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2016 Porsche Cayman GT4: The Ultimate Cayman5.0/5

It’s no secret that Porsche likes to serve up its models in a variety of versions, some of which are much more exclusive than others. This is a milestone year for the Stuttgart-based manufacturer, since it decided to put a hopped-up version of the Cayman, the GT4, on the market. August 27, 2015

First Drive: 2016 Jaguar F-Type S Convertible

When a journalist borrows a vehicle from an automaker he or she has to sign a form promising to adhere to the rules, which includes an agreed upon return date. It’s more of a formality than anything, because any auto scribe worth their weight knows that if they want another …August 27, 2015

First Drive: 2016 Audi Q3

"Can a crossover be cute and masculine at the same time?" This is the question I kept asking myself about the 2016 Audi Q3, the smallest—and newest—CUV in the German automaker's North American lineup. Full disclosure: I, not unlike Brad Diamond, am beginning to feel a little jaded when it …August 20, 2015

2016 Toyota Tacoma: More Sophisticated And Sturdier Than Ever4.0/5

Last fall, when General Motors unveiled its new pickup twins, the Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon, word at the launch was that the timing was opportunistic since the competition was relatively weak. While Nissan has yet to respond to the newcomers, Toyota has just improved its bid with a completely …August 20, 2015

First Drive: 2015 Ford Mustang convertible

Driving the EcoBoost-powered 2015 Ford Mustang fastback, as you may or may not remember, did wonders for my left foot. While I've always felt a Mustang worth buying is one with a 5.0-litre V8 stuffed under the hood, I, unlike Graeme Fletcher , thought the new turbocharged four-cylinder on offer …August 18, 2015

2016 Subaru Forester: You Can’t Knock Virtue3.5/5

Subaru is one of those special brands in the sense that, like Hyundai, it enjoys a very loyal clientele. While this may be surprising about Hyundai, it’s less so with Subaru considering that all of the brand’s vehicles—except the BRZ—come with all-wheel drive. This full-time symmetrical system is one of …August 17, 2015

First Drive: 2015 GMC Yukon XL Denali

There are vehicles out there that make statements, and then there are those that recite entire passages on the pavement. The 2015 GMC Yukon XL Denali is one such vehicle. It's huge, luxurious, and doesn't care much about trivial things like fitting in parking spaces or burning an extra litre …August 13, 2015

2016 Cadillac CTS-V: American Assault4.5/5

You have to wonder what the folks at Cadillac have against the Germans. Not the German people, but German automakers. The 2016 CTS-V is Cadillac’s second unadulterated assault on Bavarian high-performance sports sedans, following the launch of the 2016 Cadillac ATS-V earlier this year. The CTS-V’s spec sheet alone should …July 31, 2015

2017 Audi R8 V10 Plus: A Second Generation With Genuine Upgrades4.5/5

You need only string together a few laps around a circuit like the Autodromo Internacional do Algarve, near Faro, Portugal, to realize that the new Audi R8 V10 Plus has developed into a serious rival for the established exoticars. Muscle Its naturally aspirated 5.2-litre V10 now produces 602 horsepower, matching …July 30, 2015

First Drive: 2016 Kia Sorento

I’ve never been a big sport utility guy—at least not in terms of the modern day incarnation of the sport utility. (I did once briefly own a Jeep Cherokee XJ, but a rust-ridden floor quickly put an end to that.) It’s not that I don’t see the added versatility that …July 30, 2015

2016 Hyundai Tucson: Definitely More Competitive3.5/5

Hyundai has big plans for its new 2016 Tucson. In the past, the Tucson has certainly not been the most competitive offering in its segment, but the Korean automaker now has an assurance that it can compete in the market for compact SUVs, and as everybody knows, it is an …July 30, 2015

2016 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works: Instant Fun4.0/5

Last year brought an extensive redesign of the MINI Cooper, or MINI Hatch, or 3-door MINI – a rose by any other name… The 3-door was quickly joined by a more practical 5-door. Regardless of the number of doors, MINI offers both a base version and an S version, a …July 29, 2015

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