First Drives

When Hyundai launched its luxury rear-wheel-drive sedan at the beginning of 2009, no one at the manufacturer would have expected it to gain such recognition, as it took home both Canadian Car of the Year and North American Car of the Year honours. Not too shabby for a manufacturer that …

In a time when vehicles often share elements and look alike, some people are particularly partial to out-of-the-ordinary lines. Unique personality and unusual style have become prized characteristics, and thus vehicle design is a great way to garner attention. While consumers have a range of unique vehicles to choose from, …

Over the decades, BMW has produced some exceptional sports cars, from the 328 that emerged victorious in the Mille Miglia open-road race to the 400-hp Z8. However, the Z3 and the first Z4, launched in 2003, have won over a much broader fan base. This spring, the Bavarian manufacturer is …

It probably isn’t the best time to introduce the Camaro on the market as the current economic situation isn’t exactly putting people in the mood to celebrate. But isn’t it nice to focus on a product and not on the economic climate? After hearing all the buzz about this new …

At once an exceptional sports car and a singularly gifted touring car, the Audi R8 is simply brilliant. When it came out last year, it took home World Car of the Year and Design of the Year honours after winning those same awards in Canada despite its substantial price. And …

Unlike many rival German brands, the most popular and best-selling model at Mercedes-Benz is in the intermediate category. Over the last 60 years, it has sold more than 10 million E-Class vehicles. The Stuttgart-based manufacturer decided to update its star for 2010 by producing progressive models that feature aesthetic touch-ups …

Until the Nissan Cube is introduced this spring and then the Toyota Scion Xb some months after that, I am convinced that the new darling of the market in the months to come will be the new Kia Soul. The public should be pleased with its charming and original shape, …

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 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 …

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.