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2015 Buick LaCrosse: A Buick Through And Through3.5/5

If Buick wants to survive, it’s going to have to woo new markets. To do this, the brand is showcasing the Regal and the Verano, both of which aim to seduce the competition’s clientele. But the Buick LaCrosse, the manufacturer’s traditional luxury sedan, has a totally different mandate. A direct …December 3, 2014

2015 Volkswagen Golf TSI: M-Q-B Spells Success For New Hatch4.0/5

The 2015 Volkswagen Golf TSI has enjoyed an unusual number of accolades over the past several months, with publications as diverse as the buff books and green-focused websites proclaiming it one of, if not the best car of the year. Fully redesigned for 2015, the Volkswagen Golf hasn't strayed dramatically …December 2, 2014

2015 Lincoln MKC: Hail Mary Compact Crossover Scores Big4.0/5

The 2015 Lincoln MKC is the first of its breed for the premium nameplate: a compact crossover that goes where Cadillac isn't, avoiding its historical cross-town rival to instead focus on more natural competitors from Japan like Lexus and Acura. More than that, however, the MKC demonstrates that the brand …November 28, 2014

2015 Nissan Rogue: When The Road Rises To Meet You4.0/5

Not so long ago, someone at Nissan Canada had a brilliant idea: to invite a dozen automobile journalists for a drive down Route 66, all the way from Chicago to Santa Monica, which is just outside of Los Angeles. For the choice of vehicles, Nissan had plenty of options. It …November 27, 2014

2015 BMW M3: Adventures In 21st Century Driving4.0/5

More and more often, sports cars are finding themselves on one side or the other of an increasingly well-defined line in the sand: those vehicles that strive to connect the driver as directly as possible to the road sitting under the rubber, and those that leverage technology to deliver mind-blowing …November 14, 2014

2015 Scion tC: Overshadowed By The FR-S3.5/5

Founded in 2002, Toyota's Scion division's goal was to target a younger demographic by selling less serious cars than those offered under the regular Toyota banner. The Japanese brand took the lifestyle choices of younger generations into consideration and produced numerous custom accessories for creating trendy vehicles. This was the …November 13, 2014

2015 Nissan Altima: Through The Heart Of America4.0/5

The Nissan Altima, which is not particularly well-known and not always well-loved, is offering nothing new for 2015. Or almost nothing. With new models and new features capturing all the headlines, it’s easy to overlook this mid-size sedan. But Nissan Canada isn’t asleep at the wheel on this one. In …November 12, 2014

2015 Cadillac Escalade: More Is More4.0/5

Sometimes you have to dial things back to reach the next evolutionary level. The 2015 Cadillac Escalade proves that while more is more, excess is never sexy, as this redesigned full-size luxury SUV turns its back on the brashness that has long been its calling card and instead comes across …November 7, 2014

2015 Nissan Micra: Small Car for a Small Price?4.0/5

There’s a new kid on the block: the Nissan Micra, considered by its manufacturer as a sub-compact and by me as a city car. Its size places it between a Chevrolet Spark and a Honda Fit, with its engine being more powerful than the former and less powerful than the …November 5, 2014

2015 Porsche 911 Targa 4: Stuttgart's Sixties Buzzcut4.0/5

The 2015 Porsche 911 Targa 4 is proof that infinite variation on a theme can serve as a viable business strategy in the sports car universe. Simultaneously tapping retro-themed styling and gee-whiz technological wizardry, the 911 Targa 4 is wedged between the 911 coupe and the open-air 911 Cabriolet, giving …October 24, 2014

2014 Ford Escape: Still One Of The Benchmarks4.0/5

Each class of automobile has a few default answers to the question "which model should I buy?' For many years those seeking a compact crossover have been steered time and again to the Ford Escape, and this vehicle's status as one of the safest picks in a highly competitive segment …October 20, 2014

2015 Porsche Macan S: The SUV For Drivers Who Hate SUVs4.0/5

If I had asked you last year to identify the most affordable member of the Porsche family, you probably would have pointed your finger at the Boxster, the brand's entry-level compact roadster. As logical as that seems, you would have been mistaken - it was actually the Cayenne SUV, albeit …October 10, 2014

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