Think all gas is the same? Shell hopes to shift your thinking
NEW YORK, NY — Shell picked the Big Apple and Times Square to reveal what the company says is the next big thing. Shell V-Power NiTRO+ is a new premium formula that gives the consumer triple protection...
View Article2016 Scion FR-S priced from $27,490 in Canada
Scion is adding a handful of minor cosmetic tweaks and new standard equipment to the FR-S for 2016. Starting at $27,490, a $2,320 increase over the 2015 model, the FR-S gains a new standard backup...
View ArticleBespoke, carbon fibre Aston Martin Vanquish limited to 7 cars
Aston Martin‘s customization service is showing off its latest bespoke creation. Put together by the Q by Aston Martin division, the Aston Martin Vanquish ‘One of Seven’ edition leaves little to the...
View ArticleUnique vintage Alfa Romeo took $2-million to restore
After 70 years, a past that includes the Second World War, a dazzling build, public shunning, a host of accolades, numerous owners, inspiration for future cars, a “lost” period, underworld ties, a...
View ArticleSUV Review: 2015 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk V6
Overview The Trailhawk is the Cherokee for drivers who want to use their vehicles like a “real” Jeep Pros Old school off-road capabilities with modern on-road manners Cons Options can make this compact...
View ArticleMini sales jump in U.K. as lineup overhaul sees good results
Mini’s revamped car lineup, including a five-door version of its trademark hatchback, is paying dividends in its home market as sales surged 65 per cent in May. Mini’s refreshed core model jumped four...
View Article$65M collection of rare supercars and classics up for auction
A stunning collection of rare classic cars and supercars is going up for auction this summer and is expected to collectively fetch a record US$65-million. One of the cars up for auction is a 1998...
View ArticleGoogle’s autonomous car rear-ended during testing
Google co-founder Sergey Brin said one of its driverless cars was involved in another rear-end accident, even as he defended the prospects for the self-driving technology. The accident occurred in the...
View ArticleCar Review: 2015 BMW M235i xDrive
Overview A four-seasons friend that relishes a twisty road Pros Performance, driving dynamics, fun factor Cons Limited rear seat, iDrive, costly options Value for money Good What would I change? Add a...
View ArticleNissan sticking to ambitious goal to gain more market share
In the past five years, Nissan chief executive Carlos Ghosn has barely made a dent in his goal to grab 10 per cent of the U.S. car market by the end of fiscal 2016. He’s sticking to the target. Ghosn...
View ArticleHonda seen gaining in U.S. on new models as Hyundai fades
Honda is in the best position to gain U.S. market share through 2019 while Hyundai and Kia face risks, according to a Bank of America Corp. analysis of new-model plans. Honda, which last raised its...
View ArticleComedians in Cars returns with a mini Seinfeld reunion
Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee is back, kicking off its sixth season with Jerry Seinfeld, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and a gorgeous classic car. This time around, the season opener doesn’t star just any...
View ArticleTVR could be planning comeback as early as 2017
TVR, the British automaker behind some of the world’s most insane sports cars, is on the cusp of a comeback. After temporarily shutting its doors in 2013 to have its new owner restructure the company,...
View ArticlePristine 1977 Honda Civic a cheerful little time machine
VANCOUVER — In the spring of 1977, a group of Japanese-Canadians planted a grove of Sakura cherry trees in Oppenheimer Park, right in the heart of Vancouver. It was a celebration of 100 years of...
View ArticleInterview: Sebastian Vettel on how his new Ferrari F1 team is working out
Scuderia Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel, who was born on July 3, 1987, became the youngest Formula One World Champion in history when he won in 2010. Arriving at this point in his life was a convoluted...
View ArticleNew technology could put an end to drunken driving, officials say
WASHINGTON — A technological breakthrough that could virtually eliminate the drunken driving that kills 10,000 Americans each year was announced Thursday by federal officials, who said it could begin...
View ArticleSUV Review: 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe SLT
Overview Seven-passenger, full-size AWD SUV Pros Attractive modern styling, improved fit-and-finish, improved front seat headroom and tremendous amount of passenger space Cons Lots of glare off gauges,...
View ArticleMazda adds 540,000 vehicles to Takata air bag recall in U.S. and Canada
Mazda is recalling nearly 540,000 cars and pickup trucks in the U.S. and Canada to fix air bags that potentially can explode with too much force. The automaker says in documents posted by safety...
View ArticleCar Review: 2015 Chevrolet Trax LTZ
Overview Five-passenger, compact, all-wheel-drive SUV suffers from dated design Pros Compact size makes it a great urban runabout. Good fit and finish Cons Painfully bland styling, limited legroom in...
View ArticleGallery: Inside classic car nights at the iconic Orange Julep
A Montreal landmark since 1932 on Decarie Boulevard, the Gibeau Orange Julep’s giant five-story orange globe has been hosting cruise nights for motorcycles, sport compact and classic cars for decades....
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