The recently redesigned Mustang GT and the feisty Fiesta ST prove the Ford family is serious about performance. Ford’s performance division has been taking great strides over the last few years to improve its position against the competition. Between the huge improvements of its compact hatches with the Focus and Fiesta ST, and the recent …
A look at the 2015 Acura TLX and Lexus NX 200t, two Japanese luxury vehicles that won’t get lost in the crowd The Japanese premium auto segment has long lived in its own realm in terms of design. While the European and domestic segments took a turn in one direction, the likes of Acura and …
With truck enthusiasts being spoiled with a range of new body designs and engine options in every class for 2015, we haul out three prospects and put them to the test If you haven’t had the opportunity to hop behind the wheel of a new truck in the last five to 10 years, you’re in …
Buckle up, Vaughan — a new research study reveals just how high our car insurance premiums are With warmer weather rushing in and gas prices still relatively low, driving to work every day and hitting the highway for a weekend road trip is inevitable. But one should take heed before packing up the kids and …
We take a spin in four of the newest and sharpest SUVs to roll out for 2015 When hybrid powertrains started hitting the market and gas prices continued to climb, there was speculation in the industry that the demise of the full-sized SUV was rapidly approaching. A handful of these mammoth vehicles have disappeared from …
Ford’s best-selling midsize sedan enters 2015 with new standard features, same unparalleled style Last year the redesigned Ford Fusion overtook the Toyota Camry as the bestselling midsize sedan in the Canadian market, and it’s not hard to see why. In a segment full of visual bores, the Fusion stands out with European sophistication and style …
How a car lover’s business has helped both media and automotive enthusiasts experience new vehicles and mythical race cars alike "See, this is what this car is for,” says Richard Pickering as he weaves his 1955 Triumph TR2 along the bends of Mississauga Road. “It’s like an English lane.” It’s a crisp November day and …
The face of the Lincoln Motor Company has been going through some pretty dramatic changes over the last few years. Finally moving away from that “makes a good shuttle or rental car” vibe and into a more bold and focused design esthetic, Lincoln has been fighting to win over that younger demographic it so desperately …
There was a time not too long ago when the idea of shopping for a domestic car was about as appealing to me as jumping into Lake Ontario in the dead of winter. For a reasonable period of time they were simply not as well constructed, as reliable or as fun to drive as their …
There’s little surprise that the compact SUV and crossover segment has been booming over the past few years. As fuel prices continue to rise, and with urban environments growing more and more cramped, car shoppers continue to gravitate toward these tall, short-wheelbase rides that still offer a reasonable amount of passenger and cargo capacity. The …