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Test Drives2013 Tesla Model S: Electric Car, no Compromises4.5/5
While some people absolutely swear by electric cars, I’ve always had my reservations about them, especially after test driving the Nissan Leaf last year. Sure, we’d all love to be able to stick it to the oil companies and cut our gas budget to zero, but the 100%-electric cars currently …
Test Drives2014 Honda CR-Z - The Sporty Hybrid3.5/5
The Honda CR-Z has been around for a couple of years now, and we still get confusing signals when looking at it. It has a compact, super sporty silhouette that screams tuner car. Furthermore, it’s a two-seater, which should have great appeal with Generation Y youth. It’s so aggressively styled …
Test Drives2013 Volkswagen Passat TDI: The Best of the Breed4.5/5
Every once in a while, an automobile catches you by surprise. Such was the case with the 2013 Volkswagen Passat TDI, which I had the pleasure of piloting for over 1,000 kilometres of road-trip goodness over the course of the past week. I initially approached the Passat with a wary …
Test Drives2013 Hyundai Accent: A Car for all Seasons4.5/5
It wasn’t too long ago that people bought the Hyundai Accent mainly for its very competitive price. They didn’t pay much attention to its plain appearance or noisy and none-too-dynamic mechanics. They also chose this model for its reliability: it was uncomplicated – even elementary – but it was pretty …
Test Drives2013 Infiniti M Hybrid: Fast, But Where's The Fun?3.5/5
Not all luxury hybrids are created equal. Philosophically, the premium world seems to be divided between those who would make use of electric power to provide sparkling performance (Tesla, BMW) and those who instead choose to mix their battery-assisted grunt with improved fuel efficiency (Lexus, Cadillac). Then there are occasions …
Test Drives2014 Toyota Prius PHV: To plug in or not to plug in?3.5/5
At last! After making us wait for months, Toyota has finally come out with its plug-in hybrid. Some of you may recall that last year I tested the prototype of this hybrid model, whose battery can be recharged by simply plugging into an electrical outlet. The experience won me over, …
Test Drives2013 Volkswagen Tiguan: You Better Shop Around
It's safe to say that Canadian drivers have enjoyed a long love story with the Volkswagen Golf, so when it came time for VW to join the compact crossover party what better platform to borrow than that which underpins the popular hatchback? Enter the 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan, a vehicle which …
Test Drives2013 Cadillac ATS: The New First Impression4.5/5
It can take a long time to build credibility in the automotive industry, particularly if one is fighting against the undercurrents of a history that has been sullied by a gradual decline over the course of several decades. When Cadillac declared to the world that it was back in the …
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