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Honda revisits the Civic
WELL, there's nothing like a verbal poke in the eye to get your undivided attention.
Technology drives new Mazdas
Mazda has a long history of innovation, and its recent focus on its new SkyActiv technology is making waves in an industry that's looking for cars with better technology and fuel efficiency.
David Myles makes it a family affair on West Coast tour
David Myles, Friday, Nov. 23 at 7: 30 p.m. at North Vancouver's Centennial Theatre, part of the Electric Evenings series. Tickets: $30/$27, visit centennialtheatre.com.
Prius an efficiency freak
IT'S hard to believe that a car can actually achieve a 3.7 litre/100 kilometre city fuel economy rating, which is an incredible 81 miles per gallon for those who still prefer to think in non-metric terms.
Kia hopes for strong showing from new Forte
2014 Kia Forte: The Kia sedan depicted here will be called the K3 in its South Korea homeland, and the Cerato everywhere else, except within North America. When it arrives here in mid2013 for the 2014 model year it will be wearing the Forte logo as a replacement for the current design. There's no word as yet regarding powertrain, but considering that Kia is part of Hyundai, it's likely the K3/Forte will use the same 138-horsepower four-cylinder engine installed in the Hyundai Elantra.
Hyundai ponies up with Genesis Coupe
A pony car from the company that used to put out the Pony. What a concept.
A new brand of Hyundai
AS much as Hyundai has had laurels heaped upon its brow in the past decade, it is always worth turning an eye to the humble beginnings of the past.; 2012 Hyundai Equus
Leave the Pony in the stable, Hyundai Equus is a horse of a different colour
As much as Hyundai has heaped laurels upon its brow in the past decade, it is always worth turning an eye to the humble beginnings of the past.
Standing out is hard to do in 2012
Released in 1998, the New Beetle brought the fun back to Volkswagen, with a carefree attitude harkening back to the vehicle that inspired it. Standing in stark contrast to the increasingly boring vehicles of the time, the New Beetle was inspired, controversial, and-perhaps most importantly-different, serving as a form of personal expression for middle-class consumers who weren't interested in expensive sports coupes, SUVs, and luxury sedans. The little car appealed to a wide-ranging audience, and even if you didn't care for it personally, you appreciated that it was something different and special.
Man on lam after shooting in Surrey
One man is facing arson charges and another is still at large after a Surrey man was shot multiple times after stepping out of his rented car early Tuesday morning.
Mazda3 hits new heights
A few weeks ago, Mazda launched their new Skyactiv-equipped Mazda3 in sunny Los Angeles, inviting dozens of automotive journalists to come try out this exciting new technology.
Thank God they don't build 'em like they used to
FROM time to time, I attend various classic car shows and see all the glories of a by-gone age.
Inflator kits on the rise
IT'S called a spare, but for many an extra tire is an essential part of any new car.
Korean vehicles dominate AJAC awards
EACH year, the best and brightest in Canadian automotive journalism gather at Niagara-on-the-Lake for a massive shakedown of the year's newest cars.
Chevy Cruze sails to success
WITHOUT a doubt, the best compact car ever produced by Chevrolet is the Cruze, a worthy winner of the 2011 Canadian Car of the Year Award presented by the Automobile Journalist's Association of Canada (AJAC).
