driving
Volkswagen understands that red is the fastest colour. Gleaming in the autumn sun before me is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta GLI, in Tornado Red (yes, capital letters). I’m no bull, but I can’t deny that the colour is working: I do want to drive this red car, fast. My eyes … Read More
An absolutely charming little nook of a township located just over an hour’s drive outside Montreal, Ste-Agathe-des-Monts was once a go-to destination for vacationers around Quebec. Slowly, the surrounding areas have become rurally gentrified and thus more… enticing (or, able to woo weekenders seeking the more expensive and trendy). The … Read More
I’ve just crested the mountainous spine of Vancouver Island and, as the convoy behind a trundling RV snakes around yet another leisurely corner, a road-sign pops into view bearing auto enthusiast’s the three most welcome words in the English language: “Passing Lane Ahead.” You know what that means — I’m … Read More
An important part of being the Urban Driver for DailyXY is the urban part. Urban for me, personally, is Toronto; there’s tons to do in this town and many a night is no night to be driving. Consider this week’s wine tasting event, a fundraiser for Delisle Youth Services (whose … Read More
Laredo’s got guts Unless you’re towing horses and boats, the Laredo sports more than enough power to haul you to work: Its 3.6L 6-cylinder VVT engine emits 290 ponies and 260lb. of torque. Sure, the Overland — DailyXY review here — has a 5.7L V8 engine but it’s not the size … Read More
