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Updates for the 2017 Maserati Quattroporte

Maserati just unveiled their 2017 Quattroporte; please note that it isn't a completely new car, but rather a set of updates designed to help the Italian sedan stay relevant a few more years.

Jun 15, 2016 8:50 PM Read more >

AddÉnergie launches FLO, a new charging network in Canada

AddÉnergie, the Canadian leader in charging solutions for electric vehicles (EVs), today officially launches its cross-Canada FLO network, allowing EV drivers to recharge their vehicles wherever they are - at home, at work, or on the go.

Jun 15, 2016 11:12 AM Read more >

2016 Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid: The Good and Bad of the Cayenne

Some brands seem to do no harm, at least on the surface. With little or no effort, whatever companies like Apple or McDonald’s touch seems to turn to gold, but sometimes, they miss the mark.

Jun 15, 2016 5:00 AM Read more >

Volvo XC90 gets Polestar upgrade, more power

After the introduction of the new S60 and V60 Polestar models in Canada, which now get turbocharged four-cylinder engines, the XC90 T8 Twin Engine plug-in hybrid utility vehicle is the next model in the North-American Swedish brand’s lineup to

Jun 14, 2016 9:47 PM Read more >

We’re About to Discover the 2017 Volvo S90 and V90

Swedish manufacturer Volvo is slowly but surely getting up on its feet again. Its XC90 SUV is a hit on many fronts as it is attractive, nicely finished and packed with high-tech gadgetry.

Jun 14, 2016 7:55 PM Read more >

AJAC’s 2016 EcoRun: When Automobile Journalists Go Green

Read a few of the articles written by members of the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada and you’ll quickly realize that a good number of us are drawn to thrilling acceleration times and sporty driving—two things that are incompa

Jun 13, 2016 2:53 PM Read more >

The NHTSA will Look into Tesla's Suspension Problems

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has started to look into a peculiar suspension problem that affected a vehicle from electric-car manufacturer Tesla.

Jun 11, 2016 10:10 AM Read more >

One Last Honda CR-Z for Japan

Despite having received some styling updates this year, the little CR-Z hasn’t been a resounding success so far: in Canada, less than 10 of them are sold each month.

Jun 11, 2016 10:00 AM Read more >

2018 Audi S4: The Docile Beast

FRANKFURT, Germany – We love beautiful cars, powerful engines and luxury, but we can’t stand riding in a sports car that has a rock-hard suspension and that’s neither comfortable nor practical.

Jun 11, 2016 7:45 AM Read more >

2017 Mercedes-Benz Coupé C 300 4MATIC: A Historical Irony

While hurtling past crumbling cliffs and feasting my eyes on the beauty of the Saint Lawrence River, I can’t help but find a certain irony in the situation: a Mercedes-Benz driving deep into the heart of Quebec.

Jun 10, 2016 9:56 AM Read more >