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Jan 8, 2025 | 
doubleclutch.ca | Ben So
I do not envy the job of redesigning a car like the 2025 MINI Cooper S. On one hand, you want to give it a fresh look that can wow the public. On the other hand, it cannot deviate too much from what made the original an icon and such a success for over six decades. Even after taking one look at this latest iteration, I think their designers have done as great a job to evolve what is easily among the most recognizable shapes in the automotive world.
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Jan 3, 2025 | 
doubleclutch.ca | Ben So
Before I tell you about the 2025 Genesis G70 3.3T Sport, let me first tell you about my friend Matt. He is a young professional, married without kids, and is a big car guy. His personal fleet currently includes a stunning Lotus Emira, a Mazda RX-7 and MX-5 RF, a Mercedes-Benz C 55 AMG, a Porsche Cayenne GTS, and a sixth-generation Volkswagen Golf R. These are just the cool cars in his fleet. Do not get me started on the cars of his past.
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Dec 12, 2024 | 
doubleclutch.ca | Ben So
For some odd reason, whenever someone thinks of vehicles from Mercedes-Benz, the flagship S-Class or entry-level C-Class, their various SUVs, or even the storied brand’s sports cars first come to mind. Everyone forgets about the middle child, the 2024 Mercedes-Benz E 450 4Matic. I think this is odd because the E-Class has made a pretty significant mark since it debuted more than 75 years ago.
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Nov 28, 2024 | 
doubleclutch.ca | Ben So |Nick Tragianis
When it comes to flagships, every company seems to take a slightly different approach. The LS 500 demonstrates Lexus’ exceptional craftsmanship, the BMW 7 Series gives drivers the ultimate feeling of control, and the Genesis G90 focuses on the passenger experience. The 2024 Mercedes-AMG S 63 E Performance, on the other hand, shows us a completely new way of experiencing luxury. From the outside, the S 63 looks high-tech.
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Nov 26, 2024 | 
doubleclutch.ca | Ben So
Remember the Chevrolet Traverse? We didn’t, either. The midsize, three-row Traverse has long been a middle-of-the-pack offering in one of North America’s hottest segments, but GM recently that should no longer be the case and gave it a bold redesign. Enter the new, third-generation, off-road-capable 2025 Chevrolet Traverse Z71. We think it finally deserves your attention. First off, the looks.
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Nov 6, 2024 | 
doubleclutch.ca | Ben So
Toyota is celebrating their 60th anniversary in Canada this year it in a couple of big ways. Not only have they taken a lucky few of us across the country to celebrate the milestone, they have also re-introduced the Land Cruiser after a 35-year hiatus. It was one of the three models the company sold here when they first arrived in 1964, and now, we spent a week with the 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser First Edition to understand just how far this humble company from Japan has come along.
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Oct 15, 2024 | 
doubleclutch.ca | Ben So
So, here I am at my desk, having just spent a full week with the 2025 GMC Hummer EV SUV. All I can think is, “why do we need this?”Where should I start?! Does this 9,000-pound behemoth look retro or futuristic? It has elements of both, and frankly, is quite a looker. The silhouette and proportions contain classic Hummer cues, so there is no mistaking its identity. The interactive LED light bar, for instance, is styled like its predecessor but serves up a splash of modernity.
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Oct 14, 2024 | 
doubleclutch.ca | Ben So
Most of us think of Canadian Tire as the retail giant that carries almost anything and everything we could possibly need around the house or in the garage. However, when it comes to tires—you know, the one thing that is literally in their name—we tend to shop elsewhere. Well, Canadian Tire has been working lard lately to change that, having launched several new options under its MotoMaster brand.
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Sep 23, 2024 | 
doubleclutch.ca | Ben So
For the past decade, the grassroots motorsports scene has been dominated by the Subaru BRZ and its near-twin, the Scion FR-S/Toyota 86. These compact sports cars are incredibly engaging and communicative, and best of all, do not require a professional driver to be driven fast. This recipe of lightweight, front-engine, rear-wheel-drive, and a manual transmission may seem simple at first, but it is one most manufacturers not named Subaru, Toyota, or Mazda seem to have forgotten.
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Sep 20, 2024 | 
doubleclutch.ca | Ben So
Oh, the 2024 Porsche 911 GT3. If there was ever a holy grail for driving enthusiasts, this is it. Even in this day and age, with most carmakers chasing convenience, electrification, and autonomy, spending time with this 911 GT3 reminded us what pure driving pleasure feels like. It hits the right notes in every way imaginable. The GT3 started out in 1999 as a special homologation model—in other words, a road version of their 911 race cars.
