Test Drives

If you closely examine the outside of a newer Nissan Maxima, you'll find a single solitary sticker on the rear driver's side window proclaiming that Nissan's biggest family sedan is, in fact, a four door sports car. And although it's a claim that is too easy to scoff at, the …

At the 2012 Montreal International Auto Show, Hyundai lifted the veil off the 201-horsepower Veloster Turbo for the first time in Canada. And although I haven’t had the chance to test it yet, I can confidently confirm that this Veloster can finally be proud of its name. But let’s be …

In its quest to become the world’s number one automaker, Volkswagen has decided to broaden its target clientele. To do this, VW has to make its products more accessible. With this in mind, last year, this manufacturer offered a new generation Jetta more suited to American tastes. While purists didn’t …

Typically, when a manufacturer revises one of their most prominent and popular models, they'll trot out all manner of marketing mumbo jumbo in an effort to make you believe that they've reinvented the wheel. Sadly, since the most popular and prominent models in any manufacturer's lineup are typically the sedate …

The MINI has been full of surprises ever since BMW reintroduced it in 2001. The manufacturer wants to offer a MINI for all tastes, but not necessarily for all budgets. They are trying anything and everything to keep people from losing interest in the brand – or worse, forgetting about …

You don’t exactly have to have your finger on the pulse of the automobile industry to know that Suzuki has seen better days. Over the last two years, the manufacturer’s Canadian division has been put through the ringer. In addition to adopting a code of silence on their new products, …

Of all the compact sedans currently on the market, the Hyundai Elantra is, according to a lot of people, one of the most attractive. And even those who don’t agree have to admit that its dynamic style garners attention. The cabin is also a crowd-pleaser, with a user-friendly and ergonomic …

There are few segments in the automotive marketplace that are as hard fought as that of the economy car. It's a segment that's dominated the sales charts since its inception and is oftentimes seen as the proverbial doorstep to brand loyalty. As a result, manufacturers scratch, claw, scramble and cling …

In recent years, minivans, the very vehicle we worshipped in the 1980s, have fallen out of favour. SUVs and crossovers are now more sought after, and sometimes rightly so (more dynamic ride, all-wheel drive, modern body, etc.). However, like it or not, minivans remain paragons of versatility. And if you …

If you're ever in Vancouver, there is just one single tourist non-attraction that I'd entreat you to experience: the Granville Street bridge. Although a monolithic, bland, and architecturally boring structure almost devoid of any interesting or unique devices (the Lions Gate and Burrard bridges have that amply covered), should you …