Take a journey through Canada’s automotive history at the Canadian Automotive Museum The Canadian Automotive Museum in Oshawa, Ontario, is celebrating 60 years of sharing stories about Canadian cars. The museum officially opened on September 23, 1963, after some Oshawa business people wanted to highlight the primary industry in their community, home of General Motors…
Saskatchewan car contest fuels $510,560 donation to cancer foundation A classic car contest has raised more than half a million dollars for cancer support in Saskatchewan. A bright orange 1970 Dodge Charger RT with a 6.4 litre, 500-horsepower crate Hemi engine was displayed at car shows across Saskatchewan throughout the summer. This resto-mod, which combines…
The Mazda CX-90 PHEV is the perfect choice for short daily drives After driving a Mazda CX-90 plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) for three weeks around the City of Regina in electric-only mode – and not using a drop of gasoline – I decided to test the gas engine by taking it on a road…
Only one in five Canadians is driving with the correct air pressure in their tires. Tire care is important for both safely and expense Heading out on a road trip? You can save money and have a smoother and safer ride by checking your tires. Tire care is often neglected; as long as the vehicle…
Do WestJet shareholders really believe this is the best way to run an airline? If your flight in Canada is delayed more than three hours and it’s the airline's fault, you are entitled to compensation. WestJet recently gave me $1,000 when I arrived home 13 hours after the scheduled arrival time. But collecting from the…
Genesis Electrified GV70 crossover revs up the electric market The newest electric model from Genesis is the Electrified GV70 crossover. It’s got loads of luxury and elegance – which is to be expected from any Genesis model. This electrified version of the very popular gas-powered GV70 is $84,150 – and is offered only with the…
2023 Jeep Wrangler Willys 4xe a must-have for adventurers and enthusiasts alike The new Jeep Wrangler Willys 4xe is an intriguing and effective blend of the old and new. The style is traditional and iconic, while the technology is the latest – a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV). Power comes from a 2.0-litre turbocharged inline…
The 2023 Toyota Prius Prime offers a winning combination of style, efficiency, and affordability One of the best-known names when it comes to hybrids is the Toyota Prius. Toyota launched the Prius in Japan in 1997, and it was introduced in the North American market in 2000. The Prius is available as either a hybrid…
2023 Nissan Kicks a perfect blend of price and performance The Nissan Kicks is a small, basic, low-priced four-door crossover that’s easy to drive and gets great gas mileage. The Kicks sits on a 2,620 mm (103.1 in.) wheelbase and is a trim 4,309 mm (169.6 in.) long. Competitors in the low-priced, compact crossover segment…
Feedback from journalists helps shape the future of eco-friendly hybrids and EVs Having automotive journalists drive new hybrid and electric vehicles is a form of market research for some car companies. I was one of 17 automotive journalists from across Canada invited to test-drive hybrid and electric vehicles during two days and covering 800 kilometres…
Take a journey through Canada’s automotive history at the Canadian Automotive Museum The Canadian Automotive Museum in Oshawa, Ontario, is celebrating 60 years of sharing stories about Canadian cars. The museum officially opened on September 23, 1963, after some Oshawa business people wanted to highlight the primary industry in their community, home of General Motors…
Saskatchewan car contest fuels $510,560 donation to cancer foundation A classic car contest has raised more than half a million dollars for cancer support in Saskatchewan. A bright orange 1970 Dodge Charger RT with a 6.4 litre, 500-horsepower crate Hemi engine was displayed at car shows across Saskatchewan throughout the summer. This resto-mod, which combines…
The Mazda CX-90 PHEV is the perfect choice for short daily drives After driving a Mazda CX-90 plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) for three weeks around the City of Regina in electric-only mode – and not using a drop of gasoline – I decided to test the gas engine by taking it on a road…
Only one in five Canadians is driving with the correct air pressure in their tires. Tire care is important for both safely and expense Heading out on a road trip? You can save money and have a smoother and safer ride by checking your tires. Tire care is often neglected; as long as the vehicle…
Do WestJet shareholders really believe this is the best way to run an airline? If your flight in Canada is delayed more than three hours and it’s the airline's fault, you are entitled to compensation. WestJet recently gave me $1,000 when I arrived home 13 hours after the scheduled arrival time. But collecting from the…
Genesis Electrified GV70 crossover revs up the electric market The newest electric model from Genesis is the Electrified GV70 crossover. It’s got loads of luxury and elegance – which is to be expected from any Genesis model. This electrified version of the very popular gas-powered GV70 is $84,150 – and is offered only with the…
2023 Jeep Wrangler Willys 4xe a must-have for adventurers and enthusiasts alike The new Jeep Wrangler Willys 4xe is an intriguing and effective blend of the old and new. The style is traditional and iconic, while the technology is the latest – a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV). Power comes from a 2.0-litre turbocharged inline…
The 2023 Toyota Prius Prime offers a winning combination of style, efficiency, and affordability One of the best-known names when it comes to hybrids is the Toyota Prius. Toyota launched the Prius in Japan in 1997, and it was introduced in the North American market in 2000. The Prius is available as either a hybrid…
2023 Nissan Kicks a perfect blend of price and performance The Nissan Kicks is a small, basic, low-priced four-door crossover that’s easy to drive and gets great gas mileage. The Kicks sits on a 2,620 mm (103.1 in.) wheelbase and is a trim 4,309 mm (169.6 in.) long. Competitors in the low-priced, compact crossover segment…
Feedback from journalists helps shape the future of eco-friendly hybrids and EVs Having automotive journalists drive new hybrid and electric vehicles is a form of market research for some car companies. I was one of 17 automotive journalists from across Canada invited to test-drive hybrid and electric vehicles during two days and covering 800 kilometres…