Articles, expert auto advice and columns from Jim Kenzie | Wheels.ca

Articles, expert auto advice and columns from Jim Kenzie | Wheels.ca

Kenzie, Jim

jim@jimkenzie.com

Feb 06, 2012 -

Here’s why I absolutely despise fog lights

Feb 02, 2012 -

Three questions help determine which pickup truck to buy

Feb 02, 2012 -

Rick Hendrick buys first Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 in Oshawa

Jan 27, 2012 -

2012 Kia Rio Sedan a solid little car that delivers satisfaction

Jan 27, 2012 -

Is it time to modernize road tests?

Jan 19, 2012 -

Building a better go-kart

Jan 16, 2012 -

Who says General Motors doesn’t make reliable cars?

Jan 13, 2012 -

Cadillac, Dart, Fusion dominate ‘critical’ auto show category

Jan 06, 2012 -

How to report a drunk driver

Jan 02, 2012 -

10 driving resolutions for the New Year

Dec 28, 2011 -

Jim Kenzie’s best and worst driving experiences of the year

Dec 28, 2011 -

Jim Kenzie’s favourite car of 2011 was a ‘surprise’

Dec 20, 2011 -

Why ‘all-wheel drive’ is a misnomer

Dec 20, 2011 -

Here’s another reason to drive right

Dec 16, 2011 -

A Ferrari and a pair of shoes will do, thank you

Dec 16, 2011 -

Compact Subaru deserves respect

Dec 08, 2011 -

PHOTO: This winter, don’t be like this driver

Dec 02, 2011 -

The newest cars we’ll be seeing in North America

Nov 25, 2011 -

Visual heritage intact, Porsche 911 takes it up a notch

Nov 25, 2011 -

What’s in a top marque’s name?

Nov 18, 2011 -

BMW electric cars break cover

Nov 18, 2011 -

L.A. Auto Show: Real cars for real roads make their debut

Nov 17, 2011 -

Why compact crossovers are now all the rage

Nov 15, 2011 -

No wonder driving in Toronto is so confusing

Nov 09, 2011 -

New 2012 Toyota Yaris is reliable, but epic it’s not

Nov 03, 2011 -

Prestige Car Over $75,000: Comfort, price make difference

Nov 03, 2011 -

Sport/performance over $50,000: BMW is more than the numbers

Nov 02, 2011 -

Chevrolet’s roots began with odd pairing

Oct 28, 2011 -

Best Luxury Car over $50,000: Think outside of the box with Jag

Oct 28, 2011 -

Best Family Car $30,000-$50,000: Golf Wagon diesel is ‘the best car I’ve ever ...

Oct 21, 2011 -

Prius V takes the reins from the old Prius

Oct 14, 2011 -

America’s top-selling car does it again

Oct 14, 2011 -

458 Spider dials in an exhilarating performance and ride

Sep 30, 2011 -

Quick Caddy triumphs on the Toronto track

Sep 30, 2011 -

Nissan Leaf: A fine piece of (quiet) engineering

Sep 26, 2011 -

Jim Kenzie’s 25 unforgettable cars

Sep 22, 2011 -

Four wheels better than two — this time

Sep 24, 2011 -

Here’s why I’m sticking with cars

Sep 23, 2011 -

Making a small car feel like a big one

Sep 23, 2011 -

Targa Newfoundland run was short

Sep 09, 2011 -

Driving with a Canadian Accent

Sep 09, 2011 -

Maserati finds inspiration in its past

Sep 02, 2011 -

Mazda comes out from hiding

Aug 26, 2011 -

The Ford Falcon lives — in Australia

Aug 22, 2011 -

Here’s an overhead road sign that tells it like it is

Aug 16, 2011 -

Is this the ultimate urban driving distraction?

Aug 12, 2011 -

GM hopes to recapture minivan market with Orlando

Aug 12, 2011 -

2012 Honda Civic: End of the road for an automotive icon

Jul 29, 2011 -

2011 Honda Odyssey not so light on its feet

Jul 25, 2011 -

Video: Why, sometimes, front-wheel drive is a good thing

Jul 22, 2011 -

’Round the track ’round the clock

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The problem with driving on the 407

Jul 18, 2011 -

Jim Kenzie: Here's why I loathed the original Beetle

Jul 15, 2011 -

New VW Beetle takes a masculine turn

Jul 15, 2011 -

New VW Beetle takes a masculine turn

Jul 15, 2011 -

Is 'drive right, pass left' even possible on Toronto's streets?

Jul 08, 2011 -

Buick gets an electric boost

Jun 24, 2011 -

Why can't people comprehend driving in the right-hand lane?

Jun 24, 2011 -

Why can't people comprehend driving in the right-hand lane?

Jun 10, 2011 -

Infiniti M35 Hybrid: Performance hybrid?

Jun 10, 2011 -

F1 champ takes Kenzie for a ride

Jun 08, 2011 -

Is this the most effective road sign ever?

Jun 08, 2011 -

Is this the most effective road sign ever?

