First Drives

Kelowna, British Columbia— In the wonderful world of BMW M, special editions with an even greater focus on performance and handling are always part of the plan. For 2024, the legendary BMW M3 is upping its game with a track-focused yet street-legal M3 CS . While the car is landing …

Volkswagen ’s largest SUV, the Atlas , made its debut six years ago as a 2018 model. It offered a spacious and practical cabin with seating for six or seven. A coupe-style, two-row variant called Atlas Cross Sport was added for 2020. Both models are now getting a significant update …

It’s no surprise that Ford keeps ruling the full-size pickup segment. It’s been this way for over half a century, something the people in Dearborn are extremely proud of and love to brag about. Always looking to offer the most capable truck lineup on the market, they’ve made key upgrades …

Malibu, California— Blessed with a plug-in hybrid system that delivers up to 791 horsepower and 1,055 lb-ft. of torque, split between all four wheels, the new 2024 Mercedes-AMG S 63 E Performance accelerates from 0-100 km/h in as little as 3.3 seconds, making it as quick as some of the …

St. Helena, California - Even though Audi is firmly committed to electrification, the company continues to develop its combustion-powered performance models. Doped up on steroids, the RS6 Avant and RS7 Sportback Performance are more powerful and more dynamic, and from the moment the engine is put to life, they assert …

Kia ’s best-selling model in Canada, and the second best-selling small SUV in Canada in 2022, is getting a mid-cycle update for 2024. Basically, the Seltos receives sleeker lines, more standard content and several powertrain enhancements that make it more pleasant to drive. Also, a new X-Line trim level joins …

Introduced in 2017, the third-generation Porsche Cayenne (codenamed E3) is getting a healthy dose of upgrades for the 2024 model year as part of a mid-cycle refresh. We recently flew to sunny Los Angeles to take a closer took at it and go for a drive. In typical Porsche fashion, …

Following the redesigned Chevrolet Colorado , it’s now the next-generation 2023 GMC Canyon ’s time to shine. The midsize pickup twins from GM continue to share a number of components, but you must know that GMC is using a slightly different strategy than Chevy. Whereas the Colorado can be had …

The original Chevrolet Trax (2013-2022) ended a long and mostly forgettable career by watching the fresher and larger Trailblazer steal whatever thunder it had left. Following a one-year hiatus, the Trax is back and completely transformed, and if it were carrying any other name, you’d think it was a brand …

Operating under the Stellantis group, Alfa Romeo had only two vehicles in its North American catalogue until the Tonale. With this limited choice, an uncertain reputation for reliability and a limited dealer network, the small manufacturer doesn’t quite have all the artillery needed to take on big euro players in …