Jim Robinson

Lexus has added the performance F-Sport to its RX CUV lineup for 2013 featuring luxuries such as a 15-speaker Mark Levinson sound system and an eight-speed transmission.

Lexus RX 350 F-Sport ups its performance score for 2013

So successful has the RX become that it is the volume seller in the Lexus stable.

Lexus has added the performance F-Sport to its RX CUV lineup for 2013 featuring luxuries such as a 15-speaker Mark Levinson sound system and an eight-speed transmission.
The redesigned 2013 Chevrolet Malibu now offers a turbocharged engine as standard on the topline LTZ (shown) that also features an upgraded suspension.

Malibu LTZ gets a handy boost

Automakers are making huge strides in fuel economy that do not take away from performance—which sums up the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ Turbo.

The redesigned 2013 Chevrolet Malibu now offers a turbocharged engine as standard on the topline LTZ (shown) that also features an upgraded suspension.
Citroen Nummero 9 at the Paris Auto Show.

Imagination shines at Paris Motor Show

Several concept cars at the Paris Auto Show pointed the way to upcoming cars and trucks coming in the not too distant future.

Citroen Nummero 9 at the Paris Auto Show.
The 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek, here in tangerine orange, combines legendary engine and all-wheel-drive technology with a ‘fun’ package.   

Subaru adds fun to compact CUV segment with XV Crosstrek

August saw record sales and Subaru feels confident it can hit three per cent market share in Canada.

The 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek, here in tangerine orange, combines legendary engine and all-wheel-drive technology with a ‘fun’ package.   
Jay Koka won the prestigious Peter Helck Award was this 1929 Cord shown in an historic part of Savannah, Georgia.

Canadian automotive artists take top Pebble Beach Honours

Jay Koka of Kitchener ON, and Ken Dallison of Mississauga, ON, honoured at Pebble Beach Concours.

Jay Koka won the prestigious Peter Helck Award was this 1929 Cord shown in an historic part of Savannah, Georgia.
The 2013 Cayenne Diesel is the first time Porsche is offered a diesel passenger vehicle in North America and it is also one of lowest-priced Porsches you can buy.

Porsche Cayenne Diesel strikes gold in Alaska

This is one speedy diesel with a 0-100 km/h time of 7.8 seconds and 0-160 km/h in 20.2 seconds.

The 2013 Cayenne Diesel is the first time Porsche is offered a diesel passenger vehicle in North America and it is also one of lowest-priced Porsches you can buy.
Although there are only minor changes to the exterior of the 2013 Ram 1500 pickups, there are a number of changes to the mechanicals and running gear not the least of which is an eight-speed automatic transmission.

Details are everything on 2013 Ram pickups

Ram's weight saving and fuel economizing starts with the use of an eight-speed automatic transmission, the first I know of in a pickup.

Although there are only minor changes to the exterior of the 2013 Ram 1500 pickups, there are a number of changes to the mechanicals and running gear not the least of which is an eight-speed automatic transmission.
Except for the badge on the door and the unique green plate, there is little to tell the all-electric version from the standard 2012 Ford Focus. Ford claims a range of up to 160 km is possible with zero emissions.

The shocking truth about Ford’s Electric Focus

I am a skeptic about pure electric cars in the real world of regular daily commutes.

Except for the badge on the door and the unique green plate, there is little to tell the all-electric version from the standard 2012 Ford Focus. Ford claims a range of up to 160 km is possible with zero emissions.
Instantly recognized as a Jaguar, the 2013 XJ premium sedan (XJL Supercharged shown) distills all the virtues of English traditional values or what Jaguar calls Grace, Space and Pace.

Jaguar XJL Supercharged: Defining grace, space and pace

Wonderfully fitted out inside, the Jaguar XJL Supercharged is also deceptively fast.

Instantly recognized as a Jaguar, the 2013 XJ premium sedan (XJL Supercharged shown) distills all the virtues of English traditional values or what Jaguar calls Grace, Space and Pace.
At first glance, the 2012 BMW M5 looks like an everyday 5 Series but lurking under the hood is a 560 hp twin turbo V8 that sees the M5 go from 0-100 km/h in 4.4 seconds.

Pavement pounding power

The real mark of a M Series is the great pains BMW takes to not let the guy in the next car know what they’re up against.

At first glance, the 2012 BMW M5 looks like an everyday 5 Series but lurking under the hood is a 560 hp twin turbo V8 that sees the M5 go from 0-100 km/h in 4.4 seconds.
Ford is claiming best in class performance, fuel economy and payload with the F-150 3.5-litre EcoBoost engine as fitted in this Lariat 4X4 Platinum.

An EcoBoost that really hauls

Ford's F-150 Lariat is more than just a pickup truck. It’s a palace on wheels that gets better than 30 mpg.

Ford is claiming best in class performance, fuel economy and payload with the F-150 3.5-litre EcoBoost engine as fitted in this Lariat 4X4 Platinum.