Mega gallery: 65 stunning photos of the McLaren P1
The McLaren P1 promises to raise the bar for supercars all over the world. It hasn’t even been released yet, but every single one of the 375 units that have been allotted for production have already...
View ArticleFunky concepts preview trends coming to compact SUVs
Although the Geneva Motor Show is typically closely followed for its supercars, this year, small SUVs also shared the spotlight. Automakers continue to feed consumers’ increasing appetite for compact...
View ArticleHardcore Hondas: Looking back at the legendary Type-R
Mexico City, 1965 – It is late October, and the final round of the Formula One racing season is drawing to a close. It will be the last race of the small-displacement 1,500 cc racers and their fragile,...
View ArticleU.S. safety regulators demand documents relating to GM recall
DETROIT — U.S. safety regulators are demanding that General Motors turn over reams of documents and other data showing what the company knew and when it found out about a dangerous ignition problem...
View ArticleWhat happens when your car is a ‘write-off’ after an accident?
Recently, we dealt with the ins and outs of dealing with your insurance company and body-repair centre after a collision. But what happens when your beloved ride is declared a total loss? Many drivers...
View ArticleOfficial reveal: 2015 BMW X4
Following the Geneva Motor Show, BMW has unveiled the latest addition to its crossover lineup: the X4 “Sports Activity Coupe.” Much like the X6 is to the X5, the BMW X4 is positioned as a sportier...
View ArticleVideo shows love for American muscle cars in Lebanon
When I think of muscle cars, I see big American flags waving. I see an old Dodge Charger or a Ford Mustang cruising down an abandoned street in Detroit, kicking up dry leaves and smoke as it does a...
View ArticleFrom sketch to reality: How the McLaren P1 came to be
In the lead-up to our Canadian exclusive test drive of the McLaren P1 later this week, we take a look at the design process behind the hybrid hypercar. When McLaren set out to build the P1, the...
View ArticleChinese automaker Qoros continues credibility campaign after crash-test boost
Chinese carmaker Qoros brought its campaign to gain global credibility to the Geneva Motor Show, where it showed off its second production car at a stand in prime real estate — between Maserati and...
View ArticleNürburgring to be sold to U.S.-based investment firm
Germany’s famed Nürburgring will be sold to an American investment firm later this month, according to a report out of Reuters via Road & Track. For the past two years, the ‘Ring has experienced a...
View ArticleThe strange case of the turbo parrot run
I’ve always been close to my kid sister, Susan. She is 10 years younger so when I taught her to drive I was an expert in her 16-year-old eyes. We used a manual transmission 1974 BMW 2002 my father...
View ArticleCalgary Auto and Truck Show: Microcars
CALGARY – Go big or go home. If you can’t run with the big dogs, stay on the porch. Regardless of the popular maxims, bigger is not always better. Smaller cars, for example, do have certain diminutive...
View ArticleCalgary Auto and Truck Show: Flexing the pipes
CALGARY – The definition of a muscle car varies depending on the source. Some say the high-performance cars were an American phenomenon, while others maintain similar vehicles were built in different...
View ArticleMotor Mouth: This is where the rich come to shop
In Geneva, it’s all about density, supercar density that is. The city’s Motor Show, held at the PALEXPO convention centre, may be one of the smaller (measured in floor area) on the international auto...
View ArticleRoad test: 2014 GMC Acadia Denali
Overview A full-size SUV with excellent cargo capacity and luxury Pros Exterior styling, cargo space, hi-def navigation display Cons Modest horsepower for vehicle weight, interior plastic, no AWD...
View ArticleWeekly Roundup: New reviews and most popular stories
New road tests: First drive: 2015 Volkswagen Golf R, by Graeme Fletcher “The Golf R is a very serious sports car that will make its owners extremely happy. The ride quality and driving demeanour proved...
View ArticleOn The Road: Fast and … Safe
Street racing is dangerous. In the heat of the moment it might be exciting to see which car is fastest, but public roads aren’t the safest venue for a shootout – there are just too many uncontrolled...
View Article2016 Chevy Volt could debut with new front-wheel-drive platform
The next-generation Chevrolet Volt could debut as early as next year with an all-new front-wheel-drive powertrain. According to Edmunds, the look of GM’s extended-range hybrid will remain mostly...
View ArticleRoad Test: 2014 Lexus GS350 AWD F Sport
If you’re in the market for a mid-size executive sedan, the automotive gods are now smiling upon you. This class of premium luxury sedan is a veritable hot bed of world-class automobiles, and the...
View ArticleGeneva Motor Show is where supercars come to shine
These rare European supercars make even a Ferrari look pedestrian
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