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Here’s Why Riding Motorcycles Makes You a Better Driver

I’m sorry, but we’re better than you.


The wildest cars ever made

Car makers tend to produce safe, dependable designs that won't scare any horses. These are the exceptions


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.


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

Take a tour down an automotive memory lane


China's latest EV is a 'connected' car from smart phone and electronics maker Xiaomi

BEIJING (AP) — Xiaomi, a well-known maker of smart consumer electronics in China, is joining the country's booming but crowded market for electric cars with a sporty high-tech sedan. The tech company began accepting orders in China via an app on Thursday night, after founder Lei Jun wrapped up a more than two-hour presentation on the SU7 car by ann...


Best affordable bikes and accessories for every age group

Looking for a new bike? What kind of lock will keep your wheels safe? Here’s what you need to get biking this spring.


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.


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.


Zero’s “Vehicle Control System” Is The Electric Clutch We’ve Been Waiting For

One simply can’t deny the additional grace and finesse provided by a clutch.


Common Electric Car Words, Terms And Topics Explained

There are a lot of terms associated with EVs, so let us explain what they mean.


The 2024 Maserati GranTurismo is perfect in its beauty

Maserati’s GranTurismo is gorgeous. Achingly gorgeous. So achingly gorgeous that, if it were a wom—oops, there was me well on my way to a full Weinstein before my better half peeked over my shoulder and cautioned that, with the cost of a VRBO here in California, I might want to keep this job a little while longer. So, to rephrase, the Maserati GranTurismo is as gorgeous, as, well, a Maserati, the marque I usually reference when others — like...


The new car smell is appealing, but be cautious when borrowing

The thrill of driving a new car off a dealer's lot is appealing, but finance and credit experts warn not to let the new car smell go to your head.


How to free your stuck car form the snow without calling a tow truck

Before you call a tow truck to drag your vehicle out of the snow, consider these tips from Nathan Coleman that can help you free yourself.


Interesting Junkyard Finds from Ivy Bluff Auto Salvage, Morrison, Tennessee

There’s plenty here for classic enthusiasts


Tesla deliveries face hit from China slowdown, soft demand

By Akash Sriram and Hyunjoo Jin (Reuters) -Tesla is expected to report sluggish first-quarter deliveries next week as the boost from its price cuts wanes and the U.S. automaker grapples with strong competition for buyers in a slowing electric-vehicle market. After years of rapid sales growth that helped turn it into the world's most valuable automaker, Tesla is bracing for a slowdown in 2024.


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...


Federal EV charging stations are key to Biden's climate agenda, yet only 4 states have them

LONDON, Ohio (AP) — Within 24 hours of buying his red Ford Mustang Mach-E, Liam Sawyer set off on a camping trip. Sawyer, who bought the electric SUV “because I think the technology is cool and the range is just long enough,” searched ahead of time for convenient charging stations between his home in Indianapolis and Allegheny National Forest in western Pennsylvania. About 175 miles (282 kilometers) into his journey, he stopped at a new public...


Subaru recalls 118,000 US vehicles over faulty air bag sensors

By David Shepardson (Reuters) -Subaru is recalling 118,000 SUVs and sedans in the United States to address a faulty sensor that can prevent air bags from deploying in a crash, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Wedne0sday. The recall covers various 2020 through 2022 model year Outback and Legacy. It is the third recall stemming from the same issues from parts


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...


French company Valeo to use more Google Cloud AI tools

PARIS (Reuters) - French car parts maker Valeo said on Thursday it would be using more Google Cloud AI tools at Valeo, highlighting the growing importance of the technology in the cars sector. Valeo said one such area where it would be using artificial intelligence would be in deploying Google Cloud's AI products to the toolbox used by its software development teams and in areas related to


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...


The SUVs the world completely forgot about

When was the last time you spotted an Alfa Romeo Matta on your commute?


Stop Losing Money by Renting Cars: Here’s How to Afford One of Your Own

Young Canadians aren't buying cars, even though it could help them earn more cash each year. Here's how to not break the bank. The post Stop Losing Money by Renting Cars: Here’s How to Afford One of Your Own appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada.


