Articles, expert auto advice and columns from Jil McIntosh | Wheels.ca

Articles, expert auto advice and columns from Jil McIntosh | Wheels.ca

McIntosh, Jil

jil@ca.inter.net

Feb 02, 2012 -

These four affordable, mid-size SUVs are worth a look

Feb 02, 2012 -

Top four large SUVs for the family

Jan 27, 2012 -

5 new cars aim to make driving fun again

Jan 27, 2012 -

Mazda5 puts the mini back into minivans

Jan 27, 2012 -

10 auto facts to rev your engine

Dec 28, 2011 -

A run-in with Al Unser Jr. left me shaking my head

Dec 28, 2011 -

Chevy Volt shines, while Jetta disappoints

Dec 23, 2011 -

Wearing out my shoes on the driveway with my little red truck

Dec 23, 2011 -

A weird and wacky year for cars

Dec 15, 2011 -

Gifts that take the edge off winter driving

Dec 09, 2011 -

World’s best-selling sports sedan gets even better

Nov 25, 2011 -

GM creates potholes, road bumps on the way to production

Nov 11, 2011 -

Canadian hits B.R.A.K.E.R.S. in Vegas

Nov 03, 2011 -

A funeral urn made to look like your car? Weird item leads must-see car products

Nov 03, 2011 -

Family car under $30,000: Kia Optima tops diverse car category

Nov 03, 2011 -

Small Car Under $21,000: Price, fuel economy matter most

Nov 03, 2011 -

SUV/CUV under $35,000: Dodge Journey wins it by a nose

Nov 02, 2011 -

The top 10 Chevrolets of all-time

Oct 28, 2011 -

2012 Toyota Tacoma preview: Price is (mostly) right, seating is not

Oct 28, 2011 -

SUV/CUV Under $40,000: Ford Flex conveniently cool without soccer-mom stigma

Oct 28, 2011 -

Best Small Car Under $21,000: Entry-level Scion xB big on features

Oct 21, 2011 -

The future is bright for reworked hatchback

Oct 14, 2011 -

Exploring Ontario’s back roads in a Fiat 500

Oct 14, 2011 -

Taking a trip back to a time of luxury

Oct 07, 2011 -

Which winter tire’s best? APA report gives opinion

Sep 27, 2011 -

25 years ago, keys were still required to open doors

Sep 26, 2011 -

Remember cars with no air conditioning? Luxury options have come a long way

Sep 26, 2011 -

Huge advances have been made in keeping you alive behind the wheel

Sep 23, 2011 -

Here’s what the automotive scene looked like in 1986

Sep 23, 2011 -

2012 Scion iQ: Good things come in small packages

Sep 09, 2011 -

Wheelchair accessible from the ground up

Sep 02, 2011 -

Buick's new Regal goes for glory

Sep 02, 2011 -

Ten selected for the Cruise Nationals

Aug 26, 2011 -

300 cars at Importfest

Aug 19, 2011 -

Range Rover targets buyers for compacts

Aug 19, 2011 -

Cadillacs set a Guinness world record

Aug 12, 2011 -

Nissan resumes its quest with upscale minivan

Jul 29, 2011 -

2012 Nissan Versa big on room, small on thrills

Jul 22, 2011 -

Pining for a pickup truck in Picton

Jul 15, 2011 -

‘Gentlemen, try to start your engines'

Jun 24, 2011 -

Audi Q5 Hybrid: This gas-electric SUV really delivers

Jun 17, 2011 -

When a crowd needs moving, get a minivan

Jun 17, 2011 -

Taking the covers off the latest Mercedes

Jun 17, 2011 -

Camaro Homecoming full of passion

Jun 03, 2011 -

BMW X1 offers compact package at small price

Jun 03, 2011 -

BMW X1 offers compact package at small price

May 27, 2011 -

Buick chases younger buyer

May 20, 2011 -

Serious thought went into this working van

May 20, 2011 -

What does Ottawa do with all those 'green' taxes on cars?

