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2014 Jeep Cherokee: Noticeably New3.5/5

After nearly 13 years of absence from the Canadian market, the Jeep Cherokee is back! It’s filling the void that was left when they nixed the Jeep Liberty, a model that never really made a name for itself in the compact SUV segment. The all-new Cherokee offers the same legendary …September 30, 2013

2014 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG: Forget Subtlety4.0/5

Barely two months after the launch of the new generation S-Class, Mercedes-Benz is unveiling the S63 AMG, which was one of the stars of the recent Frankfurt Auto Show. To date, The Car Guide is the only Quebec-based media outlet to have driven the most powerful and fastest of the …September 19, 2013

2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class: A Very Big Family!4.5/5

E-Class cars are the top sellers at Mercedes-Benz. While other automobile manufacturers dedicate their resources to luxury compacts, the Stuttgart-based giant relies on its popular mid-size models. Thus, it’s not surprising that several trims have been updated now that the E-Class has been revamped This line-up includes sedans and wagons, …September 18, 2013

2014 Hyundai Equus: Lexus For Less4.5/5

It's not easy to force your way into the luxury conversation, but this is exactly what Hyundai has done with the full-size Equus sedan. In fact, it's much easier to lose your way instead, a la Lincoln or Acura, and start to fade completely from the public's perception of what …September 10, 2013

2014 Porsche 911 Turbo and Turbo S: 520 or 560 horses?4.0/5

Start the engine. Press firmly on the brake pedal. Shift into Drive. Activate the Sport Chrono Plus button. Press the accelerator all the way down. Wait until the Launch Control Activated message appears on the dashboard. Hold the steering wheel tightly. Release the brake pedal abruptly. What happens next will …September 9, 2013

2014 Toyota Corolla - Toyota’s Jack of All Trades Gets a Facelift

The Toyota Corolla was introduced in 1966 and since then more than 40 million have been sold around the world. Throughout the decades the Corolla name has become synonymous with reliability, efficiency and value, if not for engaging driving dynamics. It’s the car you use to get the groceries, to …September 6, 2013

2014 Ford Fiesta: Personality Goes A Long Way

Canada is currently enjoying a small car renaissance, as companies big and small have poured hundreds of millions of development dollars into their entry-level platforms. The result is a glut of excellent choices for buyers on a budget, making it an excellent time to be shopping for a compact or …September 3, 2013

2014 Aston Martin Rapide S: Right Brain, Meet Left Ventricle

How do you convince your significant other to allow you to spend more than $200,000 on a high performance automobile? Why, by pointing out all of its practical and useful qualities, of course! Take the 2014 Aston Martin Rapide S, for example. Although its slippery shape suggests a two-door GT …August 26, 2013

2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray: Finishing School For America's Sports Car

There was once a time when the sports car world could have been evenly divided between those who preferred the drama and bombast of the muscle-bound Chevrolet Corvette and those who instead satisfied their thirst for high speed at the more elegant fountain of the Porsche 911. The all-new 2014 …August 19, 2013

2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class: Please Consult the Owner’s Manual4.0/5

The new Mercedes-Benz S-Class is equipped with twenty-odd electronic driving aides with acronyms that would put NASA engineers to shame an – not to mention the fact that it has about a hundred electric motors. It’s no accident that it’s able to “see” a 360-degree view of its surroundings using …August 2, 2013

2014 Audi RS7: A Sportback for the Power Hungry

When Audi revamped the A6 sedan in 2012, the company also introduced the A7 Sportback, a model they dubbed a five-door coupe. What Audi designers did, in fact, was add a rear hatch and additional storage space to the A6 platform. The resulting long, arcing roofline gave the A7 an …July 24, 2013

2014 Mazda3: Keeping Promises4.5/5

The people in charge of developing the Mazda3 and MX5 have the most stressful job at Mazda. The Mazda3 is the brand’s best selling model while the MX5 is the best-selling sport roadster in automobile history. Eventually, the MX5 will be transformed in a joint project with Alfa Romeo, so …July 18, 2013

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