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First Drives2017 Nissan Pathfinder: A Better-Defined Role4.0/5
While compact and subcompact SUVs are gaining more and more in popularity each year, midsize SUVs are positioned as the new kings of the road. Big, powerful and versatile, the manufacturers of these vehicles are sweating the details to offer the consumer a unique driving experience. Whether we’re thinking of …
First Drives2017 Nissan Armada: An (Almost) Modern SUV3.0/5
So here it is. The 2017 Armada. A vehicle qui could excite quite a few people, for the simple reason that it’s no longer based on the Nissan Titan, but rather on the Nissan Patrol, a legendary off-road truck that’s sold elsewhere in the world. On the other hand, the …
Blog2017 Nissan GT-R: The State of Things
I believe I’ve reached an age where I’m properly able to glance back to the past with nostalgia and optimistically look to the future. The present, however, is a different situation… The present is always about change and human nature doesn’t take too kindly to change. That’s how the average …
First Drives2017 Nissan GT-R: GT-Class Graduate4.0/5
Every serious car manufacturer worth their mettle produces or has produced a halo sports car. In the grand scheme of the car business, they are a necessity. No, hundreds of thousands are not sold every year, but they are likely at least part of the reason why Dodge sells as …
Test Drives2016 Nissan LEAF: Take it for a Spin4.5/5
The title of this review is essentially a slogan and to be honest, it kind of bums me out. I should come up with something far cleverer like “electrically yours” or “green leafy substance,” but the fact of the matter is that Nissan’s LEAF requires only to be taken for …
Spotlight on2017 Nissan GT-R: We're Driving it Next Week, in Germany
That’s right, Godzilla and The Car Guide have a date in the land of Porsche, Audi and Mercedes-Benz next week. We’re headed to Dusseldorf where the giant reptile will level the Schloss Benrath and establish its own religion once it moves into the Church of St. Suitbertus. All kidding aside, …
Test Drives2016 Nissan Versa Note: the Big Subcompact3.5/5
The Canadian market has a preference for small cars that mix versatility, fuel economy and an affordable price tag. However, we must still think about hauling the family around in addition to anticipate that the kids will soon grow up. And they things can grow pretty quickly. For parents of …
BlogA New Car for $10,000? Why Not?
You need a car to bring you from point A to point B, and your most important purchase criterion is the smallest possible monthly payment. Engine power is of little importance, just like comfort and convenience features. Four tires and a steering wheel, with a new-car warranty for peace of …
First DrivesNissan Rogue Warrior: Show of Force
We finally got the opportunity to get our hands on the Nissan Rogue Warrior, the SUV that had the Montreal Auto Show buzzing. What had all those tongues wagging was the fact that instead of wheels, it had caterpillar tracks, like a tank! However, is the simple addition of this …
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