First Drives

ST. JOHN’S, Newfoundland – Alright, so, the 2019 GMC Sierra, how is it? As you may remember, we recently drove its mechanical cousin, the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 . We were pleased with it, calling it an ingenious truck, even though it deserves a better cabin design and a more …

KANANASKIS, Alberta – Shopping for a new vehicle? I’ll bet you a shiny Loonie you’re looking at a crossover vehicle. Makes sense, right? Two kids, loads of gear, all kinds of activities—this is life. We’re not all so rich that we can afford two or three cars, so the one …

LEXINGTON, Kentucky – Sales of the redesigned 2019 Ram 1500 are well under way, and although the first batch of vehicles that arrived in Canadian dealerships was equipped with FCA’s 5.7-litre HEMI V8, the new eTorque powertrains are now trickling in as well. What is eTorque, you ask? The short …

ORFORD, Quebec – I’ve not lost my mind. I’ve not been paid by Toyota to write these words. I have seen a doctor for a routine check-up in the last nine months and I am perfectly normal, whatever that means. I mostly grew up with big cars and even though …

ORFORD, Quebec – Everyone mocked me for being excited about this car. The truth is that before I went off on this official product launch, I’d already driven it. I knew what I was in for, but for a moment I must admit I thought maybe I’d gone too far …

JACKSON HOLE, Wyoming – The half-ton truck segment strangely reminds of the sport of bodybuilding. Like the ultra-muscular human beings that compete against each other for the best possible physique, the moment a new model arrives on the scene, it’s automatically the strongest, most modern and sophisticated one of the …

PORTLAND, Maine – The supercharger whines happily as the 6.2-litre HEMI V8 roars all the way to its 6500-rpm redline on the straightaway next to the paddock area at Club Motorsports. The highly mechanical sound of the juiced-up engine immediately brings to mind the famous American saying: “There is no …

As a car enthusiast, there are a few movies that I hold dear to my heart. There’s Gone in 60 seconds (the original from 1973), Days of Thunder, Ronin, Rush , and, of course, the countless versions of The Fast and the Furious . One of the most legendary films, …

For about 15 years and counting, Infiniti – Nissan’s luxury division – has set itself apart thanks to a lineup of dynamic vehicles that are more performance-oriented than their Japanese counterparts. Models like the G35, FX35/45 and those that followed helped give the brand more personality and often earned it …

At Mercedes-Benz, cars still generate the most sales volume and the C-Class is still at the pinnacle. With it undergoing a slight makeover this year, we had the chance to take the most explosive version – the 2019 Mercedes-AMG C 63 – for a test drive. It is undoubtedly the …