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Mazda Starts MX-5 Production…And Delays The Mazda2

Two important news pieces were announced by Mazda yesterday: first of all, the first units of the brand’s iconic roadster, the MX-5, just rolled off the assembly line in Hiroshima. These first roadsters will be sold in Japan, and in the coming months the car will make its way to …March 6, 2015

Mercedes-Benz Unveils The Metris Van

A few years ago, Mercedes-Benz threw the commercial van segment on its head when they launched the Sprinter (which was sold by Dodge at the time, since both brands were owned by Daimler at that point). Infinitely more advanced than the Ford E-Series and Chevrolet Express of the era, this …March 6, 2015

A Lightened Chevrolet Colorado?

The new Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon are more sensible alternatives for people who want a pickup truck but don’t need a full-size vehicle like the GMC Sierra or the Chevrolet Silverado. While it isn’t as big as the first Colorado, this new iteration will be appreciated by people who …March 5, 2015

Ford Built An Adult-Sized Tonka

Do you remember your first Tonka truck? Easily the most solid toy you ever had, this big yellow hunk of metal could carry sand, build castles, and demolish walls… It inspired a generation to own pickup trucks as soon as they could legally do so, and their kids are now …March 5, 2015

SCG 003: From The Road To The Track... To The Road

Ever heard of James Glickenhaus? He's a finance magnate who you may have heard of since he also directed a few movies in the 80's and 90's. Nothing very interesting so far, but the man is an avid Ferrari collector. He owns a few very rare models, and is one …March 2, 2015

Mercedes-AMG GT3 : Use Fear On Your Opponents

In every competition, if you can demoralize your adversaries, you start with an undeniable advantage. If they fear you, a huge percentage of their fighting spirit simply won't be there. That's obviously what Mercedes-AMG had in mind when they created the GT3: if you were to see one coming up …February 27, 2015

A Very Special MINI For Vision Gran Turismo

To celebrate 15 years of Gran Turismo, the Vision GT programme was created last year. It called upon car manufacturers to create concepts that would represent the future of their brands. Various automakers answered the call, and MINI is the latest in line. For this concept, MINI chose to stay …February 26, 2015

Comparative: The Best Car For Young Professionals

This article is a paid advertorial by HGrégoire. Young professionals who make up Generation Y - those who are between 24-34 years old - are emerging as professionals with great potential. They are taking ownership of upscale neighbourhoods like Griffintown, Mile-X and the Plateau Mont-Royal. This generation is also well-informed …February 26, 2015

The Sun Sets On The Volkswagen Eos

If I were to ask you to name a luxury German hardtop convertible, you would probably go for the BMW 3 Series, of maybe the 911 Targa (if you know your Porsches). However, there is another one that has flown under the radar for the last few years: the Volkswagen …February 25, 2015

Yutaka Katayama, Father Of The Nissan Z, Dies At 105

Yutaka Katayama, one of Nissan’s most emblematic figures of the last century, died on February 19th, 2015. Automotive enthusiasts will remember him as the driving force behind the launch of the Datsun 240Z in North America, but the man nicknamed Mr. K accomplished much more. Born in 1909, Mr. Katayama …February 25, 2015

A Race On The Moon In 2016?

Technology/Autonomous Vehicles

You read that right, the headline wasn’t a lie to lure you in; if everything goes according to plan, we can expect a lunar rover race on Earth’s natural satellite as early as 2016. Google is currently organizing a competition named the Lunar X PRIZE with the objective of creating …February 24, 2015

Nissan’s Xterra Might Be On Its Way Out

It seems that we are about to say goodbye to a long-standing member of the automotive community: the Nissan Xterra, which has been with us since 1999, will be going out of production at the end of 2015, according to Edmunds. The vehicle has been sold in Nissan dealerships without …February 24, 2015

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