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).

2017 Ioniq Electric Review: Hyundai’s All-New EV Hatchback

Less space-agey design compared to rivals, the Ioniq Electric hatchback was developed from the ground up with electric propulsion at its core.

2017 Subaru Impreza Sedan Review

We put the Impreza 2.0i Premium grade to the test, with more comfort and convenience features over the base model.

2017 Mazda CX-9 Review

Mazda's original CX-9, its first SUV with three-row seating, was the result of a 35-year partnership with Ford that saw the smaller Japanese company...

2017 Ford Fusion Sport Review: The Unassuming 325-HP Sedan

Ford bolts one of its most power-dense engines into what is arguably its most pedestrian car. So, is a used one still worth buying today? Here's what we think.

2017 Mazda MX-5 RF Review: Is The New Hardtop Roof Worth It?

The Miata's hardtop roof is back, but we would happily stick with the fabric roof and do a little of the work ourselves.

2017 VW Beetle Pink Edition Review: Weird Yet Charming

For over two decades, VW found ways to honour the Beetle's quirky heritage. For 2017, with the Pink Edition. Fittingly, weird yet charming.

2017 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro Review

The 2017 Toyota 4Runner with the TRD Pro package looks all business with black badging, black-bezel headlights and a bold front grille. But can it handle life as a daily driver?

2017 BMW 540i Review

We review the 2017 BMW 540i and conclude this mid-range model is more luxury cruiser and less true sport sedan. But we're not complaining.

2017 Toyota Tundra Review

The 2017 Toyota Tundra CrewMax SR5 with TRD Pro Package is a hefty pickup with a price tag to match. Does it compare to the domestic trucks?

2017 Volkswagen Touareg Review

When is a Volkswagen really a Porsche? Technically never, but you can get close in a vehicle like the 2017 Volkswagen Touareg we suspect has irked Porsche dealers for a long time.