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Haligonian Garry Sowerby, the four-time world-record holder for long-distance driving, has experienced extraordinary events behind the wheel. I caught up with him last week and asked him to share a few. What’s the most frightening experience you’ve ever had behind the wheel? Getting ambushed in Kenya. Six guys pop up … Read More
The new Mazda6 is a responsive and peppy beast that laps up the corners like a retriever on a soup bowl. The car boasts a 3.7L DOHC 24-valve V6 engine, and its 6-speed sport mode transmission offers noisy but robust pickup. If not for the vile winter weather the week … Read More
My cousin owns a slick Merc CLK, which he wraps in receiving blankets and hides from the world, November till April. He simply feels safer leasing a Volvo XC90 in winter. Is it justified? Maybe. There’s fine skiing within a couple of hours any of XY Canada city (don’t pinch … 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
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
