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The current-generation Legacy and Outback models were launched for the 2005 model year. But unlike some cars that go through a product cycle without any changes, Subaru is constantly improving its mid-size sedan and wagon offerings. (more…)

Iconic sports-car maker Lamborghini could double its sales within four years if it builds its low, ultra-long, super-aggressive Estoque sports sedan concept car. (more…)

It’s funny that one of the loudest cars on the road this year comes from a manufacturer that makes some of the quietest. Of course, when first entering a German-dominated market full of performance sedans, it is important to make some noise- both visually and aurally. (more…)

Saving the planet is a good idea, as long as we’re willing to make sacrifices or drastically change the way we live. The automobile has been targeted as a polluter, so we must either get rid of it or find new ways to get around without further hurting the environment. Hybrid vehicles are the craze right now, bridging the gap between gas-powered and electric vehicles (more…)

I’m barely exaggerating when I say that the Audi A8L is “made in Quebec”. Our very own Dany Garand is the one who penned the lines of this sensational car. That was enough for me to fall in love, as I am extremely proud when local talents reach the highest spheres of the auto industry. I’m even more proud because this timeless beauty is one of the most prestigious automobiles on the face of the Earth. (more…)

For some people, growing old means having wrinkles, becoming useless and falling into dark oblivion. For others, it’s about getting wiser and remaining very much in the game. That’s always the approach at Mazda  and it seems to pay off. Despite being introduced in 2002, the Mazda6 is still among the most popular midsize sedans on the market. Why? Allow me to list all the reasons. (more…)

Wouldn’t the world be a better place if people could just admit when they’d done something wrong? Well, to our surprise, Mazda did just that at a recent preview of its new Mazda 6 sedan. Rather than spinning the numbers to make it look like the last Mazda 6 was a sales triumph, Mazda told us the truth. While its key competitors (Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, and Nissan Altima) sold more and more units, the Mazda’s sales were flat. (more…)