Test Drives

Volkswagen, when pronounced properly, is perhaps one of the easiest German-to-English translations extant. Trading the harsh English “v” for a softer “f” sound, you don’t need a degree in languages to understand what the term “folksvagen” means. A name birthed by none other than history’s most hated man, the brand’s …

For young men like myself, there exists a hallowed name in the motoring world; a name that transcends the automobile and has come to represent pure, fantastically unadulterated fun. A dynasty of epic proportions, it quickly became the benchmark by which all others were measured, and has been improved with …

Ever since the day it launched, the Hyundai Sonata was destined for success. With a slender physique, seductive price and greatly improved quality of manufacturing, the Sonata could look forward to a promising career. And today, regardless of what version you choose, the Sonata is an appealing product that stands …

Since making its comeback, Cadillac (which belongs to GM) has been trying to revive its noble history by taking on the BMWs, Mercedes-Benzes and Audis of the world. All these prestigious brands offer wagon versions of their intermediate sedans (BMW 5-Series Touring, which strangely became the Gran Turismo, Mercedes-Benz E-Class …

On this, one of the most filling of weekends, we’re often asked what we’re thankful for. And although the answers heard around the dining room table are often insightful dedications to family and friends, there’s some merit to the oft-simplistic thanks offered up from the obligatory kid’s table. Sure, a …

When you work as an automobile journalist, you get the chance to drive quite a lot of powerful cars. However, in this age of political correctness, most cars now feature a number of electronic systems that ensure your safety but also reduce your control over the vehicle and, by the …

You never get a flat tire when it’s sunny out. At least not here in Vancouver. Be that the result of Vancouver’s endless monsoon season or a man named Murphy and his oft-touted laws, the sad reality is that anyone driving in Vancouver long enough will inevitably find themselves at …

On the 10th of September, 1944, Lt. William H. Baker, a navigator with the 600th Squadron, 398th Bomber Group, 8th U.S. Air Force, took off from England, destined for Stuttgart, Germany. Flying at 26,000 feet after dropping 6,000 pounds worth of ordinance from his B-17, Lt. Baker took the time …

When it comes to automobiles, few conjure up such feelings of derision as the much maligned minivan. Created to address the needs of a burgeoning middle class in the mid eighties, the minivan became the ride of choice for the third generation of baby boomers. Pairing the fuel economy of …

In 2003, Mercedes-Benz joined forces with its then Formula 1 partner to introduce the SLR, a superfast sports car showcasing all of the manufacturer’s high performance know-how. The recent separation of these two partners has yanked the SLR off the market, leaving a void at Mercedes. With Audi getting plenty …