Lexus tops 2014 vehicle dependability list, but quality falls overall
The race to increase vehicle fuel economy is taking a toll on quality. Owners of three-year-old vehicles are reporting more problems than they did a year ago, according to J.D. Power and Associates’...
View ArticleUsed Car Connoisseur: 2009 Mercedes ML 320 BlueTec
Used Car Connoisseur: Check out this 2009 Used ML 320 BlueTEC 4Matic on Kijiji The introduction of the second-generation Mercedes-Benz M-Class, in 2005 as a 2006 model, took a fairly basic SUV and...
View ArticleAnnual ‘Best Retained Value’ awards yield some big winners
Depreciation is the largest expense associated with the cost of vehicle ownership, so knowing which cars, trucks and SUVs retain their value the best is a very helpful tool when shopping and this holds...
View ArticleRoad Test: 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan
The Tiguan is a compact crossover SUV from Volkswagen that lives in the shadow of its larger sibling, the full-size Touareg. But life in the shadows isn’t necessarily dull, as the agile Tiguan...
View ArticleAsk Alexandra: Finding fuel frugality
Leading up to the 2014 Vancouver International Auto Show next month, Postmedia’s Alexandra Straub is offering advice to readers on what vehicles at the show might fit their needs. Dear Alexandra, I...
View ArticleCollector Classics: The car that saved Corvette
VANCOUVER – As General Motors was making history with America’s first production sports car building 300 Corvettes in 1953, the styling studio pulled No. 260 off the assembly line for a special...
View ArticleRoad Test: 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid Touring
There are few greater success stories in the automotive world than that of the Honda Accord. The venerable mid-size sedan has been a top seller for the Japanese automotive giant since its introduction...
View ArticleRoad Test: 2014 Honda Odyssey Touring
Imagine the perfect hauler for the typical hockey playing and weekend camping family. Shuttling a load of kids to soccer, taxiing the grandparents for Sunday dinner and picking up that new 60-in. big...
View ArticleWe know you want this edible 3D printed Mustang
If my significant other gave me a car for Valentine’s Day, I’d probably swoon, but I’d also be pretty happy about getting a delicious-looking 3D printed Ford Mustang made out of chocolate. (I’ve always...
View ArticleCARgo: Mustang pinball a real nostalgia trip
Gear up for Mustang pinball Very shrewdly combining two different forms of powerful nostalgia into one viable market, Stern Pinball has released its Ford Mustang Pinball Game to commemorate the 50th...
View ArticleMotor Mouth: Thou shalt covet thy rival’s customer
One of the truly subversive myths of the Internet is that it makes all things quantifiable. Between ever-pervasive data mining, our cellphones that record our every whereabouts and the online surveys...
View ArticleReasons to visit the Canadian International Auto Show
If you’re in the market to buy a new car or truck, the Canadian International Auto Show (CIAS) is a great place to spend some time. With over 55,000 square metres showcasing more than 1,000 new...
View ArticleGallery: Round two from the 2014 Canadian International AutoShow
The Canadian International AutoShow is officially underway. There’s plenty to see and do at this year’s show, so be sure to check out our highlights of the show and interactive map for a taste of what...
View ArticleYour photos from the Canadian International AutoShow
Your complete guide to the 2014 Canadian International AutoShow
View ArticleFord confirms next-generation Edge will be built in Oakville
Ford says its upcoming, next-generation Edge will be built at its Oakville, Ont., plant. The announcement follows a $700 billion investment earlier this year to upgrade the facility, which is located...
View ArticleToyota one step closer to confirming Supra comeback
Ever since the Toyota FT-1 Concept made its debut last month, the buzz has been fixated on the return of the Supra sportscar. While Toyota hasn’t outright come out and said it, there are more than...
View ArticleVideo: Up close with the new 2015 Ford F-150
We take a close look at the new features in the totally redesigned 2015 Ford F-150 during its debut at the 2014 Canadian International AutoShow.
View ArticleHyundai considering BMW 3 Series rival, another small crossover
Hyundai is looking into adding a new small crossover, as well as a third luxury car, to its lineup. According to a report out of Automotive News, Dave Zuchowski, CEO of Hyundai Motor America, says we...
View ArticleDiesel vs. gas: 2014 Chevrolet Cruze fuel economy comparo
The questions surrounding the introduction of a diesel engine into the Chevrolet Cruze lineup are, of course, manifold. Can the Americans build a small diesel worthy of competing with the Europeans?...
View ArticleRange Rover Evoque Autobiography headed to Geneva Motor Show
Range Rover has announced two new models for the Evoque, set to debut at this year’s Geneva Motor Show. The models include an upscale Autobiography trim, as well as a performance-inspired Autobiography...
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