First Drives

First Drives2015 Honda Fit: A Master Class in Packaging4.0/5
The new third-generation Honda Fit, also known as the Jazz in Asia and Europe, will hit the Canadian market in September 2014 as the 2015 model, nine months after its unveiling at the Detroit Auto Show in January. This marks the beginning of a new era for the Fit since …
First Drives2015 Porsche Boxster and Cayman GTS: Impressive Variations
When Porsche builds a series of models, it does so very carefully. Kind of like building a house. Every time one is fully revamped, the Zuffenhausen brand first introduces the regular model, which acts as the foundation of the structure. Next comes a more powerful S version with extra equipment.
First Drives2015 Toyota Yaris: Like the Camry, but Smaller4.0/5
A few months ago, Toyota unveiled the 2015 Camry, a mid-generation model featuring some fairly significant changes. These updates fell just shy of a new generation, as the mechanical parts and chassis remained the same. And now Toyota has just introduced its all-new Yaris. Last revamped in 2011, this valiant …
First Drives2015 Acura TLX: Spring Cleaning4.0/5
Acura’s SUVs have been selling well since they were updated, but the same can’t be said about the brand’s sedans. The TSX is still offered, but it simply doesn’t stand out from the crowd. The TL is also available—at least until stocks run out—but its technologies haven’t kept pace with …
First Drives2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class: Empty Nest Syndrome4.0/5
It wasn’t that long ago that the C-Class represented Mercedes-Benz's down-market model. However, I think we all agree that the C-Class isn't very low as far as low-end models go. Then, in an effort to broaden its client base, the venerable German manufacturer introduced its B-Class to North America, followed …
First Drives2015 Hyundai Sonata: Less Character, More Value4.0/5
Canadians love Hyundai, but more to the point, they tend to fall for the smaller stuff first like the Elantra and the Accent - a reflection of our more frugal buying habits, as well as our lofty fuel prices. The 2015 Hyundai Sonata, however, remains the main thrust of the …
First Drives2014 Porsche 911 GT3: The Athlete in the Family4.5/5
With a 3.8-litre naturally aspirated engine that produces 475 horsepower and howls at 9,000 rpm, a chassis optimized for track driving, and Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires that are practically slicks, the 1,430-kg 911 GT3 is THE Porsche for true connoisseurs who are quick to push it to the …
First Drives2015 Ford F-Series Super Duty: Back At The Top4.0/5
To build a commercial-grade pickup truck in North America is to agree to participate in a perpetual arms race, a constant game of one-upmanship that centers around towing capacity, torque, and payload. The 2015 Ford F-Series Super Duty is the latest group of pickups to engage in this endless torrent …
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