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Winter tires lesson lost already?

Have you ever looked at the tires on your child's school minibus?

VW now the world's largest automaker

A little over a year ago, Volkswagen passed Ford as the third-largest...

Law: Deflect road rage by keeping emotions in check

There are many motoring scenarios that can stir the emotions.

Budget mods round out Nissan Cube

Big guy gets a thrill out of building a go-go Nissan Cube.

Top 10 misfit cars

Whether it's toothpaste, tuna or Toyotas, marketing experts agree a strong product brand is one that creates a consistent image and implies honest...

Kenzie: 10 dumb car options

There's big money to be made on the options you order when you buy your new car: The mark-up on these is usually many times higher than on the car...

Wheels Extra Online

Taking the family on a roadtrip in a $105,000 Mercedes hybrid, relieving the glory days of British grand touring cars in a brand new Aston Martin...

Green Wheels: financial incentives key to fight

Peter Gorrie
Toronto Star
Nov 14, 2009

While in Mexico, Wheels writer Peter Gorrie noticed that taxi drivers push their cars if they have to move ahead at a cab stand.

Sommerfeld: Chainsaw holder joins options list

Lorraine Sommerfeld
Toronto Star
Nov 14, 2009

As I drive one car, I tend to keep a mental list of all the things I'll make sure I get in the next car. What usually happens is I gasp at the cost of all these things I think I need, and end up...

Upstart fights it out for ultra-high performance

John Mahler
Toronto Star
Nov 14, 2009

As the fall weather chills the tarmac, things are heating up in the ring between an old champion and a new upstart to the Canadian tire market.

Wide price gap for premium gas among stations

Eric Lai
Toronto Star
Nov 14, 2009

Price shoppers beware: if you buy premium gasoline, the price on the stations' roadside sign can be misleading.

In defence of manual shifting


Toronto Star
Nov 13, 2009

Claudio Antelmi's suggestion that "standard" cars be banned attracted quite a response. Here are some of your letters.

How young drivers can get best rates

Linda McAvoy
Toronto Star
Nov 14, 2009

Congratulations! You have your driver's licence and you have a car. The question is: can you afford insurance?

Move to U.S. plant tarnished Maxima's reputation

Mark Toljagic
Toronto Star
Nov 14, 2009

Are North American-assembled Japanese cars as good as the ones that ride the ships from the land of Godzilla and Hello Kitty?

Zero S: electrifying, expensive

Costa Mouzouris
Toronto Star
Nov 14, 2009

After decades of indulgence in internal-combustion propulsion, I couldn't wait to get my hands on the Zero S electric motorcycle.

Forza entry grabs virtual racing's checkered flag

Max Schau
Toronto Star
Nov 14, 2009

When it comes to the automotive world, fans like to align themselves on one side of the fence or another: Ford versus Chevy, Lamborghini versus Ferrari and, in the realm of driving video games, it's...

NASCAR honours Ranger; Canadian team waits in wings

Norris McDonald
Toronto Star
Nov 14, 2009

I have two pieces of good news today.

Montreal designer stars with Camaro at SEMA

Jil McIntosh
Toronto Star
Nov 14, 2009

Las Vegas– This year's Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) meet, an enormous trade show where buyers and sellers determine what will be on the shelves of your local auto supply store, has a...

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

Jim Kenzie
Toronto Star
Nov 13, 2009

The new Mercedes-Benz SLS makes you forget the SLR.

2011 Suzuki Kizashi: Mid-size sedan a giant leap

John LeBlanc
Toronto Star
Nov 13, 2009

Suzuki's last crack at a mid-size sedan was an unmitigated disaster. For 2011, it decided not to take any chances.

John Cox, 1932-2009

Jim Kenzie
Toronto Star
Nov 14, 2009

Toronto has lost perhaps the most innovative car salesman it ever saw. John Cox died late last month from an aneurysm. He was 77.

Preparing for winter will help you stay safe

Ian Law
Toronto Star
Nov 07, 2009

With Christmas approaching, this is a busy time of year. It's all too easy to get caught up in the season and forget the kind of weather you may have to drive in.

Tracy to kick off Mosport celebrations at Canadian Motorsport Expo

Norris McDonald
Toronto Star
Nov 06, 2009

Paul Tracy will be the special guest at the Canadian Motorsports Expo in January to officially kick off 50th season celebrations for Mosport International Raceway.

You've got questions? Here are some answers

ron loveys
Toronto Star
Nov 14, 2009

In this column, I'd like to answer some letters that I've received over the past six months.

Auto dealerships continue to suffer from tight credit


Toronto Star
Nov 14, 2009

The Canadian automotive retail sector was much stronger in the third quarter than in the first six months of 2009, but dealerships continue to take a beating from tight credit markets and vehicle...

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