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Elle Alder

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First Drive: The 296 is not the Ferrari I imagined, and I'm happier for it →

The latest Ferrari’s most important qualities won’t be found on any spec sheet.

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Saturday 05.28.22
Posted by Elle Alder
 

'Hashiriya Ladies' has opened my eyes to the wholesome joy of grassroots drifting →

Women-only driving events like this Ontario 'Spring Slide' track day aim to make the male-dominated hobby more welcoming.

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categories: Publications, Automotive
Friday 04.22.22
Posted by Elle Alder
 

Performance Review: 2022 BMW M3 Competition xDrive →

A thrillingly muscular, dissociatively precise enthusiast drive.

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categories: Reviews, Automotive, Publications
Monday 04.11.22
Posted by Elle Alder
 

More than RADwood, Hagerty’s drive to own car culture raises serious questions →

Insurance dollars at work: Hagerty’s purchase of RADwood and premier Concours events brings community promise, risk.

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Saturday 03.12.22
Posted by Elle Alder
 

The Porsche Taycan Turbo S reignites the lost magic of the 911 →

This hyper-modern shooting brake is all the best of Porsche — without the purist baggage.

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categories: Automotive, Publications, Reviews
Tuesday 03.08.22
Posted by Elle Alder
 

Tyco toy for a big boy: The Nissan Desert Runner →

Nissan Desert Runner

Researching R/C trucks led one man to a bigger toy than he could’ve imagined.

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categories: Automotive, Publications
Thursday 02.10.22
Posted by Elle Alder
 

Off-Road Review: 2021 Ford F-150 Raptor →

With six cylinders that bark like eight, this truck commands you to live your truth.

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categories: Publications, Automotive, Reviews
Monday 01.10.22
Posted by Elle Alder
 

Twisting the Defender 110 through a Land Rover Trek →

Land Rover evokes the spirit of the Camel Trophy with their Trek dealer competition.

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categories: Automotive, Publications
Friday 12.24.21
Posted by Elle Alder
 

Track Test: 2022 Hyundai Kona N →

Hyundai Kona N and Elantra N at Sonoma

Hyundai’s N introduces a new segment with astonishing success.

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categories: Reviews, Publications, Automotive
Tuesday 11.23.21
Posted by Elle Alder
 

Let them eat cake in the Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 →

Any grateful child should ferry their family in a Maybach.

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categories: Automotive, Reviews
Monday 11.15.21
Posted by Elle Alder
 

Monster Wagons Compared: E 63 AMG vs RS 6 Avant vs Taycan Cross Turismo →

Audi RS6 Avant, Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo Turbo S, and Mercedes-AMG E63

Two enthusiast-darling V8s go head-to-head with a visit from the future of the segment.

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categories: Reviews, Publications, Automotive
Thursday 10.14.21
Posted by Elle Alder
 

Post Driving: 1967 Rapido 'New Look' Bus

This story and gallery were originally published as This 50-year-old bus is the most captivating vehicle I’ve experienced all year. Driving.ca, Oct 01, 2021.

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Friday 10.01.21
Posted by Elle Alder
 

Oblivion III: Camp Oblivion

Shot September 12, 2021 for Oblivion Car & Culture Show.

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Sunday 09.12.21
Posted by Elle Alder
 

Track Test: 2022 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing →

This car makes me sad to be young.

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Tuesday 08.31.21
Posted by Elle Alder
 

Breaking down is fun with the MG Car Club of Toronto →

MG club’s first post-COVID rally marked by smiles, leaks.

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categories: Automotive, Publications
Monday 07.12.21
Posted by Elle Alder
 

Post Driving: 2022 Porsche 911 GT3 (992)

This gallery was originally published as part of David Booth, Track Test: 2022 Porsche 911 GT3. Driving.ca, Jul 09, 2021.

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Friday 07.09.21
Posted by Elle Alder
 

Dear Diary: How I almost made myself yack in a new BMW M →

Heading out onto the track with BMW's latest M cars, I discover the limits of my poor stomach.

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categories: Automotive, Publications
Sunday 07.04.21
Posted by Elle Alder
 

Driving.ca: 2021 Rolls-Royce Ghost

This gallery was originally published as part of Peter Bleakney, First Drive: 2021 Rolls-Royce Ghost. Driving.ca, May 15, 2021.

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Saturday 05.15.21
Posted by Elle Alder
 

How I finally made my peace with the Toyota 86 →

An obstinate purist softens on the people’s sports coupe.

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categories: Automotive, Publications
Wednesday 05.05.21
Posted by Elle Alder
 

This Vancouver architecture grad is making waves in automotive art →

@thearchitectsgarage is an art project that any enthusiast can be a part of.

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Wednesday 04.21.21
Posted by Elle Alder
 
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