Test Drives

Test Drives2021 Rolls-Royce Ghost: Like Floating on a Cloud4.5/5
The Rolls-Royce Ghost is all-new for 2021. It retains the brand’s unique design language and a connection with its predecessors while making significant headway on the technological front. The intriguing mix of classic and modern is the first thing that caught our attention as we took a seat inside this …
Test Drives2022 Kia Carnival: There’s No Shame in Being a Minivan4.0/5
While Xennials and Millennials mainly remember being hauled around in a Pontiac Trans Sport, Ford Aerostar, Dodge Caravan, or even a Mazda MPV (if your parents were weird) generations who attended soccer practice after that most likely got there in the back of an SUV. The minivan isn’t dead, but …
Test Drives2021 Kia K5 GT Line: One Engine Shy of Perfection4.0/5
Sedans are slowly but surely sinking. SUVs have taken over the industry like a tidal wave, and I’m not saying they can’t be fun, but they just don’t offer the same driving dynamics as a car. People want to sit higher, see farther, feel safer, and given our weather conditions …
Test Drives2021 Mazda6: Stealthy and Explosive4.0/5
The Mazda6 sold just 1,049 units in Canada last year. We’re not saying that to blame the COVID-19 pandemic once again, but rather to highlight the fact it ranked second-to-last among all midsize sedans, just ahead of the Kia K5 that replaced the Optima late in 2020. Despite increased momentum …
Test Drives2022 Hyundai Tucson: Exciting But Not Super-efficient4.0/5
"That’s the new Tucson? It’s really hot!" Comments like these—and longing stares—never stopped during my brief time with the all-new 2022 Hyundai Tucson . I’m used to it with sports cars like the Toyota GR Supra and Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio, or insane machines like the Ram 1500 TRX, but …
Test Drives2021 Toyota 4Runner Trail: Lovably Outdated3.5/5
While it certainly looks old-fashioned on paper compared to its rivals, the 4Runner has a solid reputation, along with the dynamite resale value that comes with it. The current iteration of this rugged-faced SUV has been on the road for 10 years running with very minor physical and mechanical changes, …
Test Drives2021 Toyota Corolla Hatchback: Hail the Manual Gearbox3.5/5
Despite sedans losing giant market shares to SUVs, the Toyota Corolla remains one of the best-selling vehicles in the world. Available across the globe, it provides safe and reliable transportation for countless people and their families. Part of Toyota’s stellar reputation for reliability comes from a calculated approach to new …
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