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Wickens races to his first DTM podium - in his car and then on foot

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:55:00 -0400

Robert Wickens finished third in the season’s second race at the U.K. circuit of Brands Hatch. Fellow Canadian Bruno Spengler finished second


Deal breakers: My top 10 car-sale killers

Thu, 23 May 2013 06:00:00 -0400

Here's what I don't want in a vehicle. A good buy? Nope, goodbye


Civic Coupe is pretty, not practical

Mon, 20 May 2013 08:00:00 -0400

You get less for more with this coupe but it’s still a state-of-the-art economy ride


Beware the driver with nothing to lose

Wed, 22 May 2013 06:00:00 -0400

Sure, my old Dodge Spirit was bruised and battered - but it knew how to keep obnoxious drivers in line


Stylish new two-door Range Rover evokes an emotional response

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:00:00 -0400

Land Rover is selling every Evoque it can make, despite a history of reliability issues which the company is focused on eliminating


Audi allroad a rare and well-named AWD station wagon

Sat, 18 May 2013 09:00:00 -0400

North American drivers prefer SUVs, but this estate wagon is a comfortable highway cruiser that can handle any road you throw at it


2010 Hyundai Sonata was a steal of a deal

Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Mid-size sedan was heavily discounted in 2010 but has held its value well


Why Jorn Weisbrodt thinks Germany has better drivers

Sat, 25 May 2013 07:00:00 -0400

The 6-foot-5 Luminato boss drives a Mini in New York - with headroom to spare. But he has more fun driving in his native land


Is the gas at the discount station safe for my car?

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:00:00 -0400

My neighbour says I should avoid the local discount station. Is he right?


Cadillac SUVs recalling 27,000 for loose wheels

Thu, 23 May 2013 14:51:50 -0400

General Motors Co. is recalling 913 Cadillac SRX vehicles in Canada


Why your car's engine might be knocking (Hint: it's not the oil)

Tue, 21 May 2013 06:00:00 -0400

When the engine's-a-knocking, switching to synthetic oil won't help, writes Jason Tchir


Racy Ford Focus is fuel efficient, not that its buyers will care

Fri, 24 May 2013 08:00:00 -0400

The Focus ST is Ford's super-racy turbocharged model that blasts from 0-100 km/h in 6.5 seconds - but not if you want to match the company's fuel economy ratings


James Hinchcliffe has a love-hate relationship with IndyCar

Fri, 24 May 2013 05:00:00 -0400

The Canadian race car driver is hoping to make history at the Indianapolis 500 this weekend, after an up-and-down start to the season


How to determine the right tire size for your car

Sat, 18 May 2013 08:00:00 -0400

Some variation is allowed but it's important to maintain the same overall tire diameter as the original


Why GM cares about pickup trucks more than any other vehicle

Wed, 22 May 2013 06:00:00 -0400

The Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra are GM's biggest money-makers and they serve the auto maker's most loyal customers


Sexy? No. But this rig is so cheap and useful you won't care

Mon, 20 May 2013 06:00:00 -0400

The Dodge Grand Caravan is so functional, affordable, and so thoroughly gratifying from a can-do perspective - it's brilliant. What else gives you so much for so little?


Help! I don't own a car but need insurance

Thu, 23 May 2013 07:00:00 -0400

Third-party liability coverage for drivers who only rent


Ford still has a long way to go to match Toyota’s brand value

Thu, 23 May 2013 18:00:00 -0400

In a recent Millward Brown survey of the world’s most valuable brands, Toyota is the top car company. Ford made significant gains to place seventh among auto makers


Ferrari club? Of course. Porsche club? Naturally. Pinto club? Really?

Thu, 23 May 2013 06:00:00 -0400

Tales from the fringe: Pinto Man and the need to belong


What's the best new car for a minivan-hating Crown Victoria fan?

Fri, 17 May 2013 07:00:00 -0400

We choose three good sedan for this minivan-hating reader who wants a large land cruiser with lots of room for golf clubs


Why your dealer can't solve your brake problem

Sat, 25 May 2013 08:00:00 -0400

Driver puzzled by strange brake noise; Plus: Can I change my car's headlights to HID?


Deals of the week: Even Lexus offers discounts once in a while

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:36:54 -0400

Toyota’s luxury brand is offering $5000 off its IS 250 four-door sedans in preparation for the 2014 models


Subaru is sexy and sporty for under 30 grand

Fri, 24 May 2013 08:00:00 -0400

The Subaru BRZ is a rear-wheel drive sports car like no other. Okay, one other: the Scion FR-S


Top 10 cars and trucks: Honda Civic loses No. 1 spot

Fri, 24 May 2013 14:27:18 -0400

Hyundai is making gains with its Elantra while Honda watches its lead evaporate. But trucks still beat both compact cars by a mile in sales race


Ford fixates on its flagship truck – for good reason

Wed, 22 May 2013 06:00:00 -0400

The F-150 has been the top-selling vehicle in North America for most of the past 25 years


Against all odds, Aston Martin celebrates its centenary

Thu, 23 May 2013 05:00:00 -0400

It has been an up-hill struggle for the now-iconic brand, but things are looking up. The company hopes to sell about 70 cars in Canada this year, with prices starting at $130,000


Cyclists and pedestrians need to find a path to co-operation

Sat, 25 May 2013 09:00:00 -0400

Without changes, there are going to be some awful, yet avoidable, accidents this summer along the trails


Wanted: A luxury SUV for highway driving that's easy on gas

Fri, 24 May 2013 06:00:00 -0400

He wants a comfortable rig for a long commute, big enough for sports gear, small enough to be fuel efficient. What should he buy?


Star-studded debut for Benz S-Class

Wed, 22 May 2013 06:00:15 -0400

Alicia Keys hits all the right notes at glitzy Merc reveal; Aston Martin shows new CC100 roadster concept; Detroit brands dominate quality awards; McLaren to renew engines by Honda in Formula 1


F1’s Pirelli tire woes a tired excuse for losing races

Fri, 17 May 2013 07:00:00 -0400

Formula One tire supplier Pirelli has bowed to pressure and will change its rubber compounds, to the chagrin of teams that are making them work



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