First Drives

The Ford Fusion has never been happy playing second fiddle in the midsize sedan segment. Since the release of the second-generation Fusion in 2013, Ford has gone the extra mile to offer a superior product. And from now on, this vehicle will no longer be built in different forms to …

HIGH RIVER, Alberta – If the name of this small southern Alberta town rings a bell, it’s because it was all over the news three years ago when a massive flood almost wiped the 13 000-citizen community right off the map. In these three short years, High River has managed …

SUVs remain a mystery for driving enthusiasts. Why would someone in need of a practical car turn to a clumsy, top-heavy vehicle that is no fun at all? After all, there a tons of great wagons on the market! In Europe, every sedan has its hatchback equivalent, giving us masterpieces …

A few years ago, Toyota summoned us to the Tokyo Auto Show and also invited us to several separate activities while we were in town—like a closed-circuit test drive of what was going to become the Toyota Mirai as well as the infamous and spectacular i?Road. More recently, we had …

If I say Volvo, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Perhaps a big, luxurious, comfortable sedan? Or maybe a brown wagon? Unfortunately, the Swedish brand hasn’t been competitive in this segment for quite some time: its S80 hasn’t been updated since the Cretaceous period and its only wagon, …

In the long, complex history of Fiat, the 124 Spider roadster has played a significant role. A global success and one of the brand’s all-time bestsellers in North America, this vehicle put the Italian manufacturer on the map as a maker of legitimate sports cars. And that is why word …

It’s not getting a complete overhaul, but the Lincoln MKZ is nonetheless undergoing a major tweaking for 2017. With new styling and a new engine, Lincoln is not only updating this model, but also aligning it with its vision for the lineup. If you’ve been following the world of automobiles …

PORTO, Portugal – Audi has given the A5 and its higher-performance S5 twin a makeover for 2017. In Canada, we’ll only be seeing the new coupes in the spring of next year as 2018 models, but we got an opportunity to drive both of them at their media intro held …

One more for the road! At Mercedes-Benz, cabriolets are all the rage. After the E-Class, S-Class, SLC and SL, now it’s the C-Class’s turn to come out with a cabriolet. The collection is complete. The C-Class Coupe hasn’t been out for very long, but lo and behold, there’s already a …

The new 2018 Audi S4 is just that, all new. While the Canadian power numbers have not been finalized, we can expect around 354bhp and 368lb/ft of torque. That will go through an eight speed tiptronic that now has "freewheeling" as a standard function. Of course there is Quattro all …