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Why You’re Not Getting an Autonomous Car Anytime Soon
Autonomous vehicles are just one small piece of the self-driving puzzle.

It’s Time to Make Fun Colours Free
Getting it in the good colour should be rewarded

Here's Why You Still Need Winter Tires Even if You Have AWD
Think you don't need winter tires? Think again.

Why All-Wheel Drive Isn’t an Excuse to Opt Out of Winter Tires
Think you don't need winter tires? Think again.

The Joys of Owning a Beater Car
Not caring about your car can be extremely freeing.

Our EV Charging Infrastructure Is Woefully Inadequate
If we don’t build it, they won’t come

Why I’ll Never Buy Another Car With a Sunroof
My sunroof exploded and the repair bill was huge.

An Owner’s Perspective: Truths About Living with a Tesla
Honest answers to common questions

The Rear-Wheel Drive Porsche Taycan Could Be an Excellent Second Car
Too bad we can’t buy it in Canada

We’ve Been Programmed to Resist the Small Truck Revolution
Ford spent years trying to market tough trucks and is changing its tune

What’s Killing the Small, Cheap Car?
Time out – and time up – for penalty boxes

Why Do People Buy Plug-In Hybrids?
Modern EVs are great, but PHEVs still offer many benefits

Dear Car Companies: Enough With the Separate Freight Fee
Making sense of the dollars and cents

Voltswagen? More like Jokeswagen
Rumoured name change an unnecessary overcorrection

Why You Should Never Put Your Feet on the Dashboard
It’s not just because of the smell

You’re Paying for the Latest Technology. It Better Work
A harsh reminder that reality often falls short of expectation

A Motorcycle Dispatch Rider’s Legacy
Honouring those who made the ultimate sacrifice

Super Niche Cars for Rich People and Why They Matter to the Rest of Us
Cars we can’t afford like the Polestar 1 are still important.

Enthusiasts, It’s Time to Buy the Cars Built for You
The call to action you didn’t know you needed

Did the 2021 Ford F-150 Redesign Do Enough?
A deep dive into the new features on Ford’s most important vehicle.

5 of the Ugliest Cars You Can Buy Today
Subjective styling can be objectively ugly

5 Unique Features on the 2021 Toyota Venza
The Venza brings the number of hybrids offered by the brand to nine.

Depreciation Appreciation: Cadillac ELR
Concept-car looks and thrifty performance from $30,000

Skip Barber Racing School Teaches Confidence On and Off the Track
The taming of the ’screw

Automatic Headlights Aren’t Good Enough Anymore
It’s time for automakers to turn the lights on

2020 Hyundai Venue is the Beginning of the End for Economy Cars
Cheap cars will be replaced by not-as-cheap crossovers

Why Auto Journalists Don’t Mention Reliability in Car Reviews
It all comes down to well-vetted vehicles and limited time.

COVID-19: Tips to Minimize Your Risk Behind the Wheel
Simple ways to keep you and your car safe and clean

Subaru Could Learn Something from Dodge About Keeping Old Performance Cars Relevant
Hint: Special editions that are actually special.

5 Reasons the Kia Soul is Better than a Crossover
What's in the box?

VW Says Wagons Don’t Sell so It Built an Electric Concept...Wagon
An Electric Wagon in a World Averse to Both

Protect Your Kids' Ears at Motorsport Events
Hearing loss is permanent

Life with an EV: One Year and Counting
How weather and temperature affect range and battery performance.

Monday Rant: Don’t Pass Open Bus and Streetcar Doors!
They say STOP for good reason.

Looking Left? Look to Your Right, Too!
Turn your head when you turn your vehicle.

Monday Rant: It’s Snowing – Turn Your Lights On!
And keep them on, too.

Monday Rant: Clear the Snow Off Your Entire Car!
Snow brushes: not just for windshields.

Monday Rant: Requiem for the Sport Sedan
The thrill is gone.

How to Avoid Vehicle Insurance Fraud
Protec’ yo’ self when they wreck yo’ self.

New Vehicle Financing: Avoiding the Negative Equity Trap
The lowest payments aren’t always the best.

Quick and Easy Crossover Snapshot
A rapid glance at a growing market.

How Could This Have Ended Badly? Let Us Count The Ways
Mistakes were made

Top Family Rides with All-Wheel Drive
You don’t need a CUV or luxury car for AWD traction.

How to Survive Holiday Parking Chaos
It’s the most wonderful time of the year…

Driving Hacks to Make Life Behind The Wheel a Little Easier
Tips and tricks to ease the stress of commuting.

New Car Roundup: Fun Under 30k
A look at six cars that deliver big-time motoring fun on a budget

Opinion: There’s No Such Thing as The Best Winter Tire
But Pritch explains which winter tire he puts on his own ride, and why

Monday Rant: Yes. You Need Winter Tires Now
Winter tires save money and sheet metal.

