Test Drives

It didn’t take long for the Subaru WRX to become an affordable performance icon. Right from the time it was introduced in 2002, this Japanese rocket has been wooing young and old alike with its combination of turbocharged power, all-wheel drive, and a rally-inspired suspension. No, the boy-racer looks haven’t …

Despite all of the criticism initially levelled by purists, the Porsche Cayenne has been a master stroke by the Stuttgart-based manufacturer since it was introduced 10 years ago. This mid-size SUV has contributed immensely to Porsche’s profitability and markedly increased the brand’s sales figures. Many other manufacturers have since created …

For two decades the standard-bearer of the BMW brand has been the 3 Series, a versatile model available in coupe, sedan, convertible, and even wagon body styles. The German marque has also thrown nearly every conceivable drivetrain at this entry-level luxury car, with only rotary power absent from the list …

If space had permitted, a more appropriate title for this article would have been something like: “Please consume in moderation, even if the car doesn’t”. The reason for the ZL1’s unquenchable thirst is that it is powered by a supercharged 6.2-litre V8. Yes, the very same V8 that powers the …

Luxury hybrid cars are nothing new, but the unique approach that several high end brands have taken when adopting battery technology separates them from their non-premium counterparts. It seems that for every Lexus RX 450h that leverages hybrid design to improve fuel efficiency, there's a vehicular counter-point that instead adds …

Few hybrid vehicles have found as much success and acceptance as the Toyota Prius. When an automobile strikes a chord with a group of customers, it's only natural to want to use it as the launch pad for a number of additional, complementary vehicles that will hopefully expand the family …

Although it may not seem like it, humans are evolving slowly but surely. And the same is true for the cars we design. Take the Chevrolet Trax, for example. It’s an evolution of the Sonic sub-compact, but it’s considerably more attractive. Hope springs eternal. Chevrolet likes to play up the …

The 2013 Lexus RX 450h is an interesting - if somewhat puzzling - piece of what has been an incredible success story for the Japanese luxury automaker. It's easy to understand what family shoppers see in the gas-only version of the Lexus RX, as the crossover provides ample interior space, …

When a car appeals more to your heart than to your mind, it can be very hard to see its faults. You may even find yourself forgiving the vehicle for its price, which all too often falls into the “exorbitant” category. The Porsche Boxster is definitely one of these cars, …

It’s a matter of personal taste, obviously. But many people have included the Mazda6 on their list of the most attractive vehicles currently in production. This comes as Mazda has finally ditched the smiling grilles (and bumpers) that did more bad than good to the vehicle’s appearance. I recently tested …