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2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class: A Smaller CLS4.5/5

It’s not uncommon for people to fall under the spell of a luxury car and then fall out of love just as quickly once they see the price, especially once a few options are added. Unfortunately, in many cases, buyers have to resign themselves to a less luxurious – read …March 21, 2013

2014 Subaru Forester: Subaru Cracks The SUV Mainstream

When making any type of change to a vehicle that counts for close to a quarter of your total sales in Canada - a country where your market share is among the strongest - it's only natural to proceed very, very carefully. The 2014 Subaru Forester, which has seen its …March 12, 2013

2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT: Track-Driving The Monster

Drive the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT on the Formula 1 track in Austin, Texas? Profane the Circuit of the America's with a 5,000 lb, four-wheel drive SUV from a brand better known for building unstoppable off-road rigs than tarmac-tearing terrors? When I was given the chance to do exactly …March 4, 2013

2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class: Mid-cycle updates4.5/5

In the automobile industry – and especially in the high-end market – vehicles tend to be refreshed every five or six years. But half-way through the cycle, manufacturers like to update models to keep them competitive. This usually involves some esthetic enhancements and a few technical improvements. At Mercedes, the …March 1, 2013

2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee EcoDiesel: Near-Luxury Efficiency

There’s a simple reason why Canadians buy so many compact cars: with gasoline so expensive compared to the SUV-hungry United States it only makes practical sense to purchase a vehicle that is as efficient as possible. In most cases, this means a small sedan or hatchback with an equally modest …February 25, 2013

2013 Buick Encore: Small, but fully a Buick4.0/5

When the financial crisis struck at the end of the last decade, GM management decided to keep the Buick Division while shutting down Pontiac and Saturn. It was a move that surprised many, to say the least. They reasoned that Buick enjoyed tremendous popularity in China, the world’s biggest automobile …February 22, 2013

2014 Porsche Cayman: Precise, balanced and dynamic4.0/5

The Cayman occupies a unique spot in the Porsche “constellation.” Even though it shares several features with the Boxster, don’t jump to the conclusion that it’s a coupe version of the roadster. The truth of the matter is that it is more performance-oriented with a more rigid chassis and higher …February 21, 2013

2014 Kia Sorento: Korean-style luxury4.0/5

When Kia launched the new-generation Forte, the Korean automaker also introduced the "new” Sorento. Since this model was completely overhauled in 2011, this year Kia kept the esthetic changes to a minimum (or so it would seem at first glance). Much like the Forte, the exterior changes are nothing out …February 15, 2013

2013 Toyota Rav4: Shooting for Gold4.0/5

Like all compact SUVs, the RAV4 continues to see its sales climb. Indeed, this market segment grows by more than 20% every year. That said, I must admit that I was surprised to find out that the RAV4 is Toyota’s second most popular vehicle (their top-seller is the Corolla). It’s …February 13, 2013

2014 Kia Forte: It has what it takes4.0/5

The Kia Forte was unveiled in 2009 as a 2010 model to replace the lifeless Spectra, but it never achieved the success that Kia was hoping for. In 2012, for example, it was outdone by its cousin/rival, the Hyundai Elantra. Indeed, the Elantra sold 50,950 units in Canada while the …February 11, 2013

2013 Subaru Legacy: A heated challenge at -28 C

The Legacy sedan is different this year. What, you hadn’t noticed? Granted, the modifications are not exactly spectacular, but that’s because this sedan was entirely revamped in 2010. At any rate, flashy changes are not the Subaru way. Instead, this brand prefers to tweak the details that you notice in …February 7, 2013

2013 Land Rover LR2: Off-Roading In Compact Luxury Style

Not many owners will ever expose their compact SUVs to any type of driving more rugged than crossing an open field or creeping down a rutted road on the way to the cottage in the spring. That doesn't mean, however, that Land Rover is about to start watering down its …January 29, 2013

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