Road Tests
Road Test: Nissan Frontier Midnight
Story and Photos by Gerry Frechette In any automotive market segment, it seems that every model year, there is a new “latest and greatest” model, such is the pace of
Road Test: 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT Sport
Well, all of it, pretty much. The Elantra GT is all-new for 2018, and with the new model comes a new engine choice in the turbo that got its start last year in the Elantra Sport sedan. There’s also the addition of a proper dual-clutch transmission, though a six-speed manual comes as standard.
Road Test: 2018 Honda Accord Touring
Story and photos by Jordan Allan Specifications: Price: $35,790 (MSRP) Engine: 1.5L turbocharged DOHC 16-valve inline-4 Trans: Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) Power: 192 hp@ 5,500 rpm Torque: 192 lb-ft
Road Test: 2018 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack
The Golf Alltrack was introduced to us in North America as a 2017 model but has already seen a few updates including a revised front end, new headlights and new tailights which mimic the changes that the other Golf models endured for 2018.
First Drive: The all-new 2018 Jeep Wrangler JL
It’s been no secret that over the past few years, we’ve seen the automotive market sway heavily toward utility vehicles (Light Trucks, SUVs, CUVs) and away from the traditional car. This trend has allowed brands such as Jeep to thrive as they have accounted for nearly half of all FCA vehicles sold worldwide in the past three years.
Feature: The 2018 Canadian Truck King Challenge
Story and photos by Howard J Elmer This year’s Canadian Truck King Challenge consisted of mid-size, full-size and HD entries – ten trucks in all – all vying for a
Road Test: 2018 Land Rover Discovery HSE Luxury
The Land Rover Discovery remains relatively unchanged for 2018 after a complete redesign for 2017. A 10-in. touchscreen with Jaguar Land Rover’s InControl Pro infotainment system is now standard.
Road Test: 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid
Story and photos by Dan Heyman Specifications: Base Price: $51,445 before provincial rebates (Que, ON, BC) Price as Tested: $59,085 Engine: 3.6L DOHC 24-valve V6, 63 kW motor, 85 kW
Road Test: 2018 BMW M240i
While not of BMW’s “M-Performance” division, the M240i benefits from BMW’s spending a lot of time refining their “M-lite” cars. The result? The ability to get a very fact, very pure auto for a fraction of the price of a full-blown M-car.
Road Test: 2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid
The Toyota Camry is all-new for 2018 and is entering its eighth generation. Having been the best-selling car in its segment here in Canada for the past two years, the Camry looks to build on its success now featuring a bold new design, now-standard safety features and impressive technology.
