General Motors pretty much gave it all it had in the warmup to Monday night’s unveiling of the 2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing and CT4-V Blackwing. It kicked things off last week with an online media reveal of the four-door cars that was conducted by members of the engineering and design staffs. During the discussion, several […]
Ford and Google announced a unique six-year partnership that will see the automaker team up with Google to have the search and AI giant become its preferred cloud provider. The partnership will give Ford access to Google’s growing expertise in AI and machine learning to drive and reinvent Ford’s connected vehicle experience. For Ford owners, […]
The COVID-19 global pandemic led to some interesting, and at times, worrying human behavior. From unfounded conspiracy theories to a dwindling video game retailer whose stock somehow exploded overnight due to a group of Reddit trolls, it’s fair to say people don’t fare well when asked to stay at home for months on end. In […]
Hyundai Canada announced their pricing for the 2021 Santa Fe that will now include hybrid trims. The newly enhanced design includes all-new drivetrains, upgraded interior finishes and elements, borrowed from its larger sibling Palisade, as well as segment-leading technologies and safety elements. Three new drivetrains will be made available starting with the new 2.5-litre Smartstream […]
Tesla revealed big improvements to the Model S and Model X, though one of them is more on the unusual side. The S starts with new Plaid and Plaid+ options, offering a new tri-motor system. More motors mean more power, and the Plaid+ offers more than 1,100 hp. It also boasts an almost incredible 837 […]
Ford of Canada has named Bev Goodman as its new president and CEO. That announcement that came this Monday morning, said that Goodman will helm the automaker immediately, replacing Dean Stoneley who has been appointed as general manager, North America truck, Ford Motor Company, a newly created position. In a release to the media about […]
Kia has always had a seat around the Base Camp kitchen table, offering well-made and stylish machines that are packed with features. While the brand has been moving upscale in recent years (Stinger, Telluride, et al) they also haven’t forgotten its roots. Entry-level small vehicles still make up a portion of their showroom. In this […]
Filipe Albuquerque, Helio Castroneves, Alexander Rossi and Ricky Taylor, driving a Wayne Taylor Racing Acura DPi, won the Rolex 24 at Daytona this weekend – but you already knew that. I have news that many of you don’t know about. Some do, but a lot don’t. Chris Bye, a long-time Canadian road racer (he was […]
Cheap and cheerful cars have been picked off one by one by consumers allergic to anything that’s not a crossover or doesn’t sit 5 feet off the ground. In Canada and U.S., cars like the Ford Fiesta and Mazda2 have all gone the way of the Dodo bird, relegated to the annals of automotive history. […]
Any interviewer who’s tried to press a German auto executive knows they don’t easily give up their secrets. So it was a pleasant surprise to have them willingly share a few with us. Traditionally, concept cars are automaker’s way of testing the waters, pushing the boundaries of design and engineering possibilities and revealing the direction […]