By Robert Nichols
I was handed the keys to a 2016 Ford Edge Sport AWD the same week Ontario was breaking February’s warmest day record. Given the frankly gorgeous weather and the Sport badge on the CUV I had little choice but to take advantage of the clear roads and enjoy...
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Category Archives: Test Drives
Test Drive: 2016 Volkswagen Jetta 1.4 TSI
By Kevin Harrison
Okay, let's address the elephant in the room straight off the bat: Volkswagen is rightfully still reeling from the diesel scandal. If you haven't read my thoughts on it, click here.
Since news of the disparagement broke, Volkswagen has stopped selling their diesel engines, known as TDI's....
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Test Drive: 2016 Honda Civic Touring
By Kevin Harrison
Whatever your feelings towards Kanye West, it is clear that he is a heavy weight in the music industry. Ever since he came out with his sophomore album, 'The College Dropout" over ten years ago, West has been instrumental in defining, shaping and challenging our preconceived notions about...
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Test Drive: 2016 Kia Optima SXL
By Kevin Harrison
As I pulled up to the bottle recycling depot, I already had that feeling.
It's the feeling you get when you get the sense that someone is watching you. Backing the weekly press car - a Kia Optima - into a spot I got out and he was immediately...
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Test Drive: 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander ES 4WD
By Kevin Harrison
When my sister and I were much younger, we were finally able to convince my parents to let us get a kitten as a pet. It took a lot of prodding, but they caved.
When it came time to actually pick out which kitten we wanted, I remember we...
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Test Drive: 2016 Honda Accord Touring
By Kevin Harrison
I have to admit, I've been a Honda Accord fan ever since I can remember. I remember first becoming enamoured when my cousin bought a 1992 Accord coupe in white. He took me out for a drive and I fell in love with it, so much so, that...
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Test Drive: 2016 Chevrolet Equinox LTZ AWD
By Robert Nichols
The SUV has become the staple for the Canadian family and every month it seems like we see more of them on the roads. For Chevrolet this trend has resulted in increased sales of their small SUV the Equinox. In fact the Equinox is the second only to...
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Test Drive: 2016 Chevrolet Colorado Crew Cab Z71 4X4
By Kevin Harrison
The latest advertisements from General Motors on the Chevrolet Colorado are a bit telling.
You may have seen them before. GM asks the question: Can a truck change the way people feel about a guy? GM then asks participants (who GM insists are "not actors") in a focus group...
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Test Drive: 2016 Honda HR-V EX-L Navi
By Kevin Harrison
I remember when I about 11 or 12 my family was looking for a new car. My father was fairly set on buying a Toyota Camry. I remember the whole family going along for test drives and remember being completely in awe at what was the first generation Lexus...
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Test Drive: 2016 Cadillac Escalade Platinum
By Kevin Harrison
By now you've likely heard all about the journey that Caitlyn Jenner has gone through to date. At the time, it made news headlines around the world, showing clips of the paparazzi trying to get their first shot of the former Olympian.
I can't be bothered to lend much...
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