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Honda teases production-spec Civic Type R hatchback
Honda will be returning to its performance-oriented roots next month with a production version of the Civic Type R hatchback. Destined for a debut at the Geneva Motor Show next month, the...
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BMW reportedly working on electric i5 to compete with Tesla
According to a report from MotorAuthority, BMW is working hard to develop a Tesla competitor. The car will be called the i5 or i7 but unlike the Tesla Model S, the BMW will carry a four-cylinder engine...
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Will turbocharging make big V8s a thing of the past?
For over a hundred years, the automobile engine has remained more or less unchanged, relying on the good old Otto cycle. However, of late, two very different technologies are making inroads for two...
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12 must-see cars at the Canadian International Auto Show
Among the hundreds of gleaming, shiny automobiles, SUVs and trucks on display at the Canadian International Auto Show, there are always a few that attract the buzz — and the biggest crowds. Call them...
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2015 CIAS: How to be a smart shopper at the auto show
There are plenty of reasons to attend an event like this year’s Canadian International Auto Show being held in Toronto. There’s the opportunity to check out the exotic supercars that most of us can...
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Car Review: 2015 Chevrolet Impala LTZ
Overview Full-sized, five-passenger sedan is full of pleasant surprises Pros Sharp styling, roomy interior Cons Still heavy, interior materials, limited rear visibility Value for money Good What would...
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Subaru Legacy is AJAC’s 2015 Canadian Car of the Year
The 2015 Subaru Legacy has been named the Canadian Car of the Year by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) at this year’s Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto. The Legacy beat...
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Ram pickup gets dressed up to catch luxury truck wave
The classic, rugged American pickup has become a lot more posh. Ford, General Motors and Ram offer pickups that can top $60,000, and Ford, the segment leader, sells the most as a percentage of sales....
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Ford to build new GT supercar in Markham, Ontario
Ford will build the new 2017 GT in Markham, Ont., Joe Hinrichs, head of Ford Americas operations said Thursday. The surprise announcement was made at the Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto....
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Redesigned Honda Pilot unveiled with huge improvements
What is it? In 2003, the original Honda Pilot was the first eight-seat crossover to be based on a car platform. Now comes the third-generation SUV, 2016 model. As before, it is offered in both seven-...
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Gallery: Hot rides at the Canadian International Auto Show
With more than 1,000 new cars and trucks on display inside a sprawling 650,000-square-foot facility, the 2015 Canadian International Auto Show is the country’s biggest auto show of the year. The...
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Kia Trail’ster Concept debuts at Chicago Auto Show
What is it? The Kia Trail’ster Concept is, according to Kia, a vehicle that blends the attributes of an urban vehicle with those of a crossover designed for the great outdoors. Based on the Soul, the...
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Citroen H a corrugated workhorse
North America’s relationship with the van dates back to panel delivery or sedan delivery vehicles of the early 1920s. Tradesmen, small business and large companies relied on Chrysler, Ford and GMC to...
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She creatively sells batteries and tires
Jessica Culp is one of those dynamic individuals who is able to put you immediately at ease in pressure situations. The 31-year old exhibits a cool calm that is comforting to those around her as she is...
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Turbø! How Volvo became known for the ‘Turbobrick’
BURNABY, BC – The scene: a dimly-lit garage and a door opening slowly, revealing details as the light filters in. Rectangular headlights. A no-nonsense, bluff grille. A large rear badge that simply...
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Taking the strain out of financing your new car
When it comes to buying your next car or truck, choosing the make and model is the fun part. The more stressful side of car shopping for many consumers can be how to finance it. The good news is that...
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2016 Honda Pilot and other SUVs revealed at 2015 Chicago Auto Show
2016 Honda Pilot What is it? In 2003, the original Honda Pilot was the first eight-seat crossover to be based on a car platform. Now comes the third-generation SUV, 2016 model. As before, it is offered...
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NHTSA says 64 million cars were recalled in the U.S. last year
Carmakers recalled about 64 million vehicles in the U.S. last year, more than double the previous record set in 2004, according to official government data. The tally released yesterday by the National...
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Old classics and new exotics on display at CIAS in Toronto
One exhibit celebrates the past; the other celebrates the ultimate — or at least the most desirable. What they both have in common are heavenly bodies. Not the astrological sort, but ones crafted out...
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The auto show through the eyes of an eight-year-old
This is a big year for my son. He turned 8 in December and is now old enough to ride in our car without a booster seat. Graduating from the booster seat will have a profound effect on Thomas at the...
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