The 2023 Cadillac Lyriq The 2023 Cadillac Lyriq ($69,830 starting in Canada, $58,590 in the US) is the first all-electric vehicle from Cadillac and it aims to demonstrate the future…
The 2023 McLaren Artura The Mclaren Artura ($289,175 as specced in the US, ~$393,397 CAD converted) is a hybrid V6 twin-turbo supercar that makes a massive 671 horsepower, 531 lb…
The 2023 AMG C43 The 2023 Mercedes-AMG C43 Sedan ($80,900 starting in Canada, $59,900 in the US), the 2023 Audi S5 Sportback ($67,900 starting in Canada, $56,800 USD), and the…
The 2024 Maserati GranTurismo The 2024 Maserati GranTurismo Trofeo ($300,249 in Canada, $230,115 in the US) is up against its older and much cheaper ancestor, the 2008 Maserati GranTurismo ($35,000…
Thomas and James do some Off-Roading in the new $65,000 CAD 2020 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro, AND a 2007 V8 4Runner that the boys JUST bought for $6,700 CAD, as a do-all hauling vehicle for Throttle House. Is it worth it to buy a brand new 4Runner? How does the old one stack up? Let’s…
read moreThe 2022 Honda Civic Si The 2022 Honda Civic Si ($33,150 CAD starting, $27,300 USD starting) has returned after taking a step back for the 2021 model year. While this new generation may have a few less horsepower than the previous one, it now comes equipped with a limited slip differential. That will hopefully help…
read moreThis week James and Thomas discuss the engines that they rate as the greatest in the last decade. Engines that are game-changers or engines that changed the way we see a brand. What are they? Watch to find out. Safely filmed at home and in isolation.
read moreThis is the new Mercedes-Benz AMG G63, and it meets its elder, the 2005 Mercedes-Benz AMG G55, which costs far less and still looks the same. Both are V8s, and both fulfill the role of an icon. But can the old one stack up, and is the new one worth the massive premium? James and…
read moreThe 2023 Honda Accord The 2023 Honda Accord (Starting @ 27,295 USD & 37,000 CAD) is the 11th generation of the best selling sedan in America. It’s longer, it’s sleeker, and it sips even less fuel. The team went down to the launch in California to experience all the new accord has to offer in…
read moreAudi RS7 – New vs Old The Audi RS7 is smooth to drive, quick off the line, and filled with luxury. But how does the newest model compare to a heavily depreciated example from 2016? Thomas and James talk about their favourite bits and pick apart their dislikes between the two. The $140k price tag…
read moreThe 2021 Ram TRX vs Shelby F-150 Super Snake Sport To describe the new 2021 Ram TRX, one reaches for words like: rugged, off-roader, super-fast, and super-truck. While the Shelby F-150 Super Snake Sport takes part in the TRX’s need for speed, make no mistake that these are in fact super-trucks. Since Shelby has laid…
read moreThe 2022 Honda Civic Si vs the Toyota GR86 The 2022 Toyota GR86 ($31,490 CAD starting, $27,700 USD starting) and the 2022 Honda Civic Si ($33,750 CAD starting, $27,300 USD starting) have lined up for a drag race at Willow Springs. Both are equipped with a 6-speed manual transmission, a limited-slip differential, and have a…
read moreThis is a Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor. Retired from its policing days, this particular example now services the Hollywood spotlight. During their trip to California, James and Thomas had the unique chance to test it on some Los Angeles adjacent roads. Its a body on frame V8 with a hood made for sliding. What…
read moreThis is a 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio. It hits 60 mph in 3.8 seconds and as specced, costs a little over $100,000 CAD. It is a sight to behold and an incredible member of the Alfa Romeo line up. But if we remove ‘current’ from the equation, something very interesting enters the stage. And…
read moreThe 2022 BMW M5 CS Drag Race This is no ordinary BMW M5 CS drag race. Since it has been such an absolute monster on the strip, the guys decided to cheat a little and bring along some tuned rivals for a challenge. The Mercedes-AMG E63S is pumping out 1000 horses at the crankshaft. And…
read moreThomas and James finally get behind the wheel of the much anticipated 2020 C8 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, with Z51 Package (performance exhaust, tightened suspension, larger Brembo brakes, and an electronic limited-slip differential) and a bunch of other added extras. At an MSRP of over 100K Canadian, could this be the best performance bargain on sale?…
read moreThe Ultimate TESLA PERFORMANCE Drag Race is here. Thomas and James put the 2020 Tesla Model S Performance up against the rest of the lineup, the Model 3 Performance, the Model X Performance and the Model Y Performance. Silent but deadly, who will take the win, and by how much? Things don’t always go as…
read more2022 Mercedes EQS The 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 Sedan (~$169,950 CAD as specced, $133,655 USD as specced) is a luxurious new EV that aims to raise the bar for what luxury means in an electric vehicle. Inside, it has what Mercedes proudly calls the Hyperscreen. A 56 inch wide piece of glass that houses multiple…
read moreThe 2021 Mercedes-AMG E63 S The 2021 Mercedes-AMG E63 S has seen a facelift for this year. Today the guys have it out in sedan form next to an older E63 AMG from more than a decade earlier. The questions being asked today include: how does the new E63 S drive in comparison to the…
read moreThe 2021 BMW X6M Comp vs Mercedes-AMG GLE 63S vs Lamborghini Urus The 2021 BMW X6M Comp is lined up for a drag race against some serious talent. The Lamborghini Urus and the Mercedes-AMG GLE 63S. Each of these three performance SUVs wants to be the fastest – but only one can take home that…
read more2020 BMW M340i vs S4 vs C43 AMG // Drag Race The 2020 BMW M340i is lined up for a drag race of German luxury sport sedans. On one side of the BMW is James’ own S4 – piloted by James himself. On the other side is the Mercedes C43 AMG – driven by the…
read moreThe 2021 Ford F-150 Lariat PowerBoost The new Ford F-150 Lariat PowerBoost is a rugged towing machine with a dirty secret – it’s a hybrid. Despite the prevailing image that trucks need big displacement from a powerful gas engine, the F-150 Lariat sings its own tune. It costs over $60,000 CAD as specced and offers…
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