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Tree transporting 101
VANCOUVER – Flying Christmas trees may sound like a scene out of a Harry Potter movie, but if you haven’t tied down yours properly when transporting it home from a tree lot, it might not end as a...
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Wheel Woman: Santa Beetle to the rescue
It was a dark and stormy night, not a creature was stirring, not even a … Wait, that’s not it. It was indeed dark and stormy though when we headed west out of Halifax. Mother Nature was throwing her...
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The ultimate gift
VANCOUVER – Have you made your list and checked it twice? Is there someone who’s been nice enough this year to receive a shiny new car for Christmas? Perhaps you’re thinking of treating yourself to the...
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There’s a 2014 sedan for every need and price point
The sedan segment is one of the most competitive in the industry, and automakers have four-door models to suit every need and every budget. From affordable compacts to mid-sized family sedans to...
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Commuting Challenge: Final participant impressed
VANCOUVER – Steve Sidhu is the 10th final participant of the Province Commuting Challenge and in many ways represents the concept behind the series. That being, to dispel widely held notions about...
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Winter Road Test: 2014 Porsche Cayman S
I’ve got a bad feeling about this. I’m strapped into the gorgeous, grey leather-trimmed sport seat of a 2014 Porsche Cayman S. Just behind me, there’s a 3.4-litre flat-six cylinder engine with 325...
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BMW to introduce 11 front-wheel-drive models
BMW‘s new front-wheel-drive platform architecture, known as the UKL1, will underpin 11 new models across the BMW and Mini nameplates. According to AutoExpress, the platform will appear starting with...
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Porsche 918 hybrid hypercar has to compete with WHAT?
This is a tough time to be a supercar. It used to be enough to be extremely rare and stunningly beautiful, but now that there are so many rare and beautiful supercars in the world, they have to try...
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The remarkable technology behind the Porsche 918
In the lead-up to our drive of the ultra exotic Porsche 918 Spyder on Monday, David Booth takes a look at some of the technology that makes this unique car so remarkable. VALENCIA, SPAIN — The hype...
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Sherwood Ford adding new service centre
From his office high above the Sherwood Ford showroom, Mark Hicks has a superb view of the dealership floor on one side, and outside sales area on another. But Hicks isn’t just concerned about the big...
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ROAD TEST: 2014 Lexus IS350 F-Sport
VANCOUVER – It’s got a cockpit that fits like a glove and a front grille that only a mother could love. I don’t mean to get all poetic about the IS350 F-Sport, but I’m seduced by its driver-oriented...
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Used Car Connoisseur: Pontiac G8 a future collectible
Used Car Connoisseur: Check out this V8-powered 2009 Pontiac G8 GT going for $22,995 on Kijiji When the Pontiac G8 landed in Canada in 2008 nobody predicted it would become one of the shortest-lived...
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Maximize your mileage
When it comes to getting the most out of your fuel tank, the Ford Edge’s available 2.0-litre EcoBoost engine provides a distinct advantage. By putting the dual technologies of turbocharging and direct...
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GM pulling the plug on Australian manufacturing by 2017
General Motors Co. said Wednesday it will stop making cars and engines in Australia by the end of 2017, with nearly 2,900 jobs to be lost, because of high production costs and competition. The decision...
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BMW said to be considering first engine factory in North America
BMW, the world’s biggest maker of luxury cars, is considering building engines in North America for the first time and expanding vehicle production in the region to capitalize on growing demand, three...
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Leaked: Is this the 2014 BMW M3 and M4?
If these latest batch of photos are any indication, we’ve just caught our first glimpse at the next evolution of the BMW M3 and M4 ahead of their official debut. The images, coming from German Car...
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McLaren reveals first details of upcoming P13 sports car
It’s no secret McLaren is working on a Porsche 911 fighter as part of its new model strategy, set to hit dealers in 2015. Thanks to Autocar UK, we’ve now learned our first few details of the upcming...
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You can have your own Porsche Cayman (if you have a 3D printer)
For some odd reason, Porsche has released a code so you can print your very own Porsche Cayman S. Well, a mini model-sized Cayman at least, unless you have a massive 3D printer. I’m not sure what’s...
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Learn all about the BMW M3 with this short history lesson
25 years is a notable milestone for an automotive marque, especially when considering one particular alphanumerical combination: M3. In a quarter of a century, the BMW M3 has done a rather noteworthy...
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Gallery: The Volkswagen Type 2 through the years
Microbus. Kombi. Transporter. Camper. Whatever the name, the Type 2 is one of the most iconic models ever to be built by Volkswagen. Not only did it open up the possibility for families to hit the open...
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