Graham Heeps

Based in Calgary, AB, Graham’s outlets include Autocar, tractionlife.com, Canada Drives and several CAA magazines. A lifelong motorsports fan, he’s a member of the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) and speaks German. Graham also collects Matchbox cars and contributes to the leading toy-car blog, LamleyGroup.com.
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2021 Acura TLX A-Spec SH-AWD Review

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Does the 2021 Acura TLX A-Spec SH-AWD offer the engagement at everyday speeds that you'd expect from a 'sports sedan?'
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