My recent test drive of the 2024 Volvo S60 exceeded all my expectations. From its elegant and refined design both inside and out, to its impressive performance, the S60 is a true standout in its class! The 2024 S60 boasts a modern and elegant design with clean lines, sculpted contours… Continue reading
It used to be that there was pretty much one definition of a muscle car, the one formulated about 60 years ago. And that was a big block V8, making all the right sounds, but the car it was in not doing such a good job of slowing down or… Continue reading
This review of Volvo’s S60 sedan will necessarily begin with a look at the model designations currently in use. We drove a 2022 S60 B5 R-Design AWD model, in December 2022, when one expects the 2023 models to have been available for sale. The reason this is worth discussing here… Continue reading
For some five decades now, Honda has built the Civic, considered by most to be one of the most sporty compact cars you can buy, and that has translated into consistently being the top selling, or close to it, car in Canada year after year. Naturally, Honda is seeking to… Continue reading
The two letters “GT” get applied to all manner of cars, right down to the most mundane compact sedans. Of course, they are the abbreviation for “Grand Touring,” or “Gran Turismo” if you prefer, and they have been seen on cars for many decades now. The classic GT car is… Continue reading
Performance-oriented sedans are not limited to just the compact segment, which has a number of very capable and entertaining cars from which to choose. Most of the mid-size sedans from the Asian manufacturers have “sporty” cars in the line-up, but there are a few that take performance to an even… Continue reading
Through all the North American public’s move away from cars to SUVs and crossovers, there are still lots of sedans being made for sale here, primarily by the Asian manufacturers. The compact sedan, in particular, continues to ring up strong sales here. The interesting part is that the compact car… Continue reading
Time was, you could find station wagons all over suburbia, with all the manufacturers having models for every taste and budget. Well, you know what has happened in the last 30 years, and there are only a few manufacturers selling them now in North America, most of them the European… Continue reading
The electrification of BMW’s line-up continues unabated, with the new i4 sedan being launched this year, but that doesn’t mean that pure internal combustion and hybrid models are not a big part of the offerings in each of the car lines. That is certainly the case in the iconic 3-Series,… Continue reading
The new debut of the 2021 Acura TLX is an exciting throwback to the 90’s affordable sports car era. While not exactly cheap, the mid-tier price point promises staple performance-grade mechanicals such as a turbocharged four-cylinder engine that nicely couples with one of Acura’s in-house crown jewels – the Super… Continue reading
Honda’s most popular model – the Civic – gets a complete revamp for model year 2022 that promises a more mature and refined look and feel. The fundamentals still remain, giving the buyer a choice of either a 2.0 liter, or a peppier 1.5 liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine carried over… Continue reading
The 2021 Mercedes A35 AMG compact sports sedan offers a good amount of luxury and exhilaration particularly tailored for the more young and ambitious buyers. Both power and performance can be expected with the A35 AMG thanks to its turbocharged inline 4-cylinder engine that produces a respectable 302 horsepower. Because… Continue reading
Simple, practical, and affordable. These are the most common boxes savvy buyers are looking to check and the 2021 Nissan Versa subcompact sedan ticks them all with high scores. Going beyond the basics, the 2021 Nissan Versa offers comfortable seating, a smooth ride and a generous suite of available safety… Continue reading