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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The 2018 Lamborghini Huracán Performante: Up Close with the Record-Breaking Nürburg-King

We get up close and personal with the all-new 2018 Lamborghini Huracán Performante -- the current record-holder at the Nürburgring.

2017 Jaguar F-Pace R-Sport Review

Better late than never, we review the 2017 Jaguar F-Pace R-Sport crossover SUV, which has become the British automaker's top seller.

2017 Hyundai Elantra Sport First Drive Review

Compact Sedans
Compared to the alternatives like the Japanese Nissan Sentra SR and German VW Jetta GLi, does Korea's budget-conscious 2017 Hyundai Elantra Sport add up?

2017 Ford Focus RS Review: The 350-hp Compact Hatchback

From practical transporter to track star, the 2017 Ford Focus RS with all its 350-hp can do double duty. But is it a game-changer?

2017 Audi TTS Review

Audi's new 220-hp TTS coupe enters its third-generation for 2017 with more refinement, efficiency, and performance.

2016 BMW M6 Gran Coupé Review

The 2016 BMW M6 Gran Coupé Blends Aggressive Style and Performance with a touch of Elegance. We put the 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 powered coupe to the test.

2017 Genesis G90 Review

Our full review of the 2017 G90 - a large executive sedan & the first model from the Genesis brand. We look at its interior, handling & more.

Review: The Deejo 37g Folding Knife | Pocket Innovation

Gear Reviews
We review the Deejo 37g folding knife - the largest in the European brand's collection of high-quality, minimalist, stylish knives.

2017 Ford Super Duty First Drive Review

Heavy Duty Trucks
It's been a long time coming but Ford finally delivered an all-new Super Duty pickup to its lineup. We test the all-new 2017 Super Duty in Colorado.

Toyota’s kartSTART Driving Program Puts Kids Behind the Wheel

Culture Features
Toyota's kartSTART Driving Program puts kids behind the wheel, giving teenagers real world lessons of the physics behind motorized vehicles.
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