If you want a Cadillac SUV and you don't want an Escalade, your only choice is the SRX. Cadillac's SRX is the upscale cousin of the mechanical family that includes the Chevy Equinox and the GMC Terrain. Let's have a closer look at what Cadillac does … [Read more...]
I headed out to Vancouver on June 10, 2013 to join a small group of journalists to test drive the all-new Mitsubishi Outlander. My flight there had me seated beside a very large man who, immediately after take-off, pulled out what smelled like and … [Read more...]
The Impala. A creature known for its graceful movement and athletic ability. So why did Chevrolet name their biggest car after this animal? Well, whatever the reasoning, the Chevy Impala nameplate has been around for a long time. In the yearbook of … [Read more...]
Mazda’s biggest vehicle is its three-row SUV, the CX-9. I just spent a week with this refreshed behemoth, putting it through the paces of our family life. Pricing: 2013 Mazda CX-9 GT AWD Base price (of specific … [Read more...]
The RAV4 - it started out as Toyota's mini-SUV offering and has always competed directly with Honda's CR-V. Both have been very successful models, and both have evolved significantly over time. How much time? Well, believe it or not, the RAV4 has … [Read more...]
I have found that the GT designation is a bit of a broad stroke in the automotive world these days. GT stands for "gran turismo", which I believe means something like grand tourer. Which I believe started out as a high-performance luxury touring … [Read more...]
The Cayenne. Probably the most maligned Porsche by those people that say "I can't believe Porsche would build a (fill in the blank)!", shake their heads and mutter as they walk away. Hey, some folks just can't get over the fact that Porsche, the … [Read more...]
On May 13th, I got into a plane, flew to Calgary, Alberta and strolled over to the Delta hotel attached to the airport. There, waiting for me, was a beautiful brand-new F-150 truck. My instructions? Get in and drive - all the way to … [Read more...]
Porsche's entry-level model, the Boxster, has been blessed with a complete re-do. This radical surgery has been the make-over that much of the tentative fan base has been waiting for. Let's get this out of the way right now. Whether you liked it … [Read more...]
Nissan has completely revamped its bread-and-butter SUV and has knocked some of those long-lasting, truckish edges off for this all-new 2013 model. Exterior The Pathfinder has never taken the world by storm in terms of its styling. It’s … [Read more...]
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