Well, one thing's for sure - nobody will mistake the Beetle for anything else. That's a good thing. This car has an impressive history, going back many decades, and although the only relation between that car and this one is the basic shape and the manufacturer's name, I've always thought this … [Read more...]
A Week With the 2012 Toyota Tacoma TRD
February 14, 2012 By 1 Comment
Well, a truck is a truck, as it turns out. Not much has changed there, I'm afraid. I was looking forward to driving the 2012 Toyota Tacoma, because I've always been a fan of them. In the end, much of what I know and remembered about the one I drove in the past remains true, and many of the … [Read more...]
What’s Your Little World’s Population?
February 6, 2012 By 2 Comments
This probably isn't what you're expecting from the title. I recently heard a song that triggered this post. I've been thinking about this for a while, but the song really was the final straw. I'd love to think of us as a world that works together. I'd love to think of us as a species that looks … [Read more...]
A Week With the 2012 Ford Explorer Limited Ecoboost FWD
February 1, 2012 By 1 Comment
Yes, you're reading that right. A front-wheel drive Ford Explorer. I'm not going to lie - I went into this test drive with significant skepticism. I reviewed a pretty sweet, loaded up Explorer Limited last year, and came away quite impressed. The base Explorer starts at CDN $29,999, which is … [Read more...]
A Week With the 2012 Scion iQ
January 31, 2012 By 4 Comments
Man, this car is small! Seriously - the Scion iQ is whatever the opposite of land-leviathan is. Scion has introduced this car to Canada, and I'm guessing this will compete on most levels with Smart cars. Without even looking at this car, you know it will be built better and designed better … [Read more...]
Quinoa Chocolate Cake – Gluten-free
January 20, 2012 By 2 Comments
We recently entertained friends, one of whom benefits greatly from gluten-free food. As in, he feels like death after eating foods laden with gluten. So we decided to try some gluten-free baking for the first time. I have taken issue with gluten-free desserts in the past, because they a) have … [Read more...]
Don’t Underestimate Your Role, Dad
January 19, 2012 By 9 Comments
Given the opportunity, kids will raise themselves. This was me, holding my son, Andon, who was just days old. I think this picture can represent the enormous responsibility we have as dads. But it also speaks to the enormity of the gift and opportunity we've been handed. Given the … [Read more...]
Pool Etiquette
January 11, 2012 By 2 Comments
Marco! Polo! So, it turns out that this is a game that's not nearly as fun by yourself. Having spent a solid portion of our Christmas break in and around pools and hot springs, I felt it was necessary, based on the situations and behaviours I observed during this time, to regale you with my … [Read more...]
A week with the 2012 Fiat 500 Lounge
January 8, 2012 By Leave a Comment
I'll start this review by telling you I was quite excited to find out I was getting a Fiat 500 to test drive. I've heard great things, and frankly, I've been looking forward to driving one. The Fiat 500 is available in several trim levels - the base model comes in 3 levels and then … [Read more...]
A week with the 2012 Kia Rio EX
January 3, 2012 By 2 Comments
How do you tell someone what they're selling isn't worth what they're charging for it? This is a dilemma I've been left with after reviewing this vehicle. The 2012 Kia Rio is Kia's entry-level vehicle - size- and price-wise. At the starting price, it has little competition - you can get … [Read more...]
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