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2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC: Nothing Like The GLK4.0/5

As of 2016, there will be no point in looking for the Mercedes-Benz GLK in showrooms. It’ll be gone for good. Not only has the vehicle been fully revamped, but it’s been renamed the GLC in a move to restore logic to the brand’s model nomenclature. Going forward, all SUVs …July 23, 2015

First Drive: 2015 Ford Mustang

This Ford Mustang saved my left foot. No, not the 1/18 scale model up front; the real-deal sixth-gen version in the back. Allow me to explain. When I bought my daily driver back in the spring of 2013, I decided to forego a clutch pedal in favour of something less …July 20, 2015

2016 smart fortwo: The Same, Only Better3.5/5

Mercedes-Benz brought us out to Germany’s densely populated city of Cologne for a first introduction to the new smart fortwo. Why Cologne? Because this is where the small urban vehicle is very popular, as it’s perfectly suited to the city’s narrow streets and heavy traffic. Whereas smarts are still a …July 16, 2015

2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class: A Technological Leg Up On The S-Class

Slated for release in spring of 2016, the 2017 E-Class may be below the S-Class in the Mercedes-Benz food chain, but it will be more technologically advanced. In fact, it will be jam-packed with the most recent active and passive safety systems and will set a new standard for autonomous …July 13, 2015

First Drive: 2016 Nissan Maxima

Full disclosure: I've never been sold on the "four-door sports car" title the marketing folks at Nissan have bestowed upon the Maxima. It's nothing against the Maxima, but when I think of a four-door sports car my mind's eye tends to focus on the likes of the Mercedes-AMG C 63 …July 10, 2015

First Drive: 2015 Kia Sedona

Crossovers and sport utilities are today what mammoth sedans were during the middle of the last century. In other words, they are everywhere—a symbol of the times that will be forever etched in the history books. But it wasn't that long ago that the minivan, with its sliding doors and …July 10, 2015

2016 Subaru BRZ And WRX: Let Loose On Some Great Roads

KASLO, British Columbia – As one of the smaller members of an industry dominated by giants, Subaru always does things a little differently. In contrast to their competitors, its Canadian salespeople almost always arrange their presentations and promotional activities without worrying about what their US counterparts are up to. In …July 8, 2015

2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE: A New Name For A Stalwart SUV4.0/5

The Mercedes-Benz M-Class SUV has received a facelift for 2016, and it has also received a new set of identifying letters. Yes, the SUV formerly known as the ML is now called the GLE. Mercedes-Benz has consolidated the model names of its SUV line, so that all model names in …June 26, 2015

2016 Mitsubishi Outlander: A Very Decent Proposal4.0/5

In 2014, the Outlander got its first serious update since 2010. The body was totally redesigned and they added a 2.4-litre four-cylinder engine to the 3.0-litre V6 already on offer. The vehicle’s technical sophistication was stepped up and its safety systems were enhanced. And the new generation finally offered a …June 11, 2015

2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid: Ambitious Aspirations3.5/5

The intermediate car market is losing ground and the hybrid vehicle market is stagnating due to relatively low gas prices. And yet, Hyundai is gearing up to release its Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV). What’s the logic behind their planning? It’s no doubt to satisfy legal requirements …June 5, 2015

2016 Nissan Maxima: Ignore The Hype, Enjoy The Car4.5/5

The 2016 Nissan Maxima is out to right a few wrongs. For starters, it's a crime that the brand's flagship sedan sold less than a thousand examples last year in Canada, a mere tenth of what its mid-size Altima stable-mate managed to move in the same timeframe. Then there's the …June 3, 2015

First Drive: 2015 Volvo V60 Cross Country

I’m a practical guy; always have been. I wear a carry-all ( read: fanny pack ) when I travel, a bucket hat in the sun, and jeans whenever possible. It’s for all of these reasons that, after a long weekend behind the wheel, I came to appreciate the sheer sensibility …June 2, 2015

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