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Derek McNaughton

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  • Automobile Journalist, Photographer and Editor, Freelance
  • Freelance Automobile Journalist, Photographer and Editor, Driving
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First Drive: 2026 Dodge Charger R/T, Charger 4-door Scat Pack | Reviews

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By Derek McNaughton Verified
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Some will still argue that a true muscle car requires a V8 engine under the hood, but this proves it doesn’t 2026 Dodge Charger We’ve all seen and heard the commentary about the electric 670-hp Dodge Charger Daytona. Fast? Yes. Monster power? Yes. Attractive? Yes. A genuine muscle car? Well…that’s where things get murky. So I wasn’t expecting much with the next evolution of the nameplate — the gasoline powered 2026 Charger R/T and four-door Charger Scat Pack.
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Polestar 4 not afraid of serious ice and snow | Reviews

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By Derek McNaughton Verified
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Polestar proves its winter mettle on the ice track of Mécaglisse in northern Québec Polestar 4 winter drive experience Circuit Mécaglisse, QUE. — Polestar is trying hard to make us think differently about the automobile. Electric cars don’t have to look awkward? Check. An EV can travel almost 500 kilometres on a single charge — even in the cold with heated seats on? Yes indeed. No need for a rear window? No interior buttons or switches in an architecturally minimalist interior? Done.
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2026 Alfa Romeo Tonale claws at ice with new Blizzak IcePeaks - Reviews

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By Derek McNaughton Verified
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These upcoming flagship Bridgestone winter tires come with both 3-peak-mountain snowflake and ice-grip certifications 2026 Alfa Romeo Tonale drifting on Bridgestone Blizzak IcePeak winter tires One of my nieces rear-ended a van recently. Despite having fresh Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac tires on her vehicle, she couldn’t stop it quite quick enough on hard-packed snow as she approached a stop sign at no more than 50 km/h.
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