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.
It’s like walking a puppy. People want to pet it, and you love taking the John Cooper Works (JCW) for a tour of the neighbourhood. Aesthetically pleasing, it’s circular or oval all over. The huge faces on the instrument panel are reminiscent of doe-eyed Disney characters, calculated to make you … Read More
The Jeep Wrangler Rubicon is like the funnest go-kart you’ll ever drive. But unless you’re a weekend warrior, there’s little justifying it in the city. Designed to power through tough terrain, it’s not zippy. So you’re constantly changing gears to attain speed (though standard transmission is an option). The 3.8L … Read More
Crossovers are about compromise. But if you’re looking to buy a car with your girlfriend, the Mazda CX-7 GT crossover may be a compromise worth investigating. For the performance lover, it’s as sporty as Mazda gets this high from the road. There’s a turbo-charged 2.3-litre four-cylinder beneath the hood with … Read More
My urban-dwelling mind approved of the Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid, a midsize sedan that drinks like a subcompact. My id was less sure. Let’s hear from the mind first. The 2008 Malibu is completely redesigned, inside and out. Outside it’s cool and masculine, like something from Audi. The Onstar Service is … Read More
Now that the police have finally addressed the bike theft epidemic and it’s safe to ride again, enjoy our favourite routes. Anal Timekeepers During weekdays, the flat 5 km Tommy Thompson Park at the foot of Leslie (a.k.a. the Leslie Street Spit) is in fact a dump for rubble from … Read More
