Automotive

Honda Civic Coupe nearly a really great ride By | May 5, 2016
The Civic coupe starts at $19,455 CAD for the base model and goes up to $27,555 for the Touring version.
Toyota Prius moves from merely pious to pretty nifty By | April 28, 2016
Toyota has done a remarkable job with this fourth generation Prius
Roku offers smart TV features without needing a smart TV By | April 21, 2016
While both the Chromecast and the Roku have their charms, and advantages, I prefer the Roku because of the remote control and the abundance of free apps that are easy to find.
BMW 328i xDrive Touring a sporty crossover alternative By | April 21, 2016
BMW is slowly making me a believer
Hyundai knocks it out of the park with new Elantra By | April 14, 2016
This new Elantra drives and feels very Volkswagen-ish which, since that's my favourite automotive brand currently, is high praise indeed.
VW Jetta gets new motivation for 2016 By | April 7, 2016
Since I began reviewing cars professionally (I've always been opinionated about them, but not paid to opine, necessarily…), Volkswagen has been consistently one of my favourite brands
Adventurer’s Pole2Pole journey warms up in Alberta’s Rockies By | April 7, 2016
Besides Horn's adventures taking him to some of the world's highest mountains, without oxygen, he's visited both poles and swum the Amazon river
Motoring: Citroen C1 road test By | April 1, 2016
The C1 was introduced in 2005 and Citroen has sold more than 760,000 of its supermini.
Google Chromecast helps turn dumb TV’s into smart ones By | March 31, 2016
Depending on your needs and wants, Google's Chromecast could be the perfect solution for getting your content to your TV
Toyota’s biggest get updated for 2016 By | March 31, 2016
The 2016 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro Series pick-ups start at $54,475 for the Double Cab model and $56,975 for the Crewmax.
Online stations offer excellent alternatives to local radio By | March 24, 2016
This quick look at Internet radio only scratches the surface of what's available online, of course - there's a plethora of internet TV stations as well
Honda creates a ‘pookah’ ute while the Accord gains new features By | March 24, 2016
Harvey starts at $20,690 CAD for the base LX trim level and you can add features and capabilities up to $29,990 for the EX-L Navi.
Ford introduces magic trailer-backing technology By | March 17, 2016
The supposedly all-new 2017 F-150 Raptor SuperCrew adds agility, versatility and room to "the toughest, smartest, most capable F-150 Raptor ever."
Blumoo turns your smart device into a universal remote control and music streamer By | March 17, 2016
Blumoo gives its owners control over virtually all the audio and visual equipment in their home - or just in whatever single room might house your electronics
Toyota kind of sort of makes two great entry level cars By | March 10, 2016
Both the iM and the Yaris sedan are terrific little small cars, fun to drive and undoubtedly easy to live with - as long as, at least in the case of the Yaris, you don't want to stream your phone to the car.
Rotel’s range-topping home theatre components amp up their audio antes to new heights By | March 10, 2016
An extraordinary listening experience
NEW Mitsubishi Outlander By | March 1, 2016
Unfortunately, the Outlander is home to another disappointing satellite navigation system that does not recognise the village of Tadley in Hampshire.
Mercedes Benz GLC 300 4MATIC - no K car any more By | February 25, 2016
Adding all the extras that the sample had brings the GLC's $44,950 CAD starting price to a much more heady $62,640; when I look around the marketplace at competing vehicles, such as ones from Audi, BMW and Lexus, the total price doesn't seem out of
Microsoft’s new small PC’s bring portable Windows power to your lap or palm By | February 25, 2016
If I were buying a PC today I'd be giving the Surfaces - especially the Pro - a good look. They're just that good, that powerful, that flexible - and that cool.
Mazda’s smallest ute wins Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year By | February 18, 2016
Congratulations to Mazda for copping yet another Canadian Car (well, Utility) of the Year award. It's a deserving winner and I hope Mazda sells truckloads of them.
Honda Civic cleaning up with critics - but is it any good? By | February 18, 2016
Honda has most of the main things right with the Civic, and that's the most important thing. But I found enough off-putting that it wouldn't be my choice in this market niche
Toyota RAV4 gets a big boost for 2016 By | February 11, 2016
If you must drive the hybrid version, it comes in either XLE or Limited trim levels with the price for the XLE starting at $34,465
Honda drives off with Canadian Car of the Year title By | February 11, 2016
Honda faced some tough competition, not only in its category but overall as well.
Kia Sorento a compelling crossover in a crowded niche By | February 4, 2016
I've been a fan of recent years' Kias and would definitely have their products on my short list were I shopping for a new vehicle
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MOTORING: Kia Venga road test By | February 2, 2016
Overall, this car should appeal to the budget conscious young family in need of a versatile vehicle. I would certainly consider it.
Lexus IS 300 - a new model with an old name By | February 1, 2016
The sample IS 300 tipped the fiscal scale at just shy of $46,000 Canadian, which isn't a bad price considering what else is out there
WestJet Connect promises to change your in flight entertainment experience By | January 28, 2016
The WestJet Connect system is obviously in its early days and it will be interesting to see what happens going forward
Infiniti Q50 AWD Limited - limited driving joy By | January 21, 2016
The current Q50 seems like it's stuffed with technology for the sake of it, especially when it comes to that horrid steer by wire feature
New age snow brush and driving shoes aim to enhance your auto-based life By | January 21, 2016
This nifty brush-compatible should be a "shoe-in" among those who care about driving.
Mitsubishi Outlander GT 4WD - control yourself! By | January 15, 2016
I may be damning the Outlander with faint praise and that's a shame because at heart it's a good vehicle. But even though it's a big improvement over earlier ones, it seems a tad second tier considering what else is available