Low fuel costs eroding hybrid efficiency benefit: Vincentric
This year, just 17 percent of hybrids are cheaper to own in Canada
Monthly Archives: September 2016
Nissan jumps on Star Wars branding bandwagon
Nissan marketing goes Rogue with new Star Wars tie-in
Buick to add Avenir upscale trim levels to 2018 models
New trims to elevate Buick models to higher level of luxury
A Guide to Stress-free Driving for Older Drivers
Here’s how seniors can reduce driving stress and improve their safety on the road
Sci-Fi-Worthy Mercedes-Benz Vans of the Future
Drone and robot helpers support space-age Mercedes-Benz concept work vans
Ram Shows Hellcat-Equipped Rebel TRX Concept
Is this the first truck with a “Baja” mode?
Airbag inflator flaw prompts BMW recall
Metal shards caused by faulty welds could injure vehicle occupants
Mazda recalls Mazda3 for fuel tank fault
Defective tanks could cause gasoline leak
Toyota Prices Refreshed and Safer 2017 Corolla
The four-speed auto is gone, and a lot of safety features were added
Mercedes-Benz Reveals Generation EQ
The Mercedes electric future looks bright with blue LEDs
A Canadian Guide to the 2016 Paris Motor Show
Everything a Canadian needs to know about the cars of the Paris Motor Show
Audi Reveals Second Generation Q5
The Q5 is all new, slightly bigger, and slightly lighter
GM Waves a Flag for Newest Duramax Diesel
Big torque and a big flag for the all-new Duramax
BMW Shows Concept X2
A more sporty and aggressive compact crossover from BMW
Mercedes-AMG Gives a Tease of Their Newest Hypercar
Because Aston Martin can’t be permitted to have the only F1 inspired hypercar
Kia Shows Updated Soul and Carens
New faces and seating spaces for Soul and Rondo
Hyundai Reveals All-New i30
This is your first look at the next Elantra GT
Kia Reveals All-New Rio
The Rio gets a bit bigger, and a bit more upscale inside
Smart Unveils Newest Electric Drive Models
Smart hopes to get you charged up with their newest electric drive
Facts vs Fiction: Triggering an Advanced Green
The straight-up on turning left
Ferrari Celebrates 70 Years With 70 Classic Liveries
A huge number of vintage Ferraris are represented on their newest machines
Honda Confirms Civic Type R
The new R looks mean, goes fast
Next-Gen Nissan Micra Debuts in Paris
Is bigger, better?
BMW Motorrad and Alpinestars Reveal Airbag-Compatible Motorcycle Jacket
Style, warmth, and a pillow to help keep you safe
Preview: 2018 Land Rover Discovery
Bigger, lighter, and more high-tech
Update: Volkswagen Shows Off I.D. Electric Concept Car
VW’s concept EV with 167 hp and a 600 km claimed range
Winners Announced in 2016 Electric Vehicle Dealership Awards
Winners recognized for promoting the benefits of EVs
Stars in Cars: Andrew Younghusband
Host of Canada’s Worst Driver is a truck guy, through and through
Nissan Brings You an Autonomous Chair
Nissan wants your seat to take you
2017 Subaru Crosstrek Pricing, New Features Announced
Special edition, new blind spot detection system are the big changes
Jeep Introduces New Compass at Brazil Plant Opening
The new Compass gets mini-Grand Cherokee looks
Goof of the Month: That’s No Double-Double!
This month’s story proves it’s important to pay attention to warning lights on your dash
McLaren Isn’t Kidding Around About its New All-Electric P1 Supercar
McLaren goes for kindergarteners with its latest sports car model
Land Rover Teases All-New Discovery Prior to Paris Debut
New Discovery shares cues with Disco Sport, but will be larger
Odd Couple: 2016 Toyota Prius vs 2000 V12 Century
Outliers
Chevrolet Introduces Diesel-Powered Equinox
The all-new Equinox is getting a diesel, and it’s coming here
Avoiding Lease Return Trouble
When it comes to your lease, a little planning can save a lot of money
Ferrari Reveals GTC4Lusso Turbo
Has Ferrari made hotter their hottest of hot-hatches?
Ford Introduces Adaptive Steering to Pickups in F-Series Super Duty
Patented tech designed to improve maneuverability, high-speed stability
The Ford GT Gets Its First Speeding Tickets
If you wanted to be the first to get a ticket in the GT; bad news
Depreciation Appreciation: Audi S6, 2007-2011
V10 engine, room for the fam-jam, and pricing from under $20,000!
Mercedes-Benz Reveals E-Class All-Terrain Wagon
The lifted, rugged E-Class wagon
Mini Reveals John Cooper Works Clubman All4
The sportiest trim for the largest Mini
Apple Chasing McLaren? McLaren Says “No”
Apple reportedly interested acquiring McLaren Technology Group for over $1 billion US
Road Trip: A Cross-generational Journey to Newfoundland in a BMW X1
More than funny accents and spectacular scenery.
How Far Can You Go on an Empty Light?
A look at the driving range of Canada’s bestselling rides after the low-fuel light comes on
Chevrolet Prices Bolt EV
Chevrolet brings the lowest cost long-range EV to the table
GM and Unifor Reach Tentative Agreement
The tentative agreement guarantees future product, investment
Pricing for 2017 Toyota Prius Announced
A few more gadgets on the base model comes with a slight price hike.
Confirmed: Canada to get Mercedes-Benz G 550 4×4 Squared
We’re getting the 4×4 Squared!
Fiat Chrysler Recalls Nearly 140,000 Cars for a Wiring Fault
The Fault could cause the airbags and belt pretensioners to not deploy
Classic Cars Cruise through Cobble Beach
The 4th annual Cobble Beach Concours d’Elegance took place over the weekend where automotive enthusiasts were treated to a display of over 100 classic cars, vintage motorcycles, and supercars.
Volkswagen to Reveal “Iconic” Electric Car at Paris Show
Is VW moving from diesel to e-powerhouse?
Top 10 Rock Star Cars
A drive down memory lane for anybody who’s ever popped a ZZ Top CD into their Discman
Pennzoil Takes a Joyride to the Rocky Mountains
More ice drifting videos is always a good thing
Formula E Shows Off With Some Icy Donuts
Fast and Furious: Polar Drift
Ford Announces Aluminium Expedition for 2018, Small Car Production Shift to Mexico
Lighter Expedition, more SUVs, and fewer choices of Focus
Mercedes Cuts the Top off of the AMG GT
The new roadster loses a roof, GT C gains some tasty bits from the GT R
2016 Luxury and Supercar Weekend
The crème de la crème, the upwardly mobile, and a few poseurs
Ken Block Reveals Gymkhana Nine
Another run around the Block from the Hoonigan team
