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2021 Mercedes-Benz E 450 4MATIC Coupe

Mercedes-Benz E Class continues to set the standard for mid-size luxury cars. A competitive powertrain and way-above standard styling work to establish that premier positioning. The E 450 is powered by a 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-six with EQ Boost, which is capable of generating 362 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque. This power is mated to…


General Motors cold weather testing

Though you may not have heard of the small Northern Ontario town called Kapuskasing, named after the bordering river, there’s a good chance that your car is familiar with the area – if it’s a GM. Located about a nine-hour drive from Toronto, this community with a population of less than 9,000 also happens to…


2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat AWD

The 2021 Dodge Durango delivers both excitement and modernized refinement thanks to its world-class suspension. This Durango SRT is powered by a 6.2-liter supercharged HEMI SRT Hellcat V8 engine, pumping up to 710 horsepower and 645 lb-ft of torque through the TorqueFlite 8HP95 8-speed automatic transmission. Fuel consumption for this mad muscle powertrain is rated…


2021 BMW X5 xDrive 45e

BMW calls it X5 xDrive 45e a “Sports Activity Vehicle.” This luxurious, powerful, and technically-packed SAV is powered by a hybrid drivetrain, composed of a 3.0-liter BMW TwinPower Turbo inline 6-cylinder engine featuring Valvetronic variable valve timing control and high-precision direct injection, assisted by an integrated electric motor. Power is delivered to the wheels through…


2021 Nissan Murano Platinum AWD

Since its introduction in the 2003 model year, Nissan’s Murano has stood apart from the competition with its sculptured exterior, elegant interior, and peppy AWD drive powertrain. For the 2021 model year, Nissan Shield 360 with class-exclusive Rear Automatic Braking becomes standard on all vehicles. Three new exterior colors were also added. Outside, the Murano…


2021 Dodge Charger Hellcat Redeye Widebody

For more than 100 years, the Dodge brand has carried on the spirit of brothers John and Horace Dodge. Their influence continues today as Dodge shifts into high gear with muscle cars and SUVs that deliver unrivaled performance in each of the segments where they compete. 2021 marks the year that Dodge distilled into a…


2021 Sierra 2500 Heavy Duty Denali Crew Cab

The GMC Sierra HD is loaded with features that make this work truck perfect for performing any task, and venturing where most trucks are afraid to go. An example of such feature is the world’s first six-way MultiPro tailgate. An inner tailgate opens and folds several ways to enable six functional positions which adds two…


2021 Toyota Camry SE Nightshade Edition AWD

There were numerous impressive things I liked about the Camry SE Nightshade Edition right off the bat. Even with just a quick glance, all those gloss black Nightshade Edition accents on the outside is a real head turner. The most prominent feature lies in the four corners: 18-inch gloss black alloy wheels. Other eye-catching blacked-out…


2021 Nissan Rogue Platinum AWD

Nissan Rogue is the best-selling model in the industry’s largest segment. “Nissan’s focus was on delivery, functionality, flexibility, technology, and safety arrived at by simply making life easier, especially for families,” said company spokesman Steve Parrett. It’s the latest Nissan model to feature Nissan Shield 360, the standard safety feature suite across the entire lineup….


2021 Lexus RX 450h F Sport Blackline Special Edition

This hybrid RX is powered by Lexus Hybrid Drive, combining a 3.5-liter V6 engine with electric motors to deliver 308 net horsepower. Power is sent through Electronically-Controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (ECVT) into Dynamic Torque Control AWD. Drive Mode Select alters acceleration and steering feel to suit the mood of the moment. The RX 450h achieves…