From tires to tech, rust to road trips, here is all your latest automotive news and expert car buying, maintenance, and driving advice. Whether you’re hitting the road in the hottest wheels or just trying to keep your clunker street legal, we’ve got you covered.
I just got back from a few days in the Okanagan Valley, testing luxury GM cars and sipping wine at bucolic vineyards — in that order. World record holder for global circumnavigation by car Garry Sowerby became our designated driver as soon as the vino touched the lips; with credentials … Read More
Last week I wondered at the possibility of a congestion charge. It’s an instant tax that would be levied against private drivers entering the centre of cluttered Canadian cities. It’s been practiced in London England since 2003 – a daring experiment and surprising success. But here? It’s probably pie in … Read More
UK, 2003: Mayor Ken Livingstone, aka Red Ken, introduces a fee of £5 on all private cars crossing into central London. There are some exceptions, mostly lucky essential servants. At the time, £5 equaled over $11 Canadian, more than most hosers would consider for parking, let alone their god-given right … Read More
It takes years to develop a car from concept to rollout, so you’ve got to wonder if Toyota was biting its nails over the introduction of the Venza in 2008. Everything had changed so fast. Suddenly soaring gasoline prices had moved Canadians towards smaller fuel-efficient cars; they were introducing a … Read More
Yes, it’s a big truck and, furthermore, it’s made by GM. But before you get all worked up about the environment and North American labour, have a good look at the Chevy Silverado Hybrid. That is, only if your work requires it. And for a week, my work did. I … Read More
