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Apple gets more automaker support for CarPlay partnerships
The list of automakers that will offer Apple’s new CarPlay infotainment system continues to grow, with Mazda and Chrysler being the most recent brands committed to join. Although we won’t see the...
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Gallery: 15 gorgeous classic cars up for auction this month
Although the news about Detroit recently has focused on its decay and financial troubles, the city will host a prestigious classic car auction this month. The Motor City Auction in Plymouth, Mich.,...
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Tesla says new entry-level sedan will rival BMW 3 Series in price
Following the massive success of its Model S, electric car maker Tesla says that its new entry-level sedan will have pricing that will be competitive with the BMW 3 Series, according to a report from...
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Pro drifters’ driving problems are more epic than yours
Things get messy when you’re going sideways. This video from Hooniverse is proof that things can go terribly wrong when you’re a professional drifter. The second installment of a series called The...
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Mile-high Micra: Micro-car surprises in classic road trip
HIGHWOOD PASS, Alta. — Executing an uphill pass with just 85 horsepower underfoot requires planning and patience. As the trailer bobs away in front, our Nissan Micra swings left to take a peek. It’s...
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GM judge says concealing switch defect would have been fraud
General Motors customers who sued the automaker over fallen car prices might have a stronger case if they could prove company executives defrauded the court about a faulty ignition switch when...
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Saleen teases mods to 2015 Ford Mustang
Boutique automaker Saleen has set the Internet aflame by previewing its modifications for the 2015 Ford Mustang, which hasn’t even been released to the public yet. Featuring Saleen’s trademark...
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1954 Rolls Royce Vignale has unique touches
While Pininfarina displayed their one-off Special Coachbuilt Rolls-Royce Hyperion at the 2008 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance at the Lodge, another unique “Anglo-Italo” Rolls-Royce was displayed a few...
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Hyundai video showcasing new safety technology is crazy cool
File this post under “don’t try this at home” or “I didn’t know Hyundai could be so freaking cool.” In a daring display of its safety technology, Hyundai sent a convoy of new Genesis sedans through a...
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B.C. raises speed limits on a number of provincial highways
The B.C. government has boosted speed limits to 120 km/h on some highways, despite warnings from police that faster drivers will increase the risk of serious crashes. Transportation Minister Todd...
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The cost of Lamborghini parts is predictably outrageous
Nobody ever bought a Lamborghini because it was a sensible choice. Nobody ever looked at a Countach and said, “Eh, it gets me from A to B.” Lamborghinis are outrageous and the cost of maintaining them...
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Daimler tests self-driving truck in plan for production by 2025
Daimler is working to introduce trucks that steer, brake and accelerate independently as early as 2025 as the world’s commercial-vehicle industry leader seeks to keep an innovative edge over...
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Car Review: 2015 Hyundai Sonata
ANN ARBOR, MICH. – Crossovers may be the flavour of the moment with Canadians, but a better-driving and more efficient family sedan like the redesigned 2015 Hyundai Sonata makes a compelling...
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Performance is name of game
Pitt Meadows Deanna Lee is attending her first Velocity Driving School program offered by the VCMC Motorsport Club. A friend of hers talked her into coming. She brought her daily driver, a 2007 VW...
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Car Review: 2014 toyota Prius v
I’d be much happier if Toyota stuck a more conventional instrument panel into its spacious Prius v hybrid rather than shifting everything to the centre of the dashboard. I don’t understand the...
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Subaru recalls 660,000 vehicles over brake line rust
Subaru has issued a recall over brake lines that could possibly rust. Approximately 660,000 cars are affected, including the 2005-2009 Legacy and Outback, the 2008-2014 Impreza (including the WRX and...
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Motorcycle Review: 2014 Honda CBR650FA
CALABOGIE, Ont. — Listen up young men between the ages of 20 and 28 shopping a new motorcycle. If you’re the typical young brigand, full of piss and vinegar, you’re probably considering a 600-cc...
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Women at the wheel: Steering toward a Special place
Having been on the automotive scene for the last 34 years, Pam Keith has worn many hats. Whether she was in the accounting department, in human resources or assisting with the set-up of the Dueck Auto...
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Romancing the Atacama Desert
I had been trying to sleep, but the scorching sun blazing through the side window of my then-new 1988 GMC Sierra pickup made sure it was a fitful nap. My co-driver, Tim Cahill, and I had spent the...
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Acura prices 2015 TLX sedan from $34,990 in Canada
Acura has revealed the all-new 2015 TLX sedan will start at $34,990 in Canada. Billed as a replacement to both the TSX and the TL sedans, the TLX will be available with two powertrains. Base TLX sedans...
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