2014 Toyota Corolla: Eco Version of World’s Top Seller Stingy on Gas
For those that place fuel economy over everything, the Corolla Eco might just be worth a look. It takes an already thrifty car and squeezes even more out of each litre of fuel… 2014 Toyota Corolla2014...
View Article5 Classic Cars You Would Never Guess Are So Valuable…
Versions of the venerable ’50s VW Microbus can bring money that would shock the hippies who ran them into the ground in the 1960s… Some classics wear their price tags on their sleeves. Look at a...
View ArticleThe Toyota Tundra: Tugging at the Tails of Top-Selling Truck Brands
The Tundra is even as capable as many of the domestic brands but in some ways it still has a way to go to truly be an alternative to Ford, GM and Ram… If there is one segment of the auto business...
View ArticleTop 10 Trucks to Get the Job Done…
What are my favourite trucks? – It’s a question readers ask me all the time in the supermarket and on the street. Though not in order of preference, here are my ten choices. 2014 GMC/Chevy...
View Article5 Sport Utes With Your Long Look…
With the Vancouver International Auto Show just around the corner, I thought I would share my list of exciting new SUVs that are available. Tough to nail down just one but I am sure one of these would...
View ArticleGen Xers Catch the Boomer Collection Car Bug
They don’t want the cars of their dad’s time. They want what was on their bedroom wall posters as kids… ’70 Datsun 240Z’84 Toyota 4Runner’76 Pontiac Trans-Am’72 BMW 2002tii’65 VW Ghia Gen Xers are...
View ArticleImport Manufacturers Provide the Most Sizzle in New York’s Steak
Hyundai would like to put a serious dent in the Toyota Camry success story with its own mid-size sedan – the redesigned Sonata… NEW YORK, New York. There was more sizzle in my New York steak dinner...
View Article5 of the Most Influential Classic Car Designs… EVER
Certain cars just won’t recede into the automotive fossil record. Designers (particularly those from their company of origin) keep going back to the well. And why not? It’s almost impossible to top the...
View ArticleThe Toyota Highlander… It’s Big, It’s Heavy, and It’s Light on Fuel
It is competent, potent and a fabulous sport utility vehicle even in Eco Mode where the fun is a little bit restricted… The all-new, third generation 2014 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited AWD tips...
View ArticleIn China, It’s Rickshaws, Cars, and Bullet Trains
The rush period, on a return trip from downtown on the Metro was surprisingly orderly and no different from SkyTrain on a busy hockey night, though far less boisterous… “Rolex or Mao hat!” was the...
View ArticleEscaping the City Heat for the Cool of the High Country
“You probably will recover that extra investment in this Highlander hybrid while doing your eco-part to save a world that looks pretty good from high up on Mount Baker.” On a muggy, scorching hot...
View ArticleToyota Prius: Infamous Green Machine Packs More Power
“Finding that ‘perfect for you’ used Prius up can be a challenge… but well worth the effort.” Toyota’s Prius is the most successful hybrid-powered vehicle ever produced and it already had more than a...
View ArticleParis Auto Show: The City of Light Shines Brightly on Dream Machines
Paris, France. The Paris Auto Show is one of those must-visit events for those of us charged with reporting on the latest and greatest new vehicles. So many manufacturers now develop products for a...
View ArticleToyota’s Popular Camry Undergoes Major Update
“Not just happy to make a more appealing looking car, the engineers also went about improving the ride, handling and noise inside the car…” Charlotte, North Carolina. The launch for the heavily...
View ArticleToyota RAV4: Cute Ute Continues Charm Assault On Canadians
“My time with the RAV4 LE confirmed that Toyota knows how to make a thoroughly practical and easy to use vehicle that pleases all passengers…” It’s hard to remember a time when we didn’t have the...
View ArticleCar Review: Toyota Highlander Gets a Makeover for 2015
“Good on fuel and perfect for family transportation…” The 2015 Toyota Highlander Hybrid is truly a big people mover. There are three models available; the Hybrid LE, XLE, both of which carry up to...
View ArticleTravelling a Historic Road In a Car For the 21st Century
“The Chuckanut is a stretch of road that demands a cautious, easy on the gas pedal, driving style – just as a Hybrid does!” Chuckanut Drive is a winding, scenic, mostly coastal and historic driving...
View ArticlePutting Green Machines, Gas Guzzlers Through Their Paces
“Same-day, back-to-back vehicle category assessments are performed, using both specially prepared evaluation courses and on public roads…” You gotta love a competition that pits a small, zero...
View ArticleA Fishing Tale to Top Them All
“Is it practical? – Maybe not, but it sure would look cool to take it fishing and show off to your buddies…” With the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show wrapping up last week in Las...
View ArticleBoom, Boom, Buzz At the Big Detroit Auto Show
“The VW Golf won car of the year, following on the heels of World Car of the Year and Motor trend Car of the Year awards, and the Golf is a finalist for the Canadian Car of the Year…” Detroit,...
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