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Louis-Philippe Dubé

Formerly owner of an automotive workshop, Louis-Philippe is now a full time automotive journalist and member of AJAC. He shares his knowledge in several medias accross Canada

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First Drives2025 Ford Bronco Sport : Now With More Bronco!3.5/5
When the Ford Bronco Sport was first unleashed into the automotive arena, it was immediately classified as the little “pony” trying to clumsily copy ts brother, the “real” Bronco. Even though they come from the same family, the two vehicles are and will remain in two completely separate classes. However, …
First DrivesThe 2025 Ford Maverick is King, For Now!4.5/5
The Ford Maverick had barely entered the market as a 2022 model, and we already knew that it was going to make a killing. With mid-size and full-size models now rivalling high-end luxury cars in terms of pricing, a small pickup truck with reasonable capabilities, minimal fuel consumption and an …
First Drives2025 Porsche 911 Carrera S: Beautiful Balance4.0/5
While not always defined by major or revolutionary changes, mid-cycle updates to the various Porsche 911 models tend to be introduced one after another, like a never-ending striptease designed to preserve the iconic sports car’s well-deserved aura at all costs. For the 992.2 911 Carrera S introduced earlier this year, …
Special Events2025 Polestar 2, 3 and 4 Arctic Drive : First Line on the Ice
Bold electrification targets, a worldwide pandemic, a political climate that slapshots tariffs like it's the playoffs... the Polestar brand has landed on the automotive landscape at a very particular time, to say the least. Born under the lucky star of Volvo (and especially that of Chinese giant Geely...), it has …
First Drives2025 Porsche 911 Carrera T: The Bare Minimum Has Never Felt so Good4.5/5
While uncertainty haunts the automotive industry, it seems that Porsche has found a reliable recipe for overcoming the tides. The Stuttgart-based brand assembles profitable SUVs by the boatload to keep its balance sheet healthy and investors happy, while investing in electric technologies to comply with government requirements. Thanks to this, …
Test Drives2025 Volvo EX90: Promise Kept, But At What Cost?3.5/5
When originally introduced in November of 2022, Volvo's three-row electric SUV promised to encompass the brand's key pillars of safety, design and technology in a luxurious EV package. The EX90 was even hailed as a revolutionary new flagship that would set the tone for future models from the Swedish automaker.
First Drives2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid: Loads of Tech, a Few Compromises4.0/5
In 2022, Kia took a shot at introducing something new to the dying minivan segment where customers were (and still are) fleeing towards three-row SUVs. The gamble seems to have paid off, because for the 2025 model year, the Korean brand has significantly revamped its Carnival minivan, with not only …
First Drives2025 Volkswagen Taos: Employee of the Year3.5/5
Unless you've been living under a rock for the past year, you know that things aren't going well at Volkswagen. Sales are down in most markets, profits are slim, staff cuts are drastic, and all this while the automaker must negotiate with the general challenges affecting the industry globally. Paradoxically, …