Rob Beintema

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The 2013 FJR1300, is a sport touring motorcycle that blends the best of both worlds—performance and touring comfort—in a redesigned package that adds drive-by-wire technology, traction control, cruise control, linked ABS braking and a long list of added features including heated grips, electric windscreen and 30-litre colour-matched hardshell sidecases.

Motoring: Yamaha FJR1300 smooth as low level flight

Swoop and glide, left and right, in a rhythm so hypnotic it narrows the focus.

The 2013 FJR1300, is a sport touring motorcycle that blends the best of both worlds—performance and touring comfort—in a redesigned package that adds drive-by-wire technology, traction control, cruise control, linked ABS braking and a long list of added features including heated grips, electric windscreen and 30-litre colour-matched hardshell sidecases.
The 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander, dressed in Copper Metallic and outfitted for adventure at the Canadian vehicle launch in Squamish. The new Outlander boasts a new exterior look, new levels of quality inside, a host of new technologies and equipment, improved performance and better fuel economy.

Motoring: Mitsubishi’s Outlander improves on a good thing

Mitsubishi is concentrating on what they are currently doing best—compact cars and compact SUVs.

The 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander, dressed in Copper Metallic and outfitted for adventure at the Canadian vehicle launch in Squamish. The new Outlander boasts a new exterior look, new levels of quality inside, a host of new technologies and equipment, improved performance and better fuel economy.
The 2013 Range Rover Evoque Coupe, a two-door SUV blending the disparate qualities of sleek, sporty styling with muscular utility in an entry-level luxury package loaded with a wealth of technologies and on-board amenities. 

Motoring: Smallest Range Rover swirls fashion in with function

Nothing polarizes opinion more than a fashion risk: a sleek two-door with an off-road warrior.

The 2013 Range Rover Evoque Coupe, a two-door SUV blending the disparate qualities of sleek, sporty styling with muscular utility in an entry-level luxury package loaded with a wealth of technologies and on-board amenities. 
The 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek Touring, a compact crossover with room for five and an affordable entry into a lineup featuring Subaru’s trademark engineering components—boxer engine layout and standard symmetrical all-wheel drive. Black body cladding and design accents, along with uniquely designed, high relief 17-inch alloy wheels, set the XV Crosstrek apart.

Motoring: XV Crosstrek Touring brings Subaru down to size

XV Crosstrek blends all-wheel drive and SUV-like utility and attitude, with the ride, handling and fuel efficiencies of a family car.

The 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek Touring, a compact crossover with room for five and an affordable entry into a lineup featuring Subaru’s trademark engineering components—boxer engine layout and standard symmetrical all-wheel drive. Black body cladding and design accents, along with uniquely designed, high relief 17-inch alloy wheels, set the XV Crosstrek apart.
For 2013, Ford is offering eight models of the F-150 pickup (King Ranch shown) with a choice of four engines making it possible to order a version for any specific need.

Motoring: Ford F-150 pickup offers more choices

There has been a pickup in the Ford family since the Model T.

For 2013, Ford is offering eight models of the F-150 pickup (King Ranch shown) with a choice of four engines making it possible to order a version for any specific need.
Honda’s 2014 Grom is a little bike with big attitude and a fresh, new way to add some fun, practicality, independence and style to your life. The Grom features a compact frame, 12-inch wheels, a 125 cc engine and street-legal big bike components.

Motoring: Honda Grom—step up from the scooter

This new millennial generation is looking for something fun, something new, something different.

Honda’s 2014 Grom is a little bike with big attitude and a fresh, new way to add some fun, practicality, independence and style to your life. The Grom features a compact frame, 12-inch wheels, a 125 cc engine and street-legal big bike components.
The Volvo XC70 in a new shade of Twilight Bronze Metallic for 2013, a premium wagon, contemporary crossover, turbocharged performer and luxury vehicle all rolled into one.

Motoring: Luxury in Volvo XC70 T6 AWD Platinum Polestar

The XC70 is a particularly calming oasis in a storm that seemed to be beating with purpose against glass and steel.

The Volvo XC70 in a new shade of Twilight Bronze Metallic for 2013, a premium wagon, contemporary crossover, turbocharged performer and luxury vehicle all rolled into one.
The 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid SE is not exactly your average fuddy-duddy hybrid. This sleek, sophisticated performer is dipped in Ruby Red and enhanced with the 18-inch wheels and sporty spoiler of an added Appearance Package.

Motoring: Ford Fusion Hybrid SE: A hybrid with a sense of style

Fusion has become a best seller, a bread-and-butter, five-passenger, mid-size mainstay for Ford.

