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A Tribute to Car Companies With Over 100 Years of History
10/07/2023
Do you ever stop and marvel at all the progress that’s been achieved since the automobile was first invented? Cars have completely transformed society and the world, and it all started with some guy named Karl Benz—or Nicolas-Joseph Cugnot, depending on who you ask. A number of car companies have …
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Exciting New Models to Watch For in the Second Half of 2023
04/07/2023
A week ago, we reviewed the top 10 new models from the first six months of 2023 . You can bet the second half of the year will be filled with as many exciting debuts, possibly more. It will all start around mid-July with the Goodwood Festival of Speed in …
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Top 10 New Models Unveiled in the First Half of 2023
27/06/2023
The Montreal International Auto Show returned at the Palais des Congrès for 2023, but that was only the start. Other major auto shows also took place in the first half of the year including in Toronto, Chicago, New York and Shanghai. These events and more had automakers introducing a number …
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2024 Lexus GX and TX Bring Style and Substance for Large Families
20/06/2023
There are some big changes to Lexus’ SUV lineup for 2024. The popular RX is adding a plug-in hybrid variant with nearly 60 km of zero-emission range, while two all-new models can be found in a larger size and at a higher price point. One benefits from a complete redesign …
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ID. Buzz Lands in North America, But the Wait Isn’t Over Yet
12/06/2023
Ever since Volkswagen unveiled the production ID. Buzz in European-spec, two-row configuration last year, a lot of folks—young and old—have been wondering when this uber-cool electric minivan will end up on our roads. Alas, we don’t have a firm answer yet. It’s expected to arrive about a year from now, …
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Past Meets Future at Concorsa d’Eleganza Villa d’Este
06/06/2023
Montreal, Toronto, Chicago, New York, Shanghai. The major auto shows from the first half of 2023 are all behind us, and the second half will kick off in Munich at the beginning of September. In the meantime, car enthusiasts still have plenty to get excited about, including outdoor meets and …
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4th-Gen Toyota Tacoma Summed Up in 4 Cool Features and Details
05/06/2023
Following a long series of teasers, Toyota finally introduced the redesigned 2024 Tacoma late last month. The best-selling midsize pickup in Canada is significantly transformed, but then again, it didn’t have much choice. Ford is about to launch the North American variant of the next-generation Ranger, while GM’s new-for-2023 Chevrolet …
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Three Trumps Two: More Automakers Offering Passenger-Side Displays
30/05/2023
Screens are taking over our daily lives and our automobiles. They keep getting bigger and popping up all around the cabin, including those head-up displays that a few car companies would like to extend to the entire windshield. Can you believe it? One of the latest trends in the auto …
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5 New Sports Cars Making Us Long for Summer
23/05/2023
Summer is in the air—optimistic folks will say the season has already started—and no matter how high gas prices get in the coming months, many people won’t hesitate to hit the road (or the track) to have some fun behind the wheel. A bunch of new sports cars have made …
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Trax, Envista and the Renaissance of GM’s Smallest SUVs
15/05/2023
General Motors discontinued its two smallest SUVs, the Chevrolet Trax and Buick Encore, after the 2022 model year. That didn’t last long. Both are back for 2024 looking completely transformed and putting a whole lot more emphasis on style and technology in order to appeal to young customers. The Trax …
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