MAZDA CX-7: A lively crossover, but it's no sports car

Isn't describing a sport-ute as a GT kind of an oxymoron? 18/12/08 11:42 AM

INFINITI G37: Handsome as ever and even livelier

The G37's VQ series V-6 engine gets 328 horsepower — part of a facelift and performance upgrade for '09 18/12/08 12:00 AM

PONTIAC VIBE: Picking up good vibrations

Nice handling, torque and design makes the 2009 Vibe a good place to spend some time 11/12/08 12:00 AM

MAZDA TRIBUTE GX: A thrifty choice

This compact SUV is all about practicality, and it's affordable, effortless to drive and features a decent amount of cargo space 11/12/08 12:00 AM

LEXUS IS250 AWD: Nestled in luxury1

The IS250's design is still conservative compared with German rivals 11/12/08 12:00 AM 1

2010 AUDI S4: A reprieve from mindless commitment to muscle

With fewer cylinders, the Audi S4 is a brave move in a different direction for a luxury sports sedan 11/12/08 12:00 AM

2010 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK: Merc has young buyers in its headlights5

"We're trying to pull up fully loaded (Toyota) RAV4 and Highlander customers" 11/12/08 12:00 AM 5

Auto plan casts Chrysler's fate in doubt49

Car maker not expected to survive a U.S. proposal to put Detroit Three into bankruptcy; may leave 'Canada on the outside looking in' 19/12/08 3:00 AM 49

Canadian aid could reach more than $4-billion252

Harper, McGuinty to announce package Saturday to help subsidiaries of Detroit Three 19/12/08 3:01 PM 252

Bush's statement on auto bailout

Organized crime increasingly involved in car theft39

Though the number of stolen vehicles has dropped since last year, the rate of recovery is also down 17/12/08 9:49 PM 39

Bush considering 'orderly' auto bankruptcy354

White House is very close to a decision, spokeswoman says 18/12/08 11:55 AM 354

GM, Chrysler reopen talks on merger: report29

Newspaper says new talks began after Cerberus Capital Management signalled its willingness to give away part of its ownership in Chrysler 18/12/08 1:36 AM 29

Awaiting bailouts, Chrysler, Ford halt output107

Chrysler to shut for a month; Ford extends closing 17/12/08 8:21 PM 107

Auto Buzz: BMW unveils new Z4 with folding hard-top1

Replacing both the Z4 Coupe and Roadster, the new Z4 will be the first two-seater Bimmer to sport a folding hard-top; Alfa Romeo 8C lands in U.S.; Fiat to tie up with French auto makers?; The habits of U.S. car thieves 18/12/08 12:00 AM 1

Santa gets parking ticket while delivering toys

Santa Claus has added a New York City traffic agent to his naughty list after she gave him a ticket while delivering gifts to children. 17/12/08 3:33 PM

First Glance: New Porsche unveiled72

The German auto maker spent over 1 billion euros developing their four-door grand touring sports car 24/11/08 11:08 AM 72

Earlier discussion: Zenn electrical car founder Ian Clifford

Zenn and the art of electric car maintenance46

The breakdown of his beloved 1959 French electric car led to Toronto auto maker's 'aha! moment' and a $5-million investment in a small U.S. battery company 02/12/08 12:00 AM 46

YOU & YOUR CAR: Making big rigs run cleaner2

QUESTION: Why are we are required to submit our personal vehicles for a smog check and all those big trucks are out there belching out copious amounts of obviously harmful black smoke and soot? 06/11/08 12:00 AM 2

BEST NEW GREEN TECHNOLGY: In the running for the green ribbon

Canadian car journalists' choice of top new technology will be announced at Montreal Auto Show 06/11/08 12:00 AM

Canadians still picking small cars116

Toyota books 85 per cent September sales gain in its subcompact Yaris division; GM sales slide 7 per cent 01/10/08 3:50 PM 116

Branding: Subaru looks to green for its identity9

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 9

A touch of Gallic muscle1

The Citroën SM, introduced at the 1970 Geneva auto show, has unique features and a top speed of about 225 kilometres an hour 11/12/08 12:46 PM 1

Tuned to a T

The quest for low-buck automotive performance began about 100 years ago, not long after the first 1908 Model T Fords became used cars. The Slee family takes a page from last century's T-racers and other early hot-rodders with their car, dubbed the "Slee Speedster" 04/12/08 12:00 AM

