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Test Drives2025 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392: Too Bad for Canada3.5/5
Back in April at the annual Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah, we got the opportunity to test drive four different Wrangler models including a two-door Rubicon X with a 2.0-litre turbo engine, a Willys 41’ 4xe plug-in hybrid, a V6-powered Sahara and a Rubicon 392 finished in Tuscadero Pink.
Test Drives2025 Kia EV6: A Subtle Refresh Can Go a Long(er) Way4.5/5
Along with its cousin, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 , the Kia EV6 has set the benchmark in the compact electric SUV segment since launching three years ago. In fact, The Car Guide gave the Korean duo a Best Buy award in both 2023 and 2024. However, with competition still growing …
Test Drives2025 Toyota 4Runner: Is the Base Model Enough?3.5/5
After a decade and a half, Toyota has finally redesigned its rugged 4Runner for the 2025 model year. Sure, the old one was still a relatively good seller and retained excellent resale value, but a change was clearly called for, especially considering Toyota's refreshed and growing lineup of trucks and …
Test Drives2025 MINI Convertible: Firmly Engaging3.5/5
In addition to the new MINI John Cooper Works three-door hatchback, we also had the opportunity to test drive the convertible variant during a recent media event down in Savannah, Georgia. Needless to say the weather conditions were much better and sunnier than what we experienced in parts of Canada …
Test Drives2025 Cadillac Optiq: More Than a Fancy Equinox EV4.0/5
While the automotive industry is tapping the brakes on electrification, brands like Cadillac are pressing harder on the accelerator, phasing out internal combustion models in favour of an already well-rounded lineup of battery-powered crossovers. In addition to the Lyriq, the Escalade IQ, and the new Vistiq, the most prestigious division …
Test Drives2025 MINI John Cooper Works: Driving With a Smile3.5/5
Savannah, Georgia— The next-generation MINI lineup, introduced last year, wouldn’t be complete without enthusiast-focused models such as the sporty John Cooper Works. On the outside, the new 2025 MINI John Cooper Works pays tribute to the original Mini while adding a uniquely modern twist. The car might be significantly larger …
Test Drives2025 Aston Martin DBX707: Recommended by F1 Doctors4.0/5
The heat is on in the exotic, high-power SUV segment. In order to keep up with the likes of the Ferrari Purosangue and Lamborghini Urus SE, not to mention the Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT/Turbo E-Hybrid, BMW XM Label Red and Audi RS Q8 Performance, Aston Martin first decided to eliminate …
Test Drives2025 Volkswagen Golf R: A New Era Begins4.5/5
The Volkswagen Golf GTI made its original debut almost 50 years ago thanks to the determination and passion of a small team of designers and engineers. It was enthusiastically welcomed by the public and went on to enjoy phenomenal success. In 2002, the German automaker introduced an even more powerful …
Test Drives2025 Acura ADX: Casting a Shadow Over the RDX3.5/5
Acura is not exactly a rookie in the crossover segment. The MDX , its first true SUV developed in-house, hit the market in 2005, followed two years later by the RDX compact SUV. But with prices on the rise and vehicles continuously growing, Acura needed a smaller utility vehicle—one that …
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