Test Drives

Test Drives2022 Ford Bronco Raptor: Unstoppable Bronco3.5/5
Saint John, New Brunswick— With the addition of the all-new Raptor, the Ford Bronco lineup enters a whole new dimension. This almighty and ultra-capable model can tackle much more challenging obstacles and race through the desert with uncanny speed. The people at Ford Performance have made thorough upgrades to the …
Test Drives2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Ultimate : Futuristically Ambitious4.0/5
Hyundai made a serious leap forward in the electric vehicle segment with the launch of THE Ioniq 5 last year. Based on the E-GMP (Electric Global Modular Platform) architecture that is slowly spreading across the Hyundai/Kia/Genesis electric ambitions like the Genesis GV60 and Kia EV6, the Ioniq 5 stood out …
Test Drives2022 Nissan Kicks: A Colourful Commuter3.5/5
Nissan ’s small crossover, the Kicks , benefited from a significant mid-cycle update last year and returns with no major changes for 2022. There are five trim levels to choose from including: S, SV, SV Special Edition, SR and SR Premium. Pricing ranges from $20,548-$25,748. In this segment, the Kicks …
Test Drives2022 Volkswagen Golf R: Does R Stand for Rare?
Volkswagen fans were hit with a cold reality check last year when the automaker decided not to bring the eighth-generation Golf to North America in base trim. Luckily, the sporty Golf GTI and Golf R did come over, so performance enthusiasts can still get their hot hatch fix from Wolfsburg.
Test Drives2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid: You Can be my Wingman Anytime...4.0/5
We never thought the words “fuel efficient” and “pickup” would ever come together and be harmonious. Despite all the advancements with fully electrified rides and hybrid systems, it just didn’t seem possible. Until now. Let’s get one thing out of the way: I adore a small pickup. I know, I …
Test Drives2023 Mazda CX-50: A New Offensive4.0/5
SUVs are big business, not only here in North America but also in other markets overseas, which is why Mazda is investing big bucks to bolster its lineup. The all-new 2023 Mazda CX-50 is just the start as it will be followed shortly by the CX-70 and CX-90. Similar to …
Test Drives2022 Kia Forte5: Staying Relevant3.5/5
The compact sedan segment has lost key market shares in recent years but could regain some thanks to gas prices being historically and absurdly high. The Kia Forte is one such car that efficiency-minded customers should consider. The 2022 Forte lineup includes seven sedan models (LX BM, LX, EX, EX …
Test Drives2022 Mercedes-AMG GT 53: Happy Medium3.5/5
As the third model to be exclusively developed by AMG, the GT 4-Door Coupe is currently available in several variants powered by six- and eight-cylinder engines. The latest one, called GT 63 S E Performance , is a plug-in hybrid that generates a combined 821 horsepower and a whopping 1,084 …
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