Driving

You can credit the Ford F-150 Raptor for the growing interest in off-road-capable pickups. The Chevrolet Colorado ZR2, arriving now, is one of the latest members.

The Model T? The Frontenac? Auto columnist Brendan McAleer breaks down the contenders

It’s hard to believe, but Audi’s ever-popular Q5 model has been in existence since 2008. It stayed more or less the same – though there was a slight refresh in 2013 – over the years but it’s finally ready for a complete makeover.

A biweekly roundup of automotive news, good, bad and just plain weird: Volvo plans mass electrification With an announcement that by 2019 all new vehicles will sport some type of electrification, from mild hybrid through to full-battery EV, Volvo bec

Ever wish someone was dead – and then they died? You might feel a bit guilty, even if you had nothing to do with it. I don’t. Of course, that’s because Scion is a brand, and not a person.

As applied to numerous automobiles, the “Sport” term is one of the most misused appellations around. But those audacious folks at Honda’s premium brand have incorporated the Sport label to the new hybrid version of the seven-passenger MDX.

By the time you read this, the 50th anniversary Canadian Coasters tour will have dipped their front wheels in the Pacific Ocean, and begun moving east across the nation.

For many years, the BMW 5 Series was the obvious choice. Sure, you could also get a Mercedes E-Class, the Bimmer’s main rival, but the 5 had something special about it. It wasn’t as absolutely comfortable as the Merc’, but it was a joy to drive.

A bi-weekly round-up of automotive news, good, bad and just plain weird: Porsche plans to stop speculators The first re-sale at auction of the Porsche 911R was covered here previously, as it was notable for the way the car had increased 10-fold in va

Summer officially starts this week, which means the summer road trip season won’t be far behind. We checked in with Kory Aylward, co-owner/operator at Johnny’s Automotive in North Vancouver for some tips to get drivers ready for summer travelling.