Petrina Gentile
Petrina Gentile is a journalist for The Globe and Mail, recognized for her insightful coverage of automotive industry trends and developments. Recently, she reported on Subaru's unveiling of its new hybrid powertrain and the 2026 Forester Wilderness at the Chicago Auto Show, highlighting key features and innovations in the latest models.
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Petrina Gentile is a journalist for The Globe and Mail.
The most impressive new vehicles we drove in 2025, when factoring in price
Canada· 2025-12-17
Petrina Gentile is credited for the article in The Globe and Mail.
Ford adds off-road Sasquatch package to smaller Bronco SportCanada· 2025-10-13
Petrina Gentile is a journalist for The Globe and Mail who reported on the new Lexus RX models.
Lexus adds two new trims to its best-selling RX including the pricey Black Line Special EditionCanada· 2025-09-01
Petrina Gentile is the author of the review discussing the all-electric Mercedes-Benz CLA.
Review: All-electric Mercedes-Benz CLA leapfrogs rivals in technologyCanada· 2025-07-20Petrina Gentile now has other commitments at Globe Drive.
What used EV for less than $45,000 is right for my family?Canada· 2025-05-21
Petrina Gentile discusses the Lexus NX and its suitability for Jill's needs.
Review: What luxury hybrid SUV with space for two dogs do you recommend?Canada· 2025-05-06
Petrina Gentile is the journalist who reported on the vintage vehicles at the New York International Auto Show.
Five favourite classic and ground-breaking vehicles for their time at the New York auto showCanada· 2025-04-22
Petrina Gentile provides insights on electric vehicles and their features in the article.
Review: What spacious EV would be good for sleeping in?Canada· 2025-04-07
Petrina Gentile expresses her opinion that the 2024 Edge is outdated and not recommended.
Review: With a budget of $70,000, what spacious SUV can replace my Ford Edge?Canada· 2025-03-24
Petrina Gentile is the author of the review discussing the Audi Q5 and SQ5 models.
Review: Audi has a lot riding on its bestseller – and the revamped Q5 family is better than everCanada· 2025-03-07
Petrina Gentile discusses the challenges city dwellers face in finding suitable cars for short driveways.
Review: What short car with decent space should we get to fit our small driveway and growing family?Canada· 2025-02-24
Petrina Gentile discusses the prices of new vehicles in Canada and suggests options for Gillian.
Review: With a max budget of $30,000, what used EV or PHEV do you recommend?Canada· 2025-02-10
Petrina Gentile reported on Subaru's unveiling of the new Forester hybrid at the Chicago Auto Show.
Subaru unveils new hybrid powertrain, which will be available first on its ForesterCanada· 2025-02-09