Bankruptcy judge approves sale of Fisker to Wanxiang Group
WILMINGTON, Del. — A Delaware bankruptcy judge on Tuesday approved the sale of the remaining assets of failed electric-vehicle maker Fisker Automotive to Chinese auto-parts conglomerate Wanxiang Group....
View ArticleVideo: Old Italian guy discovers the world’s oldest Porsche
Luciano Rupolo, 71, is the fascinating subject of a beautiful documentary called Porsche, Ferrari, Bizzarrini and other fundamental steps in life that chronicles how the world’s oldest existing Porsche...
View ArticleUpcoming Chrysler minivans could see AWD, 9-speed automatic
Minivans have undoubtedly waned in popularity, but Chrysler is sticking to its guns and has big updates in the cards for its minivans. According to Automotive News, Chrysler’s next generation of Town...
View ArticleThe remarkable story behind the first Mustang ever sold
When Gale Wise stepped into a Ford dealership in Chicago in 1964, she had no idea that she would make history by becoming the very first person to ever purchase a Ford Mustang. Wise, who was 22 at the...
View ArticleLamborghini already has orders for 700 Huracáns
Lamborghini‘s exclusive month-long private preview of its all-new Huracán isn’t even over yet and the Italian supercar maker has already secured 700 orders. The Huracán, which will replace the...
View ArticleGM reportedly working on aluminum-bodied Sierra and Silverado
General Motors is looking to follow in Ford’s footsteps with an aluminum-bodied Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra when the next generation rolls around in 2018. According to a report out of the Wall...
View ArticleAston Martin unveils Vantage N430 ahead of Geneva debut
Aston Martin will take the wraps off a new special edition Vantage models at the Geneva Motor Show next month. Known as the V8 Vantage N430, it will be available as a coupe or a convertible, and sport...
View ArticleRespect your elders: New BMW 2 Series stares down old 2002
“Blood is thick,” says the first line of the song in this fun BMW commercial for its new 2 Series. And I hope BMW never forgets that. Considering that BMW will displease hardcore BMW fanatics...
View ArticleJoin us on Feb. 24 for our first live chat
Even the best of us need a hand when shopping for a new set of wheels. That’s why we’re opening up the floor to your questions on Monday, Feb. 24 at 12 p.m. EST for an hour. Diesel or hybrid? Compact...
View ArticleCollector Classics: 1963 Oldsmobile Starfire
EDMONTON – When the Fabris family finally let go of their 1963 Oldsmobile Starfire convertible it only moved next door. The Olds, purchased new by John Fabris, played a large part in their lives. And,...
View ArticlePeople’s Test Drive: 2014 Cadillac ATS
CALGARY — Aly Sayani is 34 years old, has a good job, and likes cars. Because he’s young, and relatively affluent, he’s exactly the type of fellow Cadillac would like to see driving its newest car –...
View ArticleVideo: Corvette owners react to all-new Z06
There’s no one harder to please than a diehard fan. Driving speaks to some long-time Corvette fans from the Corvette Club of Ontario about their thoughts on the all-new and highly capable 2015...
View ArticleThe High Road: Rental cars I have loved
Pity the poor rental car. It leaves the factory with a hopeful heart, wondering whether it might become a growing family’s go-to hauler or the pride and joy of a fastidious retiree. Will it be...
View ArticleNext-generation Audi TT teased ahead of Geneva debut
Audi has released a handful of sketches that give us a good idea of what to expect when the 2015 TT makes its official debut at the Geneva Motor Show next month. The upcoming TT will be positioned more...
View ArticleStudy unveils most dangerous countries for drivers
Namibia is the most dangerous country in the world for drivers, a new study from The University of Michigan reveals. The study took World Health Organization data on road fatalities and compared it to...
View ArticleSporty Volkswagen Golf GTE gains electric powertrain
Volkswagen has unveiled the Golf GTE, a model it’s billing as a “sporty” plug-in hybrid that will sit alongside the GTI and GTD models. Set to debut at the Geneva Motor Show in less less than two...
View ArticleBelting out those old Snowblower Blues
Thirteen years ago, my wife and I moved into our present home in Halifax. For the first couple of winters, we cleared our rather long driveway, the front walk and sidewalk with a snowblower I had...
View ArticleCollector Classics: Egg-xacting restoration hatches memories
VANCOUVER – Pieter Vanderpol was completely taken by surprise when his sons showed him something special at their company’s 60 anniversary party. It was the exact type of panel delivery truck that...
View ArticleHere’s what it feels like to drive the $1.2M McLaren P1
So, just how good is the McLaren P1? Well, according to this test, the $1.2-million British hypercar offers nothing short of an “experience of a lifetime.” Chris Harris of Road & Track got a chance...
View ArticleVolvo curbs your hunger with new ‘Roam Delivery’ feature
Have you ever been hungry behind the wheel? If stopping at a restaurant is too inconvenient, a new feature Volvo plans to introduce next week is the answer to your woes. Known as Roam Delivery, Volvo...
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