Chris Chase

Chris has been writing professionally about cars since 2004, in print and online. He lives in Ottawa with his wife and two feline tyrants. In rare quiet moments, he can be found travelling or playing one of his way-too-many guitars. Chris is also a journalist member of the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC).
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Is a Used Luxury Car Worth It? What to Check Before You Buy

New Cars Chris Chase -
Used luxury cars can offer serious value thanks to depreciation, but ownership costs matter. Here’s what to check before you commit.

Buying a Used Car: How to Research Problems Before You Buy

New Cars Chris Chase -
A little research goes a long way. Our used car expert explains how to identify common failures, service bulletins, and reliability data before committing to a pre-owned vehicle.

2017 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid Review

Luxury Mid-Size SUV & Crossover Chris Chase -
Acura's hybrid SUV is the best-selling three-row luxury sport utility of all time (we had no idea). So we put the Japanese family hauler in the Sport Hybrid trim to the test to see for ourselves.

2018 Mazda CX-3 Review: New 6-Speed Stick Shift for Driving Enthusiasts

Subcompact Crossover Chris Chase -
The Mazda CX-3 gets a refresh for 2018. We review the base GX model, where a new 6-speed stick shift makes up for the lack of glossy features.

2017 BMW i3 Review: Electric Hatch with Bold Looks and Price to Match

BMW EV & Hybrid Chris Chase -
BMW's nimble 2017 i3 electric four-door hatchback has concept-car looks with everyday practicality but does it justify the upscale price tag?

Review: Toyo Celsius All-Weather Tires

Chris Chase -
We test the Toyo Celsius all-weather tires in both snow and warmer weather. Do they really bridge the gap between all-season & winter tires?

2017 Lexus RC F Review: A Modern Japanese Muscle Car

Coupes Chris Chase -
No turbos, no electricity, no f--ks given: just a heck of a lot of power & performance in a bold package. We review the 2017 Lexus RC F.

2018 Toyota C-HR Review

Subcompact Crossover Chris Chase -
Peculiar styling aside how does the new 2018 C-HR compact crossover perform & compare? We review Toyota's all-new small utility to find out.

2017 Mini Clubman JCW All4 Review

MINI Cooper Chris Chase -
The most powerful of the Mini Clubman bunch, and cost and weight aside, we found ourselves charmed by the enthusiast-friendly Clubman.

2017 Honda CR-V Touring Review

Compact Crossovers Chris Chase -
The 2017 Honda CR-V crossover is all-new with a fresh design but an underwhelming new turbo engine. We review the top-end Touring trim.
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