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TT stands for Tourist Trophy, after an old series of races on the British Isles. But ‘Trophy’ summarizes things neatly with this car, the 2009 Audi TT 2.0T Quattro Coupe. The Drive Low, just 1352mm tall, the TT thrills with a front-row sensation of speed. Despite near record-breaking snowfalls during … Read More
Montreal-born Simon Lamarre is Volvo’s Chief Studio Designer in Gothenburg, Sweden. I recently asked him about the future of design in the automobile industry. What is good design? SL: It should convey an emotional connection without you having to explain. The more you have to talk about a design, the … Read More
Recently, XY tested the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid in Death Valley, California with Guinness Record holding speedster, Garry Sowerby. It proved how important the suspension is to your car’s handling and performance. Death Valley is an easy and stunning 2.5-hour drive from that ADHD-unfriendly frenzy, Las Vegas. Minutes out of … Read More
In January, we rated the Ford Focus among the worst cars of 2008 because “the dashboard looks like an ’80s ghetto blaster.” Maybe that was harsh. The cockpit does feel overdone, festooned with buttons. Considering the price, there’s a lot of plastic there. And the triangular appliqué adorning the front … Read More
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
