In Canadian cities such as Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver, Ottawa, Halifax, Hamilton, London and Mississauga, leasing is a popular option for many vehicle buyers. People living in these urban areas often prefer leasing their vehicles for its flexibility and lower monthly payments compared to financing. Among the most leased vehicles is the Ford F150, […]
It’s one thing to see a Lamborghini in motion, it’s quite another to actually drive one. I recently experienced both. When my daughter Skylar purchased a half-hour driving experience package from Ultimate Exotics in Stoney Creek, Ontario for her boyfriend Mitchell as a birthday present, I gushed seeing the Huracán up close. My wife, Christine, saw […]
For a car that is no longer manufactured, the Dodge Viper has a following around the world, including the Viper Club of Ontario. The club, which began in 1997, has over 250 guys and gals enjoying around 50 social and performance driving events each year. I met the club’s current President, Bruce Hadfield, at Drive […]
I am a car guy, have been since even before I could drive. What does that mean? I think it means I fall in love with my cars. My particular passion was directed toward anything German made. When I was 14 years old I was a huge Porsche fan. I still am today. I would […]
In 1973, the average age of a car on Canadian roads was just 5.7 years. Fast forward to 2023, and that number has nearly doubled to 10.5 years. This dramatic increase in vehicle longevity is a testament to the advancements in automotive manufacturing, technology, and consumer expectations. The real question is: how does this impact […]
It’s been an annual ritual for my wife Jane and I to visit Port Elgin, which is a town of about 17,000 in southern Ontario that has a great public beach and some interesting stores and restaurants. Normally we do it early in summer to hopefully take advantage of the weather, though this time we […]