Automotive

Even though Nissan is one of the few manufacturers that offers a fully electric vehicle, they know an EV lifestyle might not be for everyone.

Every year during the AJAC’s Canadian Car of the Year test event, a bunch of journalists from across Canada gather for an intense week of driving of the year’s new or heavily redesigned vehicles.

We knew it would happen for a few weeks now, but yesterday, November 3, the rumour was officially confirmed… Lance Stroll becomes the first Canadian since Jacques Villeneuve to reach the elite ranks of Formula One.

The Audi Q5 originally hit the Canadian market in 2009 and soon became the best-selling model not only in Audi’s lineup, but also in the compact luxury SUV segment.

In 2016, we no longer pay much attention to the various driver aides in our vehicles, even though they’re more numerous than ever, ranging from parking-assist sensors to the various systems that facilitate semi-autonomous driving.

Every year, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles serves up a bunch of one-of-a-kind models at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show in Las Vegas. This time around, six such vehicles will be on display, including a minivan.

Volvo is in full-on product expansion mode. In the last week alone, the once quiet and restrained Swedish carmaker has made two fairly important announcements, at least in the mind of the author of this news story.

Some of you might be familiar with the third-generation Nissan Sentra, which was originally sold here in 1990. It led a good life, and although wasn’t really superior to its segment rivals, it did an honest job.

The American government just changed a few of its regulations regarding the Cuban Embargo. It will now be easier for travellers to bring back cigars and rhum, two pretty popular items.

The industry is slowly turning toward electric propulsion, but internal combustion engines continue to be updated since they still make up the majority of the automotive world's powertrains.