Tests and Features

When I graduated from the venerable, attractive, and ridiculously expensive University of British Columbia, it was with an undergraduate degree in English Literature clutched within my left hand. Having consumed innumerable books ranging from mind-blowingly, life-changingly good to Ondaatje levels of bad, I like to think that I got pretty …

Ford F-150 Lariat Ecoboost Road Test I make no attempts to hide my attitude towards the Ford F-series pickup truck… to be true; it is indeed fanaticism bordering on idolatry. I own them, I drive them, and I can’t think of a better truck for nearly any situation. That being …

By now, you may have heard that the single most important SUV ever produced by mankind has been reinvented. If you haven’t, you’re probably deaf, in which case you’ve probably already read about it. Ok, so that may be a bit of a hyperbole. After all, the Land Rover Defender …

The Ford Mustang is one of those rare cars that runs on history and tradition – that’s what happens to cars when they’re instantly successful. And that’s certainly the case for this American icon, which saw almost a million units sold in the year following its launch at the 1964 …

In 2000, in its infinite wisdom, Ford management decided to replace its popular Escort with the Focus. It featured a brand new European-designed platform, an interesting range of engines and a modern shape. Moreover, the line-up included a very useful and well-liked wagon. The Focus made a great first impression, …

These days, vehicles have become so sophisticated and efficient that it’s hard to say everything in a single article. As for me, since I had the opportunity to try the vehicle on the Ford circuit in Romeo, Michigan, I’ll focus my observations on its off-road handling and Curve Control system.

It is a well-known fact that the Ford Fiesta and Mazda2 share many components. However, their engines and transmissions are a little different from one another. The expression "little cousins" is more accurate on the Old Continent, where these two economy vehicle icons are equipped with more similar drivetrains than …

Occasionally, a car comes along that absolutely blows you away. For example; the first time I experienced precisely how explosive a 600 horsepower Dodge Viper can be is a memory that I’ll not soon forget. Likewise, the awe-inspiring all-around performance of Porsche’s latest 911 Turbo left me absolutely floored. Nissan’s …

On this, one of the most filling of weekends, we’re often asked what we’re thankful for. And although the answers heard around the dining room table are often insightful dedications to family and friends, there’s some merit to the oft-simplistic thanks offered up from the obligatory kid’s table. Sure, a …

When you work as an automobile journalist, you get the chance to drive quite a lot of powerful cars. However, in this age of political correctness, most cars now feature a number of electronic systems that ensure your safety but also reduce your control over the vehicle and, by the …