Made in Canada: Camaro SS and Challenger R/T, Part two

The Challenger R/T “isn't a track star, but it is a cruising sensation,” reports Senior Editor, Paul Williams; the Camaro SS is “all about awesome power and striking design, with practicality bringing up the rear,” says Managing Editor, Grant Yoxon.
Fall muscle car challenge: Camaro SS vs Challenger R/T vs Mustang GT

Comparison tests of Detroit’s three retro muscle cars have been done by many auto mags, but CanadianDriver’s instrumented track test revealed some clear and surprising differences between these modern pony cars that potential purchasers should know about.
CanadianDriver’s Made in Canada test drive series: 2010 Camaro SS vs 2009 Challenger R/T

This week, CanadianDriver begins its new Made in Canada Test-drive series that compares vehicles built in Canada that compete in the same market segment. We begin with the Oshawa, Ontario-built Chevrolet Camaro SS and the Brampton, Ontario-built Dodge Challenger R/T.
Travel Winnipeg to Minneapolis in a 2009 Chevrolet Traverse

A 2,300-km family road trip in a Chevrolet Traverse “proved extremely comfortable” says contributor Haney Louka. “The kids loved the DVD player” but the navigation system wasn’t always accurate, he says.
Chevrolet Impala, 2000-2009

Though the Impala sedan has had a few reliability problems, such as leaky gaskets on older 3.4-litre V6 engines, a well-kept Impala is a good value in the used car market, opines Contributing Editor, Chris Chase.
2009 Truck King Challenge: 2009 Chevy Silverado 1500 4WD Crew Cab Hybrid

The Silverado hybrid is capable of accelerating up to 45 km/h on electricity alone before the V8 engine takes over, reports reviewer Howard J. Elmer. It also operates in V4 mode while cruising to save fuel, he reports.
2009 Truck King Challenge: F-150 vs Silverado Hybrid vs Ram vs Tundra

In this back to back comparison test of four popular full-size pickups, Howard J. Elmer summarizes their pros and cons, and follows it up each day this week with in-depth reviews of each truck.
2010 Chevrolet Equinox

The redesigned 2010 Chevrolet Equinox is a winner, says Assistant Editor Jil McIntosh. Fuel economy is class-leading, the four-cylinder engine is smooth and sweet, it’s very comfortable, and it easily stands up to its rivals from Toyota and Honda, she says.
2009 Chevrolet Traverse LT AWD

The seven or eight passenger Chevy Traverse is one of the few SUVs with a comfortable third row seat, says reviewer Michael Clark. Fit and finish is not class-leading, “but it is by no means mediocre,” he says.
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