F2 champion Pourchaire to make IndyCar debut as Malukas' injury keeps McLaren driver on sidelines

LONG BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Reigning Formula 2 champion Theo Pourchaire will make his IndyCar debut on the streets of Long Beach with Arrow McLaren as the 20-year-old Frenchman becomes the latest replacement for injured driver David Malukas. Pourchaire said Friday that he was initially contacted about driving both Long Beach this Sunday and the road ...

The 6 Best Midsize Cars for 2024

Uncover the best 2024 midsize cars for families and commuters. From performance ratings and specs to safety features and fuel economy, find out why U.S. News places these six vehicles at top of the list.

The Microlino Tiny Retro EV Is Flawed But Lovable

With a design inspired by the iconic Isetta bubble car, a premium image, and an electric powertrain, there’s nothing quite like it.

Edmunds compares: 2024 Honda Passport vs. 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Midsize SUVs with two rows of seating are an excellent option if you want something a little bigger than the ubiquitous small SUV. They have room for five and plenty of storage space but also are less expensive and easier to park than three-row SUVs. Among the available models, the Honda Passport and Jeep Grand Cherokee are worthy ambassadors. Each...

5 DIY car maintenance items you can do, and some you shouldn’t do

More and more Canadians are trying to save money by doing DIY auto repairs, and those attempts don’t always end well. From air filters to light bulbs, here are five fixes you can make without compromising the safety or operation of your vehicle.

Far Beyond Ordinary: Treasures of the Lane Motor Museum, Nashville, Tennessee

A look at one of America's most fascinating museums

20 ways to wreck your car - and what to do instead

Small, basic steps can keep your car running longer -- and save you money

Inspect your garage: Avoid storing these 5 items

The presence of a garage is convenient not only for storing a car but also for many other items. Garages are often transformed into workshops and storage spaces for various belongings. However, accumulating too many things in the garage isn't recommended. Some items should not be stored in your garage, writes Lifehacker. Books, documents, magazines...

Garage storage ideas that will give you more space

Every garage needs a thorough cleanout and purge, and spring is the perfect time to do it! Here are a few steps and storage solutions for organizing your garage once and for all.

Blue Jays prospect Orelvis Martinez hits two home runs to continue hot streak at triple-A

Orelvis Martinez is making it awfully hard to ignore his performance to begin the 2024 season.

20 Of The Greatest Pickup Trucks Ever Made

What's cheaper, EV or gas? This scholar crunched the numbers

Where you live and how much you drive each day matters when it comes to the cost-effectiveness of an electric vehicle, compared to gas. to A new UBC study crunches the numbers.

2025 Mercedes-Benz G 550 gets hybrid six, G 63 more power

Gelande – y’know, the “G” in “Mercedes-Benz G-Class” – simply means “terrain,” an indication this boxiest of off-roaders is capable of forward progress over anything and everything. Yet although these latest versions of the G-Class are faster than ever, the progress of the G as a breed is deliberately slow. Mercedes is rapidly deploying electrification and hybridization through its fleet, and details on an electrified G are due to drop soon, but...

Intriguing Junkyard Discoveries of Roswell, New Mexico

The charming junkyard gems of Roswell, New Mexico

Insurance is high on frequently stolen vehicles. Here's how to reduce your premiums

TORONTO — Looking for a break on car insurance premiums is often top of mind for drivers. And finding ways to reduce that figure is especially important now, when rampant thefts have led to higher insurance costs. Experts say installing a tracking device and parking in a garage are among the actions that could help lower insurance costs. Generally,...

2025 Toyota 4Runner gets four cylinders, upgraded interior

The longest gestation in automotive history has ended with the birth of an all-new Toyota 4Runner — the first new edition since the fifth gen arrived some 14 years ago in 2010. Looking much like the 2024 Tacoma with a boxed behind, the sixth-gen 4Runner enters the modern world with much-needed technology, more efficient engines — including a hybrid option — and more safety gear, but continuing with the purpose that has made this truck so famous:...

