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Troubleshooter: How to navigate the mess after an accident
Picture the scene: you’re on the side of the road, at night, in some type of inclement weather, dealing with police officers and tow-truck operators while your vehicle lies crumpled nearby. Your...
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U.S. safety agency opens probe into GM recall
DETROIT — The U.S. government’s auto safety watchdog is investigating whether General Motors acted quickly enough to recall 1.6 million older-model small cars in a case linked to 13 deaths. The...
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First drive: 2015 GMC Yukon, Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe
LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. — One million years from now, archeologists will unearth the most popular breed of SUV that ever graced the globe. Whole herds of Chevrolet Suburbans, Tahoes and GMC Yukons will be...
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McLaren promises plenty of speed in Geneva-bound 650S
McLaren has detailed performance specs for the latest 650S, and needless to say, it’s very fast. How fast is very fast? McLaren says the 650S can sprint from zero to 100 km/h in three seconds flat....
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Opel Astra OPC Extreme headed to Geneva Motor Show
This year’s Geneva Motor Show will be home to many cars we’ll probably never see in North America. The latest among them is the Opel Astra OPC Extreme, an undoubtedly extreme version of GM’s hot hatch....
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Volvo previews Concept Estate ahead of Geneva debut
Volvo will head to this year’s Geneva Motor Show with the final concept in its three-car series showcasing the Swedish automaker’s new design language. So far, we’ve seen the Concept Coupe and the...
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The four coolest new tech innovations from BMW
MIRAMAS, FRANCE – The Holy Grail for any automaker these days is better fuel economy. Both customers and legislators are demanding it. And it’s doubly challenging for a manufacturer like Germany’s BMW,...
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Consumer Reports releases list of cars buyers should avoid
Following its list of top picks for 2014, Consumer Reports has also published its list of cars that buyers should avoid. The automaker that takes the biggest hit is Chrysler, with many Chrysler, Dodge...
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CARgo: High-definition navigation
Quiet Clarion continues to deliver Ten years ago, car stereo manufacturer Clarion characterized cool with a prominent sponsorship position on MTV’s Pimp My Ride and solid credibility among car...
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Seven Samurai: A look back at Japan’s warrior supercars
The grounds of the Imperial Palace in Toyko cover a modest three-and-a-half square kilometres in the heart of the city. At the height of the Japanese economic bubble, the property was valued greater...
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Arash unveils 550-horsepower AF8 supercar
British automaker startup Arash Motors has revealed the AF8, the second supercar in the company’s history. The AF8 is powered by a 7.0-litre V8 engine derived from GM, good for 550 horsepower and 472...
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On The Road: Speedy education
VERMILLION, Alta. – Forget about Alice Cooper screaming that school’s out for summer. A new program at Lakeland College in Alberta makes me wish I could enroll. The Street Rod Technologies course is...
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Calgary Auto Show: Top 10 things to see
CALGARY – From fantasy to reality, here are 10 things you must not miss at the 2014 Calgary International Auto and Truck Show. Hosted by the Calgary Motor Dealers Association, the event rolls into the...
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Calgary Auto Show: The truck stops here
CALGARY – According to the woman who answers the phone at my house the only television commercials worth watching are those advertising trucks. She particularly likes the spots for the new Chevrolet...
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Volkswagen hints at new Golf-based crossover with T-ROC concept
Volkswagen will debut an all-new compact crossover concept at the Geneva Motor Show. Slotting below the Tiguan, the T-ROC utilizes the same MQB platform as the latest Golf and Audi A3. Designed with...
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Weekly Roundup: New reviews and most popular stories
New road tests: First drive: 2015 Porsche Macan by Brian Harper Wickedly quick Macan sport-ute thinks it’s a 911, and is about to make Cayenne owners very jealous First drive: 2015 GMC Yukon, Chevrolet...
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Jeff Gordon punks unsuspecting autojournalist
Our buddies over at automotive blog Jalopnik can sometimes be too arrogant for their own good, but this time, their attitude has come back to kick them in the pants. About a year ago when NASCAR driver...
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There’s nothing like a great car film and a bowl of popcorn
Like most Canadians, I love a good movie. There’s nothing like escaping for a couple of hours with a bowl of popcorn and a great Hollywood blockbuster. While I enjoy a good drama or comedy, as a car...
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Deceptively fast and delectably styled
The folks over at Jaguar are having a banner year due to the recent introduction of the slinky F-Type roadster, a car which represents the brand’s first true sports car in nearly four decades. While...
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Geneva 2014: Aston Martin shows off trio of special editions
GENEVA – With no all-new models here in Geneva to debut, Britain’s boutique Aston Martin used the Swiss show to show off a trio of special editions: the Aston Martin V8 Vantage N430 and the Carbon...
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