Feature Stories
Cobble Beach Classics Presents 75 Years Of Porsche
TORONTO, Ont. — Over the past 75 years, the Porsche factory in Stuttgart, Germany, has churned out timeless and classic cars — and some of the most rare and exquisitely maintained from that roster will be showcased by Cobble Beach Classics at the 2023 Canadian...
Supporting the Boys Of Summer Fundraising Efforts for Parkinson’s
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Deb Pollack, founder Drive Toward a Cure (t) 805.320.9248 (e) deb@drivetowardacure.org DRIVE TOWARD A CURE SUPPORTS ‘THE BOYS OF SUMMER’ FUNDRAISING EFFORTS FOR PARKINSON’S Father/Son Duo to compete in Walt Disney World Marathon to...
CSBK Champion, Kenny Riedmann, prepares to compete in a Radical
Kenny Riedmann, retired Canadian Superbike Championship (CSBK) Pro Sport Bike national champion - with the unwavering support of his father, in particular - has felt "the itch" and is headed back into motorsports competition. This time, however, on four wheels instead...
1988 No-Longer-A-Porsche Spexster
This fascinating "Spexter" by Spex Design Inc. (Montreal) recently appeared on PCarMarket, sparking a memory of seeing it at the 1988 Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto! Of course, the 15 year old version of me was keenly aware that taking photos cost actual...
Taming the Dragon
This is a savvy, thinking man’s supercar. Yes, it needs additional luggage space and a more bespoke cabin to justify its sticker price. But when it comes to slaying dragons, this missile from Marysville is Bruce Lee on wheels.
Classic Drive: 1964 Porsche 356 C
The car’s name was Ziggy, but it didn’t come from Mars. It came from the Southern California garage of Marty Fiolka, who graciously loaned Automobile this 1964 Porsche 356 C, which has been in his family for decades.
The Drive Toward a Cure Road Rally Fights Parkinson’s at Full Throttle
The open road has long symbolized the liberating power of possibility, an invitation to escape one’s current bonds of circumstance and journey to a new perspective or, perhaps, new reality. It’s a metaphor that became far more real during the first running of the Drive Toward a Cure road rally—an automotive adventure organized to accelerate fundraising and awareness for the fight against Parkinson’s disease.
Canadian International Auto Show 2017, Toronto
The annual Canadian International Auto Show (CIAS) held at the Metro Toronto Convention Center is far and away the most impressive auto show in Canada. More importantly, as a number of the big shows in North America seem to be shrinking, the Toronto show...
Canadian International Auto Show 2016, Toronto
There are numerous reasons to attend the annual Canadian International Auto Show (CIAS) held at the Metro Toronto Convention Center. For me, it's all about the machines that make my heart skip a beat; the cars I imagine carving around corners like a hot knife through...
Maserati Cambiocorsa is Driver Focused
Cambiocorsa, which means ‘racing change’, is not an automatic transmission. Nor is it, in the traditional sense, a standard shift. And, although it combines elements of both, it is anything but a compromise. Read about the state-of-the-art in “flappy paddle” gearboxes from a decade ago.
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First Drive: 2025 Toyota Camry – Hybrid Power Takes it to a New Level
Toyota has long promised to electrify its entire line-up and it will be all but there in 2025 as it launches its 19th hybrid model. The completely redesigned Camry shows that the technology can delivery more than just good fuel economy. The ninth-generation sedan is...
2024 Lucid Air Grand Touring Gets Improved Battery Tech, Retains 516 Mile Driving Range
The 2024 Lucid Air Grand Touring remains one of the highest performance benchmarks in the EV segment. The company is aiming to keep it that way with a suite of updates that not only improve efficiency but other key aspects of the car as well. The post 2024 Lucid Air...
Shelby’s New Super Snake Is an 830-HP Supercharged Mustang
The most extreme new Mustang yet makes more power than the GT500, and it's limited to just 250 units.
We’re Driving the Ford Mustang Dark Horse. Ask Us Anything
Ford's most-ferocious Pony Car is in my driveway this week. And I’m stoked.
GMC Teases “Bolder” 2025 Terrain
GMC is getting ready to reveal the third-generation Terrain SUV and on Thursday released the first teaser image showing what it describes as a “bolder, more assertive” design. Spy photos that have already made the rounds suggest a boxier more classic exterior, while...
Toyota Recalls New Prius Over Rear Doors That Could Open While Driving
Water can cause the electronic latches to short circuit, causing the doors to open unexpectedly.
Here’s Why the Toyota Camry Is Hybrid Only
We speak with Mark DeJongh, chief engineer for the 2025 Camry. He tells us why it’s “sedan to the core.”
First Drive: 2025 Toyota Camry
Toyota's thoroughly updated Camry is a compelling SUV-alternative without losing sight of what made it a winner for decades
The 2025 Toyota Camry Does Exactly What It Needs To
The Camry lineup goes all-hybrid, with refinements across the board.
The New Mazda CX-80 for Europe Makes Sense
Unlike America's CX-70/CX-90 twins, the CX-80 is bigger than the CX-60.