New Car Roundup: Fun Under 30k

by Justin Pritchard - March 14, 2017

A look at six cars that deliver big-time motoring fun on a budget

Used Vehicle Mashup: Affordable Luxury Cars

by Justin Pritchard - January 12, 2017

By popular demand, here are some tips to shop smart for a used high-end luxury car

The North American International Auto Show is officially underway in Detroit and it’s a big show if you’re into hot family sedans, EVs and futurism. After a whirlwind press day these are our favourite highlights from the show floor:
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Our Top Picks of NAIAS 2017

by autoTRADER.ca - January 10, 2017

Don’t miss these highlights from Detroit

autoTRADER.ca Breaks Down AJAC TestFest

by Michael Bettencourt - November 7, 2016

Mass test of 34 all-new models – why it matters, and who is missing.

Car Buying Tips for Back to School

by autoTRADER.ca - August 17, 2016

Class is in session.

Five Best Motorcycle Engines Out Now

by Jacob Black - July 27, 2016

Head of the pack.

Top 10 Cars for Pokemon Go

by Simon Hill - July 14, 2016

The best rides to help catch ’em all.

Used Vehicle Mashup: Thrifty Used Compacts

by Justin Pritchard - June 16, 2016

A look at how to shop smart for some of the used market’s popular compact car choices.

And now for something completely different: a luxury ute. The Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class has a much more commanding presence than the other vehicles on this list, but shares many of the same traits that recommend the others: clear sightlines, composed ride, good feedback. That last quality is an aberration in the luxury segment – most other vehicles at this price point simply glide over surface imperfections – but is a positive for drivers who don't want a vague and floaty road-feel. Though drivers have to complete their road test without the use of electronic aids, in day-to-day driving, its 360-degree parking camera system is simply genius, giving a complete picture of the vehicle's surroundings compared with conventional single-camera systems.

Used Vehicle Round-up: Entry-level Luxury SUVs

by Justin Pritchard - June 1, 2016

A look at how to shop smart for some of the market’s most popular used compact luxury crossovers.

2017 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Convertible

Surprise Jump in Convertible Popularity

by autoTRADER.ca - May 31, 2016

Topless picks and tips for summer.

REAL – Does the license plate give it away? Yes, this is a real-life example of a Corvette, with a healthy dose of enhanced contrast.

Best Rear-Wheel-Drive Cars

by Brendan McAleer - May 11, 2016

Best of the few remaining purist’s choice RWD cars.

The French are credited as the first to fit steering wheels to their automobiles. This was in the late 1800s. As legend has it, the first North American application is credited to Howard Iculus of Bricksill, Ohio, who took his wife's cutting board and secured it to the tiller of his Curved Dash Olds with chicken wire and horse glue. As you'll see by the following examples in Wild Steering Wheels, things have not got less weird in the 100+ years since.

Steering Wheels Gone Wild

by Peter Bleakney - April 6, 2016

A history of the weird.

Used Vehicle Guide: Best Year-Round Practical Performance Cars

by Justin Pritchard - April 5, 2016

Check out our list of sensible and practical performance models from the used market, ready for year-round use.

2016 Vancouver International Auto Show Highlights

by Greg Wilson - March 24, 2016

Though it’s a regional car show that competes with the New York auto show for attention, the Vancouver auto show has plenty of variety for local consumers and car buffs: from exotic cars to tuners to classic cars to new models, aftermarket displays, plus the opportunity to drive the latest ‘green’ cars. The 96th annual…

10 Cars that Look Like Animals

by Benjamin Hunting - March 9, 2016

Zoomorphic Automobiles

Best Rides for Beach Fun

by Justin Pritchard - March 7, 2016

We highlight some hot rides for cruising the strip and hitting the beach.

10 Most Expensive Cars Ever Sold

by Brendan McAleer - March 1, 2016

These cars made history on the road before they made history on the auction block.

Used Car Hidden Gems

by James Bergeron - February 25, 2016

Thinking outside the box can find you some solidly reliable used cars that offer great value.

Best Finds of the Week in 2015

by Jonathan Yarkony - January 7, 2016

Your favourites and ours from our eclectic selection of Finds of the Week.

In many ways, 2016 will be the Year of the Adventure Bike. With multiple adventure models being released – some by the same manufacturer – it’s clearly a segment of focus for the coming year. But it’s not all for the high-mileage, soft-road types. Ducati has a new iteration of their uber-successful Scrambler, plus an Italian take on the foot-forward brigade. Triumph has a new classic, and Suzuki has a new superbike contender. It’s a good time to be a rider.

Bikes to Watch in Canada in 2016

by Jacob Black - December 9, 2015

It’s a good time to be a rider.

Trucks and Vans of the Tokyo Motorshow

by Brendan McAleer - November 3, 2015

The best Bento boxes and Tomica trucks.

Top 10 Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee Moments

by Dan Heyman - October 29, 2015

When I first began watching Jerry Seinfeld’s Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee series (CICGC from now on; WAY easier), as a car guy, I was a little taken aback. I guess I thought it would be a little more “Top Gear Star in a Reasonably Priced Car” than “Jay Leno’s Garage” (more on the famous…

Used Vehicle Mashup: Winter Wagons

by Justin Pritchard - October 21, 2015

Winter wagon season is coming.

Used Vehicle Roundup: Thrifty Weekend Racers

by Justin Pritchard - October 2, 2015

A look at some used weekend racer rides that are easy on the wallet.

