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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Electric Vibes: Formula-E Racing Series Hits the Streets of Montreal

Culture
We head to Montreal with Michelin for the 2017 Formula-E racing series to take in the electric energy, both on and off the track.

2017 Jaguar XE R-Sport Review: 2.0d R-Sport Vs. 3.5t R-Sport

Compact Sedans
The XE is Jaguar’s entry level offering but sure doesn't feel like it. We review the 2017 Jaguar XE 2.0d R-Sport and 3.5t R-Sport.

First Impressions: Ford’s New 2018 EcoSport Subcompact SUV

Subcompact Crossover
The 2018 Ford EcoSport will arrive this fall as a revised variant of the second generation. We get a first look at a pre-production model.

First Look: 2018 Ford Expedition Gains Substantial Redesign and New Tech

Ford Expedition
The 2018 Ford Expedition offers a redesigned aluminum body, an efficient twin-turbo V6, and an advanced SYNC 3 system.

First Drive: 2017 Nissan Qashqai Review – Proven in Europe, Ready for North America?

Compact Crossovers
Proven in Europe but is it ready for North America? We review Nissan's new sub-compact 2018 Qashqai CUV (or Rogue Sport in the US).

2017 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Review: The Evolution Continues

Porsche 911
Few companies master the turbo like Porsche. So is the latest 911 platform the best one yet? We review the 2017 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S to find out

A Day in the Life of a Monster Jam Judge

Culture Features
What's better than taking in the insanity that is Judgezone Monster Jam? Being an official judge up close & personal for a day, of course.

CAN-AM’s Glory Days: A 50th Anniversary Book Celebrating Racing Legends

Gear Reviews
Book Review: We check out CAN AM 50TH Anniversary - Flat Out with North America's Greatest Race Series 1966-74, by George Levy and Pete Biro.

2017 Audi R8 V10 Plus Review

Backed by 610-hp, the 2017 Audi R8 Plus Coupe has more power than the company’s stunning Le Mans endurance racing machines. Daily driver? Yes.

2017 Vancouver International Auto Show: Highlights and Features

We're back from the 97th annual 2017 Vancouver International Auto Show with our take on the worthy highlights, features, and major reveals.
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