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’26 Cadillac limo stretches from B.C. history to modern day
The 1926 Cadillac Custom Imperial Suburban limousine purchased new at Victoria’s Begg Motors for $6,904.35 by the descendants of coal magnate Robert Dunsmuir is once again dignifying local streets and...
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Cam’s Show ’n’ Shine
Just back from driving 4,000 kilometres in a Fiat 500 in Italy — with the full insurance offered by the rental company. The full coverage is what lets you sleep at night because the cars and scooters...
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Reader Review: 2015 Hyundai Genesis 5.0 Ultimate
At 2:30 on a hot July afternoon, Vern Guenther found himself parked at an off-ramp. Moments earlier, he’d been motoring along Calgary’s busy Deerfoot Trail; then, he heard a loud crash. He hadn’t hit...
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Rarin’ and ready to go for a road trip
The bugs bouncing off my teeth beg the question: I am into this? With a toothy non-stop grin plastered on my face, my hair blowing wildly, I must be going at least 10 km/h. Oh, yes. Perhaps not the...
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McLaren is the ultimate at the Ultimate Car Show
Of all the supercars, wild custom cars and classics scheduled to be on display at the first Ultimate Car Show — more than 300 in fact — this 2015 McLaren 650S just might be the ultimate. McLaren...
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Benefits of automated driving are intriguing
One of the things I love most about the auto industry is how it’s constantly changing, for the better. Every year we see new makes, models and amenities that not only make our rides more interesting...
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Motor Mouth: Here is my deep, dark automotive secret
Finally — and I really do mean finally — there’s a Fancy Dan technology worth its microchips. Indeed, so revolutionary, so mind-bogglingly necessary is this high-powered driver’s aid that I can finally...
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Mazda reportedly working on CX-3 compact crossover
It’s no question crossovers are wildly popular segment, which is likely why Mazda is considering adding another one to its lineup. According to LeftLane News, the Japanese automaker is reportedly...
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Lexus LFA successor in the works
Lexus has officially confirmed it is working on a successor to the ferocious LFA supercar. Following a series of rumours floating around ever since the original LFA’s production run ceased in 2012,...
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BMW considering high-perfomance M7 sedan
When the next-generation of the BMW 7 Series rolls out, we could finally see a high-performance variant. According to Autocar UK (hat tip to AutoGuide), the upcoming 7 Series is expected to see a...
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NHTSA fines Hyundai US$17.4 million over slow recall response
Hyundai, South Korea’s largest automaker, agreed to pay a $17.4 million U.S. fine for failing to promptly report defects in brakes on Genesis models. Hyundai had instructed dealers in 2012 to replace...
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On The Road: Two-wheel buzz
Motorized bicycles are nothing new. In the 1940s and 1950s the Whizzer engine kit was available to bolt into a standard bicycle frame. A 138cc single-cylinder gasoline engine, the Whizzer transferred...
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How a butler is helping to improve Ford’s customer service
The butler did it, in the service department, with a sharp sense of etiquette. Don’t worry, you haven’t wandered into a bizarre automotive-themed murder mystery. There is a butler in this story, but...
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2015 Honda Fit will start at $14,495 in Canada
Honda has officially announced Canadian pricing for its 2015 Fit hatchback. Completely redesigned for 2015, the upcoming Fit will start at $14,495 for the base DX model, promising best-in-class cargo...
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Weekly Roundup: Most popular stories and new car reviews
Most popular stories: 5. Editors’ Choice: Road Rockets under $30,000: We pushed six popular sports cars to the limit on Calabogie’s winding track to see which one would reign supreme 4. Video: My 1969...
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What happened to driving for driving’s sake?
Sweet Corn, $4.50 a dozen. I flew past the sign even though I wanted corn. I reasoned I’d see another sign a little farther down the road, because I was in the heart of corn country, if there is such a...
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Volkswagen recalls 151,389 Tiguans for fuel system problems
Volkswagen is recalling about 151,389 vehicles dating back to the 2009 model year that may develop bubbles in the fuel system when using winterized gasoline. Owners of the Tiguan sport-utility vehicle...
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NASCAR’s Tony Stewart pulls out of race after hitting, killing Kevin Ward Jr.
WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. — Tony Stewart pulled out of the NASCAR race at Watkins Glen Sunday, 12 hours after the three-time champion struck and killed a sprint car driver who had climbed from his car and was...
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Kia unveils redesigned Sorento SUV ahead of Paris debut
Kia unveiled an updated version of its popular Sorento SUV that features a bolder, more streamlined look. The new Sorento is lower, but longer and wider than its predecessor and features an extended...
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200 classics found in Nebraska Chevy dealership to be auctioned off
Car collections take a lot of time to accumulate, and the Bullock family has been gathering cars for more than 75 years, so their collection is pretty impressive — and it’s for sale. The family ran a...
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