cars
Can a crossover not be a compromise? Depending on the vehicle, either the passenger or the driver gives up something. Sometimes, it’s both. In the case of the new and magnificently compact 2012 BMW X1 xDrive 28i, it sure isn’t the driver. Sporty handling – now that was fun! The … Read More
I find few vehicles as much fun as a Jeep Wrangler. They’re unique. Imagine driving any other convertible up a defunct (albeit snowless) black diamond ski hill. Not that I took the hardtop roof off — it was December. Its Rubicon Trail rating means it can go nearly anywhere. Just … Read More
Home of the great Canadian auto race, the Grand Prix, Montreal is well-known as Canada’s most racing’est city. In just over a week, the 44th annual Montreal International Auto Show will take place at the Palais des congrès. With three floors of exhibitions from dozens of international manufacturers, black ice currently … Read More
The 2012 Volvo S60 T5 FWD is sexy and lean on the outside. Inside, it pampers the driver first, then all the riders, too. The electro-hydraulic, power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering is so sensitive it practically reads minds. It’s got a gutsy engine. If you like driving, you’ll like driving the 2012 … Read More
Just four short days from now, Toronto-based motorcycle enthusiasts (well, Toronto-visiting fans, too) can be among the first on the continent to set their eyes on what’s being described as the “most beautiful 600 in the world.” The Metro Toronto Convention Centre hosts the annual Toronto Motorcycle Show from Dec. 9 … Read More
