Travis Persaud

Travis Persaud has contributed to a number of magazines across North America, including enRoute and Exclaim! He loves variety and it shows in the wide range of topics he’s covered: automotive to music, technology to travel, beer to real estate. He’s currently the editor of WHERE Ottawa (city travel guide), beer columnist for Ottawa Magazine, a frequent contributor to CAA Magazine and the former associate editor of Zoomer Magazine.

Contributions and Stories

Hyundai SUV Models Up Close (2024/2025): Smallest to Biggest

The Hyundai SUV lineup is growing. From smallest to biggest, here's a look at each model, including the latest features, updates & changes.

Kia SUV Models Up Close (2023/2024): Smallest to Biggest

The Kia SUV lineup is growing. Smallest to biggest, here's a look at each model including the latest features, updates, and changes.

Lexus SUV Models Up Close (2024-2025): Smallest to Biggest

Subcompact to full-size, these are all the current Lexus SUVs to know about.

2022 Infiniti QX55 Review

Infiniti found inspiration from its past when designing the all-new 2022 QX55.

First Drive: 2021 Mazda CX-30 Turbo Review

Mazda introduces their Skyactiv-G 2.5 Turbo engine to their popular 2021 CX-30, packing 250-hp & 320 lb-ft of torque. Here's a closer look.

First Drive: 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium Review

The second offering in the 2021 Mustang Mach-E stable, we take the Premium trim for a special drive and examine its interior & battery range.

6 Christmas Gift Ideas for Guys Who Love Motors & Gear [2020]

Christmas is around the corner - here are 6 gift ideas for 2020, for guys who love cars, motorcycles, travel, gear & just having fun.

First Drive: 2021 Mazda3 GT Turbo Review & Specs

The Mazda3's top-tier GT trim finally gets a turbo for 2021. Our full review of the AWD sedan's road performance, horsepower, specs & more.

Toyota’s Small SUV & Crossovers (2023/2024): Up Close with Each Model

Toyota’s smallest SUV lineup is diverse and growing — from traditional ICE models to hybrids and all-electric. Here's more info on each one.

The Best 2020 Mid-Size SUV: Veterans of the Game

With all of the new nameplates it’s easy to overlook the 2020 mid-size SUVs that have been selling for years. These 5 are some of the best.

The 5 Best 2020 Vehicles That May Surprise You

New vehicles for 2020 - particularly SUVs & crossovers - are plentiful. Some great, some not so much. Here are 5 models that surprised us - in a good way.

The Best 2020 SUVs with 3 Rows: 5 Affordable Models

Growing families looking to buy a 3 row SUV have plenty of options (sorry, minivan). Here are 5 affordable 7-passenger 2020 models under $45,000 MSRP.