Feature Cars

Suzuki on track with compact Vitara

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

A luxury CUV loaded with smart systems1

But be careful, the extras add up fast 25/09/08 12:00 AM 1

Above and beyond8

BMW knows what drivers want — a responsive, comfortable drive — and more than meets expectations 25/09/08 12:00 AM 8

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

News

GM shows off its new world order

GM's global restructuring of its entire operations is now starting to bud, if not yet bearing product fruit; Lexus rolls out IS convertible, LF-Xh concept; Bentley marks end of a super-thirsty era; VW dominates IIHS Top Safety picks 12:00 AM

Ontario won't increase ethanol targets for gas

Power steering clamp on Mercedes SUVs 12:00 AM

Ford's US sales drop 34 per cent in September

Stalled payments deepen credit woes19

Cash-starved Canadian manufacturers face delayed payments and cancelled orders from the U.S. 01/10/08 12:22 AM 19

U.S. auto sales like ‘natural disaster'1

September sales figures show drops topping 30 per cent at Ford, Toyota, Chrysler and Nissan 01/10/08 5:39 PM 1

'666' road sign thefts bedeviling roadways

Someone keeps stealing the metal signs at mile marker 66.6 along the heavily travelled toll roads, and the New Jersey Turnpike Authority is having a devil of a time keeping up with the thefts. 30/09/08 3:28 PM

Volvo to cut 500 jobs in Ontario20

Company will reduce another 1,400 positions at European truck plants 30/09/08 12:34 PM 20

U.S. auto and housing sales have farther to fall

They will be undercut by falling house prices, high energy costs, the worsening credit crunch and declining household wealth, says Scotiabank 30/09/08 8:20 AM

Federal loans to U.S. auto makers could flow in 6 months

By as early as next spring, U.S. auto makers will be able to tap into a $25-billion low-interest line of credit from the government to help them modernize their plants to build more fuel-efficient vehicles. 29/09/08 11:52 AM

One on One

Driving Green

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

Hydrogen car still puts a fussy baby to sleep1

Consumers picked to test hydrogen car prototypes 28/08/08 1:23 PM 1

Nissan moves into high gear on hybrids7

The company is intent on becoming a major hybrid player and has made this goal part of its most recent business plan, which includes a commitment to produce an all-electric vehicle to be mass-marketed globally by 2012 28/08/08 12:00 AM 7

The key to fuel economy

Whether you drive a gas-guzzling, 3,000-kilogram vehicle with a 7.0-litre engine or a tiny fuel-sipping hybrid, your driving practices can make a difference of up to 50 per cent in fuel use. 28/08/08 12:00 AM

Auto makers tweak existing models to boost mileage25

In a normal year, the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt wouldn't be any different than the 2008 model, save for a few minor cosmetic changes. But this is far from a normal year. 26/08/08 12:11 PM 25

Motorsports

Fender banging highlights series

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

Racing the clock on the Rock1

The gruelling rally around eastern Newfoundland gets into your blood — especially when you end up a winner 25/09/08 12:00 AM 1

Car Enthusiast

Motorcycles, etc.

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

Parking lots needn't be dangerous adventures

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

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

Sedan gets top marks for quality, reliability

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

More Reviews

The most sporting of the practical Bimmers13

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 13

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 facelift2

Redesigned hatchback gives you the prestige of owning a Mercedes without spending a fortune 18/09/08 12:00 AM 2

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 rivals4

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 4

A hit with fuel-conscious drivers3

Consumer Reports gave it top ranking — but electronic stability control is an option most Canadians don't get 11/09/08 12:00 AM 3

Stealing the show15

Drastic design and engineering revisions give new A4 an edge 11/09/08 12:00 AM 15

The gadgets certainly impressed the five-year-old

Perhaps the five-year-old wouldn't have been quite as impressed if he had witnessed his father fail to start the vehicle without assistance. 11/09/08 12:00 AM