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The Dodge Viper Will Slither Away

It was written in the stars. FCA hasn’t officially announced it yet, but production of the Dodge Viper is to be halted, according to a recent agreement between the UAW in the United States and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. The tentative agreement should be ratified next week and the last Viper …October 16, 2015

Tesla’s Autopilot System Tested by Dragon Martin-Luc Archambault

After recently unveiling its Model X crossover, Tesla Motors was in the news once again when they introduced a software update for its electrified sedan, the Model S. That update added semi-autonomous driving functionalities. Called Autopilot, the system uses radar, ultrasound sensors and cameras to offer several driving assistance features. October 16, 2015

Ferrari unveils 770-horsepower F12tdf

The last thing any Ferrari needs is more power. That, of course, has never stopped the Italian automaker from building cars with just that. And so without further ado, we introduce the Ferrari F12tdf, a hot rod version of the brand's F12berlinetta that makes 770 horsepower and 520 lb-ft. of …October 16, 2015

Ontario Allows Testing Of Autonomous Cars

Whether we like it or not, self-driving cars are in development and need to be tested on public roads. Once these vehicles hit the retail market, our road infrastructure will have to be ready for them, and Ontario is the first province to step up to the plate. According to …October 15, 2015

Ford confirms Focus RS makes 350 hp, 350 lb.-ft. of torque

Ford has confirmed the 2016 Focus RS will make 350 horsepower and 350 lb.-ft. of torque from its 2.3-litre turbocharged four-cylinder—40 more horsepower and 30 lb.-ft. more torque than the Mustang powered by the same EcoBoost engine. The Blue Oval has long said the Focus RS, which is set to …October 15, 2015

2016 Ford Focus RS: More Power, New Technologies

We already knew that the Ford Focus RS would be pretty amazing; after hearing about its all-wheel drive system and the turbocharged 2.3 litre four-cylinder from the EcoBoost Mustang, and after the launch event was punctuated by Ken Block drifting a pre-production car, we couldn’t wait to drive the thing. October 15, 2015

The Good Old Days: Here Is The 2016 BMW M2

It’s said that today’s cars lack the sensations of older models; today, manufacturers are cramming as much technology as possible into their cars to make them faster, more comfortable, easier to drive… Nostalgics fondly remember the days when their cars were mechanically tuned to increase performance, not modified using a …October 14, 2015

Mercedes-AMG Wins Manufacturer Championship In Formula 1

In case you’re not following this year’s Formula 1 season –nobody will blame you, trust me– know that after the end of last weekend’s Russian Grand Prix, only four races remain in the calendar. During said race, two major events influenced the 2015 season. First of all, German driver Nico …October 14, 2015

2016 Toyota Prius longer, leaner, and more efficient

The 2016 Toyota Prius will be longer, leaner, and more efficient than its predecessor when it hits dealers, according to the Japanese automaker. The Prius' completely redesigned 1.8-litre engine has a 40 per cent improvement in thermal efficiency, which is partially attributed to a large-volume exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system …October 14, 2015

Tour France In A Ferrari: Here Is The F12tdf

It may not look like it, but the Ferrari F12 was launched way back in 2012, and in the high-performance world, that means it’s getting old. While its V12 develops 730 horsepower –and sings better than more than a few Italian Cantantis– the big coupe isn’t the latest in the …October 13, 2015

McLaren 650S Can-Am honours 50 years since Can-Am debut

Next year marks the 50th anniversary of the inaugural Can-Am season, and McLaren is celebrating with a limited-run 650S modeled after the championship-winning car it fielded in the series. Built by McLaren Special Operations, the British automaker's bespoke division, the 650S Can-Am pays hommage to the series and the car …October 13, 2015

A McLaren 650S To Celebrate 50 Years Of Can-Am

McLaren was a serious contender in the Can-Am series for a long time. When the very first race was held in 1966, the manufacturer was on the starting grid. The next year, McLaren dominated; of the 6 races, they won 5! After that, Bruce McLaren's team kept on winning, securing …October 13, 2015

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