#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.
Performance Cars 2014 Jaguar XKR Convertible “Black Pack” By DoubleClutch.ca Staff October 17, 2013 A gentleman’s car with a frisky side The Jaguar XKR combines the perfect blend of class and style with a black cherry on top.
#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.
Events First Drive – 2014 Cadillac CTS By Adi Desai October 15, 2013 Catera no more The CTS has moved slightly upmarket and has focused on the BMW 5-series as the main target competitor.
#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.
Luxury 2014 Range Rover Sport HSE By Adi Desai October 12, 2013 On to the next one… The day Land Rover unveiled the all-new 2014 Range Rover Sport HSE, it instantly became the best-looking SUV on the market in my eyes.
Events First Drive – 2014 Ram Lineup By Zack Zeraldo October 11, 2013 Event coverage of the 2014 Ram lineup Milton, ON – Ram and Chrysler were kind enough to invite us out to the beautiful Halton Hills area to drive some new trucks in their natural habitat.
Mainstream 2014 Scion iQ Series 10 By DoubleClutch.ca Staff October 10, 2013 Size doesn’t always matter As the resident big guy on our team, my colleagues thought it would be a fun change of pace to assign me what is possibly one of the smallest vehicles on the road.
#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.
Performance Cars 2014 BMW Z4 sDrive35i By Adi Desai October 07, 2013 An Autobahn-stormer that can carve corners With a thundering 300 horsepower and 300 lb-ft of torque, the Z4 seriously flies.
Mainstream 2014 Mazda6 GT By Louis Vo October 05, 2013 The sportiest of the midsize sedans Mazda introduced their Kodo “soul of motion” design language in their Shinari concept car in 2010 to critical acclaim.
Events Day 2 – The Great Canadian TDI Tour By DoubleClutch.ca Staff October 04, 2013 Our leg from Regina, SK to Medicine Hat, AB
#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.
Events Day 1 – The Great Canadian TDI Tour By Adi Desai October 02, 2013 Winnipeg to Regina, efficiently! While coasting down the extremely flat Trans-Canada Highway at 120 km/h in the Passat TDI, I had the sudden epiphany that the car felt smooth as glass.
Luxury 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit By Zack Zeraldo October 01, 2013 It’s a Jeep thing The overall fit and finish of the exterior is excellent and really shows that Jeep can still play with even the more upscale brands now fighting for sales in the mid-size luxury SUV market.
#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.
Mainstream 2013 Toyota Camry XLE By DoubleClutch.ca Staff September 28, 2013 The bestseller of bestsellers The Toyota Camry has been wrongfully accused of being a terrible car, and the stigmas around owning one are uncalled for.
Motorcycles 2013 Honda CBR500R By Adi Desai September 27, 2013 The second of the new Honda 500 family Whenever friends or Internet fans would ask me about the CBR500R during my test week, the one word I found myself always circling back to is “comfortable”.
Mainstream 2014 Nissan Versa Note SL By Louis Vo September 26, 2013 The little Japanese car that could The Versa nameplate, taken from the word “Versatility”, is an easy giveaway as to what the vehicle’s intentions are.
Performance Cars 2014 Jaguar F-Type V6S By Adi Desai September 24, 2013 The return of the affordable British two-seat roadster There is nothing; I repeat, nothing that sounds as good as this Jaguar does. The sound coming out of this supercharged V6 is indescribable and unmistakable.
Mainstream 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander ES By Zack Zeraldo September 23, 2013 Can the Outlander save Mitsubishi? Its brilliant fuel economy, pleasant handling, excellent warranty and competitive starting price make it a compelling offering.
Green Vehicles 2013 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid By DoubleClutch.ca Staff September 21, 2013 More than just a Fusion in drag Lincoln’s new artillery against an esoteric and continuously-evolving market
Motorcycles 2013 Suzuki GSX-R1000 By Adi Desai September 20, 2013 A raw Japanese supersport The GSX-R’s insane throttle response allows it to accelerate like a bat out of hell no matter what gear it’s in.
Green Vehicles 2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid By DoubleClutch.ca Staff September 19, 2013 In a world where diesels are being rejuvenated… Driving a hybrid isn’t an experience – it’s a state of mind. It was a pleasant change to stay away from the sports cars for once.
