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by: Jag Dhatt Esterel, QC: Imagine you wake up, turn on the TV and see something dreadful. What people thought would never happen, has happened – World War Z has become a reality and your family needs to get to the safe zone. Trouble is, you need to find a bullet-proof vehicle that will goRead more

by: Jag Dhatt Victoria, BC: There’s something to be said when a manufacturer wears the crown in FOUR different segments, and Honda isn’t shy to share this information. The company’s winning titles include: #1 Compact Car – Civic #1 Midsize Car – Accord # 1 Subcompact SUV – HR-V #1 Premium Minivan – Honda OdysseyRead more

by: Jag Dhatt Muskoka, ON: When the Honda Civic landed on Canadian soil in 1973, nobody expected the little hatchback to become as steadfast as a name as it did. Here was a little car, built in Japan, that was going to challenge the surge of the Toyota Corolla. Muscle cars were big of course,Read more

by: Jag Dhatt Toronto, Ontario: I remember my first Hyundai in 1989; much to my displeasure, we bought a 4-door Pony, complete with power windows (hand power that is) and a manual choke. Yes, a manual choke. The car was bought for commuting to UBC and for some time, it did the job. It hadRead more

by: Dhyan Sooch and Jag Dhatt ESTEREL, QUEBEC: When the Mazda3 first hit the North American market 12 years ago, it made quite the impact. The Protégé was already a good selling car, but the new 3 was just that much better. Now in its third generation, this car has won an accolade of awardsRead more

By: Jag Dhatt Vail, Colorado: At this altitude (12,000 feet), the air is crisp and thin. Simple things like a brisk walk now are a chore and who would have thought I would have a quick bout of altitude sickness. Add to that a 30-minute head-bobbing drive, in a Volvo V60 CC, through a ruttedRead more

by: Jag Dhatt Pitt Meadows, BC: These days, buying a vehicle is probably the second biggest investment for most people. After the deal is done, hands shaken, insurance bought, buyers get a quick review of the features of the vehicle…and that’s usually about it. If you’re buying a luxury vehicle, there’s often a little moreRead more

by: Miranda Lightstone Aspen, CO — The mountain air is thin. Despite the 90-degree Fahrenheit temperature, it still feels crisp, clear and pure. I’m surrounded on all sides by rolling, lush green hills and mountains and just beyond, snow-capped peaks

by: Jag Dhatt ESTEPONA, Spain – It’s never easy to break new ground; many have tried and only a select few have succeeded. But when done correctly, the world really takes notice. When asked to think of a premium European luxury vehicle,

by: Jag Dhatt It’s an award you don’t really don’t brag about, yet at the same time, it’s an award that makes quite an impact, especially on your wallet. Most of us journalists love to drive high output, octane hungry vehicles because, come on, they’re just fun!