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We’ve been testing and reviewing SUVs and crossovers for over a decade – and still going strong. An independent, unbiased take by our experienced road test editors, from subcompact to full-size, budget-friendly to luxury. Search by year:

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A New Bike Rebuilt: Custom 2007 Triumph Bonneville T100

Greg Williams Greg Williams -
It's hard to take a brand new motorcycle apart and turn it into a custom build. All you need for motivation is a car to slam into.

Escaping the City Madness in a 2015 BMW 435i Convertible

Dustin Woods Dustin Woods -
The 2015 BMW 435i Convertible is the perfect escape vehicle. We head to Ontario's Highlands to review the 4 Series bimmer (top down, of course).

Punk’d! A Badass 1977 Honda CB750F2 Brat Bike

Greg Williams Greg Williams -
The do-it-yourself ethos of punk music inspired a man born long after the music itself had died to built a Japanese-style brat bike as distinct as the music itself.

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2011 Volkswagen Touareg Review

Mid-Size SUV Amee Reehal -
We review the 2011 Volkswagen Touareg with the 3.6L V6 powerplant. It's not a Cayenne but this Touareg certainly exceeded our expectations.

2011 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid Review

EV and Hybrid Reviews Amee Reehal -
Everything you'd expect without the hybrid stigma. We review the 2011 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid with a 288-volt electric motor and V6 engine.

2011 Dodge Durango Citadel Review: Where’s the Muscle?

Mid-Size SUV Russell Purcell -
Buying a used 2011 Dodge Durango Citadel trim? Despite the upscale interior & bold new looks, the upmarket package desperately seeks more muscle. Our full review.

2011 Ford Explorer Limited Review

Ford Explorer Amee Reehal -
The new 2011 Ford Explorer Limited SUV is like a well-travelled globetrotter with a better (wiser) outlook on life. Read our review.

2011 Land Rover LR4 Review

Luxury Mid-Size SUV & Crossover Russell Purcell -
The luxurious mountain goat gets new muscle under the bonnet. We review the 2011 Land Rover LR4 with its 5.0L V8 powerplant.

2011 Ford Edge Sport Review

Ford Edge Amee Reehal -
Ford takes their brawny yet stylish Edge crossover, making it even bolder powered by a new V6 with 305 hp 2011 Ford Edge Sport with AWD.

Escaping the Stampede: A Road Trip in Kia’s Sportage SX Turbo

Compact Crossovers Amee Reehal -
The 2011 Kia Sportage SX Turbo was the right weekend getaway vehicle to escape busy Calgary Stampede for a quick trip to Fairmont, B.C.

2011 Porsche Cayenne Review

Porsche Cayenne Amee Reehal -
It may be the entry-level offering, but the redesigned 2011 Porsche Cayenne still packs a punch with its 3.6L V6 and Tiptronic transmission.

2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK 350 4Matic Review

Luxury Compact Crossover Amee Reehal -
Built on the C-class platform, the 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK 350 holds its own personality compared the larger G-class and M-class siblings.

2011 Mitsubishi RVR GT 4WD Review

Compact Crossovers Amee Reehal -
The all-new 2011 Mitsubishi RVR may be a bit late to the exploding CUV party, it is certainly a contender with beefy styling and proven AWD.
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