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August 30, 2011

BMW 650i Convertible - Open-air power

 

Already, circulating in an open-air vehicle is heady; imagine when you have in addition comfort and plenty of power in hand. The convertible BMW 650i is equipped with a V8 biturbo motor (TwinPower technology) of 4.4 litres with 32 valves which develops... [Full Story]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


July 12, 2011

Chevrolet Volt 2012

 

To take place at the steering of a Chevrolet Volt, to push the start button and to ear nothing, it’s quite an experience. To date, we have had the chance to try several hybrid vehicles of different makes and models which gave us that kind of surprise at startup. However, when you put the vehicle in forward speed, that you drive since more than ten minutes at 90 km/h on the electric mode as if you were driving a standard vehicle and that you still don’t ear any motor noise, it’s really a unique sensation. [Full Story]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

June 29, 2011

Mercedes-Benz M-Class

 

Sindelfingen, Germany – Mercedes-Benz has invited the international press to the unveiling of the third-generation M-Class.  Although the official launch of the silver-star sport utility vehicle is only planned for the end of the summer, we have been able to discover in depth what will show the next-generation M-Class. [Full Story]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

May 1st, 2011

Toyota Matrix - An uncertain future

 

According to Ward’s auto, despite sales records that remain strong in Canada, the Toyota Matrix could leave the road in 2013, at the time of the arrival of the next generation Corolla at dealerships. South of the Border, the sales decreased from 66 836 units in 2002 to 14 952 in 2010, a dramatic decline that jeopardizes its future. [Full Story]

 










 

April 18, 2011

Volkswagen Tiguan 2011

 

It’s on a nice sunny spring afternoon, with a friend, Yvon, from Dupas Island, that I really enjoyed a trip in a Volkswagen Tiguan. A good lunch and a few stories later, I let Yvon take the wheel of the Tiguan. [Full Story]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

April 14, 2011

Kia Optima - Wind in the Sails

 

It’s astonishing to see how quickly Kia’s style has progressed. Replacing the Magentis, the Optima is so far ahead of the latter, it’s like comparing a flying saucer to Fred Flintstone’s jalopy. The Optima is simply one of the most beautiful cars on the road today. [Full Story]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

February 1st, 2011

Lotus Evora winter test drive: emotions

 

It’s not every day we see a Lotus on Quebec icy roads at the end of January. Well! Despite  the polar temperature, we paid a visit to Scotti Lotus this week to indulge ourselves behind the wheel, driving an Evora in the Montreal area. Seemingly, Quebec’s only dealership doesn’t close during the cold season. " I equipped my demo Evoras and Elisas with winter tires. This way, serious buyers who wish to take it for a ride can get their fill," says Bernard Durand, Lotus Group Director at Scotti... [Full Story]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Octobre 22, 2010

Ford Super Duty 2011

 

A Double Espresso

Sometimes, an ordinary coffee just won’t do the trick! Every so often, you need something a little stronger. In the world of pick-ups, Ford’s Super Duty series provides this double dose. These models take charge when the F-150 starts to lose steam... [Full Story]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Octobre 8, 2010

Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder 2011

 

With the look of a true roadster, this sleek and sunny yellow test model, with a black canvas top is quite an eye-catcher. In fact it’s impossible to go unnoticed in this sporty vehicle... [Full Story]