Jun 08, 2011 -

Take a ride in your neighbour’s new electric car — you paid for it

Jun 03, 2011 -

AMG harsh on the road but dances on the track

Jun 03, 2011 -

C-Class Coupe: Discreetly sporty, or uninspiring?

May 20, 2011 -

Grass roots car shows, rallies rev up

May 13, 2011 -

1 Series M Coupe: BMW's fiery throwback

May 04, 2011 -

Lamborghini Aventador: Can a blinding fast supercar still be relevant?

Apr 29, 2011 -

2012 Mazda5: The Goldilocks of minivans

Apr 27, 2011 -

What to look for when choosing your next car

Apr 20, 2011 -

China now world's largest market

Apr 16, 2011 -

Koalas and 'roos on Great Ocean Road

Apr 06, 2011 -

Kenzie: Rear-view mirror danglers are stupid and dangerous

Apr 01, 2011 -

Why are fuel filler doors not always on driver’s side?

Mar 25, 2011 -

Preview: Ferrari's hot hatch

Mar 25, 2011 -

What's with the stupid human designs?

Mar 22, 2011 -

Kenzie: Auto lock doors a pain to disable

Mar 21, 2011 -

Another nail in the electric car's coffin

Mar 18, 2011 -

New kids work on the engine block

Mar 14, 2011 -

Riding in Walter Röhrl’s world

Mar 11, 2011 -

Preview: 2012 Porsche Cayman R a safe car — and wildly entertaining

Feb 25, 2011 -

Boss 302 Mustang is 'wicked fast'

Feb 18, 2011 -

Preview: Kia has a hit on its hands with 2011 Optima

Feb 18, 2011 -

Chevy Cruze declared Canada's Car of the Year

Feb 15, 2011 -

Toronto auto show: No wonder the rest of Canada hates us

Feb 04, 2011 -

Preview: 2012 Ford Focus joins crowded segment

Feb 03, 2011 -

Kenzie: Toronto’s drivers still just don’t get it

Jan 14, 2011 -

Is the Detroit auto show still relevant in 2011?

Jan 07, 2011 -

Leaving the Cobalt and the Cavalier behind

Dec 30, 2010 -

Kenzie: A quarter-century behind the wheel

Dec 23, 2010 -

Snatching victory from the jaws of defeat

Dec 21, 2010 -

Nissan takes another crack at minivan market

Dec 17, 2010 -

Elantra aims to be Number One

Dec 16, 2010 -

The best ever, and the RVR

Dec 10, 2010 -

Making the new Forester even better

Nov 25, 2010 -

Re-worked Touareg is on-road friendly

Nov 19, 2010 -

LA Auto Show: Still plenty of ‘real’ cars there

Nov 19, 2010 -

Dodge and Chrysler debut their new models

Nov 12, 2010 -

New Charger delivers more for less

Nov 12, 2010 -

Except for the name, Kia Forte hatch’s a winner

Nov 10, 2010 -

Cadillac back to being ‘Standard of the World’

Nov 10, 2010 -

Mind-blowing Porsche makes you feel like a better driver

Nov 10, 2010 -

Diesel VW squeaks past the favourite

Nov 09, 2010 -

Ferrari F458 Italia a stunner

Nov 09, 2010 -

Volkswagen a solid bet but fun to drive, too

Nov 03, 2010 -

Compact Crossover is nice and comfy, but noisy

Nov 01, 2010 -

Today’s vehicles are computers on wheels

Oct 29, 2010 -

Photographs and memories: Players, GM and me

Oct 27, 2010 -

Ford F-Series pickups get a fuel-saving makeover

Oct 22, 2010 -

Hyundai Sonata Turbo, Hybrid prep for liftoff

Oct 20, 2010 -

Used cars can be a great deal if you find the right one

Oct 08, 2010 -

Looking at great French cars we can’t get here

Oct 01, 2010 -

CR-Z looks great, but that’s about it

Sep 24, 2010 -

Racers rally around the Rock

Sep 16, 2010 -

Mazda boosts performance and fuel efficiency

Sep 16, 2010 -

Mazda pounces on a new look

Sep 10, 2010 -

Follow the Five E’s to better lane use

Sep 10, 2010 -

Soldiers eye Targa Newfoundland prize

Aug 27, 2010 -

Richard Young — thanks, Mr. Wheels

Aug 26, 2010 -

Nissan unleashes rebel in CUV class

Aug 06, 2010 -

Sportage elevates CUVs to new level

Jul 28, 2010 -

Sensible lane usage is one of those perfect cures

Jul 23, 2010 -

All-new Jetta undercuts old model’s price

Jul 16, 2010 -

The fine art of heavy haulin’

