Land Rover Defender could return to North America
Land Rover’s most iconic and capable model could be returning to the North American market in 2018. While the current Defender is going out of production this year due to its failure to meet European...
View ArticleFirst Drive: 2015 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagon
AUSTIN, TEX. – It’s chilly in Texas. The rain lashes down, and the fog clusters in around the hills like so much cotton wool. On the radio, The Scorpions are playing Rock You Like A Hurricane. Well, at...
View ArticleJay Leno laughs maniacally in a ‘hilarious’ BAC Mono
Prolific car collector and automotive enthusiast Jay Leno gets to drive so many amazing cars that we’re surprised he still gets the giggles sometimes. The strange single-seat, British-built, open-top...
View ArticleAudi will offer Q7 e-tron with gas engine in North America
Audi will be making one particular change to the Q7 e-tron when it arrives in North America. In order to appeal to the different needs of each market, Automotive News says Q7 e-tron models destined for...
View ArticleTop Gear host Jeremy Clarkson suspended by BBC
UPDATE: The “fracas” is reportedly centred around an alleged punch aimed at one of the show’s producers. More below … Jeremy Clarkson has been suspended from Top Gear by the BBC. The BBC says the...
View ArticleFirst Drive: 2015 Ford Edge
SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ – The latest Ford Edge, which is built in Oakville, Ontario, is going global — it will be shipped to Europe for the first time. It’s all-new from its tires up and as before, it will be...
View ArticleRussian car market in freefall, but luxury brands holding up
MOSCOW — Russia’s auto market is in freefall. As financial turmoil in the country makes cars more expensive by the day, demand for many brands has almost evaporated. Sales fell 38 per cent in the year...
View ArticleTrends: Explaining the huge rise of luxury trucks and SUVs
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 ArticleJacques Villeneuve checks out site for new race track in B.C.
OLIVER, B.C. — One hour, 24 minutes. Not a lap time for the record books, but an auspicious one just the same. Led by Canadian motorsport legend Jacques Villeneuve, that’s how long it took a group...
View ArticleVolkswagen to build next-gen Tiguan in Mexico
Volkswagen is adding another vehicle to the output of its Mexico plant. Due out in 2017, the next-generation Tiguan will be manufactured at Volkswagen’s Puebla, Mexico plant. To prepare for the model,...
View Article20 classic cars up for auction we can’t stop dreaming about
Many of us can only dream about being able to buy the gorgeous cars up for grabs at RM Auctions, but doing so never hurt anybody. Taking place on Amelia Island just off the coast of Florida, this...
View ArticleIs this the next-generation Hyundai Elantra?
A new image has surfaced online of what appears to be the upcoming Hyundai Elantra. Posted by Korean website Auto.Hankyung (hat tip to @BradsAutoReview on Twitter and AutoGuide), the image leaked ahead...
View ArticleCalgary auto show kicks off spring buying season
The 35th annual Calgary International Auto & Truck Show couldn’t come at a better time for the city’s auto industry. Traditionally, the show has been recognized as the kickoff to the spring buying...
View ArticleGet your automotive fix at the 35th annual Calgary auto show
Auto show. Whisper those two words into the ear of any car or truck enthusiast and it’s guaranteed that you will have their attention. The 35th annual Calgary International Auto & Truck Show gets...
View ArticleTop Gear could be facing a hazy future
Things aren’t exactly looking up for Top Gear fans in light of the latest controversy surrounding Jeremy Clarkson. Yesterday, Clarkson was suspended from the show over a “fracas” with one of the show’s...
View ArticleGoRVing to alter ad after objections raised about feet on dash
Recreational vehicle promoter GoRVing is modifying one of its popular videos after being warned this week the clip was advocating potentially lethal behaviour. Auto journalist Jil McIntosh first...
View ArticleRally school teaches us to be zen masters of car control
DALTON, New Hampshire — Nestled deep within the White Mountain foothills, the town of Dalton is a wilderness paradise. More than 80 per cent undeveloped, it’s almost 14,500 acres of densely forested...
View ArticleFive car brands that bounced back from the brink
In the automotive world, fortunes can turn on a dime. Poor design choices, dire financial straits, and failure to capitalize on changing consumer tastes, all of these factors can torpedo any formerly...
View ArticleJeep Wrangler is a solid G-Wagen imitator on a budget
New car buyers may want a particular model, but they might not always have the budget to get their first choice. Automakers are offering consumers the widest variety of choice in history, and this...
View ArticleHonda running ad campaign to encourage owners to get recalled cars fixed
DETROIT — Honda is launching an unprecedented U.S. ad campaign urging owners to get vehicles that have been recalled for safety problems repaired. The Japanese automaker will spend several million...
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