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Benjamin Yong

Benjamin Yong is a freelance journalist based in the Lower Mainland. He writes and shoots photos for several B.C. publications specializing in local news, arts and culture and the automotive industry. You can also find him at www.twitter.com/@b_yong.

2014 BMW 335i Gran Turismo review: hatchback love

BMW is a manufacturer that loves to tinker, and doesn’t believe in the “if it ain’t broke…” mentality that some automakers subscribe to. They also have an affinity for hatchbacks and wagons,...

Dealership aims to offer bespoke customer service with 'Butler' program

To coincide with the official opening of their new dealership on Burrard, Regency Lexus is upping their customer service game by launching a tailored "Butler" VIP service for customers, akin to what...

2014 Jeep Compass review: one size fits all

The recently refreshed Jeep Compass continues with a styling and performance renaissance for 2014 tweaking the much-improved front end and debuting a six speed automatic transmission. Together with...

2014 Mitsubishi Outlander V6 review: another third row option

The completely restyled 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander got a jump on its competitors by being released mid last year, and recent sales figures show the crossover has enjoyed its highest popularity in...

2014 Infiniti QX60 Hybrid review: electrification continued

The introduction of the Infiniti QX60 all-wheel drive crossover utility vehicle marks the third hybrid joining the partially electric fleet at Nissan’s luxury division alongside a couple of sedans,...

2014 Volvo XC60 T6 review: subtle luxury

The Volvo XC60 has been around for a few years now, but 2014 marks “part of the biggest refresh for Volvo ever” for not only the crossover but also the S60, S80 and XC70, according to the Swedish...

2014 Acura RLX review: the new flagship

Replacing Acura’s previous RL flagship, the new-for-2014 RLX tries to position itself at the front of the mid-luxury sedan pack with tech-rich features like its P-AWS (Precision All Wheel Steer)...

2013 Acura TSX review: end of an era

Acura says goodbye to the TSX.

2014 Volvo S60 T6 review: safety adds a dose of fun

Flash back to the year 1990 — I was a wee lad, riding around in my grandfather’s gold-coloured Volvo 740 sedan (or it could have been my aunts’, or grandmas’, everyone around me seemingly had one...

Most fuel efficient trucks in Canada

There was a time, not so long ago, when owning a large vehicle like a truck meant paying through the nose when it came time to fill up at the pump. In today's era of going green, there is a plethora...