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Turbo Teen is the weirdest ’80s cartoon you’ll ever see
There were some pretty weird shows on during the ’80s. Animation had really yet to hit its stride in terms of realism so sometimes we got some freaky looking characters on Scooby Doo. But nothing could...
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Honda previews two Beijing-bound concepts
Honda is looking to expand its presence in the Chinese market by preparing two new concepts for this year’s Beijing Motor Show. Developed in collaboration with Chinese automakers Dongfeng and GAC,...
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Panoz celebrates 25th anniversary with special convertible
Panoz made headlines in the late 1990s with a string of racing wins including strong finishes at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. But since then, things have been rather quiet from the race-focused company....
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Land Rover will let you see through the hood of the Discovery Vision
Land Rover has released another teaser of the Discovery Vision concept, this time previewing a piece of technology that’s decidedly different. When the Discovery Vision bows at this month’s New York...
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GM fined US$7,000 per day for delaying ignition switch recall data
A government safety agency is fining General Motors $7,000 a day, saying the company failed to fully respond to its requests for information about a faulty ignition switch by an April 3 deadline. The...
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Ford Explorer, Expedition could use aluminum in future models
In its continuing effort to increase fleet fuel economy and meet stricter environmental regulations, Ford may use aluminum in future versions of is popular Explorer and Expedition SUVs. Ford may be...
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GM plans to invest US$449 to build upcoming Chevrolet Volt
General Motors plans to invest $449 million in two Detroit-area factories to build the next-generation Chevrolet Volt hybrid electric car and two unspecified new vehicles. The company said the...
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Ford Focus is best-selling nameplate for 2013
The Ford Focus has retained its title of the world’s best-selling nameplate for 2013, news that comes as the automaker is preparing to unveil an all-new Focus sedan at the New York Auto Show. According...
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The most luxurious pickup trucks ever made
In the 1950s, ordering a luxury pickup truck meant that it came with carpeting instead of rubber floor mats. Pickups have come a long way in capability and refinement since then. The days of old are...
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Jeep Renegade could arrive in North America late this year
The all-new Fiat-based 2015 Jeep Renegade could hit North America sooner rather than later. During its reveal at the Geneva Motor Show last month, the Renegade was expected to hit North America in...
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Cars that pioneered everyday automotive safety features
Many of the safety features we see on modern cars were actually pioneered decades ago. For example, ABS was introduced on production cars 43 years ago and airbags first hit dealer showrooms in 1974....
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Did you know these radical Corvette concepts existed?
Corvettes new and old have always been a staple of dream car lists, and these photos of vintage Corvette concepts from the archives will probably only intensify that fandom. These quirky concepts from...
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First drive: 2015 Porsche 911 Targa
BARI, ITALY — Theoretically, a Targa should be the perfect Porsche. Combine the open air motoring of the open-top 911 Cabriolet with most of the chassis rigidity of the similarly designated Coupe (the...
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What happens to Canada’s stolen cars?
In 2012, 77,939 vehicles were stolen in Canada and statistically only 50% will be recovered. That’s a massive number of vehicles to disappear from owners’ driveways, but where do they go and what do...
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GM suspends 2 engineers in ignition switch recall case
General Motors has suspended two engineers with pay in the first disciplinary action linked to its delayed recall of thousands of small cars for a deadly ignition switch problem. The action came after...
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People’s Test Drive: 2014 Honda Civic Coupe
The legendary Honda Civic. First introduced in 1972 the Civic was a basic, bare-bones sub-compact. It arrived in North America just in time for the fuel crisis, and subsequently the Civic sold like...
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How do modern muscle cars stack up against the originals?
Today’s crop of pony cars takes real visual inspiration from their 1960s forebears. Many of the familiar nameplates like GT500, R/T and SS have come back as well. They still make V8 noises and still...
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Record attendance shows B.C.’s love for cars
The most important event for the automotive industry in British Columbia, the Vancouver International Auto Show, enjoyed a five per cent increase in attendance over 2013. “Our record-breaking weekend...
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Review rules of the road or risk paying fines, losing points
Have you ever searched for what seemed like hours for a parking spot and finally found one, only to discover the meter is broken? Do you park there anyway? How about when you approach a traffic circle...
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Traffic lights: Loved and hated
“But darlin’ can’t you see my signals turn from green to red And with you I can see a traffic jam straight up ahead.” — Jimi Hendrix, Crosstown Traffic, 1968 I went to high school and learned to drive...
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