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Jeep turning up the heat with Grand Cherokee, Renegade ‘Trackhawk’
Fast SUVs might be a little redundant, but if you’re a fan of this niche, Jeep has two things just for you. According to a Jeep owner forum via MotorAuthority, a Jeep Renegade Trackhawk is on the way....
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How to insure your newly-bought classic car
Too old for insurance? No, we’re not talking about the age of the driver, rather the age of the vehicle. Insurance costs (and availability) are usually the last things on auto shoppers’ minds when they...
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Muscle Memory: 1973 Ford Mustang
KELOWNA, B.C. — Few would argue that the Ford Mustang stands as one of the most popular cars ever produced. Now a cultural icon, the Mustang has been in continuous production for over 50 years, with...
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Women at the Wheel: Valérie Chiasson
SAINT-EUSTACHE, Que. — Valérie Chiasson admits to having a competitive spirit, so it’s no surprise the 26-year-old race driver is enjoying her time behind the wheel in the inaugural Micra Cup series....
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Reader Review: 2015 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagon
A full-size 1965 Ford Country Squire station wagon it’s not. Those large family haulers are long gone, but the concept of the wagon – and its low-slung utility — lives on in the 2015 Volkswagen Golf...
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Ultra-rare Fiat Abarth transformed into Concours-ready jewel
Even at Pebble Beach, money can’t buy you everything. There are those who have the wherewithal to hire an entire team to restore their cars. There are those who’ll spend money like water, chasing the...
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GM could move most Buick production to China, Europe
In the near future, only two models in Buick‘s lineup might be built in North America for the U.S. and Canadian markets. According to a Reuters report, an unnamed source says replacements of the...
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Mercedes-AMG unveils ready-to-brawl C63 coupe
Mercedes-AMG has officially taken the wraps off of its positively insane C63 coupe. Set to be shown in the flesh at the Frankfurt Motor Show next month, the C63 coupe is exactly what you’d expect from...
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Ford Mustang getting 10-speed automatic for 2018
Even though it was redesigned just last year, Ford is already thinking about the Mustang‘s refresh. Automotive News reports the Mustang is due for a facelift once 2018 rolls around. Along with the...
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GM extends production at Oshawa assembly line to 2017 to meet Equinox demand
Demand for the Chevrolet Equinox crossover has helped stave off the closure of General Motors’ Oshawa, Ont., assembly line for at least another year. GM Canada announced it would invest $12 million to...
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Motor Mouth: Could roads without rules work?
To some it will seem like libertarianism run amok with 4,000-pound automobiles as the weapon. To others, it will be Scottish moral philosopher Adam Smith’s “invisible hand” righting the chaos that is...
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The Canadian legend who put racing on the map
The 1986 World’s Fair, Expo 86, was opened on May 2 by the Prince and Princess of Wales. It showcased Vancouver to the world – our beaches, our forests, our people. You could even watch a film where...
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Car Review: 2015 Mercedes-AMG C 63 S
The Mercedes is Polar White, a brilliant shade that’s almost pure. Underneath the car’s hood are something equally pure — malevolence and anarchy! Yes, a year after the debut of the fifth-generation...
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NHTSA won’t investigate new Toyota unintended acceleration cases
U.S. safety regulators have rejected an electrical engineer’s request to investigate low-speed unintended acceleration in Lexus and Toyota vehicles. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration...
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Volkswagen delays next-gen Phaeton over sales woes
Volkswagen is delaying the introduction of the new Phaeton as the automaker seeks to improve returns on the slow-selling luxury sedan by lowering production and material costs, people familiar with the...
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2016 Chevy Camaro starts at under $27,000 in U.S.
GM has dished details on 2016 Chevrolet Camaro pricing – for the U.S., at least. Based on GM’s aluminum-intensive Alpha platform, the base Camaro 1LT starts at $26,695. That gets you a 2.0-litre...
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2016 Honda Pilot earns IIHS Top Safety Pick+ award
While the previous generation scored a “poor” rating, the redesigned 2016 Honda Pilot recently qualified for the Top Safety Pick+ award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). During...
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Honda Accord under investigation for airbags that won’t inflate
U.S. auto safety regulators are investigating reports that air bags on some older Honda Accords may not inflate in a crash. The probe by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration covers about...
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Cars reach boiling point in Death Valley torture tests
BEATTY, Nevada — Climbing out of the air-conditioned comfort of the Kia Sedona test car, Death Valley’s heat hit me like a sledgehammer. There is absolutely nothing subtle about 48C! It is a dry,...
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First Drive: 2016 Scion iM
Youths! The throbbing music, the improbable haircuts, the expensive tattoos, the need to look like a lumberjack who buys his clothes from Gap Kids; they are a strange, seemingly unfathomable breed, yet...
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