Feature Cars

Suzuki on track with compact Vitara

With buyers flocking to four-cylinder crossovers, it was time to offer some options 02/10/08 12:00 AM

Rakish styling hides a roomy interior6

Volkswagen's new halo vehicle is drop-dead gorgeous 02/10/08 12:00 AM 6

Baby Land Rover anything but small

Like its big brothers, it can conquer almost anything off the beaten track. 02/10/08 12:00 AM

Looks scream: 'I am not a minivan'2

This is the minivan for parents and empty-nesters in minivan denial. 02/10/08 12:00 AM 2

News

Pledged boost for auto sector falls short of Tory targets7

$200-million is likely to do little to help auto companies and parts makers reach industry targets that Harper government supports 07/10/08 11:04 PM 7

Ontario auto plant laying off 43040

Expected new contract for Tillsonburg's DDM Plastics didn't come through, union official says 07/10/08 1:28 PM 40

Carmakers sound alarm at gloomy Paris show8

Ford sees no recovery before 2010, GM sees weakness in U.S., western European markets 02/10/08 9:29 AM 8

One on One

Driving Green

Subaru looks to green for its identity7

There are too many brands out there. I find it hard to tell the difference between a Subaru and a Saab or a Saturn and a Suzuki — and I'm supposed be paying attention to this stuff. 18/09/08 12:00 AM 7

Cities rethink wisdom of 50s-era standards5

Most U.S. cities have requirements for off-street parking. These regulations can throw a monkey wrench into planning for a vibrant, more walkable downtown 22/09/08 3:21 PM 5

Choose the right tires, inflate them properly to improve fuel economy2

Low noise levels may mean a tread design that does not provide as much grip; high-mileage ratings usually mean a sacrifice in both grip and comfort levels. 18/09/08 11:14 AM 2

BMW's cleanest, greenest machine3

The Hydrogen 7's impressive technology lets it run on both hydrogen and gasoline 11/09/08 12:00 AM 3

Equinox Fuel Cell SUV offers smooth, clean ride

Hydrogen, stored in three tanks, will carry vehicle 320 kilometres. The main problem is where to get a fill-up 11/09/08 12:00 AM

Motorsports

Carpentier released from Nascar team3

Canadian's release fast-tracked after he failed to qualify for last weekend's race at Talladega Superspeedway 07/10/08 10:22 PM 3

Canadian Grand Prix dropped129

Race organizers caught by surprise as Formula One removes Montreal stop from its 2009 calendar 07/10/08 7:28 PM 129

'It is not going to be easy the next two years'

The financial crisis hit the sport a week ago when the assets of the bankrupt Lehman Brothers, the second-largest shareholder of the sport's commercial rights, were acquired by Barclays, leaving the fate of its 16.8-per-cent stake in F1 in limbo. 02/10/08 12:00 AM

Fender banging highlights series1

At the close of its second full season, the Canadian Touring Car Championship has built its own fender-banging, paint-swapping tradition. 02/10/08 12:00 AM 1

Car Enthusiast

Motorcycles, etc.

Two wheels up front mean more stability

The CanAm Spyder, a three-wheeled road burner, was introduced by Canadian company Bombardier last year. The Spyder weighs in at some 316 kilograms, which is about the same as most big motorcycle cruisers/tourers. 12:00 AM

'Ride like they're trying to hit you'

Some readers agreed with our motorcycle expert. Some didn't. One reader called a recent book review the "most disgusting piece of pseudo journalism I have ever read," and also offered an unsolicited opinion on his IQ level. 02/10/08 12:00 AM

Why so many bike fans are still high on the Hog42

The truth is, Harley at 105 is a smashingly successful story. After all, many customers get a tattoo of the famous motorcycle brand's logo after buying their bike. Jeremy Cato rides a Hog and dreams of what might have been. 18/09/08 12:00 AM 42

Cars and Drivers

Raising licensing age would save lives

The carnage on our roads involving new drivers has always focused attention on inexperience. That issue becomes much more critical when you toss youth into the mix. 12:00 AM

Parking lots needn't be dangerous adventures1

Drivers don't seem to think the rules of the road apply in parking lots. 25/09/08 12:00 AM 1

It's the same barrel of crude, but gas and diesel are very different4

'Why can't refineries just switch back and forth between producing gasoline and diesel fuel; they both come from the same barrel of crude oil, don't they?" 18/09/08 12:00 AM 4

Buying Used

Easy to look at and loaded with goodies

The Murano was definitely an unusual looking vehicle. Unlike many SUVs, there wasn't a straight line on it anywhere — it was arguably the most contemporary-looking model of its kind at the time. 25/09/08 12:00 AM

Sedan gets top marks for quality, reliability1

Allure replaced the Century and Regal, introducing tauter handling, an updated engine, but keeping the same quiet ride 18/09/08 11:21 AM 1

More Reviews

Above and beyond11

BMW knows what drivers want — a responsive, comfortable drive — and more than meets expectations 25/09/08 12:00 AM 11

Showstopper style and made for the road

Upscale touches make you feel like you're driving a pricier Benz 25/09/08 12:00 AM

This blows the cobwebs off Caddy's image16

It's proving a long uphill haul to convince younger buyers the Cadillac name can be a contemporary one. The American auto maker wants to dispel the notion that Cadillac isn't capable of competing with the best cars from Europe and other places. 18/09/08 12:00 AM 16

The most sporting of the practical Bimmers14

Softer and more refined than its "race car in a suit" predecessor, with better fuel economy and 17 per cent more power. But if you're looking for a fast production car, you have more choice than ever. 18/09/08 12:00 AM 14

A more relaxed and comfortable Fit6

The new Fit's fit is the automotive equivalent of relaxed-style jeans. 18/09/08 12:00 AM 6

Practical GT-R super-car does it all2

Power, speed, eye-popping looks — and even room for a child seat. Of course there are few real-world places where you can sample the GT-R's 0-100 km/h time in the low four-second range. 18/09/08 12:00 AM 2

Mercedes gives B-Class a midlife facelift4

Redesigned hatchback gives you the prestige of owning a Mercedes without spending a fortune 18/09/08 12:00 AM 4

Comfort could easily win you over2

So there is a rational case to be made for, or against, this luxury wagon 18/09/08 12:00 AM 2

Malibu catches up to its Japanese rivals5

Too bad it didn't take this aggressive approach a couple of decades ago when it still ruled in this segment. 18/09/08 12:00 AM 5