three engines offered had …
First Drives2014 Chevrolet Impala: Well worth the wait!4.5/5
Once one of the North American automobile market’s most popular models, this brawny Chevrolet has seen tough times in recent years. Considering that the Quebec market has developed a penchant for smaller cars, the vehicle’s sales figures have been very low, relegating the majority of Impalas to vehicle fleets. Much …
First Drives2013 Chevrolet Malibu: Part tomorrow, part yesterday
Cape Breton, Nova Scotia – How do you like your new Chevrolet Malibu? From the base version to the Eco to the Turbo, there’s something for everyone. Although the Chevrolet Malibu Eco costs almost $3,000 more than the base version, it’s the one we like the least. Why, you ask?
First Drives2013 Chevrolet Spark: Trending smaller3.5/5
After decades of insanity in the automobile industry, the age of moderation has arrived. Think green, think simplicity (not always voluntarily), think small – all this to avoid unnecessary waste. The presence of microcars on the Canadian market is a perfect reflection of this trend. The diminutive smart was the …
First Drives2012 Chevrolet Orlando: Upgrades and corrections3.5/5
In the early 80s, Chrysler broke new ground with the Dodge Caravan and Plymouth Voyager. Over time, these vehicles grew in size, in keeping with trends. Just a few years ago, Mazda unveiled its 5, a modern version of the minivan. Then Kia followed with the Rondo. Then Dodge with …
First Drives2012 Chevrolet Volt – The ideal solution?4.5/5
Seldom has a car garnered so much attention. Since its unveiling at the 2007 Detroit Auto Show, this car has been the subject countless reviews, both good and bad. At first, people said "GM will never go into production with a car like this. It’s just a flash in the …
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