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.


Mechanic shows how to check if your vehicle has a block heater, says many don't

Saskatoon auto shop owner Raza Dawood demonstrates how to look for a block heater in a vehicle. He says cold weather is a rude awakening for customers with out-of-province or used vehicles without block heaters.


The treasures of The Henry Ford museum

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


The Triumphs and Disasters of nameplate revivals

Which revivals got it right, and which fell criminally short? We look at the most famous winners - and losers


15 US states that plan to ban the sale of gasoline-powered cars


BIV: Accenture invests in BC robot-maker Sanctuary

B.C. robot-maker Sanctuary is getting some high profile investment help, and some smooth roads ahead for this year's R.V. season. BIV's Tyler Orton has your business news.


Here's What a GSX-R1000 Looks Like Racing a Land Cruiser Off-Road

Can a custom Gixxer go head-to-head with an off-road icon?


The elegant legends powered by the Straight Eight engine

Many reasons why an in-line 8 made for some gorgeous cars


Ford Slashes Two-Thirds Of Its Workforce At F-150 Lightning Plant

Hundreds of workers are being reassigned to other plants to focus on gas trucks and SUVs.


Have questions about electric vehicles? We sat down with an expert

The Canadian government has introduced an Electric Vehicle (EV) Availability Standard. The Weather Network's Nathan Coleman sat down with an expert to get answers to his EV questions.


2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC Plug-In Hybrid Lands In The U.S.

The most popular Mercedes-Benz car in the U.S. gets an electrified addition as PHEVs gain traction.


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


EV Review: 2024 BMW i5 M60 xDrive

BMW has been pushing batteries on us longer than most. There was the partially electric, semi-supercar(ish) i8 , the oddly-accoutered-but-adorable i3 and there was even a short-lived experiment back in 1969 in which Munich stuffed a whole bunch of Varta 12-volt lead-acid batteries into an unsuspecting 1602. All fine examples in a first-stab-at-this-ZEV-thing, but not, let’s be honest, BMWs. Not an Ultimate Driving Machine between them. Even more...


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

A look at one of America's most fascinating museums


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...


Germany’s most unusual car designs

A look at some of the most intriguing models to ever come from Germany


Auto Theft Summit held in Mississauga

Peel Regional Police, along with police services from across Ontario, recently met to discuss a rising issue in the Province: auto theft. On March 20, in collaboration with a joint management team, the Peel Regional Police held the 2024 Auto Theft Summit. The joint management team consisted of the Durham Regional Police Service, Halton Regional Pol...


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


QuietKat's New Ranger AWD Will Have You Yearning For Hunting Season

Who needs a buddy to help pack out an elk anymore?


Edmunds: The five best hybrid SUVs under $35,000

Buying a hybrid vehicle can be a smart way to help save money on gas and reduce your carbon footprint compared to a conventional gasoline-only vehicle. In recent years, automakers have also greatly expanded the availability of hybrid SUVs. These models can get impressive fuel economy while providing plenty of cargo space, available all-wheel drive,...


Intriguing Junkyard Discoveries of Roswell, New Mexico

The charming junkyard gems of Roswell, New Mexico


Is Moto Guzzi Reviving The Stornello Scrambler?

Scramblers are cool as hell, and Moto Guzzi could surely use one in its lineup.


America's finest junkyard? Gems from L&L Classic in Wendell, Idaho

A look at some amazing old wrecks


Super Cute Honda Cross Cub CC110 Is Ready For Adventures Big And Small

Who wouldn’t love to hit the streets on this?


Car safety equipment was designed with men in mind, new study shows this should change

A team of American researchers has used trauma-injury data from car crash victims to evaluate differences in injury patterns typical for males and females.


Driving these 10 car brands will make others think you’re wealthy


Canada's Top 5 Cheapest Cars Of 2024 That Won't Drive Your Wallet To Despair

Road trips > financial guilt trips. 🚗