Test Drives

Test Drives2013 Nissan GT-R: Four days in the Batmobile4.0/5
Like the shark in Jaws or the Tyrannosaurus Rex in Jurassic Park, the threat that the GT-R presented for elite western sports cars came long before the production version of the beast actually appeared at the 2007 Tokyo Auto Show – and without the sound effects. This threat became evident …
Test DrivesAudi R8 GT Spyder: The ultimate Audi?4.5/5
There are some days when we as journalists literally have to pinch ourselves to make sure we’re not dreaming when asked to test drive certain cars. Driving the Audi R8 GT Spyder is at the top of my list of thrilling moments in recent years. This sports car leaves no …
Test Drives2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid - Almost, But Not Quite3.5/5
Hybrid family cars are not quite as common as one would think, with only a few different manufacturers offering gasoline / electric editions of their mid-size sedans outside of the luxury segment. The 2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid is one of these rare beasts, a vehicle that attempts to combine value, …
Test DrivesFord Mustang V6: Coupe or cabriolet?4.0/5
The current Mustang may be nine years old (it was updated in 2005), but you wouldn’t know it by looking at it. Conscious of the lure of its trusty steed, Ford has orchestrated the Mustang’s steady evolution by unveiling more and more powerful or exclusive versions – think of the …
Test DrivesPorsche 911 Carrera S: An engineering masterstroke4.5/5
It’s hard to resist the Porsche 911’s charms. Introduced 50 years ago, it has become a true automobile icon. Of course, with such a rich heritage, introducing new generations isn’t easy for Porsche. Keeping the model competitive means preserving the existing features while adding just enough new ones, knowing full …
Test Drives2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK 250 BlueTec: Diesel, at last!4.5/5
When the GLK was unveiled on the Canadian market in 2009, it was only offered with a 3.5-litre V6. Meanwhile, it was also sold in Europe with a four-cylinder diesel, but Mercedes-Benz didn’t feel it was the right time to market this version on our continent. Four years later, the …
Test DrivesHearts and Minds: the 2013 Jaguar XJ L Portfolio5.0/5
Life, it would seem, is oftentimes reduced to a struggle between one's heart, and one's mind. Too frequently, raw passion forces a compromise upon logical thought, whilst logical thought too often precludes the inclusion of any emotional response. As a result, people find themselves subconsciously sliding around on an imaginary …
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