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The analysis, based largely on Transport Canada data, suggested the per-capita fatality rate was highest in New Brunswick 2023 Jeep Wagoneer in an IIHS crash testPhoto by IIHS A new study based on Transport Canada suggests road fatalities in this country are on the rise Ontario had the lowest per-capita fatal crash rate; and rural … Read more

Just four examples of the W 196 R ‘Stromlinienwagen’ were built—and this one was raced by both Juan Manuel Fangio and Sir Stirling Moss 1954 Mercedes-Benz W 196 R Stromlinienwagen, chassis 00009/54, auctioned by RM Sotheby’s in February 2025Photo by Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz streamliner raced by Juan Manuel Fangio and Stirling Moss set to cross auction … Read more

Expect to see these fastbacks and their more traditionally silhouetted siblings in Canada for the 2026 model year 2026 Audi Q5 SportbackPhoto by Audi Audi is adding Sportback models to its next-generation Q5 and SQ5 The models are similar to the regular Q5, but with “fastback” rear styling All ride on a new platform and … Read more

The automaker has a long history of punnily-named paint options, and it looks like the pivot to EV ain’t going to change that 2024 Dodge ChargerPhoto by Dodge The 2025 Dodge Charger Daytona will come in an array of paint colours, but it launches with just four Initially just white, black, and silver would be … Read more

Lexus GX makes great strides with this new generation, but Overtail trim is overkill for average camping adventure and suburban life. 2024 Lexus GX 550 at the canoe launch on Little Pic River at Neys Provincial ParkPhoto by Jonathan Yarkony Recommended Videos It should be noted that I was not alone in thinking that the … Read more

One of the automaker’s top execs reportedly let the confirmation slip this past weekend, but we’re still wary 1990 Toyota CelicaPhoto by Toyota A Japanese auto mag says it got Hiroki Nakajima, Toyota VP of Product, to confirm the upcoming Celica’s return The exec quickly tried to walk back his comments, and so there are … Read more

The list features a mix of both long-running models that no longer have what it takes and relative newbies that never stood a chance 2025 K5Photo by Kia In 2008, Kia hit the market with a full-size, body-on-frame, V6 or V8-engined SUV that was very well-suited to the pre-2008 auto industry. Kia cut its losses … Read more

A new IIHS reports suggests “cooperative” driving is safer than letting the robots do all the work Ford’s semi-autonomous BlueCruise technologyPhoto by Ford In news that should shock no one, it turns out not all  drivers understand how their “self-driving” cars operate. What is more shocking — or at least should be — is that … Read more

As humorous as they might be, the crassly worded signs have been removed by police, who are now searching for the culprit A modified speeding sign in Boulder, Colorado in November 2024Photo by City of Boulder A concerned resident in Colorado seems to have made their own street signs While perhaps well-intended, the signs use … Read more

The movie car’s been part of a private collection ever since the series wrapped filming—but come January, it’s off to a new home The 1967 Jaguar E-Type ‘Shaguar’ used in filming the ‘Austin Powers’ films, auctioned by Mecum in January 2025Photo by Mecum Auctions The “Shaguar” E-Type movie car from the Austin Powers films is … Read more