A dog in the car: The complete guide to a relaxed and calm ride with dogs

Merav Gamliel Boshan, a dog trainer, shares tips to help your dog have a comfortable and calm car ride with you.

GM and Ford count on gas-powered trucks as EV growth slows

By Joseph White DETROIT (Reuters) - U.S. automakers General Motors and Ford face a challenge in common when they report first-quarter results next week: Explaining to investors where profit growth will come from in the months ahead as EV growth slows. The slowdown in global electric-vehicle demand, intensifying competition from Chinese automakers and high U.S. borrowing costs have forced the U.S

Tesla recalling nearly 4,000 Cybertrucks because accelerator pedal can get stuck

Tesla is recalling 3,878 of its 2024 Cybertrucks after it discovered that the accelerator pedal can become stuck, potentially causing the vehicle to accelerate unintentionally and increase the risk of a crash. The accelerator pedal pad may dislodge and become trapped by the interior trim, according to a filing with the National Highway Traffic Safe...

10 best Chevrolets ever

Luxury SUV face-off: Edmunds compares the Genesis GV80 and Lexus RX

Genesis, the spinoff luxury automaker from Hyundai, launched its GV80 midsize SUV in 2021. Noting its high-quality interior, supple ride over bumps, and generous complement of standard tech features, Edmunds immediately ranked it as one of the top models in its class. But how does the Genesis stack up against the latest competition? The popular Lex...

Overlanding is a style of remote travel that helps some people ‘decompress'

Some call it adventure traveling, others call it overlanding. It's a hobby where people drive vehicles over difficult terrain for long periods. Radio-Canada's Jocelyn Boissoneault hit the trails with an adventure travel enthusiast to learn more.

Most U.S. EVs Are Expected To Be In Suburban Areas In 2030

A recent study indicates that 60% of EVs will be in suburban areas, compared to just 20% in urban areas.

Everything you need to wash your car – inside and out

As the weather warms up, people are eager to head outside and get to work. Cleaning your car—inside and out—can be a rewarding task, and we've got the tools to get you started.

10 used cars with the best engines you can buy

Not yet ready to enter the electric era? Jack Warrick digs out 10 used bargains that offer unique and characterful engines

20 of the greatest ever Ferraris

UAW clinches watershed union victory at Volkswagen Tennessee factory

By Nora Eckert CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (Reuters) -Workers at Volkswagen's Tennessee plant have voted to join the United Auto Workers, an unofficial tally showed on Friday in a seismic victory for the union as it drives into the U.S. South and West. A majority of eligible workers had cast ballots in favor of the union, the UAW said. Some 2,450 pro-UAW ballots have been counted so far, and the

Lupus and other autoimmune diseases strike far more women than men. Now there's a clue why

WASHINGTON (AP) — Women are far more likely than men to get autoimmune diseases, when an out-of-whack immune system attacks their own bodies — and new research may finally explain why. It’s all about how the body handles females’ extra X chromosome, Stanford University researchers reported Thursday — a finding that could lead to better ways to dete...

Skoda's Kodiaq iV 2024 - A Game Changer in Hybrid SUVs

Skoda is extending the model range of the second generation of the Kodiaq by adding a plug-in hybrid with an electric range of more than 62 miles. This part-time electric vehicle is quite impressive.

Here’s Your First Look At The Cadillac Optiq’s Interior

The Optiq will slot below the Lyriq, making it Cadillac’s most affordable new EV when it goes on sale later this year.

Stellantis to recall over 38,000 vehicles on potential airbag deployment issues

(This March 20 story has been corrected to say Stellantis, not Chrysler, is recalling vehicles in the headline and paragraph 1) (Reuters) - Stellantis is recalling 38,164 vehicles due to an issue which can prevent the driver's airbag from deploying in a crash, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Wednesday. The automaker is recalling certain 2023-2024 Ram 1500,

Edsel: The story behind the disaster

60 years since the death of the Edsel, this is the story behind one of the car world’s most infamous misfortunes

Here’s Why Riding Motorcycles Makes You a Better Driver

I’m sorry, but we’re better than you.

