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2019 Lexus ES: Cream in the Fuel Tank4.0/5

NASHVILLE, Tennessee – While some carmakers are removing sedans from their lineups due to lack of interest from consumers, Lexus relishes in the fact that it can sell two entirely different midsize sedans. Performance junkies will lean towards the GS, or even the GS F, while drivers desiring something softer, …June 7, 2018

2019 Volvo V60: Sleek Swede4.0/5

BARCELONA, Spain – Wagons are part of Volvo’s DNA and this style of vehicle is still very much a factor in European markets, as well as certain select markets around the globe. That’s why the introduction of a new V60 is of paramount importance to the Swedish automaker, and it …May 28, 2018

2019 Hyundai Veloster: Once Gone and Now Returning Stronger4.0/5

It disappeared for the 2018 model year and we thought we would never see it again. After all, sales of the Veloster had become marginal, as is the case with most of its direct competitors. So, why does Hyundai insist to bring the little coupe back? Because unlike some manufacturers, …May 25, 2018

Exclusive 2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS: Alpha Dog4.5/5

CLARINGTON, Ontario – The current Porsche 911 Carrera lineup is made up of 23 different variants and the 911 GT2 RS is the top dog. It is the fastest, most powerful 911 Porsche has ever made, and it is the current lap record holder for production cars on the famous …May 21, 2018

2018 Ford EcoSport: the Fiesta Suits Up3.0/5

SAINT-JOHN’S (Newfoundland and Labrador) – In 2018, when a consumer walks into a car dealership, the first acronym that comes out of his or her mouth is “SUV”! No matter the price. No matter the size. No matter the fuel consumption. The people request a sport utility vehicle. Understood? In …May 18, 2018

2018 Porsche 911 GT3 Touring: it’s All About the Wing4.5/5

My colleague Gabriel Gélinas recently had the opportunity to attend the launch of the wildest 911 GT3 of all, the 2019 Porsche 911 GT3 RS , at the world-famous Nurburgring race track—arguably the dream of any sports car enthusiast. While the Porsche logo is becoming more and more commonplace on …May 18, 2018

2019 Audi A6: Do-it-all Luxury Sedan4.0/5

PORTO, Portugal – In a luxury brand’s lineup of vehicles, the midsize sedan might have one of the toughest jobs. It has to be sophisticated to justify a lofty price, but it can’t overshadow the full-size sedan as the technology benchmark. It has to perform better than the compact sedan …May 17, 2018

2019 Mercedes-Benz G-Class: Honouring Tradition4.0/5

How did this giant toolbox on wheels ever transform into a fashion icon? Why is it that some aspects of the legendary SUV are considered lovely while the same on a modern Toyota Corolla would be unacceptable? And most importantly, how do you explain that people keep scrambling to dealers …May 14, 2018

Exclusive 2019 BMW X7: The Final Piece of the SUV Puzzle4.5/5

SPARTANBURG, South Carolina – Although the new BMW X7 is new, it already seems as though it’s always been part of the German luxury carmaker’s expansive product portfolio. This, in no way, means that the X7 is past due, or lacking in modern features. In fact, the new 2019 BMW …May 6, 2018

2019 Genesis G70: Crossing Enemy Lines4.0/5

MONT-TREMBLANT, Quebec – The German brands should start worrying now. A little. To keep the Japanese brands from taking control of the luxury compact-car segment, Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz have been redefining what customers want and need in such a vehicle. Today, those buyers want sportiness, style, comfort and prestige …May 2, 2018

2018 Ford F-150 Power Stroke: the "Little" Workhorse3.5/5

DENVER, Colorado – Ford’s been teasing us for quite some time with the idea of a diesel-powered F-150. It’ finally among us, and while its engine is more French than American, at last, Ford will sell you a half-ton work truck with decent fuel economy. We sampled the rig in …May 1, 2018

2019 Porsche 911 GT3 RS: Track Ready5.0/5

NURBURGRING, Germany – The 911 GT3 RS cars sit in the pits of the Nurburgring Formula One track, bright coloured wild beasts waiting under an overcast sky. I get in to one of them and start adjusting the seat, steering wheel and mirrors before I buckle up. Everything is right …April 30, 2018

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