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).
https://chrischasescars.com/
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Smart Strategies for Purchasing a Used Luxury Car

Take advantage of deep depreciation, expired leases, and CPO programs.

Buying a Used Vehicle: 3 Powerful Tips To Remember

Researching the pros and cons of a potential used vehicle purchase takes a bit of digging but can pay off for the diligent shopper.

2017 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid Review

Luxury Mid-Size SUV & Crossover
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
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
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

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
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
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
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
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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