The 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid SE is not exactly your average fuddy-duddy hybrid. This sleek, sophisticated performer is dipped in Ruby Red and enhanced with the 18-inch wheels and sporty spoiler of an added Appearance Package.
At the Infiniti stand at the 2013 New York International Auto Show, the 2014 QX60 Hybrid follows the Pathfinder Hybrid’s lead with an even more premium package offering the same fuel economy and emission reductions without performance compromise.

Canadian flavour in remarks from Nissan

Nissan VP uses hockey metaphor at New York Auto Show.

At the Infiniti stand at the 2013 New York International Auto Show, the 2014 QX60 Hybrid follows the Pathfinder Hybrid’s lead with an even more premium package offering the same fuel economy and emission reductions without performance compromise.
The 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT seen here being tested at the Circuit of the Americas FIA track in Texas. The fastest Jeep ever blends V8 Hemi power with a new eight-speed transmission, revised Selec-Trac full-time four-wheel-drive and with a host of enhancements inside and out for the 2014 model year.

Motoring: Who knew Jeeps could go like this

The 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT is the performance offshoot of Jeep’s premium flagship.

The 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT seen here being tested at the Circuit of the Americas FIA track in Texas. The fastest Jeep ever blends V8 Hemi power with a new eight-speed transmission, revised Selec-Trac full-time four-wheel-drive and with a host of enhancements inside and out for the 2014 model year.
The Chevrolet Equinox, here in Tungsten Metallic, a new colour for 2013 and just one addition from a broad list of upgrades that include a new, more powerful optional V6 engine and new technologies enhancing a popular made-in-Canada compact crossover.

Entry-level affordability and room for five with Chevrolet Equinox

Chevy Equinox offers entry-level affordability, five-passenger room, four-cylinder fuel economy.

The Chevrolet Equinox, here in Tungsten Metallic, a new colour for 2013 and just one addition from a broad list of upgrades that include a new, more powerful optional V6 engine and new technologies enhancing a popular made-in-Canada compact crossover.
Building on the Fat Boy legacy, the 2012 Fat Boy Lo drops the suspension an inch closer to the ground and brings a darker, slammed appearance to the world of boulevard cruisers. As tested here, in flat Denim Black, the Fat Boy Lo oozes attitude with an upgraded 103B V-Twin engine, fat rubber on black bullet hole wheels and blacked-out engine and chassis components contrasted by satin chrome finishes.

Suck in your gut and be one with the Fat Boy

The Fat Boy is a member of the Softail family and its wide and chunky lines have become synonymous with a kind of elemental cruising ethos.

Building on the Fat Boy legacy, the 2012 Fat Boy Lo drops the suspension an inch closer to the ground and brings a darker, slammed appearance to the world of boulevard cruisers. As tested here, in flat Denim Black, the Fat Boy Lo oozes attitude with an upgraded 103B V-Twin engine, fat rubber on black bullet hole wheels and blacked-out engine and chassis components contrasted by satin chrome finishes.
The Kawasaki Versys 1000 is new for 2012 and the long-awaited big brother to the Versys 650. The Versys 1000 offers adventure touring style with enough litre-bike power for two-up travel, along with modern instrumentation, an adjustable windscreen, standard ABS braking, two power modes, three traction control settings and available touring accessories.

Around corner, or around globe with Kawasaki

The Kawasaki Versys 1000's tall stance is set up for adventure/tour style of riding, not so much off-road.

The Kawasaki Versys 1000 is new for 2012 and the long-awaited big brother to the Versys 650. The Versys 1000 offers adventure touring style with enough litre-bike power for two-up travel, along with modern instrumentation, an adjustable windscreen, standard ABS braking, two power modes, three traction control settings and available touring accessories.
The 2012 Yamaha TMAX, a maxi-scooter that offers motorcycle-like performance with the scooter conveniences. The TMAX was redesigned for 2012 with more power, better fuel economy, and less weight, along with modern instrumentation.

Yamaha takes its scooters to the Max with the TMAX

You’d have to squint pretty hard to mistake my wife and I for Tom Hanks and Julia Roberts.

The 2012 Yamaha TMAX, a maxi-scooter that offers motorcycle-like performance with the scooter conveniences. The TMAX was redesigned for 2012 with more power, better fuel economy, and less weight, along with modern instrumentation.
The 2012 Nissan Murano LE AWD in top-of-the-line trim, seen here in Blue Lightning with an added Platinum Package, one of the original crossovers, updated, loaded with luxuries and still relevant today as a comfortable five-passenger vehicle.

Nissan boosts Murano LE AWD to the Platinum

The 2012 Nissan Murano is a family-friendly, five-passenger vehicle that blends the best of crossover qualities.

The 2012 Nissan Murano LE AWD in top-of-the-line trim, seen here in Blue Lightning with an added Platinum Package, one of the original crossovers, updated, loaded with luxuries and still relevant today as a comfortable five-passenger vehicle.