Test Drives

Few manufacturers have had a tougher time of it than Toyota, at least as of late. Sure, Hyundai and Kia might be skyrocketing to sales success in a stupendous manner, but then again, they were never subjected to the same stringent expectations as Toyota. And whilst Ford has managed to …

In the automotive world, there are a few nameplates that have a certain je ne c'est quoi, or cachet, attached. Utter the name Ferrari, Lamborghini, Jaguar, or Maserati in the presence of a serious autophile or motorsports enthusiast, and you'll probably be met with a distinctly Dr. Evil-esque grin that …

Everyone remembers their first time. For a time, you anticipate it's arrival with an intoxicating blend of anxiety and enthrallment, yet after it's over you can't help but think "damn, that was quick." Sure, it's easy enough to figure out the mechanics of it getting everything all lined up and …

If the Checker Cab defines New York, and the Hackney Carriage synonymises London, then the Toyota Prius has truly become the symbol of the west coast car-for-hire industry. Be it a side-effect of our greenish-hued sense of obligation or merely an opportunity uniquely afforded by this region's less arduous inclement …

The Toyota Yaris has rapidly made a name for itself as one of the best-made little subcompacts money can buy. The quintessential Toyota and the true heir to the old Corolla's crown, the tiny little runabout has become a paragon for incessant reliability that's second to none. Initially slighted as …

For thousands of people in our country, moose hunting season is a time-honoured tradition. But since hunting means travelling to remote locations, you need a vehicle that can cope with bad roads and get you back home, hopefully, with the game. The Car Guide entrusted a Jeep Grand Cherokee to …

They keep saying that the world is shrinking around us. Cellular telephones, GPS, Google Streetview, wireless internet, and a host of other technologies allow we, the denizens of Earth, to access just about any corner of this fair planet on a whim, while Wikipedia, Google Search, and a decent data …

Were it not for the registered sales of its compact sedan, the Corolla, on most markets worldwide, Toyota would not have been nearly as successful over the past 20 years. This little car was recently updated, striking a balance between superior quality assembly, somewhat reduced fuel consumption and reassuring long-term …

The introduction to a car review is always the hardest part to write. You want to hook the reader in with something witty and informative, but you don’t want to fall back on some lame, overused colloquial quip. So, this is where I won’t talk about the ridiculous fervor surrounding …

There are two very real things in this world that allow tyrants the world over to continue their atrocities: the easily manufactured and durable Kalashnikov rifle, in all its various forms, and quite possibly the only thing that can outlast it: the Toyota pickup truck. It might surprise you to …