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2018 Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo: Stylish and Practical4.5/5

So you want a practical vehicle, but you're not a fan of SUVs. You like luxury sedans, but only if they're sporty and eye-catching. If that’s the case, take a minute to consider the Porsche Panamera. Launched in 2009, it’s the first four-door car sold by the famous Stuttgart-based automaker. August 4, 2017

2018 Infiniti Q50: Subtle Restyle3.5/5

Having premiered in March at the Geneva Auto Show and now scheduled to make its way into Canadian dealerships in August, the 2018 Infiniti Q50 has been restyled ever so subtly—to the point that the changes aren’t even noticeable. The brand’s sport sedan borrows its steering wheel and shifter from …August 3, 2017

2018 Dodge Durango SRT: The Hellcat's Burly Cousin4.0/5

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana – For Tim Kuniskis, head of the Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat and SRT brands for the Italian-American manufacturer FCA, it couldn’t be simpler. For him, the Dodge Durango is nothing more and nothing less than “a Charger with three rows of seats.” This brawny SUV is designed to stand …August 2, 2017

2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Widebody: the Next Logical Step4.0/5

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana – Three years ago, Dodge and its SRT performance division tapped into a massive market by launching the first Hellcat versions of the Challenger coupe and Charger sedan. Those who doubted the viability and safety of these big American cars with 707-horsepower turbocharged V8 engines were shocked at …July 27, 2017

2018 Mercedes-Benz S-Class: in Search of Perfection4.5/5

If Mercedes-Benz wants to survive, it has to do what other luxury carmakers are doing, which is to offer vehicles that the masses can afford while catering its traditional clientele, who want only the most exclusive models. That’s why the noble German brand is constantly refining its S-Class—the biggest and …July 26, 2017

2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon: Hell Hath No Fury5.0/5

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana – An entire book could be written about the new Challenger SRT Demon and its bold personality, singular design and untold secrets. In fact, the fanatics at the SRT performance division have already written and printed this book for 300 lucky Canadians who have $110,000 to buy this …July 25, 2017

2017 Honda Civic Type R: Full Throttle at Circuit Mont Tremblant4.5/5

MONT TREMBLANT, Quebec – Both icon and—until now—forbidden fruit, it’s no surprise that the Civic Type R is one of the most eagerly anticipated cars of the year. The 2017 Honda Civic Type R is the brand’s fastest and most powerful car, and it’s finally rolling into Canadian dealerships. It …July 24, 2017

2018 Buick Regal: Young at Heart, Old by Name3.5/5

MILFORD, Michigan – Building on the success of its SUV line-up, which includes the refreshed-for-2017 Encore , the introduced-for-2016 Envision and the redesigned-for-2018 Enclave , GM’s Buick division is slowly, but surely, gaining ground. However, as the Verano compact is being retired this year, the brand’s car sales are down. July 21, 2017

2017 Volvo V90 R-Design: a Sportier Swedish Beauty4.5/5

MIRABEL, Quebec – Although beauty is in the eye of the beholder—including when it comes to cars—there’s no debate about the beauty of Volvo’s new V90 wagons. Well, almost no debate. To the antisocial buzzkills who think otherwise, we have message for you: too bad. Amazingly, the cabins of these …July 13, 2017

2018 Audi RS 5: Two Less Cylinders, Two More Turbos4.0/5

SOLDEU, Andorra – It's all the rage. After the BMW M4 and Mercedes-AMG C 63, it's the Audi RS 5's turn to have its engine resized. So long, naturally aspirated V8, hello, 2.9-litre V6 with two turbochargers. Output at 444 horsepower is unchanged, but torque makes a prodigious leap from …July 12, 2017

2018 Subaru Crosstrek: The Impreza Recipe Applied to the SUV4.0/5

SANO, Japan – For our first encounter with the second-generation Crosstrek, Subaru brought us to its testing centre in Sano, Japan, where we were able to put this vehicle through its paces on asphalt and gravel roads. The vehicle, of course, looks like a genetically modified version of the Impreza, …July 11, 2017

2018 Hyundai Elantra GT: Slightly Below Expectations3.5/5

When Hyundai unveiled the new Elantra and its now-famous Superstructure, the press was sceptical. What could possibly be so special about this chassis? But despite our collective doubts, the final product was impressive and refined, elevating the Elantra sedan among the leading compact cars. The same doubt crept up when …July 10, 2017

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