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Volkswagen AG is decidedly not out of the fire yet. Only a few months after the Dieselgate scandal was uncovered and tarnished the manufacturer’s reputation, we are learning that the diesel defeat device might not have been the only secret that was kept from us. Californian authorities reportedly found a …

According to Automotive News , Toyota and Mazda could take their partnership to another level. The manufacturers were already working on some projects together, most notably the creation of the Yaris Sedan, based on the Mazda2. Mazda’s Vice-President, Akira Marumoto, announced that they were discussing with their partner. According to …

We previously mentioned that Audi was leaving WEC (and the 24 Hours of Le Mans) at the end of the 2016 season. The Dieselgate scandal was partly to blame for this, and every branch of the Volkswagen empire had to cut back costs. Now, the Volkswagen brand itself has to …

Canadians expect the vehicles they use to drive their families around and commute to and from work to be safe and defect free. That's why the Government of Canada doesn't hesitate to act when we identify a safety concern. The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, is advising the public …

Most of you probably know the Nurburgring. For those who don’t, it’s a challenging big racetrack in Germany that’s open to the public. Fow a few years now, it has become a battleground on which manufacturers fight for speed records, therefore proving their superiority over their rivals. The current lap …

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. This is why the manufacturer just announced a new, more user-friendly type of drivetrain for those who are not yet ready to say goodbye to …

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. Stroll, born on October 29, 1998, is the son of wealthy businessman Lawrence Stroll, …

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. The first, and most imperative, involved informing the eager station wagon buyer that …

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. However, did you know that while it is a distant memory here, it …

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. This law also means that the two countries will be able to collaborate on science projects and will enable …