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Old meets new on this trip through iconic Route 66
It’s been done to death. In movies and in songs and in books, Route 66 has been done. Shove off, you might think, and save me the clichés about kicks and bucket lists, about the history of the roads...
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2016 Cadillac ATS-V Coupe teased in new video
GM will be taking to this year’s Los Angeles Auto Show with the latest addition to its high-performance lineup — the ATS-V Coupe. Unlike the CTS VSport, the ATS teased in this video will be a...
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Car Review: 2015 Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited
Overview Topline Legacy challenges near-luxury brand rivals Pros Rare-for-its-class AWD and six-cylinder combo Cons Unsophisticated CVT; SUV-like ride and handling; poor fuel economy Value for money...
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Mercedes-Benz officially announces new naming structure
True to the rumours, Mercedes-Benz has officially announced a new naming structure for its lineup. Unlike Infiniti and Cadillac, however, Mercedes’ core model lineup won’t change. The A-, B-, C-, E-...
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Lexus teases new concept ahead of L.A. debut
Lexus will introduce a new convertible concept at this year’s Los Angeles Auto Show. Known as the LF-C2 concept, the teaser image reveals only the silhouette of the car. Although Lexus has otherwise...
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Leaked: Is this the 2016 Cadillac ATS-V Coupe?
Well, that was quick. After this morning’s teaser, details and a set of official-looking photos of the 2016 Cadillac ATS-V Coupe have leaked ahead of next week’s L.A. auto show debut. Natually, the...
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Car Review: 2015 Mini Cooper S Countryman All4
Overview Diminutive crossover with go-kart handling Pros Sporty and fun to drive; unique Cons Interior peccadilloes; pricey with options Value for money Fair What would I change? Re-do the interior How...
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Ford bets it all on aluminum F-150, which heads to dealers next month
DEARBORN, Mich. — Russell Barnett, a Ford dealer in Tennessee, is ready for aluminum. Ford is using the metal almost exclusively in body of the 2015 version of its bestselling F-150 pickup, which...
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Work begins to fix sinkhole that swallowed 8 prized Corvettes
A Kentucky museum devoted to Corvettes is ready to put a car-swallowing sinkhole in its rear view mirror. Workers arrived Monday at the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green to start plugging the...
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Mercedes, Infiniti steering flaws trigger U.S. probes, recall
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating an alleged Infiniti EX35 defect after two nearly identical complaints of steering loss, and said a similar flaw led to a recall...
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Scion iM concept revealed ahead of L.A. Auto Show
Toyota has taken the wraps off the Scion iM, a new concept targeted at younger buyers. Billed as a five-door hatchback, the iM is essentially a rebadged version of the European-spec Toyota Auris but...
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SUV Review: 2014 Mercedes-Benz ML 350 BlueTEC 4Matic
Overview Opulent all-wheel-drive luxury utility vehicle Pros Diesel engine, fuel economy, refined interior Cons Convoluted Comand system, no touch screen, option costs Value for money Good What would I...
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Model A for Adventure: Classic Ford to embark on epic rally
SAIGON, 1963 – In the fading light of a humid Vietnamese evening, the flashes of light are as clear as can be. Across the river, a not-so-secret war is raging, one that will eventually boil over into...
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Car Review: 2015 Acura RLX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD
Overview Somewhat somnolent styling masks a very sophisticated powertrain Pros Power, fuel economy, sophistication Cons Weight, rear trunk storage capacity, complicated AcuraLink infotainment system...
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Carmakers unite to protect drivers’ privacy in computerized cars
WASHINGTON — Nineteen automakers accounting for most of the passenger cars and trucks sold in the U.S. have signed onto a set of principles they say will protect motorists’ privacy in an era when...
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Toyota’s Supra successor expected to cost more than a Corvette
It’s no secret BMW and Toyota are working together on a new sports car based on the FT-1 concept. In the midst of all the rumours, a new report suggests the car will cost more than a Chevrolet Corvette...
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Aston Martin Lagonda could be sold worldwide
Earlier this year, Aston Martin unveiled its ridiculously excessive and luxurious Lagonda, a present-day successor to its then-futuristic luxury sedan of the 1970s. There is one catch, however — the...
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2015 Corvette Z06 priced at $85,095 in Canada
GM has revealed Canadian pricing for the high-performance Chevrolet Corvette Z06. Starting at $85,095, the Z06 is powered by a 6.2-litre supercharged V8 engine rated at 650 horsepower and 650 lb.-ft....
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Car Review: 2014 Scion xB
Overview Boxy urban hauler has sporty vibes, but is begging for some updates Pros Boxiness has inherent versatility, great sightlines, good handling Cons Dated four-speed transmission and interior...
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Niche luxury: A look at the Alpina B6 Gran Coupe
Like the tattoo of a jilted lover, the VIN code on the upper front engine compartment has been unceremoniously crossed out, there being no way, a la Johnny Depp (who famously had his “Winona Forever”...
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