Test Drives

Test Drives2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata: The King Of Roadsters4.5/5
There are certain automobiles that consistently appear on top 10 lists regardless of the publication. The 2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata is one such car, a vehicle whose almost universal appeal and outstanding driving dynamics have made it the darling of not just journalists, but of both amateur track drivers and …
Test Drives2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid SE: 5.7 L/100 km Highway4.5/5
My colleague Jean-Charles Lajeunesse and I travelled some 220 km to attend the Antique Car Show in Stowe, Vermont. It was my first visit to the event, but it definitely won’t be my last. Our means of transportation was none other than the Ford Fusion Hybrid SE. We hit the …
Test Drives2014 Buick Enclave: The Sophisticated Sibling3.0/5
According to Buick, the Enclave is the sales leader in the luxury-crossover segment, with almost 58,000 units sold in 2011. That’s more than enough reason to justify a makeover, and considering that it was introduced in 2008 and due for a facelift, it got one for 2013, even if it …
Test Drives2014 Ford Mustang GT: Last Chance Muscle Express4.5/5
The Ford Mustang GT has enjoyed a long and storied history, and during its almost-50-year tenure as the world's most popular pony car it has had the chance to play a number of different roles on the automotive market. Initially enormously successful as a commuter car, the Mustang eventually morphed …
Test Drives2014 Audi A6 : Balancing Act4.0/5
If Goldilocks were to drive an Audi, it would probably be the A6. The A6 is roomier than the A4 and not at cumbersome as the A8, offering a balanced middle ground between the firm’s sportier entry-level sedan and its limousine-class luxury liner. It is also priced right between the …
Test Drives2014 Chevrolet Sonic : Chevy’s Warmed-up Hatch3.5/5
Chevrolet took a considerable step forward in performance and driving pleasure when it replaced the not-so-exciting Aveo with the Sonic in 2012. While the Aveo represented basic transportation for drivers on a budget, the Sonic adds a little bit of gusto and pizzazz to the formula. Subcompact hatchbacks have never …
Test Drives2014 Chevrolet Cruze Diesel: Building A New Legacy4.5/5
How long has it been since General Motors has had a player in the diesel car game? If you said “30 years,” you’re both right and wrong. Chronologically, yes, that was the GM’s last foray into the realm of Rudolf Diesel’s alternative-fuel engine, but the reality is the domestic giant …
Test Drives2014 Audi A7: The Best of Three Worlds?4.5/5
An ideal garage would include an SUV for family outings, a luxury car for comfort, and a sporty coupe for fun. Unfortunately, not everyone has the room or can afford a stable full of cars, and most of the time compromises must be to try and satisfy all of those …
Test Drives2014 Scion iQ / Aston Martin Cygnet: Cute Microcars
The Scion iQ still turns heads when it turns a corner. Even though Scion’s diminutive offering has been driving on Canadian roads since 2012, onlookers will still gawk at it, not with the gaze of amazement that comes when spotting some European exotic car, but more with a look of …
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