Test Drives

Test DrivesWe Drove A Kei Car in Japan, Here’s What It’s Like
Tokyo, Japan— The Japanese car market is nothing like Canada’s. Even though some vehicles sold here can also be found on Japanese roads, there’s a large number of models from the Land of the Rising Sun that we never get. A great example is the so-called kei cars, derived from …
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Test Drives2026 Nissan Kicks: Sweet Middle Ground4.0/5
Small SUVs and crossovers are a large and diversified bunch offering something for everyone. It can be tough for some competitors to stand out when others offer additional powertrain options and unique models. Consider Mazda with the CX-30 Turbo, Subaru with the Crosstrek Wilderness or Hyundai with the Kona Electric.
Test Drives2025 Lexus IS 500: The Last of Its Kind4.5/5
The last major update to the Lexus IS dates back to the 2021 model year. It mostly involved cosmetic revisions and some tightening of nuts and bolts. Almost nothing has changed since then, making the current IS a very old car. Heck, it’s one of the few that still have …
Test Drives2026 Toyota Corolla: Buy Now or Wait For the Next One?4.0/5
Despite nearing the end of its current lifecycle, the Toyota Corolla remains one of the best buys in the compact car segment. It offers the same desirable attributes it’s always had: excellent reliability, low ownership costs (maintenance and fuel consumption) and high resale value. That said, many potential customers could …
Test Drives2026 Porsche 911 Turbo S: Electrified Weightlifter4.0/5
Malaga, Spain— Originally introduced in 1992 as part of the 964 generation, the Porsche 911 Turbo S has always stood at the top of the range. The latest one is no exception, boasting the most potent powertrain ever seen in a road-going Porsche 911 . For 2026, Porsche has made …
Test Drives2026 Toyota RAV4: Canada’s Pride4.0/5
The Toyota RAV4 is the best-selling compact SUV in Canada and the U.S. Over 14 million units have been manufactured to date, including 4 million right here in Canada since 2009. Around 925,000 of those have been sold locally, and Toyota Canada intends to reach one million units to celebrate …
Test Drives2025 Lamborghini Revuelto: Delicately Violent4.0/5
For many years, the rarest and most expensive exotic cars on the planet were extremely capable but also very difficult to drive. Consider Lamborghini for example. Pushing a Miura, Countach or Diablo to the limit required skills far beyond those of the average motorist. Even with a gentler approach behind …
Test Drives2025 Jeep Wrangler, Gladiator Put to the Test in Their Element
Off-road-ready vehicles are seldom used in extreme environments, but the Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator are two exceptions. One is an iconic SUV, the other is a rugged pickup. Both are designed and engineered to tackle the toughest, most remote terrains with their generous ground clearance, advanced 4x4 systems and sturdy …
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