Jonathan Yarkony

Brampton

Writer and Editor at Freelance

Managing Editor at Driving

Cars, food, family and sports. not necessarily in that order. Will laugh at anything. Opinions are my own... except when stolen.

Articles

2025 Audi RS E-tron GT first drive review - Reviews

1 week ago | driving.ca | Jonathan Yarkony

How can something so powerful and fast be so comfortable? • • You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Article contentThis one was probably a personal record. Now, I don’t actually keep a spreadsheet of recorded acceleration runs I’ve done over the years, but I can count on one hand how many of those cars had published 0-100 km/h acceleration times under three seconds.
Jeep drops 7 custom builds for 2025 Easter Jeep Safari

2 weeks ago | driving.ca | Jonathan Yarkony

The name of the game this year is retro style and practical applications • • You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Article contentJeep’s annual off-roading rite of spring is right around the corner, and we will be on the ground in Moab, Utah next week to give you an up close and personal report on all the concepts and adventures, but Jeep has given us an early glimpse of the custom builds it is bringing to its favourite sandbox.
SUV Review: 2025 Porsche Cayenne Coupé GTS | Reviews

2 weeks ago | driving.ca | Jonathan Yarkony

Everyday joy • • You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Article contentI’ve reached the age where something always seems to be hurting. Whether it’s chronic back pain, a new elbow pain, or a throbbing in my knee from an old surgery, it’s always something. The internet promises solutions and cures for all these things and more, but I find the pain often evaporates on the journey from A to B when accompanied by a riot of a V8 engine.
SUV Review: 2025 Genesis GV80 Coupe | Reviews

4 weeks ago | driving.ca | Jonathan Yarkony

Does the Genesis GV80 Coupe have the goods to compete in the luxury SUV coupe segment with the likes of BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Porsche? • • You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Article contentForget for a minute that the 2025 Genesis GV80 Coupe is the latest entry in a segment that many of us believe shouldn’t even exist, and accept the fact that crossover coupes are here to stay.
SUV Review: 2025 Honda Passport Trailsport | Reviews

1 month ago | driving.ca | Jonathan Yarkony

A solid, practical entry in the midsize five-seat SUV segment, though an updated model is arriving shortly • You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Article contentThe Passport is a fairly recent addition to the Honda lineup, joining the brand’s SUV family in 2019, making use of the Pilot platform to offer shoppers a spacious midsize five-seater.
Ford Mustang Mach-E eAWD ably tackles winter storms - Reviews

1 month ago | driving.ca | Jonathan Yarkony |David Booth

Skip to ContentAdvertisement 1Two Driving editors spent some time in the EV's entry-level Select trim to see if it was still as impressive as the higher grades were • You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Article contentJonathan Yarkony: Many of the cars that come our way are absolutely loaded up with every possible option and max power so that we can experience every feature, and the vehicle will have every advantage to impress us.
2025 Mazda CX-90: Which hybrid engine should you get? - Reviews

2 months ago | driving.ca | Jonathan Yarkony

We test the 2025 CX-90 PHEV back to back with its mild hybrid sibling to see which one is best for families and Mazda fabs • • You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Article contentThe introduction of the Mazda CX-90 marked the first time you could get a Mazda seven-seater with a plug-in hybrid, meaning some pure electric motoring for families from a brand that has been slow to offer such options.
Fate of $100 billion in Canadian EV projects in doubt as political landscape shifts

Jan 23, 2025 | driving.ca | Jonathan Yarkony

As Trudeau prepares to exit and Trump takes helm in U.S., policies that helped prop up the industry are being scaled back or cancelled • You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Article contentIndustry Minister François-Philippe Champagne didn’t hesitate when asked which policies he worries could be reversed by the next government. Advertisement 2Article contentArticle contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load.
2025 Audi SQ7 SUV Review and road trip - Reviews

Dec 14, 2024 | driving.ca | Jonathan Yarkony

The SQ7 is so good on so many levels, and finds the perfect balance for this sporty luxury utility segment • • You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Article contentIf you want a car that can do a little bit of everything, you can expect to pay quite a bit for the capability. And if you want a vehicle that does everything very well, then you can expect to pay a lot.
2024 Lexus GX 550 SUV Review and camping road trip - Reviews

Nov 26, 2024 | driving.ca | Jonathan Yarkony

Lexus GX makes great strides with this new generation, but Overtail trim is overkill for average camping adventure and suburban life. • You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Article contentAfter skipping our annual Yarkony Camping road trip last year, we went big for 2024 with a destination on the north shore of Lake Superior, and the new 2024 Lexus GX 550 in heavy duty and ultra-luxurious Overtrail+ trim.