Test Drives

On any given Monday, automotive journalists around the country walk outside, and begin the arduous and process of “car swapping.” Consisting of a few select steps, the process is in and of itself quite simple, and yet bewilderingly time-consuming, as we scheme and consort with our cohorts to cajole rides …

Defying all logic, Mazda has always believed in the rotary engine. Today, the RX-8 is the only car in America, maybe even in the world, to feature this type of engine. Last year, Mazda made subtle but effective aesthetic modifications to rejuvenate the car somewhat, and it seems to have …

I recently had the opportunity to write about the Venza while attending its official launch. I admit that I was charmed by this vehicle right off the bat, and I even predicted that my mom, who is in the market for a new vehicle this summer, would most certainly be …

Alan Mulally is, quite honestly, the best thing to happen to Ford since their creation of the assembly line. Having seemingly taken the once-ailing manufacturer from struggling to keep up with Chrysler and GM to a proud position as the sole Detroit-based manufacturer to reject US government loans, his strategy …

More than a year after announcing they were coming out with a diesel version of the Q7, Audi Canada has finally put it on the market. The exterior boasts all the same aesthetic qualities that have made this SUV such a success. As usual, what catches your eye the most …

Whether you chalk it up to climate change, global warming, or just plain old Mother Nature’s fickle nature, there’s no getting around the fact that this year’s weather pattern have been slightly irregular. Even now, halfway through the merry month of May, normally arid climes in British Columbia are suffering …

Gone is the CLK coupe; in its place, meet the E-Class coupe. Since the sedan in this category has just been changed as well, you’ll be tempted to think that only the name has been changed to identify the two-door version. However, if you take a closer look at this …

Acura has always been one of the more enigmatic brands out there. Step aboard similar luxury automobiles and chances are very good that all your expectations will be met. Should the steed in question wear a blue and white roundel on the hood, you can expect to step into familiarly …

A huge success on the Japanese market since its launch at the beginning of the year, the Honda Insight will soon be available at Honda dealerships. I had the chance to drive some of the preproduction models at the launch of this vehicle last November, which took place in uncharacteristically …

My wife and I are the kind of folks that recoil at the thought of having a minivan parked in the driveway. It’s not the vehicle’s image that turns me off; it’s the absence of any semblance of driving pleasure or style. While some people have created a false necessity …