FIRST DRIVE
Lexus gets serious
Red-hot, uber-sport sedan shows off Toyota's racy side. The F Series is the Lexus brand's answer to the Mercedes AMG family, the R cars from Audi and BMW's M-class.
ALTERNATIVE FUEL
Students go for glory in hydrogen car
The University of Waterloo vehicle is the only hydrogen-based competitor among 17 Equinox crossover vehicles re-engineered by university students to run on a range of alternative fuels.
HONDA PILOT
Killer deals out there on this reliable SUV
Honda wants the 2008 models off the lot before the 2009s arrive
YOU & YOUR CAR
Don't let battery run down when car is in storage
A trickle charger will keep your battery topped up and fully charged, perfect for cars in storage; Did you know that your car has a "black box" system? The Vehicle Data Recorder keeps tabs on your driving.
AUDI A8
The only thing missing is snob appeal
The brand lacks the kind of cachet that commands unfiltered premium pricing
VOLVO S80
S80 lives up to Volvo's reputation for safety
The coolest feature: the flashing light in the side-view mirror warning of an obstacle in the blind spot
HYUNDAI SONATA
A great four-banger for the price
You can get up to 750 kilometres out of a tank of gas