Things can happen fast in the automotive world when enough criticism is invoked. For instance, when the Kia Forte first debuted its interior was largely panned as being too cheap looking and feeling. Within six months of receiving the criticism, Kia had fitted the Forte which much better interior materials.
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Review: 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe 2.0T Ultimate
I bumped into an old work acquaintance, named Jamie, a few weeks ago while out sampling some particularly delicious ramen. After we both agreed the ramen was fantastic, we naturally moved the conversation along to cars.
I asked him what he was driving these days. The last I knew, he was...
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Review: 2019 GMC Terrain Denali
You may have heard that the domestic auto manufacturers have recently decided to put many of their chips into one basket. Crossovers and SUVs are the money maker these days and manufacturers such as Ford and GM are betting the appetite for traditional passenger cars will bite the dust quicker...
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Review: 2019 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro
After having abandoned the segment not long ago, the big three domestic manufacturers have looked at their crystal balls and now envision mid-size pick-up trucks to be quite lucrative. That's why General Motors invested the money needed to revamp the Canyon and Colorado, it's why Ford is bringing back the...
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Review 2019 Cadillac XT4 Premium Luxury
Last year I took the Cadillac CTS out for a week to see how the aging sedan was getting on while a slew of new and updated competitors hit the market. Overall, I still enjoyed the CTS and find it to be an overall capable performer, however there was...
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Review: 2019 Mazda CX-9 Signature
It was around this time last year that Mazda Canada sent a red CX-9 GT to my driveway for a week's worth of driving and review.
Here we are again, with another CX-9, this time in Signature trim, for my thoughts. But why? When you compare both the 2018...
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Review: 2019 Hyundai Kona 1.6T Trend AWD
When I reviewed the all-new Nissan Kicks, I made a bold claim:
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Sorry Korean brands, Nissan is trying to steal your value-oriented reputation.Since it's been years since I reviewed the aging Kia Soul and having never driven the Kona previously, this was perhaps an easy claim to make. Now that...
Review: 2019 Honda Insight Touring
As they say, third time's a charm.
This is Honda's third attempt at making their dedicated hybrid nameplate a certified sales hit.
The first time, Honda came up with a, uh, shall we quirky little two-door that was greeted with jeers and jokes. To its credit though, the Insight was one of...
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Review: 2019 RAM 1500 Sport
While Fiat-Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) is far from being a sales leader in the current automotive climate, one thing they did right was to concentrate largely on trucks and SUVs.
As such, they have the Jeep brand which is entirely dedicated to churning out money-making SUVs of all sizes. No cars allowed...
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Review: 2018 Nissan Kicks SR
Quickly, what's the first thing you think of when you see the all-new Nissan Kicks?
If you said anything except Brazil's Carnival, then I'm sorry to have to inform you that you've just experienced a bit of a fail today.
Back in 2014, the Kicks was first shown at the Sao Paulo...
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Recent Comments by Kevin Harrison
- November 19, 2012 on 'Emergency Refresh' of 2013 Honda Civic Revealed
- October 23, 2012 on Test Drive: 2010 BMW 118d
- September 28, 2012 on Fiat Pondering Model Expansion In Canada
- July 15, 2012 on Test Drive: 2012 Toyota Camry XLE 4-Cylinder
- June 27, 2012 on See Ya! Hummer Brand to Wind Down