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1 month ago | 
doubleclutch.ca | Jon Pangindian |Nick Tragianis
Infiniti has been in a rut over the last several years. They’ve struggled to meet customer demands by not responding to trends and evolving tastes fast enough, eventually leading them to lose their footing in the luxury market. This 2025 Infiniti QX80 Autograph aims to be the first step in turning things around, and remind us what kind of flagship Infiniti is capable of. The $130,000 question is, can it succeed? Infiniti’s story begins around the same time as Lexus.
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Jan 14, 2025 | 
doubleclutch.ca | Jon Pangindian |Nick Tragianis
This is the swan song for the 2025 Volvo XC90 Plug-in Hybrid. There’s a refreshed model around the corner with significant changes inside and out, but none of this means the outgoing XC90 would be considered passe by any means. In fact, if you want an XC90 right now and would rather not wait until the refreshed model debuts, you’re not losing much. The XC90 has undoubtedly aged well, remaining competitive with a few aces up its sleeve in a very crowded market.
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Jan 6, 2025 | 
doubleclutch.ca | Jon Pangindian |Nathan Leipsig
Despite its original run ending more than 30 years ago, the Jeep Wagoneer and its iconic wood trim is instantly recognizable to almost anyone. Jeep revived the iconic nameplate in 2022 to much fanfare, so we recently climbed behind the wheel of a 2024 Jeep Grand Wagoneer Series III to see how this fancy, full-size sport-ute has aged—and with one key update under the hood, to see if it still has what it takes to compete in this small but hotly contested segment.
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Dec 27, 2024 | 
doubleclutch.ca | Jon Pangindian |Nathan Leipsig
Even in this SUV-addicted market, big sedans are still big business. Their price tags put them beyond the grasp of most buyers, but at the same time, they’re a rolling showcase of the latest technology and design that will eventually trickle down the lineup. The 2024 BMW i7 M70 is no exception. BMW knew from the get-go that the current 7 Series would have both gas and electric powertrain options.
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Dec 26, 2024 | 
doubleclutch.ca | Jon Pangindian |Nick Tragianis
With the market shifting from cars to sport utility vehicles, if there’s one type of vehicle hit significantly hard with slowing sales, it’s coupes. Fewer people are opting for cars with fewer doors, to the point where many brands—both luxury and non-luxury—are cutting them altogether. Mercedes-Benz isn’t doing that, instead opting to consolidate the C- and E-Class coupes into one all-new model. Say hello to the 2024 Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 Coupe. Right off the bat, the CLE 53 looks simply stunning.
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Dec 10, 2024 | 
doubleclutch.ca | Jon Pangindian |Nathan Leipsig
The midsize pickup truck segment was once lacking in numbers, but over the last several years, it has once again become very important and lucrative. Once abandoned by the likes of GM and Ford, at least here in Canada, they have since returned with some fantastic products. Toyota, however, stayed the course with the Tacoma. For two generations, it remained on the same platform and proved to be a reliable option for those who wanted a pickup, but without the burden of being too big.
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Nov 18, 2024 | 
doubleclutch.ca | Jon Pangindian |Nick Tragianis
Another year has passed, and the 2024 Honda Passport Black Edition trudges along as the forgotten child. This is truly a shame, because the Passport is underestimated in the two-row crossover segment: it meets most people’s needs and offers a smooth, normally aspirated powerplant that is becoming rarer and rarer out there. For 2024, the Passport receives minor updates.
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Nov 14, 2024 | 
doubleclutch.ca | Jon Pangindian |Nick Tragianis
SUVs generally serve a purpose. For most, it’s to move large families and their cargo in a comfortable manner. Then there are SUVs with a big engine under the hood, whose purpose is to move you, your family, and their cargo from point A to B as fast as possible—and with a smile on everyone’s face. The 2024 Jaguar F-Pace SVR falls into the latter category: this high-horsepower sport-ute rockets forward, swings out its rear end, and turns heads all in the way you’d expect a sports car would.
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Nov 4, 2024 | 
doubleclutch.ca | Jon Pangindian |Nathan Leipsig
EV sales have hit a downturn this year, forcing many legacy automakers to scale back their EV plans as more consumers realize hybrids combine the best of all worlds — efficiency, price, and range. Toyota is feeling this on both ends, leading the charge with the largest and most successful hybrid lineup, but at the same time, EVs such as 2024 Toyota bZ4X have gone undetected in the market. Has Toyota done enough to bring a legitimate competitor into the market? It certainly doesn’t seem that way.
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Oct 29, 2024 | 
doubleclutch.ca | Jon Pangindian |Nathan Leipsig
The Santa Fe has always been a strong seller for Hyundai. While far from exciting or sporty, past models provided incredible value, ample cargo and passenger space, and a handful of powertrain options. There’s a reason why you see these everywhere—and the redesigned 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate Calligraphy aims to continue this success with massive changes inside and out. Let’s get the elephant in the room out of the way. Yes, the new Santa Fe looks like a Land Rover Defender.
