Tire manufacturer Michelin has assembled a list of tips that can contribute to safe driving this warm-weather travel season, as well as every other day of the year. Read more →
I came across this video the other day (via VisioRacer) while browsing around YouTube. It’s a compilation of some interesting and unconventional engines from cars, motorcycles, race cars, and even airplanes. Read more →
Here’s the Volkswagen Beetle Classic Cabriolet– a cheeky and unique variant of the new Beetle that’s big on looks and reasonably priced. Plus, it rides beautifully, packs plenty of power, gets good fuel mileage, and has seating for four. Look for a 1.8 litre turbo engine, fast-acting convertible top, one-of-a-kind looks, and pricing from well under $30,000.
I was filling up the Hyundai Tucson tester the other night and realized I have just about 400,000 Petro Points! Read more →
Sometimes, it’s all about the details– and in the new-for-2016 Lexus RX350 F SPORT, the details abound. Outside, the new Lexus design language is alive and well. On board, the interfaces, materials, design touches and trimmings represent nothing short of the very latest in luxury crossover interior design. Check out the photos of this impressive posh-ute below.
Full story on the 2016 Lexus RX350 F SPORT here (via www.autos.ca)
It’s springtime, and that means you’ve got stuff to do. Things to plant. A lawn to bring back to life. Projects to tackle ahead of a season of summer relaxation. Providing your trusty family ride with some well-deserved TLC and a good shine-up after a long and hard winter is important too, and you know it. Read more →
Safety First! Springtime is beautiful and promising—but it can be one of the most dangerous seasons for motorists, thanks to fluctuating weather and temperatures, awakening wildlife, unpredictable road conditions, and more. Thankfully, the majority of springtime driving hazards can be defended against by ensuring maximum performance of your ride in 3 key areas: traction, visibility and braking. Read more →
I recently drove 9 hours south for an opportunity to take my car, a 2000 Dodge Viper GTS, back to the factory where it was made, and visit some amazing people who build the current-generation Viper. The Viper assembly facility in Detroit is a sort of workshop, where skilled craftspeople assemble America’s most potent performance car by hand. It was an amazing day of revisiting my car-guy roots. Read more →
The proliferation of Russian dash-cam videos on YouTube has confirmed that Russia is just the craziest. Explosions. Comets. Military tanks driving on public roads. People throwing themselves at stopped cars hoping for an insurance settlement for being run over. Drivers running over said insurance fraudsters anyways. The list goes on. Thanks to insurance fraud rates and other factors, everyone in Russia has a dash-cam.
Not to cause any undue alarm, but your vehicle could have a ticking time-bomb lying in wait underneath its hood. It’s called the timing belt: and neglecting timing belt maintenance can cause very big problems.