Mitsubishi unveils Mirage sedan at Montreal auto show
Mitsubishi has just pulled back the covers from its latest entry in the city car segment at this year’s Montreal auto show. Known as the Mirage G4, it is essentially a sedan version of the new-for-2014...
View ArticleTwo Takes: 2014 BMW 328d xDrive
Overview Fast and very frugal sport sedan that’s ideal for Canadian climes Pros 2.0-litre turbodiesel and eight-speed transmission, xDrive ability, BMW’s famed handling (Graeme/David) Cons Overly...
View ArticleHyundai planning performance-oriented Genesis sedan?
Following the debut of the 2015 Genesis sedan, rumours have it Hyundai is considering offering a performance-oriented version of its luxury sedan after it hits dealers this spring. The latest Genesis...
View ArticleAcura considering Fit-based compact crossover
Following the industry’s bigger push towards smaller luxury, Acura is considering a new compact crossover that would parallel Honda’s upcoming Fit-based CUV. The Fit-based Honda Vezel and is already on...
View ArticleInfiniti cleans out AJAC ‘Best New Technology’ awards
Infiniti walked away with the two ‘Best New Technology’ awards from the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) at this year’s Montreal auto show. AJAC named Infiniti’s Direct Adaptive...
View ArticleLeno and Seinfeld drive old Porsche, gawk at Acura NSX
Who better to appear on a show about comedians, cars and coffee than car nut and comedian Jay Leno? He’s an expert on all three subjects — well, minus the coffee part. The soon-to-be-former Tonight...
View ArticleComparo: 2014 Acura MDX vs. 2014 Buick Enclave
Buyers seeking a blend of luxury and utility have plenty to choose from in the premium SUV/CUV segment including an increasing number of models that offer a 3rd row as standard equipment. Albeit that...
View ArticleVenom and speed meet in this ‘Viper’s Nest’ collection
Handling snakes is an inherently dangerous thing, especially if it’s a venomous one like the viper. In fact, you’d have to be borderline insane (or exceptionally courageous) to touch one. The Dodge...
View ArticleFirst 2015 Ford Mustang going under the auction block
The very first production-spec 2015 Ford Mustang will be sold during this weekend’s Barrett-Jackson auction in Scottsdale, Ariz. Watch it live: Incredible cars up for auction this weekend in Scottsdale...
View ArticleOne the Road: Cars with star power
CALGARY – What do films such as Bullitt, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off and the Love Bug have in common? If you guessed these movies all have cars in starring roles, you’d be right. Currently, there’s an...
View ArticleMad for Nomads
Sometimes an automobile is easily spotted as a future collectible. The Chevrolets of ’55 to ’57 were popular when they came out and have stayed popular throughout the years. Most popular of all, of...
View ArticleQuebec-built sports cars determined to stun the world
MONTREAL – It has been years since Quebec-built cars have rumbled down our roads, but two companies are intent on trying to reverse that trend while avoiding the pitfalls of others who have tried and...
View Article‘Snakebit F-100′ pickup sells for $450,000, benefits Sask. charity
A one-of-a-kind truck built to raise funds for the children’s hospital in Saskatchewan is coming back to the province after Gene Simmons and Shannon Tweed helped sell it at a renowned car collector...
View ArticleRoad test: 2014 Kia Optima SX Turbo
Overview Fast, fun-to-drive family sedan that caters to the driver. Pros Turbocharged charm; nimble handling; accommodating cabin Cons No heated steering wheel with paddle shifters; no turbo boost...
View ArticleWinter Journal: 2014 Toyota 4Runner, week three
Read the first installment of this series here, and the second one here The short reprieve from snow and freezing rain finally allowed me to move my man purse, otherwise known as a utility trailer. The...
View ArticleFord’s aluminum pickup poised to test repair shops’ mettle
After labouring for five years to develop its aluminum F-150, Ford now confronts a new challenge: preventing higher insurance rates and a dearth of mechanics equipped to repair its body from deterring...
View ArticleCadillac planning either wagon or convertible ATS
Following glowing reviews of the ATS compact sedan and successful debut of the ATS Coupe at the Detroit auto show, Cadillac is hoping to expand its ATS lineup with more model variants, according to...
View ArticleWho wins this Alfa 4C vs. Cayman vs. FR-S track battle?
Alfa Romeo‘s return to North America is probably one of the biggest automotive teases at this point in time. We’ve heard all about the 4C, and even driven it, and as far as we can tell, it’s a rather...
View ArticleChrysler is now officially owned by Fiat
Fiat acquired full control of its Chrysler unit in the U.S., setting the stage for the Italian carmaker to form a manufacturer with the scale to take on the biggest players in the global auto industry....
View ArticleChevrolet prepares for Rolex 24 with Camaro Z/28.R
Living up to the hype of being the most track-focused Camaro ever, Chevrolet will debut the Camaro Z/28.R at this weekend’s Rolex 24 endurance race. It shares almost everything with the street-legal...
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