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2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS in 10 questions

The CLS made its debut in 2003 and was an instant hit. People loved its uniquely elegant silhouette. Mercedes-Benz dared to try something new with a four-door coupe, with this audacity came tremendous success. The manufacturer has since sold 170,000 units, which is nothing to scoff at for a car …October 28, 2010

Allard J2X MKII: Rarely seen, never forgotten!

Roger Allard, a fan of 1950s British cars, took a trip to England to acquire an Austin-Healey 100S. To find out more about this car, he tried to find some literature on the subject, and in doing so he came across a book on a car brand called... Allard! Intrigued, …October 21, 2010

2011 Chevrolet Cruze: GM keeps its word4.0/5

When Chevrolet was experiencing serious commercial and financial difficulties last year, its leaders kept talking about the Cruze. As though this car would help them get back on their feet. However, when the Cruze was unveiled at the 2008 Paris Auto Show, I must admit that I wasn’t very impressed. October 21, 2010

2011 Audi A7 Sportback: Great car, hot looks

Audi is on a mission with new models. After redesigning the luxurious A8 at the beginning of the summer and releasing the new A1 in September – not to mention the various sportier versions of current models – Audi has just unveiled the new A7 Sportback, a five-door luxury hatchback. October 6, 2010

2011 Audi Q7: New engines and a new transmission

Audi is enjoying success after success in practically all markets. The quality of its vehicles is part of the equation, but the fact that this manufacturer is constantly updating and improving its models is another important factor. We saw the proof once again this year with the 2011 Q7, which …September 30, 2010

2012 Honda CR-Z: Half green, half sport?4.0/5

Honda never ceases to amaze us. Their technical and aesthetic choices are never influenced by other models on the market. The Japanese manufacturer does, however, sometimes find inspiration in the past to come up with vehicles adapted to today’s needs. And the CR-Z proves it. This two-door hybrid should logically …September 29, 2010

2011 Subaru Impreza WRX: Performance and personality!

After a complete overhaul in 2008, the Impreza line is still running strong. They’ve all adopted a similar, homogenous style, and it’s working for them. In fact, Impreza sales have shot way up since the new generation was released. The most popular is the wagon, which is winning buyers over …September 23, 2010

2011 Hyundai Equus: Another step in the right direction

Hyundai has its ambitions. Not just to become one of the top three automobile companies in the world, but also to make a name for itself in the luxury car category. The new Equus certainly seems to give some added credibility to the Korean manufacturer, which has improved by leaps …September 23, 2010

2011 Ford Fiesta: Mission Accomplished

For nearly a year, Ford has led a fervent ad campaign promoting its Fiesta. Even before it hit the market, the manufacturer took every opportunity to send its message: "The Fiesta is coming". Not just that, but they brought in twelve European versions to show off to the public and …September 9, 2010

2010 Lotus Evora: Big game hunter4.0/5

The Lotus name is legendary in Formula One, as much for the 79 victories and seven titles as for the team’s bold and often controversial innovations. Its return to F1 this year, with cars in colours that are reminiscent of its past successes, has been a happy one – even …September 8, 2010

Nissan Juke: The fascinating world of cars...3.5/5

I’m fascinated...Not so much by Nissan’s new Juke, but by the fact that it’s being sold at all. In fact, and better you know this right away, the Juke has a lot of good qualities that I’ll come back to. It’s everything that surrounds this Nissan that I find enthralling. September 1, 2010

2011 Cadillac Coupe CTS: An American beauty4.5/5

The Cadillac division of GM continues to be successful. In fact, its CTS sedan is one of the best selling Caddies in the history of the brand, while the new SRX crossover unveiled last year is also quite popular. As always with a successful model, the number of versions of …August 26, 2010

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