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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2012 Toyota Tundra Double Cab Review

Toyota Tundra
We put the 2012 Toyota Tundra Double Cab SR5 4X4 to the test powered by the smaller of Toyota's V8 offerings: the 4.6-litre i-FORCE V8.

2012 Hyundai Genesis R-Spec 5.0L V8 Review: Big Bang for the Buck

Full-Size Sedans
Compared to the rivals, the executive types may find a bargain in the 2012 Hyundai Genesis R-Spec with its 429-hp V8 powerplant.

2012 Range Rover Evoque Review

Luxury Subcompact SUV Crossover
The 2012 Range Rover Evoque is an all-new model for the stalwart brand based loosely on the mid-sized LR2 platform.

Chat with Henry Reisner of Intermeccanica

Culture
A boutique builder bringing old Porsche cars and Roadsters to life, Intermeccanica is out to build dreams - one custom at a time.

Porsche Camp4 Canada: Innovative Driving School Embraces Winter Chill

Culture
From Finland to the Great White North, Porsche Camp4 Canada 2012 wants you to forget about winter storage and think about playing in the snow.

2012 Nissan Titan V8 Review: Big & Bold

Nissan Titan
Big and Bold, we review Nissan's 2012 Titan half-ton pickup in the Crew Cab 4X4 SL form with a 5.6L V8 engine and a 5-speed transmission.

2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Passenger Wagon Review

Minivans
Spacious, economical, and a breeze to drive - We review the 188-hp 2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Passenger Wagon.

2012 Porsche Panamera S Hybrid Review

Porsche Panamera
Electrifying performance in a luxurious package, we review the 2012 Porsche Panamera S Hybrid. A top performer but don't expect the V8 rumble.

2012 Subaru Impreza Review

Subaru Impreza
The 2012 Impreza was completely redesigned, but Subaru's CVT transmission may not suite all buyers, and the 2.0L engine only outputs 148 hp.

2012 Audi A7 Sportback Review: A Potent 5-Door Sedan

Mid-Size Sedans
A hatchback has never looked so good. Audi's A7 Sportback stands out for its sleek design, impressive performance, and the practicality of a five-door layout.
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