2009 ARCHIVES - PICTORIALS / ADVERTORIALS

The Ferrari Maserati Québec complex, inaugurated on December 13, goes well beyond what we normally expect from an auto dealership. The dealer’s attention to its business dealings and customer service are just as exclusive as the cars they offer... [Full Story]

With just 1,000 sales in Canada each year, Volkswagen decided to make a few adjustments to the upcoming release. Although initially aiming for a slice of the high-end German market, the Touareg is now attempting to play in the same league as its more popular Japanese counterparts... [Full Story]

If unveiling hybrid vehicles at auto shows made news a few years ago, it’s no longer the case today. Now it seems that most automakers already have a hybrid to offer, not to mention those advancing other solutions to combat global warming. 'Green'... [Full Story]

Conspicuously quiet since Fiat came to its rescue, Chrysler is pulling out all the stops to present to the public the fruits of the behind-the-scenes efforts to revise and rethink its way of doing business.  For this occasion, members  of the press were introduced to 8 products revised and modified by the automaker's engineers and designers... [Full Story]

It’s a lengthy project, but Nissan is ready to join the electric car bandwagon. More than ten prototypes have preceded this final production model.  As of December in the US (next Fall in Canada), drivers will be able to purchase a 100% electric car at any Nissan dealership... [Full Story]

After producing generations of compact cars that never held their ground against their unbeatable Japanese rivals, GM has finally turned out a compact car worthy of the name. As opposed to the GM compacts that preceded it, the Cruze not only offers an economical way to get around, but it also provides real driving pleasure with a touch of class - traits that up until now had yet to be found in a Chevrolet model in this category... [Full Story]

Sleek and aggressive (yet very harmonious) lines characterize the Lancer Evolution GSR, also simply known as the Evo.  After a few kilometres behind the wheel you get to understand the real raison d’être of the Evo - and it’s nothing to do with comfort or a smooth ride. You really have to tame this brute to fully enjoy its impressive performance... [Full Story]

There’s a certain degree of culture shock that comes with attending a European auto show across the Pond. Not only were we among a throng of other journalists and reporters, but we were faced with an entirely different auto culture as well. Although it was all very exciting, it was still somewhat disappointing – if only we could get these products back on our native soil!... [Full Story]

The new A7 personifies refinement and good taste, yet another glowing example of Audi’s quality craftmanship. As its name indicates, this new sedan - with a coupe look and feel - marks the halfway point between Audi’s A6 and A8 models... [Full Story]

EcoBoost Takes Off With the F-150

The F-150 is now equipped with an EcoBoost twin-turbo 3.5L V6 engine, with 365HP and 420 lb.-ft. of torque, which means that it can tow up to 5,130 kg... [Full Story]

Volvo hopes to make a few waves with the introduction of the new generation S60. Decidely more upmarket, it’s taking on the other luxury hotshots in the under $50,000 category. To achieve this, Volvo has put in considerable efforts to ensure the S60 measures up... [Full Story]

The MINI E, introduced as a transitional model to the MegaCity Vehicle (MCV), will not be on the market any time soon… it’s currently on the drawing board and set to be released in 2013. With a 201 HP electric engine  (20 more HP than the MINI Cooper S), the MINI E’s performance is nevertheless very promising. As such, the MINI E is proving to be quite an enjoyable little sports car. For the time being, its range covers 160 km, while its top speed is electronically capped at 152 km/h... [Full Story]