Category Archives: Test Drives
Bad behaviour on display
I know we’re entering the summer driving season when everyone goes nutso, but really, the public displays of recent auto-related insanity are getting just plain ridiculous. The stop signs in my Toronto ‘hood are generally treated as suggestions, and even … Continue reading
My Latest Obsession: BMW 335d
The last time I wrote a “Latest Obsession” post was October, discussing my undying love for the rapid Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG. Seeing as that was nearly seven months ago, you can see that I don’t flit from one hot new … Continue reading
Driven: 2009 Audi A4 Avant 2.0T
Better late than never… Having driven and reviewed the new 2009 Audi A4 with the 3.2-litre V6 last week, I was unconvinced that the power and cylinder upgrade was worth the extra dough versus the entry-level engine, but I was … Continue reading
Driven: 2009 Audi A4
It must be difficult being Audi. Why? Despite years of effort and billions spent on research, marketing and development, continually improving its technology, its lineup, its reputation, people will still default to “it’s not as (nice/fast/sporty/expensive) as a BMW.” It … Continue reading
Driven: 2009 Nissan Murano
When the Nissan Murano first appeared in the early noughties, it was the most futuristic design available, especially since most of its competitors were trying to ape the still-upright-and-boxy traditional SUVs. Based on the front-wheel-drive Altima’s platform, the Murano offered … Continue reading