Car sold as ‘accident-free’ was far from it
A reader who bought an 'accident-free' Chevrolet pickup truck for $15,000 later found it was involved in a big smash-up. What now?
Nissan reviving famed Datsun brand
Nissan is bringing back the Datsun three decades after shelving the brand...
Are today's drivers being dumbed down?
These days, drivers don't really have to think behind the wheel when the car...
What exactly constitutes ‘litter’ on the highway?
Throwing a gum wrapper or a cigarette butt on the highway can net you a...
Smackdown: Do HOV lanes actually work?
Join in the conversation as we debate some touchy car topics.
The worst cars on the road
Forbes has released its 2011 Worst Cars on the Road list and it isn't kind to American car manufacturers.
Canadian traffic laws tough on drivers? Think again
Mar 16, 2012
Compared to the rest of the world, Canada is relatively tame when it comes to laying down the law for road offences.
Honda set to pay up over inflated mileage claims
Mar 16, 2012
Honda is expected to dole out cash and rebate coupons to drivers in a class-action settlement over false mileage claims in its Civic Hybrid.
Who’s responsible for a former dealer’s warranty?
Mar 16, 2012
Does the new dealer have an obligation to honour warranties offered by the former dealer? Eric Lai answers.
Chevrolet Volt’s poor sales victim of poor marketing
Mar 17, 2012
Poor sales question the marketing plan for GM's extended-range electric car.
Nissan’s Datsun may return
Mar 16, 2012
Rumors have been circulating for years, but it finally looks like one of the most-popular Japanese automotive brands ever will return.
Young Canadian Cole Thompson seeks AMA Supercross glory
Mar 16, 2012
Young Canadian Cole Thompson is having success as a rookie in the AMA Supercross Series.
Lexus, Mini top customer service index
Mar 15, 2012
Drivers gave the service departments of the Lexus and Mini brands the highest ratings in the latest J.D. Power & Associates customer service index.
Ford sued over allegations it hid fuel tank defect
Mar 15, 2012
Ford Motor Co has been sued for allegedly selling trucks over a 10-year period that had defective fuel tank linings, and for hiding the problem from consumers even as it warned dealers.
When police go too far to stop a speeder
Mar 15, 2012
It's not too often you see our police doing something unthinkably unsafe. But that's just what Ian Law spotted on the road the other day.
Texting and driving romance led to fatal crash
Mar 14, 2012
A series of heart-wrenching text messages is being used by the boyfriend of a car accident victim to warn people to pay attention when driving.
Higher gasoline prices becoming automakers’ ally
Mar 14, 2012
Tired of paying up at the pump, many North American motorists are trading in their gas guzzlers. And new car dealers are loving it.
A ‘sporty’ Corolla? That’s a surprise
Mar 14, 2012
Jim Kenzie welcomes a new used car to the family: A 2005 Corolla XRS four-door sedan — the "sporty" version. Here's what he thinks of the car.
Auto sales rose 15.4 per cent in January: StatsCan
Mar 14, 2012
Statistics Canada says sales of new cars and trucks rose 15.4 per cent in January to 153,623 units.
Drivers don’t need much to be distracted, researchers say
Mar 14, 2012
Drivers don’t need to be texting or talking on cellphones to be distracted enough to possibly get in trouble on the road, researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology are finding.
Wide left and right turns a recipe for disaster
Mar 13, 2012
Here's something every driver is doing these days: Making a left or right turn, and not staying in the lane they began the turn. But is it legal?
Why it’s always important to look where you want to go
Mar 13, 2012
Remembering this one rule can help you avoid total disaster in an emergency situation, especially in winter conditions.
Doctor faces jail time after video of speeding Ferrari posted online
Mar 13, 2012
A 50-year-old Japanese man faces 6 months in jail and a $1,200 fine after video of a Ferrari going 124 km/h in a 40 zone was posted online.
Beware of the ‘unposted’ speed limit
Mar 13, 2012
Just because there's no sign, doesn't mean anything goes. Drivers should be aware of the 'unposted' speed limit when driving in the city.
Paul Newman’s Corvette racer sells for $275,000 in auction
Mar 13, 2012
The late, great, Paul Newman will always be remembered with fondness by automotive enthusiasts across the globe.
Toyota’s comeback plans could boost Ontario plants
Mar 09, 2012
Toyota has fallen recently on hard times. But the automaker’s ambitious comeback plans could benefit Ontario plants.
The top-rated tires for all seasons
Mar 09, 2012
Consumer Reports announces its list of top-rated all season, summer and winter tires for cars, trucks and SUVs after testing more than 150 models.
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