Every 43 seconds in Canada, another car loses a manual transmission option. In other countries, automatics are reserved almost solely for the handicapped and the elderly. In Canada, they’re becoming the norm – and manual transmissions cars will soon become as rare as Target stores as extinction looms. If you’re not driving a manual-equipped car right now, but would like to, we can still be friends. Consider our list of cars available now, or available lately, that came only with a proper manual transmission.

Top Picks: Favourite Manual Only Cars

by Justin Pritchard - September 3, 2015

A look at a list of hot rides for drivers with two feet.

Picture this: It's 5:15 pm at the end of a hectic day at work. Home is a 32 km commute away – pick the wrong car, and it's going to be an hour of tedious misery. Pick the right one, and it can be an hour of relaxed serenity.

You're not looking for power and handling. You're looking for the details that make a car better when things get congested. Thrift. Comfortable seats. Acoustic isolation. A full-featured infotainment system. Satellite radio. Advanced technologies to ease the drive.

Top Picks: Best Cars for Stop-and-Go Traffic

by Simon Hill - June 16, 2015

Picture this: It’s 5:15 pm at the end of a hectic day at work. Home is a 32 km commute away – normally a 40 minute trip, but the traffic radio says it’s bumper-to-bumper out there today so you’ll be lucky to make it home in an hour. Pick the wrong car, and it’s going…

Used Vehicle Mashup: Second Hand Off-Roaders

by Justin Pritchard - June 10, 2015

A look at some popular off-roaders from the used marketplace.

Cars, Features and Accessories for Camping

by Justin Pritchard - May 29, 2015

A look at some favourite rides, features and accessories for this summer’s camping trips.

Which Car Manufacturer Has the Best Warranty?

by Andy Lin - May 26, 2015

Pop quiz: What’s the best car warranty? The one you never have to use, of course! Trick question aside, warranty coverage can vary greatly between manufacturers. Buying new? If you’re keeping your car for more than three years, this is information you’ll want to keep in mind when shopping the competition. If you’re buying used…

Top Picks: Best Roads in Canada

by Brendan McAleer - May 21, 2015

Originally published on Autos.ca on November 4, 2013 (Top Picks: Best Roads in Canada) Stelvio Pass, the derestricted Autobahn, the Nikkō Irohazaka, blah, blah, blah. What about roads Canadians can actually drive on in something other than a rented diesel hatchback? It’s not like we don’t have a lot of tarmac criss-crossing this big ol’…

Summer: the bugs are in the air, the temperature is climbing and the roads are finally free of salt, sand and other wintertime nastiness. This combination of stimuli inevitably prompts car lovers everywhere to start considering a convertible for maximum enjoyment of the warm-weather travel season. Owning a convertible is a good thing – especially considering the volume of worthy drop-top options entering the used market at more affordable prices than ever. And so, we present a list of some of the most affordable and popular used drop-tops in the market.

Top Picks: Best Used Convertible Buys

by Justin Pritchard - May 15, 2015

Sun-chasing fun on a budget.

Top 10 Best Driving Songs

by Steven Bochenek - May 7, 2015

Strident opinions by Steven Bochenek Originally published on Autos.ca on June 19, 2013 (http://www.autos.ca/motoring-memories/opinion-top-ten-rock-n-roll-car-anthems/) Nothing says summer like clumsy rhymes about noisy rides led by a catchy earworm and backed by simple thudding chords. What are those timeless paeans to car lust that make you turn the volume up and thrust your foot down? These…

Worst Celebrity Modified Cars

by Jacob Black - December 18, 2014

The rich and snobbish often say that new money is the worst type. They say that rapidly acquiring wealth commonly ends in fashion disaster. Taste, they opine, is earned over generations. I’m a little less classist than this and reject the bourgeois elitism apparent in such attitudes – then I looked through a bunch of…

2011 Lamborghini Murcielago LP670 SuperVeloce

Most Expensive Cars to Insure

by Jacob Black - November 26, 2014

Have you ever thought you had just enough money for your dream machine? Worked the numbers, found your lease rate, down payment requirement and a dealer, only to be scuppered by the insurance rate on your chosen ride? Imagine how you’d feel if you were trying to find a rate on something truly extravagant? Would…

In Photos: Sexy Engines

by Justin Pritchard - November 14, 2014

For many folks, a car’s engine is its most important part. A mechanical masterpiece. A glorious combination of shafts and pistons and rods sloshing about in a bunch of oil and gas to achieve the miracle of combustion-based momentum. The heart of the beast. But let’s face it, some engines are better to look at…

Top Picks: Space for the Buck Champs

by Justin Pritchard - October 21, 2014

A list of suggested rides, new and used, that offer top-notch space to price ratios Some shoppers want the most horsepower for their dollar. Others want the most ballin’ luxury land yacht they can find for a given price. Others still want maximum safety and confidence in a ride that won’t see them parting with…

Top 10 Most Opulent Luxury Cars of All Time

by Brendan McAleer - October 9, 2014

Luxury has bitten the dust. These days, the concept seems almost laughable, with brands offering “premium” car for under $30K, and top-trim family sedans crammed with every conceivable feature imaginable. Don’t think of it as a marketing ploy – think of it as the democratization of comfort, reliability and smoothness, all items you used to…

Top Picks: Wildest Paris Auto Show Concepts

by Petrina Gentile - October 3, 2014

Here are our favourite picks from the floor of the Paris Auto Show – our Top 10 Concept Cars that may inspire the cars that come to a dealership near you in the near and distant future.