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Sports cars are an endangered species. Specialized machines like sports cars are increasingly taking a backseat to cars with backseats as the performance SUV becomes the popular choice in sporty transport. Most people don’t want to compromise on cargo capacity, ...

Spied! 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupé flashes new interior

Believe it or not, the current Porsche Cayenne and its variants have been around for approximately five years, meaning they’re ripe for a midcycle refresh. While any changes to the exterior are expected to be evolutionary, it seems the cabin ...

Singer halts production of reimagined ‘Classic’ 911s

Singer Vehicle Design has become known as a powerhouse of Porsche restoration, cranking out tremendous examples of the classic German sports car featuring the company’s own unique take — they like to call it ‘reimagining’ — which often includes subtle-yet-significant ...

U.S. opens new safety probes into Stellantis, GM, Ford vehicles

The U.S. auto safety agency said Tuesday it was opening five investigations into more than 1.8 million Stellantis, Ford, and General Motors vehicles over stalling and other issues. jQuery(function(){ if (typeof jwplayer_load == typeof indefined) { var jwplayer_load = 1; ...

Driving By Numbers: Canada's best-selling luxury auto brands and vehicles in 2022's first-half

5. Cadillac: 7,238, down 14 per cent 4. Lexus: 12,115, down 2 per cent 3. BMW: 14,099, down 7 per cent 2. Mercedes-Benz: 14,835, down 8 per cent 1. Audi: 14,853, down 13 per cent 5. Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class: 3,806, ...

Cadillac's CT4-V Blackwing Track Editions are named for U.S. racing circuits

Cadillac is celebrating its success in the IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship with a special collection of 2023 CT4-V Blackwing Track Editions, with each of the three cars paying homage to a different IMSA track. jQuery(function(){ if (typeof jwplayer_load == typeof ...

Lexus' 2023 UX 250h gets refreshed styling, Canadian pricing

Lexus has announced details regarding its 2023 UX 250h compact hybrid SUV, with refreshed styling and new features, and prices ranging from $41,450 to $59,950 before freight and taxes. jQuery(function(){ if (typeof jwplayer_load == typeof indefined) { var jwplayer_load = ...

Performance Review: 2022 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS

The first time I drove a Porsche Cayman was almost 17 years ago, shortly after its debut. It was the S model, powered by a 3.4-litre boxer six that put out 295 horsepower. It could sprint to 100 kilometres an ...

SUV Review: Genesis GV80 3.5T Prestige

The first problem with this car is the winged badge on the front of it. The emblem closely resembles that found on Bentleys, though here the wings flank a Genesis-scripted shield rather than a large B. This choice of course ...

Long-term test wrap-up: 2022 Audi e-tron GT

Well, that was quite a ride. Just over 10 months of living with the Audi e-tron GT has certainly demonstrated the strengths of going electric. Of course, it didn’t hurt that since last fall fuel prices have nearly doubled across ...

Cadillac reveals all-electric Celestiq show car

If the spectre of an extravagantly priced all-electric Cadillac causes you to quake in your Cole Haan loafers, it’s best you turn away now. The brand has unveiled a concept car intended to take on the likes of Bentley and ...

Tesla accused of painting over structural crack, German court hears

U.S. automaker Tesla has, over the years, been plagued by a reputation for less-than-perfect build quality: a simple Google search will produce a plethora of examples for you. Wonky brackets, poor paint, fender fitment fails — it’s a long ...

Premium car rental firm SIXT expanding into Vancouver, Toronto

Premium car rental company SIXT will launch a new branch in Vancouver, B.C., and later Toronto, as it looks to accelerate its expansion plans across Canada. The Munich-based company has more than 100 rental locations in 23 states in ...

Porsche Taycan extends battery range with new software updates

First, the good news. Porsche has, through better battery and powertrain efficiency management, increased the range of its Taycan. Better yet, all its Taycans, including the 75,000 or so models it has sold since 2020, can be upgraded to this ...

Spied! Looks like the next BMW Z4 gets a nip and tuck

Since there is no longer a huge market for personal sports coupes, those of us who place a priority on driving enjoyment are always gratified to learn of carmakers who choose to plow time and money into such machines, balance ...

The 2023 Toyota Crown is a lifted Japanese luxury sedan

I honestly never thought we’d see this day. In fact, most of us old-timers — and, I’ve got to tell you, that increasingly self-evident self-deprecation hurts — had long ago given up asking when Toyota Canada would finally bring its ...

Ontario police intercept container loaded with stolen vehicles

Police in Mississauga, Ontario have recovered a pair of stolen vehicles after receiving a tip that they were being transported in a shipping container being pulled by a truck. jQuery(function(){ if (typeof jwplayer_load == typeof indefined) { var jwplayer_load ...

Cadillac releases final teasers of hand-built Celestiq EV

Cadillac has released a batch of teaser photos of its all-new Celestiq, which will be fully unveiled on July 22, 2022. The all-electric model will be the brand’s halo car, extremely low-volume and hand-built, and is expected to start around ...

BMW charges monthly fee for adaptive headlights in South Korea

As part of the brave new world of automotive, an increasing number of brands have decided to make monthly recurring revenue a cornerstone of their business plans. Witness companies like GM and Hyundai, companies which flog vehicles which eventually require ...

Luxury Review: 2022 Lexus LC 500 Convertible

First, an admission: I had completely forgotten that the Lexus LC 500 exists. jQuery(function(){ if (typeof jwplayer_load == typeof indefined) { var jwplayer_load = 1; jQuery(window).load(function(){ jQuery(".sc_video_shortcode_jwplayer").each(function(){ var _this = $(this); jQuery.get(jQuery(this).attr("url"), function(data, status){ if (typeof data.split("\n") !== typeof undefined) ...

