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BMW's seductive 335i

Some cars drive by and leave onlookers with little option but to stare at the beauty of the shape. Others attract looks with the sound of the engine roar. And still others, such as the BMW 335i sedan, just draw attention. We are not quite sure why we are staring, but there seems to be a mystique about the vehicle.

Nissan's Murano

When Nissan decided to enter the North American crossover sport-utility segment its first vehicle was dubbed the Murano. It didn’t take long for the SUV to catch the attention of the automotive press and it was named North American Truck of the Year for 2003, its first model year on the market. ...
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Ford Taurus holds its ground

There is no denying the fact Taurus is one of the most recognizable nameplates on Canadian roads. It seems it has been around forever. Well, forever is a long time and it hasn’t been quite that long, but Taurus does have the distinction of being the fourth oldest car brand on the North American market. Only the Corolla (1968), Civic (1972) and Camry (1980) have been around longer and sold in North America than Ford’s Taurus....
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Smooth and original

2010 Hyundai Genesis sedan...
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Mercedes-Benz's timeless appeal

In the automotive world, there are certain nameplates which conjure images of luxury and performance at the first mere mention of the brand. We will not go into all the specific names here because it is not about all those brands today. We are devoting this space to talking about Mercedes-Benz....
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Fluid and attractive

I remember my first test drive when I began writing about cars almost 20 years ago. It was a Buick Regal and, I also remember, adding a disclaimer to the published report. I recall commending the attributes of the Regal, but noting that it was boring. I also recall explaining there was nothing wrong with the car and that I’d probably appreciate it much more if I were in my mid 50s....
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The ever popular SUV

The Ford Escape Hybrid...
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Enjoy summer with the top down

Honda S2000 and Mazda MX-5...
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2009 Audi Q7

Before we look at the 2009 Audi Q7 TDI, perhaps we should put it all into perspective by saying that technology that is in the crossover SUV found on Canadian roads owes much to the research and development used by Audi in its racing cars in the American Le Mans series....
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