Lexus IS more sport than luxury

When we look back on 2008 and consider the best automotive value in Canada, some may look at the Hyundai Accent L and its dirt-cheap $9,995 MSRP, or on the opposite end of the scale, the Lexus LX570, a new model that went down in price by almost $17,000.But whereas you won’t have so much […]

Audi A5/S5 Return of the coupe

Looks like Audi is coming of age and is finally on par with its German rivals. After revamping its whole line of base models, Audi is now focussing its energy on more specialized models. While these don’t exactly bring in a lot of money, they do a lot for the company’s image, proving that it […]

Ford exploring new ground

The Explorer America concept is truly exploring new ground for the popular SUV - in the form of fuel-saving technologies.Ford says that the concept can provide approximately 20 to 30 percent fuel-economy improvement over today’s current V6-powered Explorer, while still allowing up to six people to ride inside.
The Explorer America concept would be fitted with […]

Toyota Sequoia et Lexus LX570 2008, le pinacle des camions

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Je commence à croire qu’à moins que le litre d’essence tape 2.50 $ ou que le gallon américain rejoigne 5 $ l’unité, il y aura toujours des camions. Nous n’avons qu’à jeter un coup d’œil au Salon de Detroit et le dévoilement des Ford F-150 2009 et Dodge Ram […]

Prius makes sense on many levels

My wife borrowed this week’s test car for a quick trip to town one day. When she came home she put into words exactly what I’d been thinking.
“I’d forgotten,” Connie said, “how much I enjoy driving a Prius.”
Exactly.
I’ve got a lot of experience driving Toyota’s Prius, and I’ve always been impressed with its hybrid technology […]

Mitsubishi Lancer EVO 2008, enfin en sol Canadien.

The average Canadian has likely never heard of what many diehards lovingly call an “Evo,” but now that Mitsubishi’s Lancer Evolution series is finally and officially here, it’s just a matter of time before word gets around!
The Evo has been sold Japan, Australia and other Asian markets for many years, but never in Canada.
The previous […]

Volks Jetta: The fair tale continues

Once upon a time, there existed a very good German automobile that was accessible to all peoples of the world. It was named Beetle, and it was the best selling car in the world for some four decades.
Its diminutive exterior camouflaged a remarkably roomy interior, partly due to mounting the wheels outside the bodywork, and […]

BMW 5 Series: A magnificent rendition

The BMW 5 Series needs no introduction. This 2008 550i may be the best car I have ever driven. It is not the fastest car. It is not the most exciting car. It is not the most expensive car. It is just an extremely competent rendition of what we traditionally refer to as a car.
The […]

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