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Hyundai recalls nearly 305,000 Sonatas over brake lights
DETROIT — Hyundai is recalling nearly 305,000 Sonata midsize cars because the brake lights can stay on when the driver isn’t stopping. The recall covers cars from the 2011 and 2012 model years. The...
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Volkswagen to cut spending by US$1.07 billion next year
WOLFSBURG, Germany — Volkswagen will cut its spending by 1 billion euros ($1.07 billion) next year and “strictly prioritize” investments as it shores up its finances to deal with its emissions-rigging...
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Tesla recalling all 90,000 Model S sedans to check seat belts
Tesla Motors Inc. said it’s conducting its largest-ever recall of all 90,000 Model S cars because of a single report of a front seat belt not being properly connected. The shares fell. “Tesla recently...
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Montreal dealership donating Toyota Yaris to mechanics school
Students at a Montreal mechanics school will be getting an early Christmas gift in the form of a Toyota Yaris hatchback. Toyota-Montreal Nord, a family-run business of 39 years, will be handing off the...
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Volkswagen cheating software may be on more six-cylinder diesels, EPA says
WASHINGTON — Volkswagen’s emissions cheating scandal widened Friday as the Environmental Protection Agency said that software allowing six-cylinder Volkswagen diesel engines to cheat on pollution tests...
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Reader Review: 2016 Honda Pilot Touring
CALGARY — For more than seven years Bob Gerwing drove a 2004 Honda Pilot. The Calgarian planned to keep it for 10 years, but instead traded up into a 2011 Acura MDX. Because of his previous Honda SUV...
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Eat and be merry – but cut the ‘partying’ this holiday season
Feeling festive? Getting ready for the annual parade of lights? How about those ones as you speed around a bend in the road, or that are flashing in your rearview mirror? Like it or not, agree with it...
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Next Nissan GT-R could be delayed until 2020
Nissan‘s next-generation GT-R could be at least five years out. That’s the latest word from Motoring, which spoke to Richard Emery, Nissan Australia’s managing director. Originally due out in 2018,...
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GM, Ford cut new deals with United Auto Workers
Labour peace returned to Detroit after the United Auto Workers voted to approve new contracts with Ford and General Motors, wrapping up one of the most lucrative rounds of negotiations for the union...
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Ford recalls 452K Fusion, Mercury Milan sedans in North America
Ford is recalling nearly 452,000 midsize cars because the gas tanks potentially can leak fuel. The recall covers certain 2010 to 2011 Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan sedans built in Mexico from July 21,...
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Volvo S90 officially headed to Detroit Auto Show
If Volvo’s concept from the Los Angeles Auto Show last week wasn’t quite what you were expecting, the Swedish automaker has something more traditional headed for Detroit. The highly anticipated Volvo...
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Ford cuts ties with Takata as airbag inflator supplier
Ford will not be using air bag inflators made by Takata in future vehicles, another blow to the troubled Japanese parts supplier as the auto industry continues to shun its product. Ford joins Honda,...
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First Drive: 2016 Mazda CX-9
LOS ANGELES, Calif. — The rework of Mazda’s flagship crossover, the CX-9, was long overdue; it was introduced in 2006 and, with the exception of an engine upgrade in 2008, it had soldiered on pretty...
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Celebrating 20 years of Canada’s three-wheeled rocket
Not many of us can say we look as good as we did 20 years ago, especially in the rarefied world of specialty vehicles. Any car that doesn’t go through a restyling after five years is considered...
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Volkswagen wins approval to fix 70 per cent of diesels
Volkswagen said it has approval to repair about 70 per cent of its rigged diesel engines and made a deal with U.S. regulators to resubmit questionable software in other vehicles for review, easing two...
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AJAC names Canadian Car of the Year category winners
The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) has named its Canadian Car of the Year category winners, with Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz winning big by taking home two category awards each....
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Jaguar Land Rover skipping upcoming Detroit Auto Show
Jaguar Land Rover will be sitting out the 2016 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. “Following a review of our global consumer engagement program, the decision has been made not to...
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Porsche shaking things up with next 911 race car
Small but crucial changes could be on the way for Porsche‘s next GTE-class race car. A new report from SportsCar365 suggests Porsche is developing its next-generation race car, which is currently based...
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Bosch investigated for possible role in Volkswagen’s emissions scandal
Lawmakers south of the border are investigating Bosch, one of the largest parts suppliers in the world, for its possible involvement in Volkswagen‘s diesel emissions scandal. According to a report from...
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Turbo Honda Civic could get manual transmission after all
One item notably missing from the turbocharged Honda Civic‘s running gear is a manual transmission. That’s about to change for the 2017 model year. According to a report from The Truth About Cars,...
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