Automotive

Motoring: VW Golf SV By | February 4, 2015
Overall, while there is a feeling of quality and robustness about the vehicle one cannot help feeling that it is lacking some useful features that would be really appreciated.
Mercedes-Benz creates a nice new ‘cute ute’ By | January 29, 2015
The GLA isn't meant as a serious off roader, which makes it pretty much like most of its competition, but for those looking for a classy, premium SUV that won't break the bank, the GLA deserves to be on your list of test drives.
Porsche Macan and Boxster GTS – two new ways to love the marque By | January 22, 2015
I loved this car, even though I drove it in the dead of winter and couldn't really exploit its virtues.
Chrysler 200 a nice step forward By | January 22, 2015
The Chrysler 200 starts at about $19,500 Canadian. You can option it up to the top line version costing about $33,000.
Land Rover LR4 offers great views; sound; utility By | January 15, 2015
The base LR4 starts at $59,990 Canadian, while the HSE kicks off its sticker at $64,990. The highest end HSE LUX starts at $72,990.
Toyota 4Runner a go anywhere tool By | January 8, 2015
4Runners start $38,310 for the base SR5 model. The Trail Edition ups the ante to $44,725 and the Limited (it limits the amount left in your wallet!) starts at $47,680 for the five seat version and $48,875 for the seven seater.
Motoring: Peugeot 308 By | January 7, 2015
The Pug is a versatile car looking the part no matter what the plan; family or business.
Jaguar heads 2014’s class of TechnoFile’s most interesting vehicles By | December 17, 2014
Jaguar really needed a car like this
Dodge Journey and Honda CR-V: very different takes on the Crossover theme By | December 11, 2014
The Honda CR-V - which despite my whining is still a fine vehicle - will undoubtedly serve you well for many years.
Mazda3 Sport continues its winning ways By | December 4, 2014
The base Mazda3, which is a sedan with the small engine and less equipment, starts at $16,995, which seems like quite a bargain these days. But go for the gusto!
Road test: Toyota Prius Plug in By | December 3, 2014
In town it is economical and on the motorway it is surprisingly fast.
New Hyundai Sonata smooths its creases and sharpens its image By | November 28, 2014
Hyundai has been on a major roll, moving over the past 15 years or so from being pretty much the butt of jokes
ES 350 a solid entry into the luxury niche By | November 14, 2014
That basic ES will set you back $41,500, which seems like a pretty good price considering the car you get for that amount.
VW’s hot hatch GTI is back - and better than ever! By | November 6, 2014
The VW Golf GTI starts at $27,995 for the three door and $32,895 for the five door.
Hercules makes for an excellent Blu-ray but a mediocre movie By | November 6, 2014
It almost seems as if the producers were so intent on giving us form that they forgot substance
A versatile people carrier By | November 5, 2014
Motoring: Mazda 5
Video:  NASCAR gets nasty: Gordon, Keselowski brawl after race By | November 3, 2014
Drivers duke it out following race in Texas
Canadian Car of the Year TestFest discovers the best of the best By | October 30, 2014
Car of the Year: Jaguar F-Type Coupe. Gorgeous in and out, great sound and the return of a legend
Porsche Panamera e-hybrid offers amazing frugality for a big sports sedan By | October 16, 2014
Not all hybrids are boring
A timeless musical classic re-released in special edition Blu-ray By | October 16, 2014
If you have yet to purchase White Christmas for your library, this is definitely the version to get (so far!).
Subaru enhances its Legacy and upgrades its Outback for 2015 By | October 9, 2014
Either of these Subarus would probably serve you well and they're getting more competitive when it comes to amenities and perceived quality
Road test: Kia Sorento By | October 1, 2014
Equally at home on the motorway or pottering around the town it shines when off-roading
Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 4Matic a fine sedan By | September 25, 2014
According to Mercedes-Benz' Canadian website, the CLA 250 starts at just $34,300.00, which is pretty affordable for a premium car such as this
Paramount’s Star Trek - the Compendium - offers a bit of new and a lot of old By | September 11, 2014
If you don't own the films already and don't care about a lack of 3D for the second film, it's a worthwhile investment
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Second generation Genesis ups Hyundai’s luxury ante offerings By | September 11, 2014
As a fan of the South Korean carmakers, I really wanted to be smitten by the Genesis, but find after my week that it comes off more as a pretender than a contender for the luxury sedan niche
Jaguar knocks it out of the park with F-Type Coupe By | September 4, 2014
A spectacular rebirth of an old classic.
Motoring: Vauxhall Zafira Tourer By | September 3, 2014
Overall, an MPV-beater that will meet family demands
Ford Fusion hybrid wears its green colors proudly - and well By | August 28, 2014
The Ford Fusion hybrid is a good choice if you're looking for this type of vehicle
Big Jeep Grand Cherokee diesel performs with panache By | August 14, 2014
Big and imposing and comfortable, and with about as much stuff as one could want stuffed into it
Cash-for-clunkers actually reduced automotive spending, study finds By | August 8, 2014
The program may have also had a negative impact for buyers who could not afford to buy new cars