Automotive

Unequalled in terms of luxury and capability

An exclusive and unmatched driving experience

It drives like a Porsche, which means its handling is nearly intuitive

All in all the practical Grand Vitara should score highly with families who demand more than just an average estate car.

The Infiniti EX 37 starts at $39,900 Canadian. All the option packages add about 13 and a half grand to the total, which by then is starting to become serious coin for what you're getting.

The Avalon obviously isn't about the driving experience. It drives better than you might think.

The 2014 Outlander

The tiny Picanto is up against tough competition from the Smart Car and the Renault Twingo

Audi A3 road test By | May 24, 2013
Overall, it takes much to beat this compact hatch, which is easy to park and supremely quick. It is one of my favourites.

Handling that is absolutely sublime, typically Porsche and feeling as if it's hard wired right into your brain

Overall, this economical diesel is a competent performer and that cavernous boot scores very highly with me.

You'll be getting a fine car that's enjoyable to drive.

Making a truck-like ride extinct

The new Volvo V40

The new Rav4 is undoubtedly a typically fine Toyota, but it left me wanting.

Without doubt a remarkably distinctive luxury vehicle; Great Britain should be proud

So while Mazda's famous "Zoom-Zoom" may be a tad watered down from what it has been, it's definitely still there, and that makes me very happy

The Hyundai Elantra GT starts at $19,149 for the GL trim level, manual transmission

The new Accord coupe is an evolutionary step forward from the previous generation

Subaru WRX road test By | April 11, 2013
Not just a performance car but a practical family saloon

I love the CX-9; it's bigger than I like, but it's a fine vehicle and it has gobs of "Zoom-Zoom."

Compact, yet versatile

Seat Toledo road test By | March 29, 2013
Named after the historic Spanish city, this is an extremely sensible car for our times

For what you get – and considering that this is, indeed, a Mercedes-Benz, that seems like a pretty good price

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Peugeot Partner SE HDi 92

If I were looking for a big SUV in this class, the Explorer Sport would be at or near the top of my list

Mazda 3

There aren't enough superlatives in my digital thesaurus to describe the joys of a Porsche 911

The boot is a good size and there is room inside for five adults, all of which makes for good family transport.

Citroen Berlingo 1.6HDi diesel