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Toyota recalls mount as automaker faces increasing scrutiny
Toyota made its fourth global recall involving more than a million vehicles this year, as the world’s largest automaker begins operating with stricter supervision over safety from U.S. regulators. The...
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Mercedes marks G-Class anniversary with special Edition 35 model
Mercedes-Benz’s G-Class is about as sleek as a snow plow, costs more than twice the average U.S. household income and hasn’t had a redesign since its introduction in 1979 — and sales are higher than...
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Audi’s next TT family member will likely be a crossover
It’s no secret Audi wants to expand the TT lineup with more variants, but exactly what it will be remains to be seen. So far, Audi has teased two possible additions — the TT Offroad Concept, which made...
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SUV Review: 2015 Toyota Venza AWD Limited
Overview Mid-sized wagon/crossover for people who want family practicality in something that isn’t quite an SUV Pros Roomy, comfortable, well equipped Cons Weighty, lethargic acceleration from...
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Nissan launches Micra racing series in Canada
Racing, whether its as simple as autocross or as complex as series competition, can be expensive. That’s why Nissan is stepping in with Canada’s cheapest car, the $9,998 Nissan Micra. Teaming up with...
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Comparison: 2015 BMW X1 xDrive28i vs. 2015 Subaru Forester 2.0XT
The compact crossover market has become so flush with choice you practically need a program to keep up with who’s playing where. And it doesn’t help that luxury brands are moving dowmarket just as...
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Winter doesn’t have to be so hard — if you prepare
After back-to-school and Christmas expenses, the cost of prepping our vehicles for Canadian winters has to be at the top of our wish-we-could-avoid-it list. But with a little common sense and some...
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Pickup Review: 2015 GMC Sierra HD Denali
Overview Powerful truck capable of most towing jobs Pros Diesel engine; quiet ride Cons Sierra HD not as good-looking as Silverado HD Value for money Average, can get very expensive What would I...
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Chrysler issues second recall this week covering 907,000 vehicles
Chrysler is recalling nearly 907,000 Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep SUVs and cars for failing alternators and heated power mirrors that can cause minor fires. The largest of Thursday’s recalls covers nearly...
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Ford could expand plug-in hybrid models to Europe
Ford could take a page out of the Volkswagen playbook and offer plug-in hybrids in Europe. Despite low demand for hybrid vehicles across the Atlantic ocean, Uli Koesters, Ford’s director in charge of...
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Jay Leno returning to TV with new show about cars
Jay Leno is returning to nightly television. The former Tonight Show host’s new prime-time venture, tentatively titled, Jay Leno’s Garage and based on his Emmy Award-winning Web series, will premiere...
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Audi’s next RS3 will sport a turbocharged five-cylinder engine
Audi is hard at work on a high-performance RS3 and we now have an idea what to expect under the hood. Speaking to Top Gear (hat tip to AutoGuide) about the possibility of an RS variant of the A1...
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First Drive: 2015 Honda CR-V Touring
BLUE MOUNTAIN, Ont. — If you want to know a man, don’t bother walking a mile in his shoes. Never mind J.K. Rowling’s advice of watching “how he treats his inferiors.” And Googling his every post on...
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Car Review: 2014 Hyundai Veloster Turbo
Overview Three-door “coupe” Pros Distinctive looks, likable character Cons Suspension could be sportier Value for money Has more standard features than many premium sedans It’s been just over three...
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Car Review: Tesla Model S P85+
Overview All-electric luxury sport sedan is a bona fide game-changer Pros Supercar-like performance that passes everything, including a gas station Cons Priced with the one per centers in mind Value...
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Car enthusiast wants to share his treasure
One of Brian Hobbs’ retirement projects is organizing the thousands of auto dealer brochures, media packages and advertising information he acquired beginning in 1963 The retired social services worker...
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Car Review: 2015 Porsche Cayman GTS
Overview Two-passenger, mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive sports car. Pros Tremendous handling dynamics and good performance when compared to competitors. Cons Options are very pricey. Not great for taller...
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Porsche might turbocharge 911 Carrera following refresh
Porsche is hard at work on a facelift for the 911 lineup, but the changes might turn out to be more than skin-deep. According to British magazine CAR (hat tip to MotorAuthority), the facelift will...
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Jeep Cherokee nominated for Car of the Year award … in Japan
For the first time, a North American automaker has made it onto the top 10 list in Japan’s Car of the Year award. Automotive News says the all-new Jeep Cherokee was named one of the 10 best cars in...
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Car Review: 2014 Ford C-Max Energi
Overview Ford’s most technically advanced vehicle disguised as a family wagon Pros Practical, refined package; excellent fuel economy Cons Cargo room compromised by batteries; you spend a lot to save a...
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