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2017 Armada® Platinum Review

It’s interesting to look back to the early 2000’s and remember the big SUV gas guzzlers, like the Hummer, were some of the most popular vehicles. Fast forward to almost 20 years later and everyone is searching the market for a vehicle that has great fuel economy and easy on the environment, like electric cars. …

2017 Honda Ridgeline And Acura MDX

Get to know the newest addition to the Honda family, with the strength of a pickup and the smoothness of a sedan. In 2014, Honda announced that the Ridgeline would be taking a two-year hiatus to let them redesign the second generation of the vehicle. As promised, in June 2016, Honda revealed the revamped 2017 …

2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata

The rarely remodelled Mazda Miata just got its third revamp, and it’s got us fired up. In the 26-year existence of the Miata, Mazda has only remodelled it three times. The 1990 Mazda Miata was the first of its kind, introduced to the world as a small roadster. It was lightweight and boasted mechanical simplicity. At …

The 2016 Dodge Charger SRT 392

Combining svelte style with serious strength, this family-friendly sports car is as powerful as it is playful. When describing the Charger SRT 392, Dodge has said, “Whether enjoying a play day at the track, or taking the kids across town for a play date, the Dodge Charger SRT® 392 has the power to get the …

A Tale of Two Crossovers

With so many options, the crossover segment is tough to shop. City Life narrows it down to two winners: the Nissan Murano and the Infiniti QX60. Nissan and Infiniti’s product lineup has continued to garner significant praise in recent years. They’ve quickly become huge contenders in the crossover and luxury crossover segments, boasting industry-leading finishes …

Jeep Wrangler Willys Wheeler Edition

Jeep’s classic Willys Wheeler trim adds an air of nostalgia and improved capability to its off-roading king. Jeep’s history is rooted in the ubiquitous Second World War-era U.S. army utility vehicle, the Willys MB. While today’s Jeep drivers have traded in hostile enemy territory for muddy off-road trails and daily commutes, the American automaker hasn’t …

Auto Review – Tough and Rugged

From a fuel-efficient diesel to an off-road-ready SUV, City Life tests two more-than-capable vehicles at the top of their game for 2016. GMC Canyon (Diesel) When General Motors brought back the GMC Canyon (and its Chevrolet Colorado cousin) in 2015, it engineered the revitalized midsize truck to handle a diesel engine and its higher torque. …

2016 Honda Pilot

The 2016 Honda Pilot is no longer the midsize SUV underdog. When it came time to craft the 2016 Pilot, Honda made the daring choice of developing it with the use of computer modelling and 3D printing. Until their vehicles were in pre-production last year, Honda had only seen the Pilot on their computer screens …

Auto Review – A Hybrid of Efficiency and Sophistication

The 2015 Acura RLX Sport Hybrid says plenty through a whisper of refinement. The full-sized luxury hybrid sedan segment hasn’t been around all that long, and it remains a segment with very few contenders. The RLX is only a few years old, and it is built in direct competition with offerings such as the big …

2016 Jaguar F-Type R AWD

The perfect British muscle car. With incredible performance, the Jaguar F-TYPE R Coupe offers outstanding levels of dynamic capability and control. With its 5.0 litre Supercharged V8 engine produces 550 of raw horsepower. It will accelerate from 0-100 km/h in just 4.1 seconds. The F-TYPE R comes well equipped with its Instinctive All Wheel Drive®, …