Mercedes-Benz unveils price of new Maybach S-Class sedan
Mercedes-Benz set the starting price of the Maybach S-Class sedan at 134,100 euros (US$166,700), including value-added tax, and began taking orders for the would-be challenger to Rolls-Royce and...
View ArticleICON Derelicts: Bringing vintage cars into the modern age
Classic cars are great to look at. Their sharp chrome bumpers and bold grilles might not be ideal for aerodynamics or pedestrian safety, but they sure do look good. The problems with owning a classic...
View ArticleNext-gen Audi A6 to sport Prologue-inspired styling
Audi’s stunning Prologue concept from this year’s Los Angeles Auto Show will inspire the look of the upcoming A6 sedan. According to AutoGuide, Audi chief designer Marc Lichte says the A6 will wear...
View ArticleJaguar C-X75 said to star in next James Bond movie
Jaguar’s mighty C-X75 never quite made it to production, but that doesn’t mean it won’t get its shot at the big screen. Also read: Our review of the Jaguar C-X75 A new report from Autocar says there is...
View Article10 luxurious holiday gifts for the car enthusiast on your list
1. The Art Ball Porsche 917 Psychedelic is inspired by the Martini Porsche 917 designed by Porsche styling chief Tony Lapine in 1970. Itis made and painted by hand, with a leather (at extra cost) or...
View ArticleU.S. prepares for legal battle with Takata on air bag recall
U.S. regulators investigating failures of Takata Corp. air bags are preparing for a legal fight in case the Japanese parts maker doesn’t comply with a request to expand a recall. The U.S. National...
View ArticleProduction Acura NSX headed to Detroit
Honda and Acura fans, rejoice — the production version of the upcoming NSX is finally making its debut. Through a set of teaser images, Acura confirmed the production-spec NSX will debut in just two...
View ArticleToyota wants Scion to be a small, more premium brand
Toyota could be pushing its Scion sub-brand to a more premium direction. Currently, Scion is billed as Toyota’s more youthful and sportier sub-brand, but that might change in the long run. According to...
View ArticleCar-related presents make the perfect gift this Christmas
I don’t mean to alarm you, but if the holiday music piping out of your car radio and the packed malls isn’t enough of a reminder, Christmas is less than a week away. Some of you have been shopping for...
View ArticleA Chevette disguised as a luxury car
The luxury edition of Nissan is Infiniti and Toyota is Lexus, but the luxury Chevette/Leata never took off despite being advertised as a hand-built, handcrafted automobile. Despite those claims, it was...
View ArticleTrends: Charting the rise of the premium small car
In an industry where rapidly changing demographics, shifting global economies and tightening environmental regulations are forcing the automobile to change faster than ever, the typical Canadian new...
View ArticleRoundup: The best (and worst) cars we drove in 2014
We asked the same bundle of year-end questions to all of our Driving contributors. Today: What was your favourite vehicle driven or reviewed in 2014 and why? and What was your least favourite vehicle...
View ArticleVolvo moving closer to making autonomous driving a reality
SWEDEN — Autonomous driving is the hot topic in the automotive industry today. The thrust behind it is simple: Let the car drive itself in the most efficient and safest manner possible. According to...
View ArticleFord expands Takata airbag recall to include 447,000 cars
Ford says it’s expanding a recall for faulty driver’s side air bag inflators to the entire U.S. as demanded by the government. The move adds 447,000 Ford vehicles to the list of those recalled due to...
View ArticleCadillac CTS-V might be headed to NAIAS with supercharged V8
Chances are high we’ll see the Cadillac CTS-V debut at the North American International Auto Show, with an eight-cylinder surprise under the hood. Unlike the ATS-V and its twin-turbocharged 3.6-litre...
View ArticleAlfa Romeo working on new high-performance engines
In a push to rekindle its sporty image, Alfa Romeo is working on a new set of high-performance engines. According to Automotive News, we’re going to see three new engines by this June. Two of the...
View ArticleBoutique supercar maker Spyker declares bankruptcy
Spyker, the Dutch automaker behind some of the world’s most gorgeous boutique supercars, has declared bankruptcy. After issuing a moratorium on payments at the beginning of this month, a Dutch district...
View ArticleCar Review: 2015 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium
Overview Athletic muscle car that actually corners Pros Style inside and out, sport-tuned suspension, driving demeanour Cons Frozen window, pitiful exhaust note, limited rear seat Value for money Good...
View ArticleMotor Mouth: Virtual racing not such a waste of time after all
Back when the basement troll ruled my subterranean lair, I despaired for his future. No sign of the competent, energetic and hard-working marketing executive he has since become, his days were spent in...
View ArticleDriving’s Picks: The cars we’d buy with our own money
We asked the same bundle of year-end questions to all of our Driving contributors. Today: If you were buying a vehicle tomorrow with your money and your budget for your own lifestyle, which would it be...
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