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2019 Hyundai Santa Fe: Standing Out Through Styling4.0/5

KANANASKIS, Alberta – Shopping for a new vehicle? I’ll bet you a shiny Loonie you’re looking at a crossover vehicle. Makes sense, right? Two kids, loads of gear, all kinds of activities—this is life. We’re not all so rich that we can afford two or three cars, so the one …August 27, 2018

2019 Ram 1500 eTorque: Unnoticeable, and That’s the Whole Point4.0/5

LEXINGTON, Kentucky – Sales of the redesigned 2019 Ram 1500 are well under way, and although the first batch of vehicles that arrived in Canadian dealerships was equipped with FCA’s 5.7-litre HEMI V8, the new eTorque powertrains are now trickling in as well. What is eTorque, you ask? The short …August 24, 2018

2019 Toyota Avalon: The Best Modern Large Sedan, Period4.5/5

ORFORD, Quebec – I’ve not lost my mind. I’ve not been paid by Toyota to write these words. I have seen a doctor for a routine check-up in the last nine months and I am perfectly normal, whatever that means. I mostly grew up with big cars and even though …August 21, 2018

2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback: Excitement Included!4.0/5

ORFORD, Quebec – Everyone mocked me for being excited about this car. The truth is that before I went off on this official product launch, I’d already driven it. I knew what I was in for, but for a moment I must admit I thought maybe I’d gone too far …August 16, 2018

Exclusive 2019 Chevrolet Silverado: Using Your Opponent’s Max as a Warm-up4.0/5

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 …August 13, 2018

2019 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody: Full Blast on the Track3.5/5

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 …August 10, 2018

2019 Ford Mustang Bullitt: Channelling Your Inner Steve McQueen4.5/5

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, …August 7, 2018

2019 Infiniti QX50: Another Talent for the Rank and File3.5/5

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 …August 1, 2018

2019 Mercedes-AMG C 63: The New Benchmark4.5/5

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 …July 30, 2018

2019 Mazda MX-5: Even More Exciting4.0/5

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 …July 23, 2018

2019 Audi TTS Coupe: on the Famed Mountain Course at the TT4.0/5

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 …July 18, 2018

Maserati in 2019: A Proven Recipe

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 …July 12, 2018

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