Test Drives

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 …

There's one very simple truth about the Jeep Wrangler: either you get it, or you don't. Those who fall into the latter category are puzzled by the strong sales of an SUV that turns in uninspiring highway and city driving performance, marred by a stiff suspension system, imprecise steering and, …

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 …

Hardtop convertibles occupy an interesting niche in the premium automotive world. Their retractable steel roofs provide year-round comfort while allowing open air motoring during the warmer months - an important consideration in our Canadian climate where many consider it impractical to own a drop-top due to the short summer driving …

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 …

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 …

This elegant little roadster has been unchanged for several years now, and everything leads us to believe that it will eventually be revamped. In fact, rumour has it that a collaborative effort with Fiat is in the works. In the meantime, does this Japanese car still meet expectations? Or are …

Introduced a year ago, people either love or hate the Hyundai Veloster – and a lot of people love it. Sales figures have surpassed manufacturer’s expectations and Canadian buyers are steadily snatching them up as they arrive in our country. Apparently, its unusual lines, superior equipment level and more-than-affordable price …

If there's one automaker that truly deserves credit for allowing a certain degree of their unhinged, unabashed enthusiasm for the automobile influence their designs, it simply must be Mazda. Sloughing off one of the world's most staid, rigid, and regimental cultures in favour of such vehicles as the deranged, twin …

Once upon a time, almost all automakers offered a pocket rocket: compact vehicles endowed with refined performance and sold at reasonable price. These days, these cars are few and far between, as several models have disappeared from the market. Ford, however, returns to this segment for 2013 with the arrival …