2008 Audi A8 by Graeme Fletcher
Since its introduction in 2004, the Audi A8 has earned a reputation for being as much a luxurious limousine as it is a pure driver’s car. The arrival of the V10-powered S8 reinforced the notion. |
2008 BMW M3 Coupe Preview by Graeme Fletcher
Crank the new BMW M3 to life and its bassy burble resonates with a meanness that says business. Blip the gas pedal, and the ensuing crescendo might have been inspired by Beethoven’s 1812 overture. |
2008 BMW M5 by Rod Cleaver
The fourth version of this revolutionary sedan continues with such subtle exterior cues as an integrated rear spoiler, massive 19-inch alloy spoked vortex rims... |
2008 BMW X6 by Rod Cleaver
Crossover vehicles are perhaps the fastest growing segment of the automotive market. Typically, this marries an SUV body to a car-based platform. What if the reverse were true? |
2008 Cadillac CTS by Graeme Fletcher
The second generation CTS takes the original's solid grounding and builds on it to the point where it is now a match for just about any luxury marque – European or not. |
2008 Chevrolet Malibu by Gerry Frechette
Think of the last two generations of Chevrolet Malibu, and what comes to mind? A car for rental and taxi fleets? It appeared that way. For 2008, all your conceptions about the Malibu can be thrown out... |
2008 Chrysler Sebring Limited Convertible by Graeme Fletcher
The Sebring convertible has long been one of the most affordable and popular drop-tops on the market – the latest edition continues the trend, with soft-top and hardtop. |
2008 Dodge Caliber SRT4 by Graeme Fletcher
How does a front-drive car with a compliant, comfortable ride going to handle a 2.9-kilometre, 10-turn thrashing? The Dodge Caliber SRT 4 left a very large smile and a sweaty scribe. |
2008 Ford Focus by Gerry Frechette
The Ford Focus has been the oldest design in the compact car segment for some time now. When Ford decided a few years ago not to bring over the then-new European Focus that had met with wide acclaim, there were some questions... |
2008 Honda Accord by Gerry Frechette
When Honda set out to redesign the Accord, which was one of the largest-selling cars in North America, it needed to keep up with the technological progress made in the industry and try to entice new buyers into the fold. |
2008 Honda Accord EX-L Navi by Graeme Fletcher
Today, it seems every new model comes with more - more space, more technology, more power and, in the case of the 2008 Accord, more to confuse. |
2008 Honda Ridgeline by Graeme Fletcher
That Honda would build a pickup truck should come as no surprise - what does surprise, however, is just how well the Ridgeline has been executed. |
2008 Mini Cooper S by Graeme Fletcher
A lot of people took the time to check out the latest Mini Cooper S during my time with it. Most of them said "boy, it sure doesn't look much different." Driving it, however, elicits a very different line. |
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer by Rod Cleaver
The all new 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer compact sedan comes ready to do battle in one of the most hotly contested segments in Canada. |
2008 Nissan Rogue by Gerry Frechette
As the Nissan Rogue enters a market segment as hot as the small crossover one is these days, a new model has to do some special things to get noticed. |
2008 Saturn Vue by Rod Cleaver
The 2008 Saturn Vue is based on the Opel Antara and rides atop a re-worked version of the 2007 Vue platform; however, apart from the wheelbase, there's little that would indicate the similarity... |
2008 Smart Fortwo by Gerry Frechette
Not that long ago, the smart car arrived in Canada as a sort of experiment on the part of its builder, Mercedes-Benz. It far exceeded sales expectations in Canada, and a completely new model should be a hit, even in the USA. |
2008 smart fortwo by Rod Cleaver
Of all the vehicles I have driven no other car has been so eagerly anticipated by my children as the 2008 smart. My preschool aged daughter in particular, has been hounding me to secure a test drive. |
2008 Subaru Impreza by Hardat Persaud
The first thing you notice about the new 2008 Subaru Impreza sedan is its conservative styling. It's noticeable for its lack of ostentation. |
2008 Toyota Avalon XLS by Graeme Fletcher
The 2008 Avalon is a very different car from previous generations. The long list of amenities add sizzle to the size, but in this case it is the powertrain that seals the deal. |
2008 Volkswagen City Golf and City Jetta by Gerry Frechette
The City Golf and Jetta came on the scene a year ago. The first year's cars were exactly as they appeared previously almost a decade ago, so for 2008, the City cars have been face-lifted. |
