Tests and Features

For the Japanese, the Z is a little like the Corvette is for Americans. Not only it is a battle-tested sports car, but the Z is without a doubt one of the most mythical Japanese makes. Thus, updating it meant that Nissan had to preserve the car’s key features: design …

The world is conspiring against the fast cars. In a tragically ironic twist of fate, the fastest and most capable cars the world has ever known have been birthed into a world filled with exorbitant fuel prices and enough anti-speeding legislation to make OJ Simpson’s defense team spin. So, while …

The Mazda3 created quite a stir when it was released in 2003. At the time, replacing the popular Mazda Protege was going to be quite a challenge, particularly because the operation included a change of name. The public, however, immediately embraced the newcomer, as evidenced by sales across the country …

Without exception, the most thrilling human creations are always the smallest, and the rotary engine that sits under the hood of Mazda’s latest RX8 R3 ranks right up there next to cocaine. Displacing just 1.3 litres, it concedes some displacement to large sportbikes but offers up much of the same …

Ten years ago, Toyota’s luxury division, Lexus, introduced the RX300 luxury crossover. It became such an undisputed success that when the 2010 RX350 and 450h were unveiled to automobile journalists, the directors at Lexus emphasized that this vehicle had the same impact for Lexus as the Corolla had for Toyota.

Continental Tire Canada is pleased to announce its continuing sponsorship of the BMW Driver Training. New in the program for 2009 is the BMW Winter Driver Training recently held at the International Club Academy Racing (ICAR) in Mirabel (QC), a location Continental Tire Canada partners with since fall 2008. The …

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 …

Like many manufacturers, Volvo has seen a slowdown of late. Station wagons are less popular, the XC90 crossover SUV is getting old and their sedans are simply not selling. In fact, only the XC70 has seen its sales increase – but that vehicle alone is obviously not enough to generate …

The old Hyundai plant in Bromont is now home to a manufacturer of wind turbines, and since Hyundai seems to have the wind in its sails right now, the connection is almost too easy. This year, Hyundai is celebrating 25 years in Canada. Rather than downplaying the contribution of the …

ENGAGE 360 is an ongoing program designed to give dealers a complete 360-degree look at Continental and General passenger and light truck tires -- from the basics to advanced tread technology to selling skills and more. “Our goal is to equip our customers for success. In the tire business, knowledge …