Russell Purcell

Russell Purcell is an award-winning automotive journalist and photographer based in Vancouver, B.C. His passion for automobiles was sparked at the tender age of six, when a family friend gave the wide-eyed first grader a ride to school in a track prepared Porsche 911 RSR. He continues to fan the flames by building an impressive library of automotive related books as well as a vast collection of interesting automobilia and motoring artefacts. Russell is a member of the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada, and is active on Twitter as RoadTestRuss.
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2013 Volkswagen CC Review

Mid-Size Sedans
The 2013 Volkswagen CC is a well-built mid-size sedan with great features, coupe-like looks far from vanilla styling. But is it worth the higher price tag?

2014 Roush Stage 3 (RS3) Mustang Review

Ford Mustang
Race on Sunday, sell on Monday. This heavily modified Mustang GT ain't your average Pony car. We review the 2014 Roush Stage 3 (RS3) Mustang with Phase 1 modifications rendering a 575-hp, supercharged beast.

Review: Does the DECO Windshield Repair Service Really Work?

Gear
Sure, if your windshield is severely cracked it might be time for a new windshield. Or opt for the DECO windshield repair? Our full review.

2014 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S Review

Porsche Cayenne
Exclusive and Intimidating, we review the 2014 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S: the ultimate expression of what a high-performance luxury SUV can be.

2013 Fiat 500C (Convertible) Abarth Review

Coupes
The 160 horsepower 2013 500C Abarth convertible is Italy's answer to the hot hatch. Sure, it's cute but lacks the performance lustre in the twisties.

2013 Audi S7 Review

Mid-Size Sedans
The sexiest hatchback on wheels? We review the 2013 Audi S7 executive sedan, putting this 420 horsepower German 4-door rocket to the test.

2013 Ford F-150 Review: Revised Payload and Towing Capacity Ratings

We head to the Alberta Badlands to review the new 2013 Ford F-150, putting the best-selling pickup's revised towing and payload to the test.

2013 Ford F-150 Limited First Drive Review

Ford F-150
Delivering V8 performance with V6 fuel economy, is the 2013 Ford F-150 Limited the new standard in luxury?

BMW X1 Vs BMW X3: Breaking Down the Pros & Cons

Compact Crossovers
Perfect transportation for the urban jungle, we compare the BMW X1 xDrive 35i vs the X3 xDrive28i - two of the German automaker's popular compact SUVs

Road Trip: Exploring Alberta Badlands in a 2013 Porsche 911 Turbo

Porsche 911
What's the best way to explore the Alberta Badlands and Drumheller's Dinosaur Valley? With a droptop 2013 Porsche 911 Turbo, of course.
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