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The 408-HP Lexus EV You Didn’t See Coming

Lexus’ first all-electric F SPORT finally gives quiet power a voice.
Lexus EV and Hybrid Amee Reehal - 0

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Riding the Highlands: Ontario’s Best Kept Secret for Motorcyclists

Dustin Woods Dustin Woods -
Escaping the city to explore Ontario's Highlands on a pair of BMW K1600GTLs - a region built for riders. Here's our journey and what to see.
Adventure Vehicles

SEMA 2023’s Off-Road Revolution: These 10 Overlanders Stole the Show

Graham Heeps Graham Heeps -
The unsung heroes of the SEMA Show. Here are 10 adventure machines for some off-the-grid inspiration.
Tuner Cars

Classic Charm with Modern Muscle: 1977 Toyota Celica Turbo Modified

Amee Reehal Amee Reehal -
Old-school charm with some modern love, this gorgeous classic gets a Mercedes-Benz throttle body, new turbo, Alpine audio, and an HKS turbo timer to get things started.

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2012 Subaru Impreza Review

Subaru Impreza Russell Purcell -
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.

2011 Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera First Drive Review

Lamborghini Coupes Mark Hacking -
Italian masterpiece theatre: Spain plays host to our review of the 2011 Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera.

2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK 350 Roadster Review

Coupes Amee Reehal -
With a new, aggressive redesign including an SLS-inspired front-end, we review the 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK 350 Roadster - with the top down.

2012 Fiat 500 Lounge Review

Coupes Amee Reehal -
The iconic, Italian car adds variety to the subcompact class - and it's cool enough for JLo. We review the 2012 Fiat 500 Lounge.

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

Mid-Size Sedans Russell Purcell -
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.

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.

First Drive: 2011 Bentley Continental GT Review

Bentley Coupe Mark Hacking -
Grand touring in high style. All things considered, the 2011 Bentley Continental GT is a more mature, higher-performing, and more engaging version of its predecessor.

2011 BMW 550i xDrive Review: The Perfect Balance of Luxury and Performance

Mid-Size Sedans Russell Purcell -
Rolling on 19-inch wheels, the V8-powered 2011 BMW 550i xDrive proves to offer the perfect balance of luxury and performance.

A Glorious Day Out with the Intermeccanica Speedster

Porsche Coupes Russell Purcell -
The Intermeccanica Speedster is a faithful reproduction of  the 1958 Porsche 356A Speedster. Here's what a day with this rare classic is like.
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