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2016 Nissan Titan XD: Fitting In With The Big Boys4.0/5

Nissan just presented its new Titan to the automotive press. Actually, it isn’t the Titan, but rather a separate model called the 2016 Titan XD. The regular Titan will be unveiled next year, probably as a 2017 model. The folks at Nissan are well aware that their current pickup represents …December 14, 2015

2016 Chevrolet Malibu: The Midsize Sedan Strikes Back4.0/5

Although the market is currently very favourable to SUVs of all kinds, the midsize sedan segment is still a popular one. In the United States alone, two million of these cars are sold every year. In that category, Chevrolet’s been offering the Malibu for quite a while now, and although …December 11, 2015

2016 Toyota RAV4: Solid Arguments3.5/5

I’d be wasting my time trying to tell you that compact SUVs are extremely popular right now. We just have to look around on the highway to realize that they surround us, and they’ll probably be a lot of Toyota RAV4s among those. Launched in 1994, the RAV4 really doesn’t …December 7, 2015

2016 Mazda CX-9: Behind The Wheel Of A Camouflaged Prototype4.0/5

Twenty-four hours before its official launch at the Los Angeles Auto Show, I had the opportunity to briefly drive a camouflaged prototype of the new Mazda CX-9. The test was very short, about 50 km mainly on highway 405 and down Mulholland Drive, but it nevertheless allowed me to appreciate …December 3, 2015

2016 Subaru Crosstrek: Just Another Day At The Office4.0/5

About 20 years ago, Subaru created the Outback by adding fender flares and a jacked-up suspension to the Legacy wagon. Consumers loved the idea, and its popularity convinced the Japanese automaker to conceive the Outback Sport, a smaller model based on the Impreza. Well, the Outback Sport didn’t enjoy such …December 2, 2015

First Drive: 2016 Jeep Renegade

As the Jeep Wrangler's popularity continues to soar into the stratosphere, the 2016 Renegade is the anti-Wrangler. It's small, available in front-wheel drive and, to borrow from Brad's assessment , cute by all accounts—though I would add that there's some rugged handsomeness to be found, too. Aside from the seven-slot …December 1, 2015

2017 Porsche Macan GTS: This is The One You Should Buy!4.0/5

Our first drive of the 2017 Porsche Macan took place in Tenerife, Spain. The Macan, which is the Cayenne’s little brother, first hit the market last year and immediately challenged its rivals in the fast-growing compact luxury SUV segment. We all know what a success it’s been already, as its …November 30, 2015

First Drive: 2016 Ford Escape

For the first time, I get it; I finally understand why the Ford Escape has been so popular over the years. I actually came to the conclusion at Sunset Speedway while shooting a Two-Minute Test Drive for the Motoring 2016 season. It's the name—or more so what it implies. Okay, …November 25, 2015

2016 Toyota Prius: All That's Missing Is The Cord4.0/5

Mount Fuji, Japan – If the new Toyota Prius that has rolled into dealerships has a fault, it's that it bucks current esthetic trends. It's very nice though—even elegant—with a style that differs considerably from the old Prius, which was distinctive, but a tad cartoonish. This newbie is 6 centimetres …November 20, 2015

2017 Mercedes-AMG C 63 Coupe: Source Of Motivation4.5/5

MALAGA, Spain – Could a car that boasts 500 horsepower be considered a rational purchase? It shouldn’t, but it could. It all depends on how you analyze the situation. You see, the mighty Mercedes-AMG GT S and its magnificent, hand-built, 503-hp, twin-turbo V8 costs $150,000 before taxes. On the other …November 17, 2015

2016 Kia Optima Hybrid And Optima PHEV: Big Leap Forward

Kia is feeling the pressure from ever-mounting fuel efficiency regulations as much as any other automaker, and like many of its peers it has decided that the path to appeasing those wielding the measuring stick at the EPA is to produce hybrid versions of its popular models. The 2016 Kia …November 16, 2015

Kia Niro Hybrid: Putting The Prius On Notice

Taking risks is an important step in the growth of any automaker. The next roll of the dice for style-conscious Korean automaker Kia? The Niro, a compact utility vehicle that gambles on Canadian customers transferring their loyalties to the brand's very first dedicated hybrid. In a move designed specifically to …November 16, 2015

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