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Toyota i-Road and COMS: The Possibilities of Car Sharing

A few years ago, Toyota summoned us to the Tokyo Auto Show and also invited us to several separate activities while we were in town—like a closed-circuit test drive of what was going to become the Toyota Mirai as well as the infamous and spectacular i?Road. More recently, we had …June 30, 2016

2017 Volvo S90 and V90: Two More Swedish Masterpieces4.5/5

If I say Volvo, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Perhaps a big, luxurious, comfortable sedan? Or maybe a brown wagon? Unfortunately, the Swedish brand hasn’t been competitive in this segment for quite some time: its S80 hasn’t been updated since the Cretaceous period and its only wagon, …June 29, 2016

2017 Fiat 124 Spider: A Masterstroke4.5/5

In the long, complex history of Fiat, the 124 Spider roadster has played a significant role. A global success and one of the brand’s all-time bestsellers in North America, this vehicle put the Italian manufacturer on the map as a maker of legitimate sports cars. And that is why word …June 29, 2016

2017 Lincoln MKZ: Lincoln Takes a Stand3.0/5

It’s not getting a complete overhaul, but the Lincoln MKZ is nonetheless undergoing a major tweaking for 2017. With new styling and a new engine, Lincoln is not only updating this model, but also aligning it with its vision for the lineup. If you’ve been following the world of automobiles …June 20, 2016

2018 Audi A5 and S5: Sharper, Sleeker, Faster4.0/5

PORTO, Portugal – Audi has given the A5 and its higher-performance S5 twin a makeover for 2017. In Canada, we’ll only be seeing the new coupes in the spring of next year as 2018 models, but we got an opportunity to drive both of them at their media intro held …June 17, 2016

2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Cabriolet: Mercedes’ Top-Down Approach4.0/5

One more for the road! At Mercedes-Benz, cabriolets are all the rage. After the E-Class, S-Class, SLC and SL, now it’s the C-Class’s turn to come out with a cabriolet. The collection is complete. The C-Class Coupe hasn’t been out for very long, but lo and behold, there’s already a …June 17, 2016

2018 Audi S4 First Drive

The new 2018 Audi S4 is just that, all new. While the Canadian power numbers have not been finalized, we can expect around 354bhp and 368lb/ft of torque. That will go through an eight speed tiptronic that now has "freewheeling" as a standard function. Of course there is Quattro all …June 13, 2016

2018 Audi S4: The Docile Beast4.0/5

FRANKFURT, Germany – We love beautiful cars, powerful engines and luxury, but we can’t stand riding in a sports car that has a rock-hard suspension and that’s neither comfortable nor practical. Audi is suggesting we check out their new compact sport sedan, the 2018 S4. You read right, we drove …June 11, 2016

The 2016 Mazda CX-9: Redesigned to be a Winner4.5/5

The first-generation CX-9 was still available in Mazda showrooms, but it was beginning to show its age; while there had been improvements here and there over the years, it was essentially the same vehicle that had been with us for nearly a decade—an eternity in the car world. During those …June 7, 2016

2017 Mercedes-Benz C300 4MATIC Coupe: Just About Perfect4.5/5

If there is one thing Mercedes-Benz knows how to get right, it’s GT cars. Decade after decade, M-B brings us cars that make history, and more recently, what more commanding examples could there be than the SLS AMG and the AMG GT? The AMG GT, in particular, is the perfect …June 6, 2016

2017 Audi A3: Good Stuff4.0/5

Audi has just unveiled its 2017 A3. No major changes, just improvements here and there, but they are significant nonetheless There’s a new 2.0-litre engine and the Audi virtual cockpit. That alone is worth the trip to Germany for a test drive. Firstly, Audi has slightly updated the exterior of …June 1, 2016

2017 Nissan GT-R: GT-Class Graduate4.0/5

Every serious car manufacturer worth their mettle produces or has produced a halo sports car. In the grand scheme of the car business, they are a necessity. No, hundreds of thousands are not sold every year, but they are likely at least part of the reason why Dodge sells as …May 31, 2016

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