First Drives, page 74 - The Car Guide

Podcasts

Accueil
Cette page en français

The Car Guide › Tests and Features › First Drives

Browse by brand

2014 Toyota Corolla : Sportier? More Exciting? Less Awkward?4.0/5

If you want to make Toyota reps happy, talk to them about the Corolla. Their eyes will light up, their body language will be more dynamic and they’re sure to bring up the fact that the Corolla is the most-sold vehicle in history, with more than 40 million units on …June 12, 2013

2014 GMC Sierra: 'Glamping' In Style

In recent years the Oxford English Dictionary has seen its hallowed pages invaded by scores of modern words that, despite their improbable origins and loosest possible claims to legitimacy, have achieved recognition by this cherished tome. To their number we may soon be adding 'glamping,' a term that describes 'glamorous …June 10, 2013

2014 Acura MDX: Deep-Tissue Makeover4.0/5

The Acura MDX has gotten its share of recognition in its category since the first generation was introduced in 2001. It owes its enduring popularity to its excellent style, reasonable price and its seven-passenger capacity, a first at the time. 2014 is bringing the third generation of the model, which …June 6, 2013

2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe and Cabrio: New Look3.5/5

Mercedes-Benz made over the E-Class sedan, but it didn’t stop there. The German automaker has now restyled the E-Class Coupe and Cabriolet, which should arrive in Canada in July 2013. Their offer in the Great White North will be limited to the E350 and E500 Coupe and Cabriolet with rear-wheel …May 29, 2013

2014 Porsche Panamera E-Hybrid: 416 horsepower and 3.1 L/100 km!4.5/5

Porsche can never be accused of being a poser when it comes to hybrid vehicle manufacturing. In fact, the first such vehicle was developed more than a century ago by none other than Ferdinand Porsche himself with the Lohner Porsche Mixte introduced in 1900! As innovative as it was, it …May 23, 2013

2014 Chevrolet Silverado: A Question of Perception4.0/5

When Chevrolet unveiled its mid-size pick-up a couple of weeks before the 2013 Detroit Auto Show, most of the people present at this event saw it as but a slight makeover of the model that had been on the market for several years. And since the three engines offered had …May 12, 2013

2014 Kia Rondo: Less Powerful, But More Fully-Loaded3.5/5

Only the name remains from generations of the Kia Rondo past. Arriving at dealerships as we speak, it’s nothing like the Rondo we’ve come to know, except for its compact, family-oriented nature and the fact that it can seat up to seven passengers. Oh, and true to the Korean tradition, …May 10, 2013

2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK250 Bluetec: Is diesel really a cure-all?4.0/5

At Mercedes-Benz, the GLK compact SUV is second in sales behind the very popular C-Class, so it’s no surprise that the famous German brand is taking special care of it. Unveiled in 2009, the GLK was due for a minor facelift. They used the usual recipe as before, but played …May 3, 2013

2014 Chevrolet Impala: Well worth the wait!4.5/5

Once one of the North American automobile market’s most popular models, this brawny Chevrolet has seen tough times in recent years. Considering that the Quebec market has developed a penchant for smaller cars, the vehicle’s sales figures have been very low, relegating the majority of Impalas to vehicle fleets. Much …May 2, 2013

2014 Jaguar F-Type: Fierce and Fantastic4.5/5

It has taken a half-century to create a worthy successor to the sublime Jaguar E-Type, first unveiled at the 1961 Geneva Auto Show and produced until 1974. It was once called the most beautiful car ever made by Enzo Ferrari, whose workshops at the time produced the 250 GTO, an …April 24, 2013

2014 Lexus IS, Lexus gets serious with the IS

Lexus is coming upon its quarter-century milestone, and it was the first of the Japanese automakers to offer a high-end luxury automobile. Today, Toyota’s flagship brand has the German luxury sports segment squarely in its crosshairs, and with the all-new 2014 Lexus IS sedans, the Germans should be looking over …March 26, 2013

2014 Mitsubishi Outlander: Conservative exterior, sophisticated mechanics4.5/5

You don’t have to be an automobile expert to know that Mitsubishi does not exactly dominate the North American market. In recent years, the company has significantly reduced the number of models in its line and even though their sales have been slowly climbing, there’s still plenty of room for …March 25, 2013

Advertisement

Advertisement

Copyright © 2018-2026 Québecor, All Rights Reserved

Compare