May 24, 2013
- Imagine that it's the very beginning of the summer, 1947. You're starting to enjoy some of that storied postwar prosperity, and Detroit's automakers are standing by to put a shiny new automobile in your suburban driveway.
- General Motors said Wednesday that it will be donating the first production model of the 2014 Cadillac CTS V-Sport to the SAE Foundation.
- Pros and Cons* Pros Well-appointed cabin, comfort, reliability, nifty dynamics and the choice between rear wheel and all wheel drive...all much appreciated on the Infiniti G sedan. Cons A surplus of controls, excessive gas consumption and an ageing style are a few of the negatives. Price The all wheel drive G37x has an MRSP of $43,950. It's equipped with automatic transmission, temperature control, 7” colour monitor with rearview camera,...
- Pros and Cons* Pros With its impressive power, well-calibrated suspension and effective brakes, the 2013 Dodge Charger SRT is a commanding sedan. Cons Some buyers might be deterred by the sedan's heavy fuel consumption, large size and weight. Price The SRT Super Bee starts at $44,445. Equipped with a 470 hp V8 engine, the Super Bee features a 4.3 Uconnect system, four-piston Brembo brakes, performance suspension and 3-mode electronic stability...
- This weekend, the mythical Indianapolis 500 race takes place the same day as the prestigious Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix and the famed Coca Cola 600 NASCAR Sprint Cup at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Fans of every category will be treated with some of the best and most important racing of the year. However, I'd say that the Indy 500 remains The Big Unknown. Not because I'd say it's almost impossible to predict in advance who's going to win it, but because this 500-mile race -- the jewel of the...
May 23, 2013
- The Jaguar XF is one of the best cars to own, according to survey results Jaguar has been named the best manufacturer in the 2013 JD Power customer satisfaction survey.The survey of 16,000 car owners in the UK covers 116 models that are between a year and three years old. Owners rank their vehicles on 66 criteria, which are grouped to deliver an overall score. Points are accumulated for good reliability, performance, service and running costs.Jaguar's victory came off the back of the Jaguar XF...
- The 2014 Chevy Impala will be the first to use General Motors' new 2.5-liter Ecotec four-cylinder engine.
- Ford's decision to close its Australian production facilities spells the end for a car that is a key part of motoring history Sadness rules today as we hear of the forthcoming demise, 53 years after its launch, of the Australian-built Ford Falcon, an icon Down Under since its launch in 1960.As a direct result of Alan Mulally’s One Ford strategy, the Blue Oval has decided not to manufacture cars in Australia beyond 2016, and to “retire the Falcon name” when that time comes, after one...
- Ontario's AMBER Alert program, led by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), is adding OnStar as a new partner to help quickly locate missing or abducted children in the province. From now on, whenever an AMBER Alert is issued, OnStar will be able to share the alert information with its 430,000+ Canadian subscribers. OnStar will integrate Ontario AMBER Alert data into its call centre's geographical mapping system, and subscribers will be informed of the Alert when they contact OnStar for other...
- Pros and Cons* Pros Well-appointed cabin, comfort, reliability, nifty dynamics and the choice between rear wheel and all wheel drive...all much appreciated on the Infiniti G sedan. Cons A surplus of controls, excessive gas consumption and an ageing style are a few of the negatives. Price The all wheel drive G37x has an MRSP of $43,950. It's equipped with automatic transmission, temperature control, 7” colour monitor with rearview camera,...
- Pros and Cons* Pros Great handling and visibility and attractive interior design make the 2013 Chevrolet Sonic a strong sub-compact contender. Cons Unproven reliability, small and uncomfortable rear seats, outdated 1.8-litre engine and numerous additional options are certainly not in its favour. Price Both hatchback and sedans start at $13,665 with automatic transmission versions starting at $15,965. The LT model has a MSRP of $16,815 which...
- GM will price its new Chevrolet Spark electric vehicle at $27,495, including destination charges and before federal tax credits, placing it among the cheapest EVs on the market.
May 22, 2013
- Pros and Cons* Pros With its impressive power, well-calibrated suspension and effective brakes, the 2013 Dodge Charger SRT is a commanding sedan. Cons Some buyers might be deterred by the sedan's heavy fuel consumption, large size and weight. Price The SRT Super Bee starts at $44,445. Equipped with a 470 hp V8 engine, the Super Bee features a 4.3 Uconnect system, four-piston Brembo brakes, performance suspension and 3-mode electronic stability...