Steven Bochenek Some passionate readers asked when we’d review imports that specialize in excellent mileage. (Kilometreage?) Enter the Jetta TDI Clean Diesel: it boasts a fuel efficiency of 6.8L/100 km in the city and 4.8 on the highway. Great if you live in the city (not that anyone lives on a highway). … Read More
Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Diwali, Bacchanalia – spare tires know no religion. With all their booze and fatty foods, Holiday parties – especially the professional ones you can’t blow off – can make a guy so unattractive he actually notices it. Running is the best way to shed fat. And … Read More
The Chrysler 300C is the sort of car a man rewards himself with after years of hard work. This rear-wheel drive is distinctive on the road, has won the kudos of respectable publications, and boasts loads of power. But mostly it’s the distinctive part. Driving the Chrysler ‘Hemi C’ SRT … Read More
Now that gas is cheap suddenly again, maybe you’ve reconsidered downsizing, and you still want a big people-mover for your softball team, salsa band, family or self. We present some pros and cons of two substantial crossovers. Mazda CX-9 SUV Seats: Seven Pros 1) It won the 2008 NAIAS North … Read More
It’s like walking a puppy. People want to pet it, and you love taking the John Cooper Works (JCW) for a tour of the neighbourhood. Aesthetically pleasing, it’s circular or oval all over. The huge faces on the instrument panel are reminiscent of doe-eyed Disney characters, calculated to make you … Read More
