January 23, 2012: How will the Kia Optima Hybrid handle a Prairie winter? We’ll let you know when it gets cold… Read Article

December 7, 2011: Chris Chase finds that the Explorer can handle 1,000-lb loads but the cargo floor height is rather high. Read Article

November 22, 2011: Our new Explorer begins its long-term test by helping author Chris Chase deliver food to an Ottawa-area food bank. Read Article

March 14, 2011: Despite compromising some practicality for style, the Acura ZDX offers the “right blend of sportiness, functionality and style,” concludes Grant Yoxon. Read Article

February 1, 2011: With MDX underpinnings and a sports-car profile, the Acura ZDX is “quite entertaining to drive” with a “strong” engine and “flat” cornering, but its sloping roof and high step-in height present some ongoing ergonomic issues, says Ch... Read Article

November 30, 2010: After eight months and 12,000 kilometres, our long-term Acura ZDX tester has proven to be reliable and comfortable with better handling than some sports cars. Drawbacks include poor rear visibility and difficulty getting in and out of the rear... Read Article

September 22, 2010: Is "Super Handling All-Wheel Drive" really so super? Grant Yoxon explains why Acura's all-wheel drive system is different to other AWD systems and how it affects everyday driving in a positive way. Read Article

July 20, 2010: Though poor rear visibility makes the Acura ZDX an intimidating vehicle to drive at first, Managing Editor Grant Yoxon found many other things about the ZDX that he likes, and over time, the pluses have outweighed the minuses. Read Article

May 27, 2010: The latest addition to the Autos long-term test fleet is the 2010 Acura ZDX. Managing Editor Grant Yoxon begins with a detailed description of what this vehicle is, what features it has, and what people on the street think about its unique sty... Read Article

May 11, 2010: More than four months and nearly 8,000 kilometres behind the wheel of Volkswagen’s diesel-powered Jetta TDI sedan has given us an excellent perspective of this car's strong points and weaknesses, says Contributing Editor, Chris Chase. Read Article

May 4, 2010: Yes, there is a Volkswagen built in Canada: the Volkswagen Routan minivan, built in Chrysler’s Windsor, Ontario assembly plant. It offers distinctive styling and driveability, but it’s priced higher than its Chrysler equivalents, says Manag... Read Article

March 30, 2010: Both these Canadian-built luxury SUVs offer all-weather capability, a roomy cabin and cargo-carrying utility but one leans towards luxury and high-end interior finishings while the other stresses handling and performance. Read Article

March 23, 2010: Now that our test Jetta TDI has over 5,000 kilometres on the clock, its fuel economy has improved, says Contributing Editor, Chris Chase, who’s been getting "in the mid 5.0 L/100 km (56 mpg) on the highway." Read Article