Month: October 2016

2017 Acura ILX Premium Road Test Review

Acura sells a lot of ILX sedans, and a key reason is value. For a sub-$30k price it gets a standard 201-hp 4-cylinder, an 8-speed dual-clutch auto with paddles, full

2016 Mercedes-Benz C300 4Matic Sedan Road Test Review

The C-Class has long been one of the premium D-segment’s most popular cars as well as a compact luxury sedan benchmark, and the latest 2016 model is its best effort

2016 Volkswagen Jetta 1.4 TSI Trendline Plus Road Test Review

The current Jetta might be long in the tooth but its new 150-hp 1.4L engine is brilliant with 184 lb-ft of torque, its handling great, and its standard 5- and

2016 Buick Encore Premium FWD Road Test Review

Just ahead of a major refresh, the 2016 Encore remains a strong seller that’s easily up to subcompact luxury SUV standards. Sporting a fuel-efficient 138-hp turbo four, 6-speed auto and

2016 Land Rover Range Rover Autobiography

Now that a $240k Bentley SUV is available does the $108k Range Rover still measure up? In most ways yes, especially when fitted with $35.5k optional Autobiography trim that adds

2017 Audi A4 Allroad 2.0 TFSI Quattro Technik Road Test Review

The quintessential luxury off-road wagon has been redesigned for 2017, resulting in an altogether better Audi A4 Allroad. Its styling is bolder, cabin more refined, digital screens class leading and

2017 Mazda5 Buyer’s Guide Overview

The Mazda5 is hardly new but it offers practical Canadians one of the most versatile people/cargo carriers possible. This compact 6-seat minivan, complete with side-sliders and a rear liftgate, packs

2017 Kia Cadenza Road Test Review

Like many mainstream volume brands, Kia has been moving upmarket in an effort to grow brand image and profits, the result being some very nice luxury models for modest prices.