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Alfa Romeo 4C priced will start at $55,195 in the U.S.
Leading up to it’s North American launch, Chrysler has revealed the slinky Alfa Romeo 4C will start at $55,195 in the U.S. The 4C Launch Edition will be the first to hit dealers this summer. It will be...
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Car Review: 2014 Fiat 500C
Overview A quirky and unique city car that stands out in its segment Pros Standout looks, fun demeanour Cons Underpowered without the optional turbocharged engine, many quirks to get used to Value for...
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Nissan unveils 2020 Vision Gran Turismo concept
Nissan is the latest automaker to reveal a concept car designed exclusively for the latest installment of the Gran Turismo video game franchise. Unlike the cars we’ve seen thus far, the Nissan 2020...
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Honda recalls 2013 Fit hatchback for driveshaft issues
Honda has issued a recall for 1,038 Fit hatchbacks over potential driveshaft issues. According to the NHTSA (hat tip to AutoGuide), 2013 Fit hatchbacks equipped with the five-speed manual transmission...
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Classic convertibles you can buy right now under $5,000
Open-topped cars were the first motorcars ever made. During the dawn of the automobile, closed-roof cars were luxury items, as open-topped cars could be made cheaper. But the tables turned long ago,...
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The best first motorcycles for new riders
There’s no shortage of great first bikes to choose from in 2014. Whether you’re looking for something sportier, smaller, naked(er) or a cruiser, you’re in luck. While some new riders might be...
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Breathtaking vintage Ferrari stops by Jay Leno’s Garage
The latest episode of Jay Leno’s Garage features a very special vintage car — a 1952 Ferrari Barchetta — but it’s neither the colour (hey, it isn’t red!) nor the fact that almost every part on this car...
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Chrysler could stuff its Hellcat V8 into the Dodge Charger SRT
Hot on the heels of the face-melting Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat, a new report suggests Chrysler’s supercharged 6.2-litre V8 could find its way into the next Charger SRT. As part of its five-year...
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GM recalls another 3.4 million cars for possible ignition defects
General Motors says it needs to change or replace the keys for about 3.4 million cars because they could cause the ignition switch to move out of position if they’re carrying too much weight. GM said...
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In defence of CVTs: they’re actually not too bad these days
Ever try to heel and toe in a pair of wooden shoes? Me either, but I’ll bet it’s no picnic. And yet, more and more manufacturers would have you shift gears in a manner first popularized by the Dutch...
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You can buy Deadmau5′s Ferrari 458 off Craigslist for $380,000
Deep down, you’ve always wanted a Ferrari 458 Spider with its body panels covered with a Nyan Cat vinyl wrap. That’s right — Joel Zimmerman, also known as Deadmau5 — is selling his Nyan Cat-wrapped...
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Bentley unveils 572-horsepower Continental GT3-R
Drawing inspiration from its GT3-class race car, Bentley has unveiled its most powerful Continental GT yet. Known as the Continental GT3-R, it is powered by a twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 engine,...
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2015 Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon specs leaked
We already knew GM is making a return to the midsize pickup segment with the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon, but the automaker has remained tight-lipped over their final specifications. But...
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Downhill bikers race Ram EcoDiesel down a mountain
Canadians are tough on their trucks because, quite honestly, we’re a country that likes to play hard. With this in mind, we couldn’t think of a better way to test the new 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel...
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Not easy driving monster trucks
For me, the “love of big rigs” hit in April 1962. Yeah, along time ago. It happened when the moving van, and rig, pulled into our family driveway, and a new adventure was about to start. Not only were...
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Vancouver’s time to shine this weekend
This Saturday and Sunday the Vancouver Collector Car Show & Auction takes place at the PNE and it is much more than just a large show ‘n’ shine. Over 125 vehicles will be auctioned during the two...
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BMW takes me back to my roots
Trying to count the hours I spent watching my mom shift the gears in our old 1991 Toyota Corolla hatchback would be an arduous task. Throw in the amount of time I spent with her in her first generation...
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SUV Review: 2014 Toyota highlander Hybrid
Built in the United States, Toyota’s third-generation Highlander looks more rugged than its forbearers, and I doubt that’s unintended. SUVs are expected to portray a person’s proclivity for enjoying...
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Blind man gets auto mechanics degree; fixes car by listening, feeling his way
LAS CRUCES, N.M. — A blind New Mexico man who recently earned an auto mechanics degree is looking for a job. Clifford Alderson, 48, a graduate from a joint New Mexico State University-Dona Ana...
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The 10 silliest new vehicles to drive across Canada in
With yet another short but sweet Canadian summer upon us, new car buyers turn their thoughts to summer road trips and the best-suited vehicles for such highway adventures. The more adventurous drivers...
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