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The world’s premier road tourer – the Honda Gold Wing – has been tweaked for 2021 with improved passenger comforts, increased luggage capacity and platform-wide updates including changes to seating, infotainment and trim styling. Most of my Gold Wing experiences have been on the fifth generation GL1800s that spanned the 2001-2017 eras. There were occasional […]

This new version will be more powerful than it predecessor, featuring a newly-developed 2.0-litre engine that will give drivers 255 hp, and will come equipped with a second-generation integrated starter-generator (ISG) that will provide an additional 20 hp and 147 lb-ft more of torque. A tuned 9G-TRONIC transmission will provide drivers with smoother gearshifts and […]

I’m feeling a sense of déjà vu here regarding the Subaru Crosstrek, and for good reason, as I reviewed the 2020 Crosstrek Limited last summer. So, to avoid repeating myself, here I am going to focus primarily on what’s new for 2021. And there’s plenty to discuss. For context, however, a few basics. The subcompact […]

With winners typically announced at the Toronto Auto Show, this year’s Car and Utility vehicle of the year awards presentation will take place in a different, still undetermined format, due to the ongoing pandemic. After what has been a very challenging year for many, including for journalists and those working in the media sector, that […]