Neil Moore

The 2013 Chevrolet Spark has a vibrant, edgy look with bold colour choices, standard roof-mounted spoiler, and 15-inch alloy wheels (also standard) pushed to the corners. Rear handles are hidden in the C-pillars to make it look like a three-door.

Spark ignites interest in GM’s small cars

The streets of Toronto were the ideal proving ground for the new Chevrolet Spark.

The 2013 Chevrolet Spark has a vibrant, edgy look with bold colour choices, standard roof-mounted spoiler, and 15-inch alloy wheels (also standard) pushed to the corners. Rear handles are hidden in the C-pillars to make it look like a three-door.
The Mazda3 GS Sport’s swept-back headlamps, lowered fascia and pronounced fender flares complement its deeply-contoured body. The lineup offers a variety of engines, including a 2.0-litre four cylinder incorporating the company’s fuel-saving Skyactiv technologies, as tested.

Mazda3 Sport gets Skyactiv technology to save fuel

Mazda doesn’t offer a two-door model in its popular Mazda3 lineup—and that’s fine with me. Designers nailed it the first time.

The Mazda3 GS Sport’s swept-back headlamps, lowered fascia and pronounced fender flares complement its deeply-contoured body. The lineup offers a variety of engines, including a 2.0-litre four cylinder incorporating the company’s fuel-saving Skyactiv technologies, as tested.

Grand Cherokee’s evil twin pumps up the power

Its siblings are powered by a reasonably fuel-efficient V6, but this bad boy sports the legendary Hemi V8.

The Mazda CX-9 seven-passenger crossover is anything but trucky. It’s profile is long and somewhat low, with a tapered greenhouse and broad shoulders. Cat’s eye projector headlamps flanking the chrome surround upper grille add a sophisticated look.

CX-9 delivers more room, zoom-zoom

A few decades ago, most families got by with sedans and station wagons. Today, having one or two kids requires a transport truck.

The Mazda CX-9 seven-passenger crossover is anything but trucky. It’s profile is long and somewhat low, with a tapered greenhouse and broad shoulders. Cat’s eye projector headlamps flanking the chrome surround upper grille add a sophisticated look.
The Ford F-250 Super Duty pickup not only works hard, but makes a bold statement with its big-rig chrome grille. Depending on configuration, Super Duty trucks can tow up to 24,500 lbs (fifth-wheel towing, 17,500 conventional towing and can handle a 7,710 lb payload. As shown, this F-250 can haul 14,000 pounds and carry 3,190.

Ford’s heavy duties still get job done

The Ford F-250 Super Duty pickup is about as subtle as a flying mallet.

The Ford F-250 Super Duty pickup not only works hard, but makes a bold statement with its big-rig chrome grille. Depending on configuration, Super Duty trucks can tow up to 24,500 lbs (fifth-wheel towing, 17,500 conventional towing and can handle a 7,710 lb payload. As shown, this F-250 can haul 14,000 pounds and carry 3,190.
The all new 2012 Mercedes-Benz E 300 4MATIC boasts a conservative, yet athletic exterior, with taut lines, swept-back trapezoidal  headlamps and pronounced wheel arches. This new model, starting at $57,900, provides a lower entry point to the E-Class.

Motoring: Mercedes-Benz drops price of E Class for 2012 edition

The all-new ninth generation E-Class boasts a sportier, more athletic design with standard AMG styling.

The all new 2012 Mercedes-Benz E 300 4MATIC boasts a conservative, yet athletic exterior, with taut lines, swept-back trapezoidal  headlamps and pronounced wheel arches. This new model, starting at $57,900, provides a lower entry point to the E-Class.