Test Drives

Sometimes there’s no understanding the world of pick-up trucks and their drivers. Whereas the guy who buys a white 2WD 1500 with a V6 engine can spend ages making up his mind, the guy who has $80,000 to burn on a pick-up already knows exactly what he wants. Of course, …

The 2015 Subaru WRX is a triumph in more ways than one. A lucky 13 years removed from the very first WRX to grace Canadian shores, the Japanese automaker has not only proven that there exists a market for an affordable, rally-inspired compact performance sedan in North America but has …

Is there anything sadder than a funeral for a friend? Jaguar has declared 2015 to be the final year of production for the XK coupe and convertible, with not even the ultra high performance Jaguar XKR-S gaining a stay of execution. Riding on a platform that dates back ten years, …

They say that there’s a reason for everything in life, even our trials and tribulations. Chrysler certainly felt the brunt of the financial crisis and subsequently went through major restructuring, but the new Fiat management has infused the brand with new flavour, something that probably couldn’t have happened any other …

I couldn't tell which sound was louder when I revved the engine of the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray: the cacophony of its two-stage exhaust system venting eight cylinders of spent fuel to the sky, or the wails of all of those second-hand sports car shoppers realizing that they aren't going …

The 2015 Jaguar F-Type S is a call to arms for anyone harbouring the fear that the British brand had settled into a long middle-age building plush and powerful grand touring cars and executive sedans. The F-Type S is so shockingly gorgeous, and so immediately engaging that sitting in the …

Tradition can sometimes be a tough box to fight your way out of. In the case of the 2014 Land Rover LR2, it took some ingenuity on the British brand's part to build an entry-level compact SUV that was comfortable to drive during the daily commute but still capable of …

Sometimes, image can trump everything. In the case of the 2014 Dodge Challenger Shaker, image could be said to be the only thing. The priciest non-SRT version of Dodge’s retro-styled muscle car doesn’t add any measurable performance compared to the base Hemi-powered Challenger R/T, but it justifies its steeper window …

The definitive version of the Mazda6 was unveiled in January 2013 and it impressed the public right from the get-go. One of the big stars of the Paris Auto Show in September 2012, this elegant sedan features a stylish shape and several innovative technical solutions. Back then, it joined the …

Enthusiasm for sport utility vehicles continues to mount. Whereas sedans once topped demand, now it’s SUVs. They’re trendy, practical and, most importantly, they’re different than what we’re used to driving. While many people find luxury SUVs too expensive for their budgets, compact luxury SUVs are a relatively affordable way for …