May 20, 2011 -

10 things to watch for when buying a used car

May 13, 2011 -

10 ways to prep your car for summer

May 13, 2011 -

EcoCAR Challenge: Oshawa students choose all-battery power

May 06, 2011 -

Scion xB: Youthful car's OK for older people

Apr 29, 2011 -

Ontario's old Hwy. 7 offers hidden surprises

May 10, 2011 -

Nine sure-fire ways to save on gas

Apr 26, 2011 -

2011 Hyundai Elantra: The inside looks as good as the outside

Apr 22, 2011 -

Top tips for buying a used car

Apr 20, 2011 -

Car wash industry’s going green

Apr 08, 2011 -

Lots riding on Acura's TL makeover

Apr 08, 2011 -

Eyes are the best safety tool a driver has

Apr 01, 2011 -

2011 Kia Sorento: Name’s the same, but not much else

Mar 25, 2011 -

2011 Mitsubishi RVR: Different strokes for different folks

Mar 18, 2011 -

This offroad pickup has real teeth

Mar 11, 2011 -

Perfecting the art of driving on ice

Mar 03, 2011 -

Why pink cars could soon be all the rage

Feb 25, 2011 -

Review: 2011 Kia Rondo simply does its job

Feb 18, 2011 -

Canada’s top fuel-sippers

Feb 11, 2011 -

Review: Chrysler 300 gets overhaul

Feb 11, 2011 -

Review: 2011 Chrysler 200 Convertible a vast improvement over old ragtop

Feb 04, 2011 -

Preview: 2012 Fiat 500 set to battle Beetle, Mini

Feb 04, 2011 -

Rolls-Royce's 'Flying Lady' turns 100

Jan 27, 2011 -

New Ford Explorer is spacious, nice to drive

Jan 14, 2011 -

‘Normal’ cars still make a splash at Detroit auto show

Jan 07, 2011 -

Oshawa's other centre of excellence

Dec 23, 2010 -

Zingers from the world of cars

Dec 23, 2010 -

Star-struck and struck

Dec 17, 2010 -

A headache, and impressive

Dec 15, 2010 -

Cars ain’t what they used to be . . .

Dec 10, 2010 -

McIntosh: A pet carrier and a pool table

Dec 08, 2010 -

This Infiniti’s split: not a sports car, not luxury

Dec 03, 2010 -

Car safety is up to you

Nov 19, 2010 -

LA Auto Show: Detroit Three find their mojo

Nov 15, 2010 -

AWD, 4WD is more complicated than you think

Nov 10, 2010 -

Tucson wins on value for money

Nov 10, 2010 -

Fiesta most miserly for sipping fuel

Nov 09, 2010 -

Outlander has power, sophistication

Nov 09, 2010 -

Fun and funky Soul a winner

Nov 05, 2010 -

Anything you want - automotive-wise - is in Vegas

Oct 26, 2010 -

Gas prices high? These tricks can help you save

Oct 26, 2010 -

Shrinking the amount of fuel needed for your car

Oct 25, 2010 -

Winter tires tested in steamy Florida

Oct 20, 2010 -

Old car hobby can be fun, but expensive

Oct 13, 2010 -

FJ Cruiser at home on the Gardiner, or up in Algonquin

Oct 08, 2010 -

Mercedes-Benz welcomes Sprinter back home

Oct 08, 2010 -

Techs compete to sleuth out Subarus

Sep 24, 2010 -

Next-step Toyota hybrid put to the test

Sep 17, 2010 -

Scion: Canada’s newest brand

Sep 16, 2010 -

How to buy a good used car

Sep 10, 2010 -

A $70,000 Hyundai? Really?

Sep 03, 2010 -

Sporty Kizashi let down by CVT-only gearbox

Aug 27, 2010 -

Ford sharpens its best-selling Edge

Aug 20, 2010 -

Cruise Nationals headlines at Autofest

Aug 13, 2010 -

New tire can take years to get to store

Aug 06, 2010 -

Audi raises bar with new A8Lap of luxury

Jul 23, 2010 -

Car can tell you when it needs help fast

Jul 23, 2010 -

Students become double winners after course

Jul 16, 2010 -

Passion rules in opting for cheeky Mini

Jul 15, 2010 -

$100 ’78 Chev Bel Air was best car ever owned

Jul 07, 2010 -

The pressure’s on — to keep tires properly inflated

Jul 02, 2010 -

Base TL does not have to apologize

Jun 25, 2010 -

Jeep’s 2011 Cherokee much Grander

Jun 25, 2010 -

Sprightly Mazda2 makes best use of lightness

Jun 25, 2010 -

New tire can take years to get to store

Jun 04, 2010 -

Collector cars special but ordinary when on the road

May 21, 2010 -

Little guy's big bash

May 17, 2010 -

It’s the (10) little things that count

May 17, 2010 -

When it comes to features, times sure have changed

May 14, 2010 -

Prius-like Lexus hardly worth premium

May 14, 2010 -

New restoration shop rebuilds oldest cars

May 14, 2010 -

Reclined seat makes deadly catapult

May 13, 2010 -

Lemon-Aid author talks tough about buying cars

May 07, 2010 -

Dash to Derby tests afflicted Highlander

Apr 30, 2010 -

Chevie Cruze set to become ‘mid-size compact’

