Automotive

That seems to be a winning combination, and judging by the number of Sorentos I see on the roads around here it seems to be working

Civic in its various forms continues to be a huge seller in Canada

Vehicle Dependability Study

Chance to learn about and practice - in a limited manner under controlled conditions - optimal steering wheel control, vision and anticipation, as well as some obstacle avoidance and emergency braking tactics in both a straight line and on curves

Overall this is a great family vehicle that is versatile, sporty and funky and can be all things to pretty much everybody

Toyota has enhanced and upgraded it for the 2017 model year

Volkswagen Golf Alltrack,

However you configure it, the Lexus GS 350 is a fine sedan

Acura Canada says this is the most premium and technologically advanced MDX in history

As is Hyundai's tradition, Santa Fes come pretty loaded right out of the shipping container

Toyota's Camry is a model of greatness

Is America great again yet?

Ridgeline will still find a good audience with others who need some truck functionality but prefer a more car-like experience, a scenario in which the new Ridgeline does a really good job.

NX 200t, a wonderful little crossover/SUV

In the meantime, I can't wait to see the new Continental has in store, and how (or if) that'll trickle down to the fest of the Lincoln and Ford line

Check back in February to see which of these winners will go on to score the much coveted title of 2017 Canadian Car of the Year.

Toyota must be doing something right because the Corolla has wriggled its way into a lot of people's hearts over that half century

The Alltrack is just the latest winning version of the Golf, which may be the best overall car/car value available today

Jaguar's F-PACE is a very worthy entry into this marketplace niche. I'm not sure why Jaguar thought it necessary to jump in, since as a stablemate of Land Rover and Range Rover they already make a number of honoured SUV/Crossovers

Star Trek Beyond had a tough job to do - restore Trekkies' faith in the reboot universe after the debacle of Into Darkness

Canadian Car of the Year 2017 TestFest

It's a big car that feels big, but other than working within the laws of physics the folks at Dodge have pretty well taken care of the bigness when it comes to driving the Challenger

Mercedes-Benz Driving Academy

Fusions compete with the likes Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, Mazda6, VW Passat, Kia Optima, Hyundai Sonata, Nissan Maximaetc

The Limited is more of a gigantic luxury car than a truck inside

Jaguar is back with a vengeance

Sportage's big and beautiful panoramic sunroof, which slides open enough that I'd warrant one could skydive into the front seat

Sorento or Mazda? Tough decision

I love how the Flex straddles classifications