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2013 Mercedes-Benz GL: Luxury for the whole family3.5/5

Not as well known as its little brother the ML, the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class is Mercedes-Benz’s most imposing SUV. Its ability to seat up to seven passengers sets it apart. This is a large vehicle that combines space, towing capacity, good off-road capabilities and above all, a level of luxury and …August 22, 2012

2013 Chevrolet Spark: Trending smaller3.5/5

After decades of insanity in the automobile industry, the age of moderation has arrived. Think green, think simplicity (not always voluntarily), think small – all this to avoid unnecessary waste. The presence of microcars on the Canadian market is a perfect reflection of this trend. The diminutive smart was the …August 22, 2012

2013 Cadillac ATS: Excellent across the board4.5/5

I must admit that I wasn’t very impressed with the Cadillac ATS when it was unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show last January. Its style just didn’t seem to have the same punch as the CTS and it looked more like a smaller version of the XTS. But first impressions …August 15, 2012

2013 Audi Q5: Minor facelift, engine transformation

The Q5’s success speaks for itself and now Audi, the Ingolstadt-based manufacturer, is launching a new version with a few subtle modifications to the body. This marks the start of a series of technical modifications for the 2013 model-year. The esthetic changes made to Audi’s best-seller aren’t exactly obvious: there …August 9, 2012

2012 BMW M5: A monster with a taste for luxury4.5/5

These days, every luxury brand has its own line of powerful and sporty models. Mercedes-Benz has the AMG Division, while Audi has its dynamic RS models. And then there’s Jaguar and its high-performance R models. At the Bavarian manufacturer BMW, the Motorsport division is tasked with creating cars that are …August 2, 2012

2013 smart electric: The 3rd generation

The third generation smart electric drive will be marketed in Canada as of summer 2013. Priced at $26,990, the coupe will become the least expensive electric car available in our country. But the smart line-up doesn’t stop there: there’s a cabriolet too, offering a zero-emission ride under the open sky …July 19, 2012

2013 Ford Escape: Modern and technically advanced4.5/5

The Ford Escape has been around for several years now and has become one of the automaker’s most popular models. So great is the demand for it that there are even waitlists for certain versions, particularly the hybrid. But the time to replace it with something more modern has come. July 11, 2012

He said, she said: Test driving the Lexus CT200h

The premise of the He Said, She Said chronicle is simple: we lend a press vehicle to a couple to test drive extensively for two weeks and give the two participants one simple instruction: to take note of all of their impressions, both good and bad. Each of the test …July 4, 2012

2013 Nissan Altima: Muted sportiness

The new Altima tones down its sportiness: gone is the manual gearbox – replaced exclusively by a CVT – and the suspension is more accommodating, at least on the V6 version. Instead, there’s a glut of technology and the outside – and the inside when it has leather upholstery – …June 14, 2012

2013 Ford Shelby GT500: Exclusive circuit, highway and quarter mile trial4.5/5

The launch of the Shelby GT500 was befitting of this most regal of Mustangs: well planned and packed with punch, without the slightest waste of energy and yet totally relaxed. You could say that it was the work of engineers who know what they’re doing. In fact, several engineers were …June 14, 2012

2013 Subaru BRZ: A victory for the Light Brigade4.5/5

A new coupe that wants to be a sports car but comes with two-wheel drive and no turbocharger? This begs the question, did Subaru planners fall and hit their heads, or what? Not at all, in fact. We’d even say the opposite after examining and driving the BRZ on a …May 24, 2012

2012 Mini Cooper Roadster: Small car, big fun4.0/5

When the MINI returned in 2001, there were doubts as to whether or not it could be successful over the long term. It’s one thing to launch a model successfully when you have a clearly defined target market, but ensuring its long term success is something else entirely. For example, …May 17, 2012

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