First Drives

Mitsubishi’s North American line-up is nothing if not heterogeneous. Two compact SUVs (the Outlander and RVR), a rather ordinary sedan and wagon whose base versions become exceptional when called Ralliart or, especially, Evolution. There’s also a little, 100% electric car called the iMiEV. And last week, we attended the launch …

The more things change, the more they stay the same. The redesigned 2014 Toyota 4Runner, which I was given a chance to drive this past week in San Antonio, Texas, is one of the few mid-size SUVs that has remained true to its roots, maintaining a body-on-frame design, a standard …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …