Automotive
Ford Bronco Raptor ups the SUV’s game
By Jim Bray, CFP Automotive Editor | November 16, 2024
This vehicle being an absolute blast for the people in its target demographic. It not only is robust and pleasant, but it's also very flexible and should do a great job of getting its owners into and out of just about any place they can imagine
A heckuva truck and were I a truck guy I daresay I'd be salivating over all the stuff that comes in it, as well as all the stuff it's capable of doing. It almost makes me want to be a truck guy
28 Cars Wiped Out in Biggest NASCAR Crash Ever – Nearly ENTIRE Field Involved in Crash at Talladega
By News on the Net -- The Gateway Pundit & Square profile picture NASCAR | October 7, 2024
Ricky Stenhouse Jr. won at Talladega by 0.006 seconds. It was a photo finish!
Lincoln Nautilus charts a widescreen course into drivers’ garages
By Jim Bray, CFP Automotive Editor | September 14, 2024
There's a lot to like with the new Lincoln Nautilus. While I think they went overboard with the screens, etc., all this tech could, I suppose, bring some younger folk into Lincoln showrooms, and that's probably not a bad thing. Whether or not they li
Now, bring on the Six!
Ford Patents Tattletale Cars
By Milt Harris | August 12, 2024
The leftists at Ford will try and convince the public that everything they’re doing is for the benefit of the people. Trust me, it isn’t.
Your car is spying on you. Check your OPSEC anon
By News on the Net -- TFTC | August 9, 2024
I have a 1968 Camaro SS. Government ain't tracking **** but they certainly can hear me coming
If you do have that spot in your garage, and the Mazda MX-5 is calling to you, head right down to the dealer before you come to your senses.
By ensuring your tires, fluids, brakes, and lights are in good condition, you'll enhance your vehicle's reliability and safety, giving you peace of mind as you embark on your journey
Ford Mustang kind of reminds me of Porsche's legendary 911. They aren't very alike at all, except that they're both classic "fun cars" that have been around for 60 years
Dead Tesla Traps Toddler In Hot Car, Raises Concerns About Electric Doors
By News on the Net -- CARSCOOPS | June 22, 2024
Toddler trapped inside Tesla after car battery dies with doors locked
Let's make all this stuff optional, up peoples' driving skills, and encourage those who have no interest in driving other than getting somewhere to take public transit
Dare to Question Windsor and St. Thomas EV Future
By Rich Berdan | June 17, 2024
The massive $30 billion in Windsor and St. Thomas may be one of the biggest boondoggles in Canadian history
The Kia EV9 is a very nice EV SUV and well worth your time if you're looking for such a beastie
Ford Reports “Shocking” EV Losses
By Milt Harris | May 16, 2024
Gas cars are not being eliminated, period. The truth is simple: EVs are not sustainable as the main source of vehicular transportation
Self-balancing, fully-enclosed electric motorcycle
By News on the Net -- Massimo | May 11, 2024
Defy Gravity And Glide Through Your City
Building a Model T in 1925: Ford Canada, Windsor, Ontario
By News on the Net | May 1, 2024
Video from the filmstrips "Your Future Car" and “Across Canada with Ford”
The 3 goes head-to-head with such cars as the Toyota Corolla, Honda Civic, VW Jetta, etc. I'd choose it over any of them, possibly excepting the "hot hatch" versions such as the VW GTI or Honda Civic Type R
Toyota Grand Highlander is indeed a Grand Highlander
By Jim Bray, CFP Automotive Editor | March 29, 2024
Pricing for the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander starts at $54,116.19 for the XLE AWD model. The base hybrid lists on Toyota's Canadian website for $57,456.19, and it goes right up to the Hybrid MAX AWD's list of $69,106.19
It was a very interesting and enjoyable demonstration of what appears to be an excellent new competitor in the winter tire market
ENGESA Mercedes Benz LG-1519 6x6
By News on the Net | March 2, 2024
A civilian truck with rear axles capable of rocking back and forth like a see-saw, enabling the truck to scale steep embankments without tilting
Beware Governments’ help in regulating cars and traffic
By Jim Bray, CFP Automotive Editor A special TechnoFile rant | February 4, 2024
Maybe I live in a fantasy world, but I believe if we had better drivers, we'd have fewer problems, fewer collisions, fewer deaths and injuries—and would need fewer regulations. And we might even have fewer traffic jams as drivers are free to drive as
Are Canadians really ready for Electric Vehicles?
By Jim Bray, CFP Automotive Editor | October 21, 2023
In the meantime, there's no reason for people to be stampeded into a new technology that's not only unproven, but proven (so far) to be less practical than what we have already
Lexus downsizes its RX 350’s power and upsides its annoyances
By Jim Bray, CFP Automotive Editor | September 2, 2023
The 2023 Lexus RX starts at $58,650 for the Premium trim level. From there, there's a nearly dizzying number of model choices. The sample Executive trim level starts at $75,650 and the top line RX 500h F SPORT Performance 3 starts at $85,600
Lot of work needed to make this road possible!
By News on the Net -- H0W_THlNGS_W0RK (@HowThingsWork_) | August 21, 2023
Would you feel uneasy taking this drive?
Ford Raptor R – R stands for Reality-challenging!
By Jim Bray, CFP Automotive Editor | August 10, 2023
Ford says the F-150 Raptor R will be available in eight colour options, including new Avalanche and Azure Gray Tri-Coat exterior paint offered on the Raptor lineup for the first time
The 1912 Baker Electric car retrofitted with a solar panel in 1960 was the first solar powered car
By News on the Net -- Massimo (@Rainmaker1973) | July 28, 2023
The panel cost $20,000 (~$161,700 today). The Baker, powered by the panel, could run for 3 whole hours at 32 km/h
Terrific new Mazda CX-90—Big Time Zoom-Zoom
Is there anyone who finished?
By News on the Net -- The Best (@Figensport) | July 11, 2023
Who is Next???