Automotive

Looking for an honest mechanic? Here are some tips. By | January 15, 2016
Knowing your car's anatomy, doing your homework, and getting recommendations from people you trust
Lexus ES 350 gets freshened for 2016 By | January 8, 2016
If you're looking for a fine and relatively affordable luxury sedan that's comfortable, nice to drive and to be in, and will probably outlive you, this isn't a bad place to look.
Road test: Skoda Rapid By | January 4, 2016
There are no creaks or groans and it is a vehicle that could grace any driveway no matter how grand.
Tom Cruises through another exciting and Impossible Mission on Blu-ray By | December 17, 2015
I figured I'd enjoy Mission: Impossible Rogue Nation and was not disappointed
Mercedes little ute an affordable way to class up your garage By | December 17, 2015
For those looking for a classy, premium SUV that drives great on the roads and won't break the bank, the GLA deserves to be on your list of test drives.
Italian car company makes entering ‘cute ute’ market a Fiat accompli By | December 10, 2015
If Fiat could only put all of the car's many good points into a $30,000 Canadian package they might have a real winner. As it sits, however, the price seems a tad dear.
Honda trains a new Pilot for 2016 By | December 3, 2015
All things considered, Honda has done a nice job with this new Pilot. It's built well, offers all the amenities one could want (and some you might not!) and will probably serve its owners well for many years.
Motoring: Citroen Cactus By | December 2, 2015
Overall the fun loving Citroen Cactus is an eye-catching family car that has a surprisingly large boot.
Smart electric drive not that smart By | November 29, 2015
For every feel good, smug emitting electric car sold, emissions from the electrical plant you'll need to send you the juice to charge it will increase. So while electric cars can have benefits, decreased global emissions ain't one of them.
Lexus CT 200h a great opportunity missed By | November 19, 2015
If only there were another version of the CT available one with a "real" power train, I just might love this car
TestFest focuses on automotive excellence By | November 5, 2015
On the SUV side, I wouldn't be surprised to see the Mazda CX-3 drive off with the award, and the Lincoln deserves to take its category.
Road test: Skoda Fabia Estate By | November 4, 2015
“It’s difficult to imagine a better car for a young family than the Skoda Fabia Estate,” writes Parkers, the car experts.
Adam Sandler achieves Nerdvana with Pixels By | October 25, 2015
Sandler fans will probably enjoy Pixels, but its appeal should go beyond that. It's a decent film, made well, and if you leave your mind in neutral, it's a lot of fun. And you can watch it with your kids!
Lincoln hybrid can waft or zip - and sip By | October 25, 2015
The MKZ hybrid starts at $38,460 Canadian. Lincoln's sample came with oodles of extras
Acura’s 2016 RDX a nice ride By | October 15, 2015
Acura was the first of the Japanese carmakers to go head to head against the luxury vehicle establishment from Europe
Ford tries making an edgier Edge By | October 8, 2015
Ford Edges start at a reasonable $29,639 for the base front wheel drive version and climb the cash register tape up to $40,747 for the Sport
Mercedes-Benz celebrates 20 years of innovation in Silicon Valley By | October 8, 2015
Basically, Boost by Benz is a kind of kiddy limo service with an online component that lets you can keep track of your parental duties without actually having to perform them
Road test: Volkswagen Passat By | October 7, 2015
The difficulties at Volkswagen have highlighted that there is a trade off between power, fuel efficiency and emissions in diesel engines no matter who makes them.
Mercedes ‘Benz’ the rules about small vans By | September 25, 2015
If the production versions of the Metris turn out to be as good as the early samples we tried, Mercedes-Benz may be on to something
Volkswagen stretches things with Golf wagon By | September 17, 2015
Sportwagons start at $22,495 Canadian for the base, "Trendline" model, but VW's sample was of the top, Highline persuasion, which starts at $30,495
Road test: Audi A3 e-tron Sportback By | September 2, 2015
At over £35,000 being eco-friendly is still an expensive pastime and hybrids need to improve still further for me to be impressed.
Mitsubishi upgrades its RVR for 2015 By | August 27, 2015
Thanks, Mitsubishi, for letting drivers drive.
Lambert and Stamp a fascinating look behind The Who’s scenes By | August 27, 2015
Lambert and Stamp is available now on DVD and Blu-ray
Tired of airline luggage fees? Here’s a way to fight back By | August 6, 2015
Maybe it's time to look at divesting airline stock and investing in couriers.
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Entry level Acura a nice ride once nannies shut off By | August 6, 2015
The base 2016 ILX starts at $29,490 Canadian, which seems decent considering the car you get
Motoring: Range Rover Voque SE By | August 5, 2015
Small BMW coupe an open air delight - mostly By | July 30, 2015
Even with only a four banger under the hood, it's a remarkable driving experience - and with hardly any turbo lag to worry about, and the handling and overall driving experience is sublime.
Mazda’s new small SUV’s a real winner By | July 23, 2015
The CX-3 is available in a variety of trim levels, starting with the front drive GX ($20,695) and ranging up to the top line GT with the optional Technology Package ($30,495)
Big Ram truck a big hauler for big people By | July 16, 2015
As utilitarian as a truck like this is meant to be, that doesn't mean you have to do without the latest comforts and conveniences, and this particular Ram is Rammed full of stuff
Subaru Impreza PZEV - surprising fun despite lack of oomph By | July 10, 2015
The Subaru Impreza starts at $19,995 Canadian, which is a pretty good deal for an all-wheel drive vehicle. The top of the line five door 2.0i Limited with the Technology Option starts at $30,295.