Two shows for those already longing for spring

Newest touring bikes, vintage machines and scooters are all on display — plus you can watch Jason Britton pop a wheelie 20/11/08 12:00 AM

SCOOTERS: Plug in, turn on, ride out4

What the world's crowded, polluted streets need now is a seriously good electric scooter. Enter the Vectrix — an engineering marvel that is far kinder to cities, lungs and ears than a conventional scooter. 06/11/08 12:00 AM 4

Winter storage: How to store your bike for the winter1

Get both wheels off the ground so the tires won't flatten and there's no weight on them. Our expert Ted Laturnus suggests storing it in your house if there is no alternative. 16/10/08 12:00 AM 1

Reader wants to buy Canadian-built models1

Wondering exactly which vehicles are made here at home? This list might surprise you. Our auto expert also answers a question for a Land Rover owner who wants to know if he needs winter tires. 11/12/08 12:43 PM 1

Santa's watching, so buckle up

Short jaunts and a merry atmosphere may mean people forget to use seat belts and child seats 11/12/08 12:45 PM

Forbes.com: Ten deadly driver mistakes

This is the time of year when people tend to get behind the wheel after one drink too many, but inattention and fatigue are dangerous as well. 09/12/08 2:47 PM

HOW IT WORKS: Third-generation airbag could save more lives

Honda has developed what could be called a third-generation airbag, one that extends the period of protection by approximately 50 per cent by opening sooner with less impact and staying deployed longer. 20/11/08 1:20 PM

YOU & YOUR CAR: Choosing between winter tires or all-seasons37

An elderly reader wants to know if he should buy winter tires or all-weather tires; another reader wants to know if his new car's dead battery is his fault; An answer to a reader's question about putting an expiry date on tires. 13/11/08 12:00 AM 37

2005 TOYOTA MATRIX: If it ain't broke, don't fix it

One of the best-selling vehicles in Canada, the Matrix is versatile and ergonomically sensible, with competitive fuel consumption 04/12/08 12:00 AM

BUYING USED: A decent minivan

On paper, the Freestar was a decent minivan: roomy, powerful, comfortable and very user-friendly. But its refinement and fit and finish weren't up to the standards of many of its rivals — particularly those from Japan. 27/11/08 12:00 AM

2003 MERCEDES SL500: Will this luxury sports coupe age well?

Redesigned for 2003, the SL500 had all the attributes of a sports car, yet was undeniably a luxury-mobile. It gets mixed reviews as a used-car choice 20/11/08 1:14 PM

2005 MAZDA6 STATION WAGON: Best new station wagon in '05 still a good buy

The upscale Mazda6 handles like a sportster, carries like a wagon 13/11/08 12:00 AM

2004 LAND ROVER FREELANDER: A compact sport-ute for the true off-roader

When Ford was in the driver's seat, the '04 Freelander got an interior makeover 13/11/08 12:00 AM

BMW 128i: Take the cash and still get the zip3

The BMW 128i coupe gives almost as good as the 135i — for $7,800 less 04/12/08 12:00 AM 3

SATURN AURA: Zoom past the gas station in comfort

Being a little more eco-friendly doesn't have to be a sacrifice 04/12/08 12:00 AM

2009 MAZDA6: Good things come in 6

Mazda has kicked things up a notch in the fit-and-finish department 04/12/08 12:00 AM

2010 MAZDA3: All grown up5

A good, hot-selling car just got a little bit better 27/11/08 12:00 AM 5

VW CITY GOLF: The fun factor2

The City Golf has a high 'driveability' factor, even with the six-speed automatic, which has Tiptronic manual gear shifting 27/11/08 12:00 AM 2

CHRYSLER ASPEN HYBRID: Two-mode hybrid doesn't sacrifice power2

Brawny, super-sized SUV handles well but is a chore to park 20/11/08 12:00 AM 2

FORD FLEX: A 21st century station wagon7

A tidy package and arguably the nicest SUV/CUV design Ford has ever put forward 20/11/08 12:00 AM 7

NISSAN MURANO: Solid crash-test performer1

Tall wagon is clearly a leader in its class, but its price is a challenge for Nissan 20/11/08 12:00 AM 1

TOYOTA VENZA: Toyota gets hip to what boomers want5

Coming in January, this is a crossover that feels like a sedan 20/11/08 12:00 AM 5