Mainstream 2014 Mazda CX-5 GT By Markus Pereira May 27, 2014 The top-trim level of a high-quality small SUV | One thing Mazda really does understand about its buyers is fuel efficiency.
Long-Term Tests Long-Term Test Conclusion: 2014 Honda Accord PHEV By Markus Pereira May 20, 2014 We finish up our long-term evaluation | As we get into the conclusion of this long-term test, here are some of the highlights of the test.
#SaveTheManuals 2014 Honda Fit Sport By Markus Pereira May 13, 2014 The best subcompact sold in North America | The driver-oriented interior of the Fit is excellent – also a favourite in the segment.
Green Vehicles 2014 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid By Markus Pereira April 28, 2014 The only turbocharged hybrid available | The Jetta moves along nicely and efficiently, never once asking for more power.
Mainstream 2014 Honda Pilot Touring By Markus Pereira April 19, 2014 An oldie but a goodie With the majority of the market shifting towards very car-like crossovers, it’s a pleasant change to drive an SUV that feels like a real SUV.
Luxury 2014 Dodge Durango Citadel By Markus Pereira April 12, 2014 A proper ‘Murrican SUV comes to play | Driving down the road with a line of sight above the rest of traffic while being exceptionally comfortable and having 360 horsepower under my right foot is a feeling not too many vehicles can deliver.
Mainstream 2014 Kia Optima SX Turbo By Markus Pereira April 08, 2014 The sexiest midsize sedan on the market | This new Optima surpasses everything in its class if everything was based on looks alone.
Performance Cars A Farewell: Mk VI Volkswagen GTI By Markus Pereira April 01, 2014 Farewell to a legend It was pretty much a unanimous decision amongst our team to fall in love with the Mk VI Volkswagen GTI.
Mainstream 2014 Toyota RAV4 LE By Markus Pereira March 25, 2014 Another front-wheel-drive baby sport-ute I could definitely get on board with a Lexus-branded model based on the RAV4’s architecture – it’s just that smooth.
Performance Cars 2014 Chevrolet Cruze RS By Markus Pereira March 18, 2014 The sporty version of one of my favourites An evolution of the Cobalt, which in itself was an evolution of the Cavalier, the Cruze is actually an excellent little car.
Mainstream 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0T By Markus Pereira March 11, 2014 A small SUV with pizzazz The fact of the matter is, the Tiguan has character – few other small SUVs can say that about themselves.
Mainstream 2014 Jeep Cherokee Limited 4x4: 2014 Jeep Cherokee Limited 4×4 By Markus Pereira March 05, 2014 Putting the Canadian Utility of the Year through its paces What really made the all-new Cherokee stand out to me was the sheer amount of toys it comes loaded up with.
Mainstream 2014 Chevrolet Malibu Turbo By Markus Pereira February 24, 2014 A turbocharger helps a mainstream sedan excel The 2014 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ was upgraded and given everything it needed to keep up with the Joneses.
Performance Cars Second Look: 2014 Subaru STi Tsurugi Edition By Markus Pereira February 11, 2014 The perfect car for the Canadian car enthusiast Subaru brought in the Tsurugi Edition for a couple of reasons; the main being to create a unique “grand finale” to this beloved generation of the rally-bred WRX lineup.
Luxury 2014 Lexus ES350 By Markus Pereira February 08, 2014 One of the few FWD luxury sedans left The ES350 is not an enthusiast’s sports car. All-new for 2013, it’s a combination between smoothness, comfort, and efficiency.
Mainstream Second Look: 2014 Kia Forté SX Sedan By Markus Pereira February 01, 2014 A seriously well-equipped little car It’s not often that I drive a car where I don’t find many things to complain about, but evidently my week with the 2014 Forté was one of those rare occasions.
#SaveTheManuals Long-Term Introduction – 2014 Mazda MX-5 GT By Markus Pereira January 27, 2014 A real man’s winter car The MX-5 is legendary for its wonderful weight distribution, and for being one of the few affordable drivers’ cars left in the North American market.
Luxury 2014 Acura MDX Elite By Markus Pereira January 21, 2014 The king of Japanese SUVs Honda’s efforts to differentiate the premium Acura brand from their more mainstream vehicles are not going unnoticed.
Luxury 2014 Cadillac ATS 3.6 By Markus Pereira January 07, 2014 A beautiful chassis mated to a great engine The conversation piece around the ATS is the chassis; it’s just incredible. It’s a party animal in a business suit.
Green Vehicles 2013 Toyota Prius C By Markus Pereira December 28, 2013 The smallest hybrid from Toyota You really do get a lot for your money with the Prius C, especially considering it has Toyota’s reputation for reliability behind it.
Luxury 2014 Buick Regal Turbo By Markus Pereira December 24, 2013 A great Opel gets AWD The Regal Turbo might actually work wonders in reducing the average age of the Buick buyer.
Luxury 2013 Acura RDX Technology By Markus Pereira December 19, 2013 A premium crossover that’s still brilliant Not only is the power delivery exceptional, it actually has a lot of get-up-and-go thanks to the big V6.
Green Vehicles 2014 Volkswagen Passat TDI By Markus Pereira December 14, 2013 Exceptional fuel economy with exceptional interior space The Passat TDI set a Guiness World Record for fuel efficiency in a non-hybrid classification in 2013.
#SaveTheManuals 2014 Dodge Dart GT By Markus Pereira December 05, 2013 All-new at the top of the Dart lineup Its swooping lines, bright Charger-esque taillight design, and blacked-out crosshair grille all work to its advantage, making the Dart one of the sexiest designs in the compact class.