First Drive Reviews

It’s always nice to be first. Here are our first drive opportunities, testing the newest vehicles hitting the market.

How the 2024 Mustang Interior Balances Heritage and High-Tech

Ford Mustang Amee Reehal -
The 2024 Mustang’s digital interior is a bold step forward — but will purists embrace this high-tech cockpit?

The 2023 Super Meteor 650: Royal Enfield’s New Middleweight Cruiser with Retro Vibes

Motorcycles Amee Reehal -
Building cruisers before cruiser were a thing - here's a look at Royal Enfield's latest as they push into North America.

2023 Toyota GR Corolla Core Review

Compact Sedans Justin Pritchard -
Toyota's new 300 p hatch comes in 3 flavours, but it's the entry-level Core model that's the most attainable - and this is a very good thing.

2025 Volvo EX30 First Drive Review

Electric & Hybrid Ted Kritsonis -
Barcelona, Spain – Volvo wasn’t kidding when it wanted to go with a minimalist approach that equally focused on sustainability in the EX30 we...

2024 Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid & Turbo E-Hybrid First Drive Review: Uncompromised Balance

Porsche Cayenne Daniel Rufiange -
The Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid gains an 'S' badge, and the 729 horsepower Turbo E-Hybrid remains a V8 track beast.

First Drive: 2024 Lexus TX Review

Luxury Mid-Size SUV & Crossover Daniel Rufiange -
Is the first-ever Lexus TX mid-size SUV the missing link promising a balanced driving experience combining comfort, power & safety?

Work Smarter, Not Harder: Ford Updates the 2023 F250 Super Duty with Innovative New Tech

Heavy Duty Trucks Amee Reehal -
With innovative features like Tailgate Down Reverse Sensing and Turn Assist new for 2023, the next-gen F250 Super Duty improves efficiencies.

2024 Hyundai Kona N-Line [1.6L Turbo] First Drive Review

Hyundai Kona Amee Reehal -
Energetic looks backed by a robust turbo engine. A closer look at the range-topping Kona 1.6L turbo’s performance & handling, redesigned interior, and N-Line styling upgrades. 

2024 Nissan Z Nismo First Drive Review & Specs

Nissan Coupes William Clavey -
With the 2024 Z Nismo, Nissan claims to have created an entirely different performance animal. We hit the Sonoma Raceway to learn more.

2024 Chevrolet Silverado HD: Better Than Ever & Proudly Canadian

Heavy Duty Trucks Daniel Rufiange -
A closer first look and review of the updated Chevrolet Silverado HD.
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