Gear Head: New Formula One tech aims for efficiencies
In an effort to reduce the fuel consumption of a Formula One car by up to 35%, the FIA, the sport’s ruling body, has introduced some major changes for the 2014 season. It not only touches the...
View ArticleOn the Road: The AMC Story
Once upon a time in America there were hundreds of automakers. As the industry matured, however, many manufacturers disappeared while others were consolidated into larger brands. By the late 1940s...
View ArticleDodge Journey Crossroads confirmed ahead of Chicago debut
Dodge will be adding a special-edition trim level to its Journey crossover when the Chicago Auto Show kicks off next week. Known as the Journey Crossroads, this package brings a few unique and upscale...
View ArticleIn The Saddle: The School of Dirt
SQUAMISH, BC – It’s hard to believe it’s still winter. There isn’t a flake of snow on the ground at Cat Lake near Squamish. The camping hot spot is also used as a recreational off-road riding area that...
View ArticleRoad test: 2014 Ford Fusion 1.5L Ecoboost FWD
The official party line is that the impetus for the recent downsizing of the Fusion to 1.5 litres from 1.6 is to provide superior fuel economy without diminishing the performance that Canadians expect...
View ArticleChrysler considering third Ram plant amid increased demand
In light of strong demand for Ram pickups, Chrysler is considering adding a third plant in North America. Fiat-Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne told Automotive News he and other Fiat-Chrysler execs are...
View ArticleCIAS 2014: Nissan Sport Sedan Concept
The Sport Sedan Concept makes its way north after being named the Detroit Auto Show’s Best Concept by AutoWeek. A design study with a particular emphasis on next-gen design and sporty style, the Nissan...
View ArticlePorsche’s winter driving school laughs in the face of snow
“Spin! Spin! Spin!” Just moments ago, instructor Pierre Des Marias had been likening the partnership of driver and car in slippery conditions to that of competitive ballroom dancing. From the crackle...
View ArticleGerman company teases futuristic concept car ahead of Geneva debut
German firm NLV Solar AG will take to this year’s Geneva Motor Show with a concept set to be as outlandish as it is futuristic. Known as the Quant e-Sportlimousine, NLV says the concept will measure...
View ArticleCIAS 2014: Nissan Sentra NISMO Concept
As Nissan expands its NISMO line of factory performance models, it is revisiting the small car performance genre and teasing the future with the dramatic Nissan Sentra NISMO Concept. Built on the...
View ArticleCIAS 2014: 2015 Nissan Micra
After making its national debut in Montreal last month, Ontario residents can get their first look at the all-new 2015 Nissan Micra — a vehicle that will be available in Canada but not in the United...
View ArticleCIAS 2014: Infiniti Q30 Concept
Sharing key Infiniti design cues with the new 2014 Infiniti Q50 and various Infiniti concept vehicles, the Q30 Concept is the next step in Infiniti’s strategy to expand into new premium segments....
View ArticleCIAS 2014: BMW i8
The all-new 2014 BMW i8 is the second model introduced by the innovative new sub-brand BMW i, and the first plug-in hybrid vehicle in BMW Group’s illustrious history. The plug-in hybrid system pairs...
View ArticleCIAS 2014: 2015 Cadillac ATS Coupe
Cadillac’s first-ever compact luxury Coupe goes on sale this summer, offering drivers the choice of rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, and the power from a 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder or a 3.6L...
View ArticleCanadian auto sales see minor boost through January
Canadian auto sales rose only marginally in January to 95,639 vehicles from 95,306 in the same month in 2013, according to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants. But the meagre 0.3 per cent increase masked...
View ArticleCIAS 2014: 2015 Cadillac Escalade
The fourth-generation Escalade is an entirely new design yet it’s instantly recognizable. Much of the story of Cadillac’s redesigned flagship SUV is in the interior, where new levels of luxury combine...
View ArticleCIAS 2014: 2015 Chevrolet Silverado HD
The new 2015 Chevrolet Silverado HDs (offered in diesel, gas and CNG on 2500 and 3500 models) are designed to bring new levels of confidence to tough towing through further refinement of Silverado’s...
View ArticleCIAS 2014: 2015 Chevrolet Colorado
The all-new 2015 Chevrolet Colorado looks to redefine the midsize truck segment, offering real truck capability and versatility to customers who don’t require a full-size truck. Chevrolet expects...
View ArticleCIAS 2014: Chevrolet Corvette Z06
As the most track-capable ‘Vette in the brand’s history, the 2015 Corvette Z06 stretches the performance envelope with unprecedented levels of aerodynamic downforce, at least 625 horsepower from an...
View ArticleCIAS 2014: 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28
The Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 returns in 2014 as the most iconic model in Camaro’s history. The 2014 model features a revised exterior design that integrates high-performance aerodynamics for more...
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