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2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution: No Half Measures!3.5/5

Who can resist a car that offers top-notch performances while turning heads and sparking envy? More often than not, vehicles with this kind of charisma are astronomically priced – but not this time! The Mitsubishi Lancer can be yours for just over $40,000. It’s been available on the Canadian market …June 22, 2011

2011 Chevy Cruze: Can it live up to the hype?4.0/5

There’s something to be said for under-promising and over-delivering on one’s goals; just ask Stephen Harper… or any one of the Vancouver Canucks, for that matter. People are sadistic individuals (again, reference Vancouver) just looking for a way to get a leg up on their fellow man by any means …June 18, 2011

2011 Mini Cooper S: A Freshly Facelifted Time Machine4.5/5

Life is too short to drive a boring car. For the first time in mankind’s history, the latest generations of homo sapiens have a shorter life expectancy than the ones previous. The result of too much time spent stagnating, this should be frightening news, and yet no one seems to …June 9, 2011

2012 Volvo S60: A much-needed facelift4.5/5

The S60 was the first to break Volvo’s "shoebox" mould. In producing a sedan shaped like a coupe, this Swedish automaker set out to revolutionize its brand. What seemed like a daring move has proven to be a wise decision, as the S60 was an instant hit and its popularity …June 7, 2011

2011 BMW 550i: An ICBM For the Rest of Us4.0/5

At 110 kilometres per hour, it barely felt like it was stretching its legs. Sloughing off the assaults of a buffeting crosswind and impervious to the needling of the irregular pavement surface, there was no doubt in my mind that BMW’s obviously expansive engineering department spent a significant amount of …June 4, 2011

2011 Lexus LS600h L: Technology trumps thrills3.5/5

Lexus owes its renown mainly to its reliability, and despite its owner Toyota’s recent setbacks, these two Japanese companies remain more reliable than the average. And it’s precisely that reliability that gives Lexus a clear advantage over the other – mostly German – prestige brands. Indeed, German cars are not …June 2, 2011

2011 Porsche 911 Turbo S: Superlative Speed4.0/5

In the warmth of the summer sun, with dry pavement below your feet and miles of visibility above, a 911 Turbo is not the frightening monster that many a scribe has made it out to be. Oh sure, it’s faster than a speeding neuron and vastly capable of outstripping your …May 27, 2011

2011 Fiat 500: Cinquecento, il mio amore!4.5/5

Launched in Europe in 2008, the Fiat 500 makes its North American debut this spring. If Chrysler’s predictions are correct, most units of the Cinquecento sold in Canada will be sold in Quebec, where more than half of the country’s Fiat dealerships are located. And many Fiat dealers are hoping …May 25, 2011

2011 Audi S4: More docile, but just as desirable4.0/5

Auto journalists are often asked about their favourite cars – call it an occupational hazard. My response is always the same: although exotic cars turn heads, sport sedans capture my heart. With all that performance and convenience, sport sedans combine the best of all worlds. While the BMW M3 or …May 25, 2011

2011 Mitsubishi RVR: Good vehicle, questionable strategy4.0/5

The first time I saw the RVR was at the 2010 New York Auto Show. As I approached the Mitsubishi stand, I noticed what looked to be a small Outlander. In fact, it was nearly identical to the Outlander, except for some differences, such as size and certain aspects of …May 19, 2011

2011 Mazda CX-7: Different engine, different personality!4.0/5

Introduced in 2007, the Mazda CX-7 has created some tough competition in the compact SUV segment, rivaling other choice models. The CX-7 sets itself apart with dynamic style and sportiness thanks to its "zoom-zoom" heritage. You might even consider it a long-legged sports car. Last year, a few cosmetic changes …May 19, 2011

2011 Mini Cooper Clubman: Like a Regular Mini, Only Better4.0/5

I love my car. It’s an old Land Rover that may not be the prettiest thing on the road, and it definitely isn’t fast, but it does absolutely everything I could ever ask a vehicle to do. It’ll get me to my destination, regardless of what lies between there and …May 19, 2011

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