Canadian pricing on 2015 Ford F-150 climbs higher
Canadian prices for the aluminum-bodied 2015 Ford F-150 are increasing by as much as $4,800. The new F-150 will start at $21,399 before freight, fees and taxes. The current 2014 model — the most...
View ArticleLong Weekend car shows abound in B.C.
VANCOUVER – There are tons of events to check out this weekend, but the Langley Loafer’s Old Time Drags at the Mission Dragstrip is first and foremost on my to-do list That said, there’s lots of...
View ArticleBMW shows how ridiculously fun roundabouts can be
Many motorists are somehow confused by roundabouts. You know, those infernal traffic-calming contraptions that involve you going around in circles and checking your blind spots profusely to avoid a...
View ArticleMotorcycle Review: 2014 Brammo Empulse R
Overview: A sporty E-bike for the real world? It’s surprisingly good but premium pricing limits its appeal to well-heeled commuters and environmentalists Pros: Full size; 200 km range; impressively...
View ArticleCar Review: 2015 Cadillac ATS Coupe
LITCHFIELD HILLS, CT — If one were to judge the people here in this rolling, semi-rural part of New England — with colonial houses and American flags flying from verandas a common sight — solely by the...
View ArticleChrysler’s U.S. sales rise 20% as Jeep soars to record levels
Chrysler’s U.S. sales in July rose 20 per cent as Jeep sales soared 41 per cent for the best July ever for the sport-utility vehicle brand, kicking off what analysts predicted will be a strong month...
View ArticleWeekly Roundup: Most popular stories and new car reviews
Most popular stories: 5. Avocado green? What car colours say about us: Whether they be a reflection of tech trends or a general social atmosphere, car colours have changed with the times. But thank God...
View ArticleHonda said to be resurrecting S2000 as a mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive hybrid...
Here is some news that will surely make auto enthusiasts everywhere terribly excited: Honda is said to be reviving its legendary S2000 as a mid-engined, rear-wheel-drive hybrid sports coupe. According...
View ArticleUncovering the truth behind this incredible barn find
Many of you might have seen these pictures already. That’s because they’re incredible, but they’re also very old. These pictures were first posted in 2007 on a Portuguese car forum and then hastily...
View ArticleIncredible seized muscle car collection to be auctioned off
If you commit a crime, the law will eventually catch up with you, even if you have some very fast cars. According to Hot Rod, David Nicoll got into a bit of trouble for bribing doctors to use his blood...
View ArticleOn The Road: Project Model T
CALGARY — Ford’s Model T was an intrepid vehicle, and their rugged dependability meant they were sold worldwide. While it’s hard to imagine there would be many Model Ts in Holland, there must have been...
View ArticleSUV Review: 2015 Lincoln MKC
Respect is typically the most sparsely gifted of all human qualities, doled out so infrequently that it makes altruism, charity and benevolence seem as common as the trinkets at the bottom of a Cracker...
View ArticleHybrid Highway: From Staid to Sexy
Say “Hybrid” and what most often comes to mind is a vanilla-flavoured commuter with plenty in the way of fuel savings but little in the way of sexy sizzle. That might have been the case in the early...
View ArticleCar Comparison: Nissan Micra vs. Chevrolet Spark
The calender may read early August, indicating a month left of summer holidays, but students and parents alike are preparing for all that September brings. And for post-secondary students, thoughts are...
View ArticleRob Ford and Deadmau5 go for coffee in a Ferrari
This isn’t Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee, but it’s probably the next best thing. In what is likely the oddest of odd couples, Toronto Mayor Rob Ford and music producer Deadmau5 went for a coffee run...
View ArticleHere’s proof car buyers really are a fickle lot
Oops, I bought a new car. Not me, but apparently, a bunch of people are doing just that. GM has found as people have started bringing in their vehicles for repair for one of the millions of recalls...
View ArticleWeek 3 with the 2014 Ram 1500 Laramie EcoDiesel
The interior of a pickup is arguably more important than the exterior, just as the cab of a John Deere or Case combine carries more significance than its sheet metal. After all, this is where and how...
View ArticleJay Leno drives the ferocious Challenger Hellcat
Most people who floor a 707-horsepower car would react with child-like laughter or a few choice expletives. But in this video, Jay Leno, who has driven everything from steam cars to a McLaren P1...
View ArticleBMW posts best profitability in three years
BMW, the world’s biggest manufacturer of luxury autos, reported its highest profitability from carmaking in three years as the X5 sport-utility vehicle won customers and demand rose in China....
View ArticleToyota posts surprise record profit as SUV sales surge
Toyota, the world’s biggest automaker, reported profit unexpectedly climbed to a record last quarter as surging SUV sales in the U.S. eclipsed shrinking demand in Japan. Net income in the April-to-June...
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