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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2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio Review: Distinctive Power Player

Luxury Mid-Size SUV & Crossover
The 505-hp, twin-turbo Alfa Romeo SUV is one capable machine.

The Jeep Gladiator Rubicon Vs. Mojave: Dynamic Off-Road Duo

Jeep Gladiator
The one is designed for extreme off-road capability, the other for high-speed desert runs - but they're both geared towards the true off-road & adventure enthusiast.

Review: Toyo Open Country H/T II All-Season Light Truck Tires

A full review of the Toyo Open Country HT II all-season tire. So, how did these all-season truck tires perform after 3,100 miles / 5,000 kms?

2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4Matic Review

Luxury Full-Size SUV
Review: Mercedes-Benz knew its largest offering, the GLS-class, needed a complete redesign for 2020. Here's a close look at the GLS450 4Matic.

2020 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet Review

Porsche has just released the eighth generation of its venerable 911. We put the 443-horsepower 2020 Porsche Carrera S Cabriolet to the test - in winter.

2020 Jaguar F-Type Checkered Flag Edition Review

Coupe Reviews
Jaguar adds the new Checkered Flag Limited Edition model to the 2020 F-TYPE model line-up, celebrating 70 years of the brand’s rich sports car heritage.

Good Reads: F1 Mavericks May Just Be the Ultimate Book for Formula 1 Fans

F1 Mavericks examines the epitome of motorsport endeavors during the period of 1958-1982 through the lens of the late racing photographer Pete Biro.

2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS53 AMG Review

The new CLS53 AMG is more of an evolution than a revolution this time around, but it still sets the standard for the sedan coupé segment it started.

2020 Range Rover Evoque Review

We put the new 2020 Range Rover Evoque P300 R-Dynamic HSE to the test, focusing on the subcompact luxury crossover's interior, exterior, engine, and more.

2019 Mazda CX-9 Signature Review

Mazda CX-9
The CX-9 3-row utility is Mazda's largest offering. The 2nd-gen model arrived for 2016 and soldiers on in 2019. But is the top-end Signature model worth it?
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