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
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 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
The luxury mid-size segment continues its strong economic momentum and what you will find from the 2021 Mercedes GLC 300 specifically, is eccentric performance. It doesn’t pack as big of a punch as the higher performance models such as the AMG GLC 63 flagship, but instead the 2021 GLC 300… Continue reading
Despite its entry level status, the Mercedes GLA 250’s got every bit of luxury nuance to rightfully classify it as German made. Better yet, it has been completely revamped for 2021 with sleeker looks and a more refined turbocharged 4-cylinder engine. By default, it comes standard with the 4-Matic all-wheel-drive… Continue reading
The hot hatchback has been a favourite of enthusiasts for about four decades now, as they combine practicality and efficiency with performance and fun, often with a certain element of ‘surprise’ out on the street. The last decade or so has seen several of them on the market at any… Continue reading
The sheer scope of the Mercedes-Benz line-up of vehicles can’t be overstated. There are dozens of models available in all sizes and price ranges, and in Vancouver alone, the company has two of the largest showrooms of any manufacturer in the province. The model range can be a bit bewildering,… Continue reading
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 makes for a proper family-oriented box-form SUV that comfortably seats five with the option for an additional two kid-sized passengers if you opt for the third-row seating option. A 2.0L 4-cylinder engine front-wheel drive configuration will come standard and $2,800 upgrades the GLB with a… Continue reading
The GLC series is Mercedes’ answer to the hot and heavy luxury SUV market. But that doesn’t make it German unless it’s got a bit of “umph” to it. That’s where the 3.0L bi-turbo V6 AMG GLC43 earns its proper badge. An even meaner AMG GLC63 variant is offered with a 4.0L V8 bi-turbo… Continue reading
The subtly bold exterior of the 2020 Mercedes GLS 450 encases an opulent three row interior packed full of luxury, comfort and technology. This full sized SUV sees a mild refresh of the exterior but a major overhaul of the interior for the 2020 model year. The 2020 GLS is… Continue reading
In this, the era of SUVs and crossovers taking over the automotive landscape, the compact sedan would seem to be an endangered species, especially south of the border where most of Canada’s product offerings are determined just because of the sheer size of the American market. But, buyers in this… Continue reading
Station wagons are to Europe as pickups are to North America. They are vehicles that each region builds because there is high demand for them there. You don’t see many personally-owned pickups in Europe, and unfortunately, you no longer see many station wagons in North America since the American and… Continue reading