Kelly Taylor

Kelly Taylor has been writing about cars since 2000. His favourite ride has been the Audi R8 from Thunder Bay to Winnipeg, where he nearly traded the car for a Ford Ranger, a Greyhound Bus and the Blue Heron Gift Store in Kenora, Ont.

2019 Infiniti QX50 First Drive Review

Luxury Compact Crossover
The highly anticipated Infiniti crossover has arrived. The 2019 QX50 is completely new with a sharp redesign inside and out. But how does the breakthrough VC-Turbo engine actually perform?

2018 Nissan Kicks First Drive Review

Subcompact Crossover
We won't miss the odd-looking Juke. Fortunately, Nissan's subcompact crossover Kicks joins the lineup with style, an SR model, and 1.6L mill.

2019 Kia Sorento First Drive Review

Mid-Size SUV
The mid-size SUV gains significant tweaks ahead of a full redesign. And say good-bye to the turbo.

First Drive: 2018 Ford F-150 Power Stroke Diesel Review

Hard to believe this is Ford's first-ever F-150 Diesel. We head to Colorado to test the new 250-hp Power Stroke Diesel-powered pickup. 

First Drive: 2018 Mazda6 Review

Mid-Size Sedans
The refreshed 2018 Mazda6 gets significant changes inside and out while adding the new Mazda6 Signature trim for premium sedan shoppers on a budget.

2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross First Drive Review

Compact Crossovers
The new 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross puts a renewed focus on exterior and interior design - something the Japanese automaker has been missing all these years. But can Mitsubishi's new crossover attract a new legion of fans?

First Drive: 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Review

Mitsubishi Outlander
Read our comprehensive review of the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, including its hybrid performance, interior features, and more.

First Drive: All-New 2018 Ford Expedition Review – Living Large

Ford Expedition
Redesigned & nimble on its feet despite the full-size SUV frame, the 2018 Ford Expedition is built for adventure. But so is the Chevy Tahoe.

First Drive: 2018 Ford Mustang GT Review – The Evolution Continues

Ford Mustang
Two engine choices and features from the beastly GT350, the new 2018 Ford Mustang GT continues to evolve as North America's top muscle car.

First Drive: 2019 Porsche Cayenne Review

Luxury Mid-Size SUV & Crossover
We head to Europe to review Porsche's new, 3rd-generation 2019 Cayenne, including the insane 550-hp Cayenne Turbo still unaware it's an SUV.
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