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2012 Volkswagen Passat TDI vs 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid
Friday, March 30, 2012
This comparison test pits two cars that, between the pair of them, have garnered more awards and nominations than Jack Nicholson and Meryl Streep combined. These are good cars in the best sense of the word.
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2011 7-seater SUV comparo match
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
As spring rolled in, our editorial team at the office got some great news: three members of our gang were going to be new, first-time parents. That got us thinking about family vehicles as two of the three began to consider a new set of wheels. Anticipating more kids in the future, the guys and gal came to one unanimous conclusion: No minivans!
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Chrysler SRT8s with more bang
Thursday, July 28, 2011
The horsepower war rage on like nobody's business. Be it the Germans, Japanese or Americans, all are out to outdo the other. And the only thing we can do is sit back and enjoy the show.
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Subcompact comparison test
Tuesday, December 07, 2010
When several major manufacturers unleash a brand-new model in the same category, it's obvious that a comparison test is in order. After all, we all want to know which one's the best, right? Just about every automotive media outlet has or will publish a subcompact showdown, and here's ours.
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2010 Supercar comparative test (video)
Monday, November 22, 2010
It's not often, at least here in the cold desolate North, that we get to see a grouping of cars such as those found in this evaluation. In fact, so rare and expensive are some of these cars that this was the first time that I had actually gotten the opportunity to sit in one, let alone drive it.
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2010 Midsize Sedan Comparative Road Test
Monday, May 31, 2010
Social media being what it is, we, at Auto123.com, posted some pictures and comments about our upcoming comparison road test on our Facebook page (Auto123.com). We listed the cars slated for evaluation and shortly afterwards, comments came pouring in, asking why this car and that car were not included in the test. First, we can't test them all. Second, we limit ourselves to a segment and third, we try and have them carry similar powertrains and levels of kit.
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Premium SUV comparison test - $40K to $50K - Part Two
Monday, July 13, 2009
In Part One of Auto123.com's premium SUV comparison test, the overall winner proved to be an obvious choice. However, as pointed out by many readers, we failed to include a number of worthy contenders.
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Head-to-head: Nissan cube Vs. Kia Soul (video)
Friday, June 19, 2009
Now more than ever, styling is a top priority for car buyers. Just look at the latest wave of exotically-designed models to hit the market. Their popularity is undeniable. In many ways, styling is about expressing one's personality and uniqueness, as evidenced by the successful Kia Soul and the fresh new Nissan cube (lower case intended).
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Sports Coupes Comparison Test (video)
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
All right, all right, we know the results of a comparison test never make everybody happy. That's especially the case when the subject of such comparison is a group of highly-desirable, highly-entertaining cars like the 6 sports coupes we've recently pitted against each other.
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40K to 50K SUV comparison test
Monday, May 25, 2009
We wouldn't normally think that a Ford and a Mercedes-Benz could face each in a comparison test, but we just did it. Two factors explain what was unthinkable 20 years ago. Mainstream brands saw the opportunity to create uplevel versions of their products and sell them at higher prices. On the other hand, luxury brands exploit their prestigious logos to develop lower-end vehicles, assuming people will buy a reputation instead of all-out extravagance.
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Comparison test: Sports sedans (video)
Monday, August 11, 2008
Man has always been fascinated with speed. Even in this modern day and age of prohibitive fuel prices, every car enthusiast dreams about powerful, high-performance machines that handle like a charm. Exotic coupes and supercars are obviously very popular, as evidenced by the success of the Audi R8 or the hype around the all-new and almighty Nissan GT-R.
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Comparison test: torque-steering Hot Hatches (video)
Monday, July 07, 2008
In Canada, we've always been fond of hatchbacks. In the '80s, such models with higher horsepower levels, tight suspensions and sport seats were roaming the streets. Remember the original VW Rabbit GTI? The Mazda 323GTX? The Honda Civic Si? The Dodge/Plymouth Colt Turbo? The Toyota Corolla GT-S? The Chevrolet Sprint Turbo and Pontiac Firefly Turbo? The Suzuki Swift GT? We do, as we wipe the tears in our eyes.
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All-wheel drive sedan comparison test
Thursday, March 27, 2008
You just got that big job you were working hard to get, and you want to buy yourself something nice. Or, you still live in your parents' basement and you don't mind that three-quarters of your paycheck is blown on car payments. Whatever the reason that motivates you to purchase a little sports-luxury sedan, there is a lot a choice on the market.
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4x4 Comparison Test (video)
Thursday, August 02, 2007
It's never easy to set up an effective comparative test, especially when the vehicles come from an ultra-crowded segment with different types of technological advancements and, more importantly, different kinds of availability. On the other hand, considering the wide selection of models and the profound interest by consumers, a few missing players is no reason to give up on this comparison.
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Comparo: 2006 Lexus IS 250 vs. 2006 Volvo S40
Friday, August 18, 2006
So, you have $40,000 burning a hole in your pocket and you are thinking about purchasing a nice car, getting yourself something that will make you feel good about all the work you have done to accumulate this small fortune. As is the case in most segments, the entry-level luxury line-up getting fatter and fatter by the model year. The benchmark BMW 3-Series is attainable, as are the Audi A3 and A4, the Mercedes C-Class, the Cadillac CTS, the Infiniti G35 and Acura TSX as well as the TL. Out of the bunch, it can become very difficult to select the right one for you.
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Comparo: 2006 Acura CSX Premium vs. 2006 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T
Tuesday, May 09, 2006
You finish school, diploma in hand or not, and you get a good job. You benefit from a certain job security, and you shack up with the love of your life. You wake up one fine morning, but it's not the alarm clock that takes you away from dreamland; it's a baby screaming for its bottle.
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Comparison Test: 2005 BMW 545i vs. 2005 Audi A6 4.2
Wednesday, May 04, 2005
In the Disney-like German forests of Bavaria, only fifty kilometres separate Munich and Ingolstadt, the respective homes of BMW and Audi. Since the mid-'80s, when both companies started getting serious as car makers by moving up the automotive food chain, BMW 5 Series vs. Audi A6--both in the car mags and in the showrooms--has been a battle car zealots have been able to sit back and reap the rewards from.
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A Family van comparison
Tuesday, October 05, 2004
For this case we used the most recently introduced vans and thus the General Motors vans were excluded, as was Mazda's and others. In addition, our pick as best van ever, the Honda Odyssey is being redone for next year with several improvements including a handy lazy susan type tray, more power, and better utility. Although the Honda would hold up well in terms of performance in this case, it just cannot compete in utility with the fresher models.
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News & Events Multimedia
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Most cars can get through the harsh Canadian winter with a good set of snow tires. On the other hand, few cars enjoy winter as much as a Subaru and its competent all-wheel drivetrain.
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