Month: January 2014

New IIHS frontal offset crash test fails most subcompacts

The new small overlap front crash test instituted by the IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety) is proving to be challenging 2014 Honda Fit (Photo: IIHS) for small city cars

Nissan Leaf breaks 100,000 sales for best-selling electric status

After only three years on the market Nissan’s Leaf has proven that if you can build an electric car that gives owners the features The Garners with their new Nissan

2014 Toyota Corolla Eco LE Road Test Review

When most of us think “Eco” something miserly on fuel yet ho-hum to drive likely pops to mind. Almost every automotive brand Photo: Trevor Hofmann, Canadian Auto Press has something

New 2014 Porsche 911 Targa 4 and Targa 4S revealed in Detroit

Porsche chose the North American International Auto Show in Detroit to introduce a pair of retro-cool new models to the extensive   911 lineup: the 911 Targa 4 and 911

Nissan debuts Canadian-exclusive 2015 Micra in Montreal

Detroit’s North American International Auto Show is a huge event, and with all the hype surrounding the show’s concept cars   and key debuts – think next-generation Ford F-150 and

2014 Mazda3 Sport GS Road Test Review

I’m lounging with my girlfriend at Starbucks within the Rendezvous Plaza at the Narita airport Terminal 2 and a brand new Mazda Photo: Trevor Hofmann, Canadian Auto Press Axela hatchback

Kia takes the sheet off its stunning GT4 Stinger Concept in Detroit

You have to give Kia credit for getting the most out of its GT4 Stinger Concept at the North American International Auto Show   in Detroit. The Korean automaker first

Next generation Ford F-150 unveiled at Detroit auto show

Amid the dazzling concept cars and flashy displays at Detroit’s North American International Auto Show, one of the most significant   debuts was Ford’s all-new 2015 F-150 pickup truck. The