By Kevin Harrison
It all started with an argument: is the GLA an SUV or is it a hatchback with raised ground clearance?
Mercedes-Benz would have you believe it's an SUV. They claim it as the company's first venture into the luxury compact SUV segment; a place where its main rivals, Audi...
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Monthly Archives: May 2015
2016 Chevrolet Camaro Revealed
By Robert Nichols
The 2016 Chevrolet Camaro has finally seen the light of day
The sixth generation Camaro is now lighter, more powerful and has more technology than ever.
It is totally new; the only parts that remain unchanged from the fifth gen car are the bowtie emblem and the SS badge.
Of course...
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Test Drive: 2015 Smart ForTwo Electric Drive
By Kevin Harrison
I have to admit my disdain for the smart Fortwo. I wanted to like it but in my opinion, it falls short in many ways.
The transmission is so delayed, unpredictable and jerky that you might as well be driving a rocking chair. The engine has little to no...
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GM Announces Canadian Pricing for CTS-V & ATS-V
By Robert Nichols
Summer is almost here and as promised Cadillac will be releasing the new V-series cars on the general public. Canadian dealers will now take orders for the immensely powerful 2016 CTS-V sedan.
The new model uses a supercharged 6.2L V-8 tied to an 8-speed automatic transmission. This combination provides...
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Test Drive: 2015 Audi S3 Technik
By Kevin Harrison
A few years ago I sat in the new Audi S3 at the Canadian International Auto Show and instantly knew it was something special.
I was asked how I could possibly know without even driving it and it is a tough question to answer. Part of the reason why...
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Subaru Adds Safety Tech to 2016 WRX STi
By Robert Nichols
For 2016 Subaru has added a few new features to the WRX STi which are aimed at making this road legal rally racer a more personable car to live with daily.
For the first time the WRX STi can be had with rear radar. This system grants access to...
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McLaren Introduces ‘Cheapest’ Model Yet
By Robert Nichols
In an attempt at broadening its clientele, McLaren has added the 540C Coupé to its lineup. The new sport model is touted as being the most “attainable” (least expensive) model they have at approximately $188,000 USD. Attainable must have a new definition that I am as of yet...
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Test Drive: 2015 Ford Mustang V6 Fastback
By Kevin Harrison
When Ford introduced the sixth generation Mustang last year, muscle car enthusiasts of every stripe were prepared to march into Ford's corporate headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan with pitchforks.
The angry mob wasn't upset about an unfavourable design change or a the introduction of a pink colour scheme, rather it...
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