We pit three unique compact crossovers against each other to see if fun and utility mix Story by Budd Stanley, photos courtesy of MINI, Nissan and Mitsubishi   With the slow extermination of the family station wagon almost complete, the once-powerful family hauler has been replaced several times over the last few decades, first by [...]

F-150 finally gets a proper engine Review and photos by Budd Stanley   I can now understand why the F-150 has been the best-selling vehicle in Canada, ever since the invention of the wheel, it seems. When the current generation of the F-150 was released back in 2009, I was impressed with the appointments that [...]

By Howard J Elmer  Continued high gas prices this year are a concern and focus for fleets and private owners alike, and these concerns have spawned several fuel-saving initiatives from GM and Ford, while on the alternative fuel front, for instance, Ford is now offering Natural Gas as an option for Transit Connect, E-Series vans [...]

Story and photos by Russell Purcell It's nice to see new products rolling into Chrysler dealerships as the iconic American giant has been on the mat for too long. It is also nice to see the return of one of the company's most popular offerings, the Dodge Durango CUV. The first thing I noticed as [...]

Old Habits Die Hard Trail Edition 4Runner impresses off-road Story and photos by Budd Stanley   There is a distinct trend happening today when it comes to full-size SUVs. They’re all turning into CUVs. The once-proud Jeep Grand Cherokee, Ford Explorer and Dodge Durango have all joined the Honda Pilot and Chevy Traverse in deleting [...]

By Howard J Elmer   Mercedes Benz is celebrating its 125th birthday this year. And, as with any person or company that reaches an advanced age, the question which is always asked is, how? Is there a secret to lasting that long? Centurions often answer that it’s about eating right and exercise, or even taking [...]

  Review and photos by Russell Purcell The Land Rover LR4 made its debut in our marketplace as a 2010 model, as a replacement for the outgoing LR3. The LR4 represents the mid-range offering for the storied British brand, but with this latest iteration, it is obvious that the product planning team sought to raise [...]

All-Around Family SUV   Review by Ian Harwood   The 2011 Honda Pilot has enough space to get you, your family, and all your gear to the campsite and still have room for the family pet.  When the Pilot first came out in 2003, it was a big hit. More room than the popular CRV [...]

An adventure in the snow with Ford's new Explorer Review by Budd Stanley, photos courtesy of Ford Canada Great explorers must overcome great hurdles in order to not only achieve their goals, but in many cases, just to stay alive. Sir Ranulph Fiennes was the first man to reach both North and South Poles, but [...]

Story and photos by Russell Purcell With new fuel efficiency standards on the horizon, it should come as no surprise that Porsche has embraced hybrid technology for its popular luxury sport utility vehicle, the Cayenne. The Cayenne S Hybrid is an all-new model for 2011, and should broaden the company's appeal to include those consumers [...]