#SaveTheManuals Long-Term Test Conclusion: 2014 Mazda MX-5 GT By Louis Vo February 25, 2014 Concluding our long-term winter test Winter with the MX-5 isn’t a dealbreaker – far from it – but it does require a little more care and attention, as with any rear-drive car.
#SaveTheManuals Long-Term Test Update: 2014 Mazda MX-5 GT By Adi Desai February 04, 2014 Our long-term test continues Spending a snow-ridden week with this rear-drive convertible put a seemingly permanent smile on my face.
#SaveTheManuals Long-Term Introduction – 2014 Mazda MX-5 GT By DoubleClutch.ca Staff 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.
#SaveTheManuals First Drive – 2014 Honda Civic Coupe By Adi Desai January 23, 2014 An icon gets a refresh No matter what part of the world you’re in, you are bound to come across at least some variation of the Civic.
#SaveTheManuals 2013 Audi TT RS By Adi Desai December 12, 2013 A gnarly little monster Some say that a perfect blend of horsepower and torque can make an adequate car much better, and they would be dead-on.
#SaveTheManuals 2013 Hyundai Veloster By Adi Desai December 09, 2013 The perfect car for a student who wants some pizzazz For an economy hatchback with virtually no sportiness other than its body lines, the Veloster is surprisingly sharp around corners.
#SaveTheManuals 2014 Dodge Dart GT By DoubleClutch.ca Staff 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.
#SaveTheManuals 2014 BMW 435i M-Sport By Adi Desai November 18, 2013 The two-door 3-series has grown up With the 2-series just around the corner, the 435i isn’t intended to be BMW’s entry-level coupe; and an entry-level coupe it most certainly is not.
#SaveTheManuals 2014 Mazda6 GT Manual By DoubleClutch.ca Staff November 14, 2013 A true class-leader is available with a stick Even though our highways are no longer blessed with the presence of their rotary-powered monsters as much as they used to be, it isn’t hard to notice that the company still has a huge following.
#SaveTheManuals 2014 Mazda3 Sport GS By Adi Desai November 07, 2013 Is it really a #GameChanger? Styled similarly to the Mazda6, the 3 stands out in a crowd. The lines are sleek and flow beautifully.
#SaveTheManuals 2013 Audi S4 Premium By Adi Desai October 24, 2013 The best of the best The S4 is quite possibly the best everyday car money can buy right now.
#SaveTheManuals 2013 Honda Accord HFP Coupe By DoubleClutch.ca Staff October 21, 2013 One of the best-looking mainstream coupes on the road The “Honda Factory Performance” cars unofficially pay homage to a fallen ancestor of this car, the legendary Integra Type-R.
#SaveTheManuals 2014 Scion tC Series 10 By DoubleClutch.ca Staff October 18, 2013 One of a few FWD coupes still on the market Let’s face it, for our brutal Canadian winters, rear-wheel-drive isn’t the choice of the mainstream consumer.
#SaveTheManuals 2014 Subaru STI Tsurugi: 2014 Subaru STi Tsurugi Edition By Louis Vo October 16, 2013 The limited edition of one of my favourites The Tsurugi is an uncompromising weapon of speed that made no claims to be anything other than what it already was.
#SaveTheManuals 2013 Honda Civic Si Sedan By DoubleClutch.ca Staff October 14, 2013 The perfect alternative to a hot hatch When you hit the higher RPMs, as you should with any i-VTEC motor, the engine sounds particularly good and the slightly gimmicky i-VTEC lights fire up on the dashboard.
#SaveTheManuals Second Look: 2013 Acura ILX Dynamic By Louis Vo October 08, 2013 A second look at a favourite from last year I am a sucker for good shifter and clutch interfaces, so when a car gets this item right, everything else just seems to get better.
#SaveTheManuals 2014 Scion FR-S Series 10 By DoubleClutch.ca Staff October 03, 2013 A limited edition of an annual favourite The precision and accuracy is so overwhelming; the balance and sheer exhilaration it gives you when entering a twisty road is irreplaceable.
#SaveTheManuals 2014 Ford Mustang GT By Adi Desai September 30, 2013 A taste of ‘Murrica Through and through, the Mustang GT feels positively manic to drive. Hammering the throttle makes the tires scream right through first and second gear.
#SaveTheManuals 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 GT By Adi Desai September 10, 2013 The bigger engine transforms this sexy coupe from Korea
#SaveTheManuals 2013 Honda Civic Si HFP By Adi Desai August 17, 2013 An oldie but a goodie The Civic Si puts a smile on my face every single time I drive it, and best of all, it’s comfortable enough for everyday use.
#SaveTheManuals 2013 Subaru BRZ Sport-Tech By Louis Vo August 01, 2013 The most loaded-up of the Toyobaru twins If it’s bigger, it must be better, right? It is this kind of thinking that has changed the way auto enthusiasts evaluate cars in recent years.
#SaveTheManuals 2013 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon By DoubleClutch.ca Staff July 29, 2013 The baddest of the bad Disclaimer: I’m a Jeep guy; always have been and always will be. I get the “Jeep Thing”.
#SaveTheManuals 2013 Mazdaspeed3 By DoubleClutch.ca Staff July 25, 2013 A seriously compelling hot hatch One of my colleagues described this car as being so ridiculous that it’s actually fun.
#SaveTheManuals 2013 Subaru WRX STI By Louis Vo July 13, 2013 One of the most well-rounded vehicles around I like to consider myself a nerd. I like to wrap my head around (at least try!) to understand all the ins-and-outs of the high-tech toys in my possession, whether it is the latest smartphone or newest car.