AJAC press release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Vancouver, British Columbia – Wednesday, March 23, 2016 In an early afternoon press conference at the opening ceremonies of the Vancouver International Auto Show, the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) named the Mazda CX-3 as its 2016 Canadian Green Utility Vehicle of the Year (CGUVOTY). The inaugural […]
Nissan Adds The 2016 Rogue SV Special Edition AWD To The Lineup
Since its inception the Nissan Rogue CUV has always been popular among consumers and critics alike. The model has received numerous awards from many sources; it has been named “Best SUV”, “Best Family Car” and “Best Value”. Kelley Blue Book even included it on their “10 Best All-wheel-drive Vehicles Under $25,000”. So, when it comes […]
Scott Hargrove drives the Mazda CX-3 in the wet
Utility vehicles aren’t typically known for being overly fun to drive, but if you read my story a few weeks ago about my visit to Race Lab for some Winter driving practice, you will recall that the Mazda CX-3 is a sporty little unit. It would seem that I’m not alone in thinking this, as […]
Driven: 2016 Chevrolet Equinox LTZ AWD
The CUV has become the staple for the Canadian family and every month it seems like we see more of them on the roads. For Chevrolet this trend has resulted in increased sales of their 5 passenger CUV the Equinox. In fact the Equinox so popular that it is second only to the Silverado pickup […]
Nissan Canada attacks Winter with a crazy Rogue on tracks
There are some strange things blowing in the winds of the auto show circuit these days. CES was considered by some to be more important to the auto industry than the Detroit show. Canadian auto shows have typically been considered sort of second tier, with Toronto being the big show. Montreal has been gaining ground […]
Off the beaten path in a Subaru Forester
I probably enjoy getting off the beaten path more than most people, but the problem is that I often have too many things on the go at any given time, so if I am driving to an event that is a few hours away, I tend to take the shortest route these days. It’s not […]
Careful where you park, falling snow might squash your ride!
If you live in anything resembling snow country, chances are that you have seen signs that read “Beware of falling snow” or something to that effect. I know some people just blow those warnings off, but the reality is that frozen water is heavy. Really heavy. Just look at what snow that fell off an […]
First Drive: 2015 Nissan Murano
Whistler, BC – When the Nissan Murano first arrived over a decade ago, “crossovers” were a new term. Introduced in 2002 for the 2003 model year, the original Murano shook up the then-new category with its curved lines and unique look. Love it or hate it, the Murano has truncheoned on for the past 12 […]
Volvo reveals S60 Cross Country ahead of Detroit. Is it Ri-donk-ulous?
For six years back in the mid-Nineties, I worked for a Volvo retailer. During that time, I became a dyed in the wool fan of the boxy-but-good era Swedish machines and the more curvaceous models that came prior. The days of Swedish bricks are long gone, but I still have a fondness for the brand. […]
Driven: 2014 Land Rover LR4 – A Class Act
To kick-off this review, let’s talk a bit about Land Rover’s history. During World War II, the plucky chaps at the British Rover company rose to the challenge in an unexpected way, transforming old war time components into a surprise success. A few years after the war, Rover introduced the “Land Rover”, what they announced […]