Category Archives: Test Drives

Test Drive: 2017 Mazda3 GT Sport

By Kevin Harrison Most people that ask me what sort of car they should buy are shocked when I tell them I wouldn’t buy my own recommendation. That’s because for most people, a Toyota Corolla will serve all their needs. When I tell them that, they always say: “So that’s what you...
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Test Drive: 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300 4Matic

By Kevin Harrison The S-Class. You don’t really need to know a whole lot about cars to know what that means. It’s the flashiest sedan from Mercedes-Benz. It’s the chauffeur of world politicians. It’s the ride of choice of the big bank CEOs that took and promptly lost all your money. Rappers...
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Test Drive: 2016 Hyundai Veloster Turbo

By Kevin Harrison Despite being told otherwise, I don’t necessarily fancy myself to be a talented writer. Most of my reviews are ‘light reads’ as you may have noticed. A big reason why I write in simple, easy to understand language is because I am mindful of my audience. This isn’t...
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Test Drive: 2017 Audi A4 Allroad Technik

By Kevin Harrison A colleague of mine asked me how I was enjoying my tester for the week; an Audi A4 Allroad. I mentioned that I loved it. She seemed surprised. “Even though it’s a wagon?” “Because it’s a wagon” I chirped back. It was then when she decided to make a confession. While...
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Second Drive: 2016 Volvo XC90

By Robert Nichols (To read Cardriven.ca's initial review of the XC90, click here) It wasn’t until 14,000 years ago that the dense glacial icecap that once covered Sweden began to retreat. It is believed that 12,000 years later the first hunters entered the area following the migration paths of their...
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Test Drive: 2017 Audi A4 Technik Quattro

By Kevin Harrison I was recently asked to explain my adoration for European styling, specifically, German styling. The individual who asked is an aficionado of Japanese cars, including their designs. He finds them to be modern, sleek, and conspicuous. By contrast, he finds German styling far too conservative, dull, and unassuming. To...
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