Photos Of Japan's Most Bizarre Car Culture

Discover the rebellious world of Bōsōzoku culture. From roaring motorcycles to vibrant cars, delve into the heart of this Japanese subculture and explore the impact of Bōsōzoku on modern society.

Car Review: 2024 Toyota Prius

Awards season has come and gone, and there were very few surprises, except maybe Ryan Gosling’s performance at the Oscars. However, if you peeled yourself away from the star-studded awards ceremonies on TV, you may have heard that the 2024 Toyota Prius was named the North American Car of the Year . It was also named the Canadian Car of the Year, the MotorTrend Car of the Year, The Drive ’s Best Car of 2024 and was on Car and Driver ’s 10Best...

You Have to See Renault’s EV Jetski and Snowbike

The French automaker is expanding into both land and water mobility solutions.

The Most Powerful Muscle Car of Each Decade

There’s no shortage of powerful muscle cars, but only one can be the king.

How to avoid scams during spring car buying season

If you're in the market for a new set of wheels, there are a few things to keep in mind to avoid scams, as auto thefts continue to ramp up. Maureen Harquail, CEO of the Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council joins Candace Daniel with ways to stay vigilant when buying a new car.

The Interesting Junkyard Discoveries of Sonny’s Auto Repair in Blaine, Tennessee

One of America's best-kept secrets is an unassuming salvage yard complete with six decades of history

Carbon rebate labelling on bank deposits is fuelling confusion

Canada’s Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says banks that refuse to identify the carbon rebate by name when doing direct deposits are creating confusion, and he’s willing to change the law to force them comply. Anne Gaviola has more in Business Matters for Friday, April 19.

Traffic Tips: Potholes increase wear and tear on your vehicle

Traffic Reporter Katelin Owsianski tells us about the damage potholes can cause to your vehicle, and how to avoid some of that wear and tear.

The most interesting European cars we’ve ever spotted in American junkyards

American junkyards are inevitably full of Detroit's finest - but we've unearthed plenty of European models on our travels too

The Junkyard Discoveries of Doug’s 4-Wheelers in Pella, Iowa

Take a tour down an automotive memory lane

The treasures of The Henry Ford museum

Join us for a tour around one of America’s finest car collections

Best selling cars of all time, from each car maker

Some of the information was easy to find, others difficult, and some of the results were surprising

Brilliant supercars that never made it to production

Supercars may be few and far between on normal roads, but you'd be even harder pressed to spot these

CFUW Stratford on a mission to stop unnecessary idling in the city

A subcommittee of the Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) Stratford focusing on climate change has just launched an anti-idling campaign to educate the community on the effects of idling in a vehicle for more than one minute. This campaign is in accordance with Stratford’s idling-control bylaw, which prohibits vehicles from idling for mo...

The excellent junkyard gems of Old Car City, White, Georgia

Join us for an expertly guided tour of one of America's largest car junkyards

Everything You Need To Know About Self-Driving Cars

Explore the future of transportation with our in-depth article on self-driving and autonomous cars. Uncover the groundbreaking technology behind these vehicles, the latest advancements in artificial intelligence, and how autonomous cars are reshaping the automotive industry. From enhanced safety features to the potential for reduced traffic congestion, discover the revolutionary impact of self-driving cars on our daily lives

First Drive: 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser

The 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser is upon us — and with it, a new 4Runner built from the same bits. Two important off-road nameplates, two very similar spec sheets, two different roles — and one of the more confusing positions on offer. A Land Cruiser in name, the charming new model picks up where the retro-funky old FJ Cruiser left off: large, capable, and still someplace short of the real Land Cruiser still offered to the world’s less...