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Quality is built in to every Edge
This year marked the 60th anniversary of production of Ford’s award-winning vehicles at the Oakville, Ont., Assembly Complex. That’s six decades of being a cornerstone of the manufacturing sector in...
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Official reveal: 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
When the CLA took the ‘Baby Benz’ spot in the Mercedes family, it left plenty of room for the C-Class to grow up. For 2015, it did just that. The latest C-Class has grown in every possible direction,...
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Toyota entering settlement negotiations in sudden acceleration lawsuits
Toyota, after a four-year legal battle, is entering settlement talks on nearly 400 U.S. lawsuits that allege sudden unintended acceleration problems with its vehicles led to deaths and injuries. Joint...
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Snowmobiling 101 – Wise sledders know their terrain
Depending on the type of snow you’re playing in, there’s a snowmobile out there for you. It’s similar to motorcycles or cars. If you want to go fast (on a track, of course!) you get a sport bike or a...
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BMW issues recall for 76,000 cars across the U.S.
BMW is recalling rougly 76,000 cars after the U.S. NHTSA determined a possible fault with the airbag mat fitted into the front passenger seat. “Hang on,” you say. “What exactly is an airbag mat?” Well,...
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Alfa Romeo Guilietta wins poll of cars you want in Canada
In a recent post titled Proof automakers forgot us: Five cars Canadians can’t buy, nearly 3,400 of you voted between the Volkswagen Scirocco, Honda Civic Type R, Audi RS 6 Avant, Alfa Romeo Giulietta...
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GM to develop 10-speed automatic transmission under new investment plan
Five assembly plants across Michigan, Ohio and Indiana are on the receiving end of a new investment plan announced today by GM. The investment, ringing in at $1.3 billion, will increase for production...
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Big Rigs: Turning Pro
When I personally passed a certain age milestone in my life, I decided I wanted nothing more to do with negative people. You know the type. They are only happy if they can find something wrong with the...
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Road Test: 2013 BMW 320i
The rear-wheel drive 2013 BMW 320i is your first contact with 3 Series family; a family that has been together for more than 35 years. Your next contact is the 320i with the German automaker’s xDrive...
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Road Test: 2014 Range Rover
With 825 watts driving 18 speakers, the 2014 Range Rover Supercharged with its Meridian Premium Surround-Sound audio system is a concert hall on wheels. And thanks to Range Rover’s legendary off-road...
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People’s Test Drive: 2014 Chevrolet Cruze Diesel
Nothing eats up kilometres like a diesel-powered vehicle, and GM recently acknowledged this by launching its 2014 Chevrolet Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel. Prodigious torque and good fuel economy are two...
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Upcoming Ferrari California could see a twin-turbo V8
The next-generation Ferrari California is rumoured to gain a set of turbochargers when the next generation rolls out, making it the first road-going Ferrari since the 1987 F40 to feature...
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Because the rich also need to learn how to drive in the snow
As the snow starts flying, it’s important to make sure that you’re driving the type of vehicle that was built to handle the tough wintertime conditions. You know, something like a 700-horsepower...
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Italian coachbuilder Bertone could face bankruptcy
Bertone, the manufacturer of some of the world’s most stunning coach-built cars, could be facing bankruptcy. The automaker is operating at a loss after struggling to receive orders, according to...
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Collector Classics: Back in the family
Christopher Yarrow is a descendent of one of Victoria’s most famous industrialists. One hundred years ago, his grandfather, Norman Alfred Yarrow, was sent to Victoria by his father, Sir Alfred Yarrow,...
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Droptop BMW i8 confirmed for production?
Following the launch of the i8 sportscar next year, rumour has it BMW will introduce a convertible version in 2015. Citing its official source within BMW, enthusiast website Bimmerpost says the i8...
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Used Car Connoisseur: Corvette is an affordable supercar
Used Car Connoisseur: Check out this silver 2007 Chevrolet Corvette convertible going for $34,995 on Kijiji When the Chevrolet Corvette debuted in 1953, it did so to critical acclaim. Two years later,...
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Kia previews slinky sportscar concept ahead of Detroit debut
With Kia aiming to further differentiate itself from Hyundai, the Korean automaker has teased a new concept ahead of its debut at next month’s North American International Auto Show. We don’t know much...
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The High Road: The fascinating life of a bush mechanic
KENYA, 1965 — On a lonely, rutted road, miles from anywhere, a battered Volvo lies dead. Insects buzz in the silence, and there’s a rustling in the scrubby, thorny underbrush — perhaps a warthog...
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Road Test: 2013 Jaguar XJ AWD
When Jaguar launched the latest series of its storied XJ sedan in 2011, it was the belle of the ball. Jaguar fans loved it, as this new car represented the first complete redesign for the brand’s...
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