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5 new car trends we can really do without
The evolution of car design means things are constantly changing. And, whether you like it or not, change is inevitable. But that doesn’t mean we can’t be dragged kicking and screaming as we decry some...
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Chinese automakers head into Shanghai auto show on a rebound
Chinese auto brands, pressed by foreign competition, are enjoying a rebound as they head into next week’s Shanghai auto show, their biggest marketing showcase of the year. For two years, new but...
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Gallery: The gorgeous custom cars of Quebec’s Salon Auto-Sport
Quebec City – One of the oldest International Show Car Association (ISCA) events brought over 160 custom cars, trucks and motorcycles to the ÉxpoCité exhibition centre in the provincial capitol....
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Nissan to expand U.S. recalls linked to defective Takata airbags
Nissan plans to expand a regional U.S. recall of cars with potentially defective Takata air bags after a woman said she was injured last month by shrapnel from the device in her 2006 Sentra sedan....
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Nissan could bring Rogue Hybrid to North America
Nissan could offer a hybrid version of the Rogue CUV in North America. Speaking to Automotive News, Nissan engineer Nobusuke Toukura says there’s a chance the Japanese automaker could offer the...
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Hyundai patents new type of smartphone blocker
Hyundai is looking to curb distracted driving with a new type of feature. According to AutoGuide, Hyundai recently filed a patent for technology that “limits or disables the use of some mobile device...
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Weekly Roundup: Most popular stories and new car reviews
1. Blindly following your car’s GPS can be deadly – Of all the grisly rumours that you hear, the ill-fated GPS directions story is sadly one that is all too true. The section of U.S. Route 50 that runs...
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First Drive: 2016 Alfa Romeo 4C
LOS ANGELES, Calif. — The inspiration for the oh-so-sexy 4C was the Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. That car was ambrosial and more than worthy of the praise it earned for its sensual lines. The 4C takes the...
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Volvo nearing decision on opening U.S. plant
Volvo, owned by Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co., will make a decision on a site for its U.S. plant within a few weeks. The Swedish carmaker is evaluating factors including logistics and the...
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BMW and Mini bring back driving goggles with a twist
Car drivers stopped wearing goggles almost a century ago. BMW wants to bring them back. The German automaker’s Mini unit is showing off a system that’s a throwback in looks and a step forward in...
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New 540C is the most affordable McLaren ever
McLaren has revealed the second model set to join its new Sports Series lineup. It might look a lot like the 570S, but the 540C sports a few changes underneath its skin. Most notably, the standard...
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Updated: Notable luxury and family car reveals from China
One of the key differences between China and Canada is what defines luxury. In Shanghai, it is the ability to sit back, relax and enjoy the ride with the chauffeur worrying about the hassles of...
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Upcoming Chevy Camaro gains Magnetic Ride Control for 2016
In the slow trickle of information leading up to its official reveal, GM announced three new features set to be available on the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro SS. The first feature will be Magnetic Ride...
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GM ignition switch death toll rises to 87
Families of at least 87 people killed in crashes caused by defective General Motors ignition switches will get compensation from the company. Attorney Kenneth Feinberg, who was hired by GM to...
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Buying new tires? Here’s how to make the smartest decision
It’s time for the annual snow to all-season tire change-over. For many of us that means purchasing some new shoes for our faithful daily driver. But with all the choices available today, what type of...
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Car Review: 2015 Jaguar XJ 3.0 AWD
Overview Posh full-sized luxury/sport AWD sedan a solid alternative to German brands Pros Bold styling, all-wheel-drive, lightweight, priced well for its segment Cons Rear-seat room could be better;...
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Toyota working on more China output to meet 2 million sales goal
Toyota, already planning to build one new assembly plant in China in 2017, is in talks to further ramp up production in the world’s largest auto market. The Japanese automaker is weighing expansion in...
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Cartier Concours a showcase into India’s rich automotive history
NEW DELHI — The fourth Cartier “Travel with Style” Concours d’Elegance, a biennial event that moves from city to city in India, took place at the historical Jaipur Polo Club in New Delhi, located...
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Big Rigs: 60-foot shipping containers on the horizon
VANCOUVER — Size matters. We’ve all heard both sides of that statement before, haven’t we, and it always beings a smile to my face. But, on the serious side of that loaded two-word phrase, I have...
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Geely wants to enter the U.S. market with a new SUV
Chinese automaker Geely wants to expand into North America and Europe within the next three years with a new compact SUV. Speaking to Automotive News, two Geely executives say the SUV will go on sale...
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