Jul 09, 2010 -

The only ‘blind spot’ is in your own head

Jul 06, 2010 -

Top Ten ‘Whatever happened to…? vehicles

Jul 02, 2010 -

Ethanol likely to have major role as fuel

Jun 24, 2010 -

9-year-old karter sees chance at F1 glory

Jun 18, 2010 -

First electric Smarts arrive in America

Jun 11, 2010 -

Cruze-In puts shine in soggy show

Jun 11, 2010 -

Cheeky Nissan Versa better than it looks

May 28, 2010 -

Benz B200 minivan almost alone in class

May 28, 2010 -

Mercedes F-Cell a real-world green alternative

May 22, 2010 -

Toyota revamps Avalon for its fans

May 14, 2010 -

Lotus Evora’s success turns on pure handling

May 13, 2010 -

If you want to save cash, think used

May 07, 2010 -

2011 Porsche Cayenne: Nicely spiced

May 07, 2010 -

Bentley Mulsanne: The last word in luxury

Apr 30, 2010 -

Ford Fiesta keeps best of Euro specs

Apr 30, 2010 -

Why fog lights are such a dim idea

Apr 23, 2010 -

Refresh of BMW X5 focuses on stingier engines

Apr 23, 2010 -

CNE stock cars planted racing seed in Kenzie

Apr 16, 2010 -

Ferrari F458 Italia kicks the bar over

Apr 07, 2010 -

Subsidies for electric cars? There oughta be a revolution!

Apr 02, 2010 -

Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4: Powering up while fuelling down

Apr 02, 2010 -

Muscle and hybrids battle for attention

Apr 01, 2010 -

Muscle and hybrids battle for attention

Apr 01, 2010 -

All-new V6 and V8 engines give whip to 2011 Mustang

Mar 26, 2010 -

Kenzie vs. readers on Toyota’s safety recalls

Mar 26, 2010 -

Audi R8 Spyder makes French fall in love

Mar 20, 2010 -

European-make cars less than perfect: Surveys

Mar 19, 2010 -

Jaguar’s new flagship a smooth cruiser

Mar 19, 2010 -

Is it safe to drive your Toyota?

Mar 13, 2010 -

Infiniti goes the distance

Mar 03, 2010 -

Top 10 ways to be The Good Driver

Feb 27, 2010 -

Rolls-Royce Ghost: The spirit of perfection

Feb 27, 2010 -

Audi's new A8 sedan bigger all around

Feb 26, 2010 -

Stylish 2011 Hyundai Sonata plays a richer tune

Feb 20, 2010 -

Extra shifter step has got to go, but Ford doesn't get it

Feb 19, 2010 -

Auto air bags get smarter

Feb 20, 2010 -

Smart pulls off an Olympic feat

Feb 18, 2010 -

Just can't fathom auto writers' voting results

Feb 18, 2010 -

Crash tests that are bang on

Feb 13, 2010 -

Thundering silence on seatbelts

Feb 13, 2010 -

Kia factory in Georgia looked improbable

Feb 12, 2010 -

The best way to beat whiplash

Feb 11, 2010 -

Kenzie's top picks at the show

Feb 11, 2010 -

AutoShow aiming to speed forward

Jan 29, 2010 -

Kia's 2011 Sorento leaves truck past behind

Jan 27, 2010 -

Top 10 little things that would make cars a lot better

Jan 14, 2010 -

Kenzie on Detroit: Riding a wave of optimism

Jan 09, 2010 -

That's one tough learning curve

Jan 02, 2010 -

The OPP and a law twice-tossed

Dec 26, 2009 -

Mini Challenge a mighty good ride

Dec 26, 2009 -

Could Santa have found a better sleigh?

Dec 26, 2009 -

Avoiding the wind - in a convertible!

Dec 18, 2009 -

Golf Wagon should win Car of the Year

Dec 17, 2009 -

The pros and cons of buying a second-hand car

Dec 12, 2009 -

Multi-car family means every gift has to be useful

Dec 12, 2009 -

2011 Mercedes E350 4Matic Wagon makes magic

Dec 05, 2009 -

2011 Porsche Boxster Spyder: Lightweight model recalls seminal Porsches

Nov 30, 2009 -

Safety: The simple seatbelt is still a winner

Nov 30, 2009 -

Engines: Gas engine still has a way to go

Nov 27, 2009 -

Tesla's Toronto trial

Nov 14, 2009 -

John Cox, 1932-2009

Nov 13, 2009 -

2010 Mercedes-Benz SLS: New 'Gullwing' takes flight

Nov 06, 2009 -

2010 Best New Green Technology

Nov 06, 2009 -

2010 Best New Technology

Nov 05, 2009 -

Best 2010 Family Car Under $30,000

Nov 05, 2009 -

Best 2010 Sports/Performance Car Over $50,000

Oct 24, 2009 -

2010 VW Golf: Small 'TwinCharger' engine packs big punch

Oct 23, 2009 -

Kenzie at the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show

Oct 21, 2009 -

Kenzie: 10 dumbest options for your car

Oct 19, 2009 -

Best 2009 family car (over $30,000)

Oct 19, 2009 -

Best 2009 sports/performance (over $50,000)

Oct 10, 2009 -

New cellphone ban rings the wrong number

Oct 10, 2009 -

2010 Golf chases Rabbit from VW lineup

Sep 26, 2009 -

Spills, chills and thrills at Targa

Sep 18, 2009 -

2009 BMW 7-series: Better hustle, less bustle

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