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2013 Compact Crossover Comparison Test
Monday, June 17, 2013
It's the little things that count, right? Well, we set out to discover those little differences amongst some of the heaviest hitters in a segment that's taken the automotive market by storm: compact crossovers. This year has seen some redesigns and updates that we just couldn't ignore.
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2013 Toyota Highlander Hybrid / Lexus RX450h comparison test
Monday, May 20, 2013
But then, what about across the brands? Sure, a Lexus is a luxury car, but is it really worth the $8,000 to $12,000 extra? What about when two models share 100% of their mechanicals, and equipment levels are nearly identical? We set out to find out where the $10k or so lies between the always esteemed Lexus RX450h and the underappreciated Toyota Highlander Hybrid.
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2013 Minivan Comparison Drive
Monday, April 29, 2013
Succumbing to the need for a minivan doesn't have to mean relinquishing your manhood and everything that makes you an interesting human being. Seriously. "Minivan" is almost as dirty a word as "station wagon," when it comes to family vehicles, but it doesn't have to be.
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2013 Compact Crossover Alternatives Comparison Test
Monday, March 18, 2013
The compact crossover market is growing at an almost alarming rate. What was once a niche product is now a must-have model in every lineup. Trendy isn't even the right word here because we feel like it's going to be more than just a passing fad, these functional well-proportioned vehicles are here to stay.
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2013 Midsize sedan comparison test
Monday, January 28, 2013
On this day, we once again discovered a company of cars that all had a number of strong points going for them and very few negatives on which to harp. Certain cars stood out, while at least one slipped behind.
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FR-S vs. Civic Si vs. Veloster Turbo
Wednesday, November 07, 2012
After the Chevrolet Camaro ZL-1 burned through most of last month's fuel budget, I decided to spend some time in a few more sensible and less-thirsty sports cars.
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Electric Vehicle Comparison Test
Monday, October 15, 2012
A soon as the words ''electric vehicle'' are uttered, inevitably the question arises: ''What's the range?''
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2012 Compact Crossover comparo test
Friday, October 05, 2012
2012 marks the 15th anniversary of the compact crossover segment. This milestone was the result of three Japanese automakers attempting to peek into the future to try and gauge what the buying public might want as an alternative to the then-typical family car.
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2012 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid vs. 2012 SLP Escalade Supercharged Sport Edition
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Il y a des mariages qui ne demandent qu'à être célébrés et savourés, comme celui du macaroni et du fromage. Lorsque deux gros Cadillac Escalade noirs ont occupé la cour de stationnement d'Auto123.com, je n'ai pu résister à l'envie de les essayer et de me prêter ensuite au jeu des comparaisons. Ces deux monstres tout chromés ne manquaient définitivement pas de prestance ni d'assurance.
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2012 Compact performance car road comparison test
Thursday, August 16, 2012
Track testing is a rare treat. It is only ever really relevant when the cars being evaluated were destined for some form of performance driving. With this lot, we got to do just that. We took all the members of this contingent and wrung them out at l'Autodrôme St-Eustache (ASE).
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2012 Compact performance car track comparison test
Thursday, August 16, 2012
Extremely popular in some European countries, and gaining plenty of steam in North America, track time is by far the best way to stretch your car's legs. By the same token you, as the driver, get to burn through some of that pent-up angry energy from negotiating traffic-laden roads day in day out.
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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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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 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution vs 2011 Subaru WRX STI (video)
Thursday, December 02, 2010
Honk if these two cars make you horn--I mean get you excited and conjure up scenes from the Safari or Monte Carlo rallies or any great rallying event from the late 90s and early 2000s. Yes, these two cars certainly are war machines from their respective manufacturers and both have created and sustained rival followings for the better part of the last two decades.
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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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Subcompact Hatchback Comparison Test
Monday, December 14, 2009
In Canada, more specifically Quebec, subcompact cars represent by far one of the most popular market segments. People love their manoeuvrability, European-inspired styling and, obviously, their exceptional fuel economy. In fact, all these criteria are important for small car buyers, who generally prefer function over form.
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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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2007 Audi A3 3.2 S-Line Quattro vs. Audi A4 3.2 Quattro Comparison Test
Thursday, December 07, 2006
You've gleamed over the glossy brochures, endured the brown liquid the dealer claims is coffee, begged for a test drive (or three), and you've wined and dined the loan officer/spouse. That's it. You're ready for your new Audi. As you like to drive, nimble handling combined with a powerful motor is a definite priority. But you also have a purchase budget that can't peak past $50 large. So now the decision is: which new Audi will it be?
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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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2007 Dodge Caliber: Model range comparison (Video)
Thursday, July 06, 2006
It's always a pleasant moment for us to see the new models arriving on the market. However, certain among spike more interest than others. This applies to the 2007 Dodge Caliber, which seems to get people's interest and attention. Obviously, the media's too.
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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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The 2013 Mazda Adventure Rally, organized by Mazda Canada's Vehicle Dynamic Group, took place in Boulder, Colorado last week. The event brought together teams of automotive journalists from across Canada to compete and raise money for their favourite charitable foundation. Mazda handed out generous amounts of $10,000, $2,000 and $1,000 to the top three duos that accumulated the most points throughout the two-day event.
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