Tests and Features

Ah, yes. I remember it as though it were yesterday. It’s 1977 and I’m in my last year of high school. One day in geography class, a girl drops her books right next to my desk. I watch her pick them up. Just as she stands up again, I hear …

In 2004, then-DaimlerChrysler found themselves on some seriously infirm footing. With a stale lineup of tepid automobiles that ranged from the awful PT Cruiser to the languid rental special Sebring, Chrysler once again found themselves saddled with a lineup bereft of competitive vehicles, and was instead a brand buoyed aloft …

In recent years, minivans, the very vehicle we worshipped in the 1980s, have fallen out of favour. SUVs and crossovers are now more sought after, and sometimes rightly so (more dynamic ride, all-wheel drive, modern body, etc.). However, like it or not, minivans remain paragons of versatility. And if you …

A few weeks ago in San Diego, California, Chrysler unveiled the convertible version of its new 200. Kudos to Chrysler for knowing that it would have been a bad idea to test drive a convertible in Canada in February! You guessed it, the 200 convertible is closely related to the …

In 2005, when Chrysler unveiled the 300, everyone and their dog was impressed. Its aggressive lines, size and comfort all contributed to its success. A success it was. Fortunately, as the contemporary 300 had to make people forget a whole series of 300s (from 1955 to 1971), including some models …

Although Chrysler has been lying low lately, the next few months should be faster-paced for the automaker, as it releases several new products. You can expect to see a lot more of Chrysler in the media, and this time it won’t be about its financial situation. In fact, Chrysler recently …

Automotive manufacturer marketing teams are funny things. So often neglecting some of the most interesting vehicles in their own lineup (see: the Saturn Sky) in favour of more staid, regular performers, they toil away convincing you to buy a vehicle that you're probably already well aware of, while relative unknowns …