Apr 29, 2010 -

Safest drivers are like chess players

Apr 23, 2010 -

Big rigs get own time to show and shine

Apr 15, 2010 -

Good eye keeps auto flea markets humming

Apr 09, 2010 -

Ford Fusion Hybrid: Gas-electric mid-size a pricey fuel-sipper

Apr 02, 2010 -

Hands-free cellphone may be legal but still unsafe

Mar 26, 2010 -

Tundra’s V8 engine gets the job done

Mar 26, 2010 -

Let’s close gap between perception and reality

Mar 19, 2010 -

So long, cassette players, it’s been good to know you

Mar 19, 2010 -

Ford’s heavy-hitting Super Duty light on fuel use

Mar 06, 2010 -

OnStar's glitches galore have me going nowhere

Feb 27, 2010 -

Taurus bulls its way to a higher class

Feb 20, 2010 -

Volt edges closer to production

Feb 20, 2010 -

Toyota Sienna earns high marks where it counts

Feb 19, 2010 -

Putting off repairs is no saving

Feb 18, 2010 -

'32 Ford top dog at Cruise Nationals

Feb 16, 2010 -

New safety features try to be nanny for your car

Feb 13, 2010 -

Crosstour a taller, cargo-friendly, loaded Accord

Feb 12, 2010 -

Meet the fuel-miser champs

Feb 11, 2010 -

Hybrids move into sport-utility market

Feb 11, 2010 -

Differences vast in power strategies

Feb 11, 2010 -

Electric carmakers say fire no concern

Jan 30, 2010 -

What you need to know if your car is under recall

Jan 22, 2010 -

New AWD system stars for Outlander

Jan 15, 2010 -

New, green and lots of pizzazz

Dec 26, 2009 -

A tractor fan discovers one honkin' big gem

Dec 26, 2009 -

Flashback: 2008 Tucson's better inside than out

Dec 26, 2009 -

2010 Hyundai Tucson is an SUV on a mission

Dec 18, 2009 -

Weird and wacky moments for 2009 autos

Dec 18, 2009 -

Ford's Raptor a slam dunk

Dec 18, 2009 -

Mice, Rat Finks and freaks

Dec 14, 2009 -

TOP 5 SUVs UNDER $30,000 Equinox loaded with extras

Dec 14, 2009 -

TO TOW, OR NOT TO TOW? We're glad you asked the question

Dec 14, 2009 -

WHAT'S IN A NAME? More than you might think

Dec 14, 2009 -

SUV OR CUV? Here's how you can tell the difference

Dec 12, 2009 -

Jaguar best for women

Dec 12, 2009 -

Big Ford debuts before tough crowd

Dec 05, 2009 -

2011 Chevrolet Cruze: Herculean task to match Civic

Nov 30, 2009 -

Convenience: Devices to take the work out of driving

Nov 30, 2009 -

Environment: Green impact drives progress

Nov 28, 2009 -

Don't get all warm 'n' fuzzy

Nov 28, 2009 -

2010 Toyota 4Runner: New one rough and refined

Nov 21, 2009 -

2010 BMW ActiveHybrid X6: World's most powerful hybrid

Nov 14, 2009 -

Montreal designer stars with Camaro at SEMA

Nov 05, 2009 -

Best 2010 Small Cars Under $21,000

Nov 05, 2009 -

Best 2010 SUV/CUV Under $35,000

Nov 05, 2009 -

Best 2010 SUV/CUV Over $60,000

Oct 30, 2009 -

2010 Dodge Ram: Belongs in haul of fame

Oct 24, 2009 -

New VW brings value to the fore

Oct 19, 2009 -

Best 2009 small car (over $21,000)

Oct 19, 2009 -

Best 2009 luxury car ($30,000-$50,000)

Oct 17, 2009 -

Your concern over tires should never wear out

Oct 16, 2009 -

Precious Metal: 1970s Datsun 240 Z

Oct 03, 2009 -

Lightening up is serious business at Audi

Sep 26, 2009 -

2010 Buick LaCrosse: Just a change in name?

Sep 25, 2009 -

100 km/h on a lawn tractor?

Sep 19, 2009 -

Switch lights, tailgate steps, block heater cords -- these touches make a car ...

Sep 19, 2009 -

2009 Buick Enclave: makes good on promise

Sep 18, 2009 -

1964 Pontiac GTO: Dawn of muscle

Sep 05, 2009 -

2010 Cadillacs join the wagon train

Aug 29, 2009 -

2010 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor: diamond in rough

Aug 29, 2009 -

Car fans roll into Oshawa for Autofest

Aug 22, 2009 -

Five dumb driving habits you've got to break

Aug 22, 2009 -

2009 GMC Sierra Hybrid has premium cost

Aug 15, 2009 -

Want to save gas? Ban drive-thrus

Aug 08, 2009 -

Meadow Brook: Models of elegance

Aug 01, 2009 -

Want to save gas? Ban drive-thrus

Aug 01, 2009 -

2009 Volvo XC90: Supersized SUV comes up a little short

Aug 01, 2009 -

2009 Nissan Cube: It has the look of a winner

Jul 25, 2009 -

Porsche's PDK shifts easily from track to street

Jul 25, 2009 -

Tractor show and shine has everything but the dirt

Jul 18, 2009 -

No cakewalk being a pedestrian

Jul 18, 2009 -

A blaze of old Detroit Iron glory on the drag strip

Jul 11, 2009 -

2010 Mazda3: Nice wheels, but shame about the face

Jun 27, 2009 -

Hybrids fuel confusion for buyers

Jun 20, 2009 -

Toronto clinic paves way for disabled drivers to roll

Jun 13, 2009 -

Challenges of alternative fuels

Jun 13, 2009 -

2009 Saturn Astra: Last chance to land one?

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