Volkswagen shows off the Phaeton successor it never built

For one brief, shining moment starting in 2004, Volkswagen offered Canadians the Phaeton — a top-top-of-the-line VW that started just under $100,000. It lasted only two years here, but was sold in Europe from 2002 to 2016. jQuery(function(){ if (typeof ...

SUV Review: 2022 Lincoln Corsair Grand Touring

By time you read this, I’ll have driven over 6,000 cumulative kilometres of cross-province driving in two separate Lincoln Corsair variants over the past few years. The Lincoln Corsair is one of a multitude of choices in a highly-contested segment ...

First Drive: 2023 Mercedes-AMG EQE

Following on from the EQS road-rocket comes the next AMG all-electric ride. The EQE is an E-Class-sized sedan that hides some welcome ability beneath its shapely sheet metal. In other parts of the world, the newbie will be called the ...

Deep Dive: Mercedes Active Multibeam LED headlamps

Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content I’ve recently spent about 1,000 kilometres driving two Mercedes-Benz models after dark, both of which were equipped with the optional Active Multibeam LED ...

Mercedes-Benz recalls new high-end models to disable in-dash TV, web viewing

Article content Article content Article content Mercedes-Benz has repaired a computer system that unintentionally permitted in-dash television and internet displays to function while a vehicle is being driven, potentially distracting the driver. Article content The repair comes after U.S. ...

First Drive: 2022 Lamborghini Huracan Tecnica

Natural selection, Darwin famously said, is but the “the preservation of favorable variations and the rejection of injurious variations,” evolution nothing more than “the life and death of the more or less successful individuals.” Perhaps livescience.com synopsizes it better, noting ...

Interior Comparison: 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit Reserve vs Genesis GV80 Prestige

2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit Reserve 2022 Genesis GV80 Prestige Ask the audience Which luxury SUV would I choose? Based on a combined 4,200 kilometres of testing for various assignments and features, I’m happy to report that the 2022 ...

Volvo's lineup is going all-electrified in Canada for 2023

All 2023 Volvo vehicles sold in Canada will have some form of electrification, and all will be equipped with Google Built-In, the automaker said. The vehicles will be mild-hybrid, hybrid, or electric. jQuery(function(){ if (typeof jwplayer_load == typeof indefined) { ...

Jaguar plans to kick off electric era with three SUVs: reports

It’s not hyperbole to suggest that, with the wholesale conversion of production to all-electric vehicles, we are witnessing the greatest change in the industry since cars themselves usurped the horse more than a century ago. Most companies are in ...

First Drive: 2023 Mercedes-AMG C 43

Mercedes-AMG has turned its attention to the revamped C-Class. The all-new C 43 is radically different from the ride it replaces, but it remains a true sports car in every sense. It is fast, it devours corners, and it arrives ...

Cadillac Lyriq Highlights Affordability, Good Looks, 312-Mile Range

A joy to drive, powerful, and quiet as a bank vault, the Lyriq is sure to captivate EV fans.

Expect the Busiest July 4 Travel Weekend in Years

High gas prices won't prevent many Americans from hitting the road to avoid high airfare and rental car rates.

Rolls-Royce Runs Black Badge Customs at Goodwood

Bespoke commissioned Wraith, Dawn, Cullinan, and Ghost models were displayed on the Laundry Green at Goodwood.

SUV Review: 2022 Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT

There’s no other manufacturer like Porsche when it comes to the number of models it can wring out of a single nameplate. There are 24 variations of Panamera and 23 different 911s. The Cayenne now has 19 models when you ...

Bentley Revives Le Mans-Winning Speed Six

Mulliner is following up the Blower Bentley continuation with Le Mans champions.

Lexus' Electrified Sport is a spiritual EV successor to the LFA

Lexus has unveiled its Electrified Sport concept at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in Britain, which the automaker says “captures the spirit of the legendary Lexus LFA.” It’s the first public appearance of the concept outside of Japan, after we ...

BMW unveils the probably-not-for-North-America M3 Touring

BMW M continues to celebrate its 50th year of business with the release of the first-ever M3 Touring. jQuery(function(){ if (typeof jwplayer_load == typeof indefined) { var jwplayer_load = 1; jQuery(window).load(function(){ jQuery(".sc_video_shortcode_jwplayer").each(function(){ var _this = $(this); jQuery.get(jQuery(this).attr("url"), function(data, status){ if ...

Cadillac invests 81 million USD to hand-build Celestiq EV flagship

General Motors will invest US$81 million to build its future Cadillac Celestiq electric flagship sedan at GM’s Warren Technical Center, the company said on Wednesday. jQuery(function(){ if (typeof jwplayer_load == typeof indefined) { var jwplayer_load = 1; jQuery(window).load(function(){ jQuery(".sc_video_shortcode_jwplayer").each(function(){ ...

The Maple Majestic Kombi-Kross hopes to be a made-in-Canada EV success

An all-new model from Toronto-based AK Motor, the Maple Majestic Kombi-Kross is an exciting new battery-electric car designed specifically for Canadian winters. Wait. I’m almost positive I had a Maple Majestic with my coffee last time I was at Tim ...

Will You Drive More This Summer to Avoid Flying?

Travelers will have a choice of high airfare and rental car prices, or high gas prices this summer travel season.

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