AJAC names top three Canadian Car and Truck of the Year finalists
The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) has narrowed down its Canadian Car and Truck of the Year contenders to three finalists for each award. The Mazda3, Mazda6 and Chevrolet Corvette...
View ArticleBMW confirms 7 Series diesel for North America
BMW has confirmed the latest addition to its diesel lineup in North America will be the 740Ld xDrive, set to debut at next month’s Chicago auto show. The latest addition to the 7 Series family shares...
View ArticleWhite now has a silver lining
Silver has finally been toppled as the most popular car colour, replaced by white as the No. 1 choice across North America, Europe and Asia. Variations on silver, from light metallic grey, light silver...
View ArticleMitsubishi working on new midsize sedan for North America
Mitsubishi is planning a new mid-size sedan for its North American lineup with French automaker Renault. According to a report out of Automotive News, Mitsubishi North America executive vice president...
View ArticleDetails emerge on Volvo and Geely’s upcoming subcompact car
In addition to a compact car platform, Volvo and parent company Geely are working on a subcompact car that will likely be offered across the globe under the Geely nameplate. The primary goal of the...
View ArticleWinter Journal: Week four with the 2014 Toyota 4Runner
From the Redwood leather seats of the Toyota 4Runner Limited I am testing this winter, the view all around is brilliant. Visibility to the front and sides is excellent. The wide sunroof lets in lots of...
View ArticleRolex 24 at Daytona is a glorious feast for the senses
DAYTONA BEACH, Florida — The 52nd running of the Rolex 24 at Daytona was also a first — the former Grand-Am and American Le Mans Series have merged to form the Tudor United Sportscar Championship....
View ArticleCollector Classics: Singer Porsche
The Singer pictured here is nothing like the Singer automobiles built in England from 1905 until the mid-1970s. Some might refer to the Singer Vehicle Design Porsche as a Hot Rod but it’s not; it’s...
View ArticleNissan reveals 400-horsepower engine for ZEOD-RC racer
Nissan has announced its Zero Emissions On Demand Race Car (ZEOD-RC) will be powered by an engine light enough for you to carry. Weighing just 40 kg, the 1.5-litre turbocharged three-cylinder engine...
View ArticleThese are five of our favourite automotive Instagram accounts
These days, it seems like a majority of uploads onto Instagram are either a meme, a screenshot of an inspirational quote, a plate of food or a selfie. The truth is, there’s so much more to Instagram if...
View ArticleRoad test: 2014 Volkswagen Golf TDI Wagon
When the age of the minivan waned with the dawn of the SUV, it seemed the utility of the station wagon was lost to the lore of ancient automotive history. Wagons had been part of the North American...
View ArticleA sneak peek at this year’s Super Bowl car ads
The Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks will be battling it out on the gridiron this coming Sunday at Super Bowl XLVIII, but on TV sets around North America, the battle for the hearts and minds of car...
View ArticleKoenigsegg One:1 will debut at the Geneva Motor Show
When we told you about the One:1 last year, Koenigsegg promised a “money is no object” venture into building was was basically going to be the most hyper of hypercars. Look like the Swedish supercar...
View ArticleThese are seven of the world’s breathtaking driving roads
Often, it’s tough to see the difference between “driving” and “commuting”. The latter is mundane, where the only objective is to travel from Point A to B as quickly as possible and as frequently as...
View ArticleFirst drive: 2014 BMW 435i Cabriolet
LAS VEGAS, Nevada – As sure as spring follows winter, we knew Germany’s BMW was going to follow the debut of its new 4 Series Coupe with a retractable hardtop/convertible version. And just as its...
View ArticleFiat board names combined U.S.-Italian company Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
Chrysler and Fiat will be known as Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV as they move forward as a single company. Fiat’s board of directors agreed on the new name Wednesday, with headquarters for tax purposes...
View ArticleKia K900 luxury sedan gets a $60,400 price tag in the U.S.
The all-new Kia K900 luxury sedan will be priced from $60,400 when it hits dealers in the U.S. Kia’s aspirations with the K900 are as hefty as the car’s price tag, as it’s aimed squarely at its German...
View ArticleBMW 2 Series convertible rumoured to debut late this year
Following the release of the 2 Series Coupe, rumour has it BMW will kick off production on a droptop version late this year. Much like its fixed-roof variant, the 2 Series convertible replaces its 1...
View ArticleNew Civic and new technology
Orlando, Fla. – Regardless of what I write here about the 2014 Honda Civic, it will sell itself. The proof, as the saying goes, is in the pudding. It has been the best selling car in Canada for 16...
View ArticleCollector Classics: The ‘perfect’ restoration
VANCOUVER – Peter Trant takes his time when he restores old cars, a prime example being his ultrarare, Canadian-built 1933 McLaughlin Buick Series 80 Victoria coupe. He paid $300 for the dilapidated...
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