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Watch: Man Blows Up His Tesla Model S Instead of Replacing the Battery

Just like last year, the holiday season isn’t so fun and cheerful due to yet another rise in COVID-19 infections, so why not find some other ways to have a blast? Like, literally. We think that’s what a Tesla Model S owner in Finland said to himself. Earlier this month, …December 23, 2021

Ken Block’s S1 Hoonitron is a Wild EV Tribute to an Audi Icon

Rally champion and drift master Ken Block, who’s now a brand ambassador and tester for Audi , is proudly standing next to his wild new ride, the aptly named S1 Hoonitron. The design and name are inspired by the legendary Audi Sport quattro S1 that won Colorado’s Pikes Peak Hill …December 15, 2021

Alberta Driver Pulled Over and Fined for Driving With Lumber in Hand

“It’s not the destination, it’s the journey,” as the saying would so inspiringly say. Well, the journey wasn’t so pleasant for this motivated Alberta driver as he was pulled over and fined by the Alberta RCMP for carrying lumber out of his Volvo S60 window. Home renovations can sometimes be …November 29, 2021

Back to the Future’s DeLorean Could Use Porsche's Charging Network for Time Travel

Today, October 21, is Back to the Future Day. As every fan of the iconic trilogy knows, it’s the date in 2015 Marty McFly and Doc Brown travel to using the equally iconic DeLorean. We knew from the original movie that the flux capacitor needed 1.21 gigawatt of power in …October 21, 2021

Ontario Driver Pulled Over with Cardboard Licence Plate

Earlier this week, a motorist was spotted by the Ontario Provincial Police with what seemed to be a (very) homemade cardboard licence plate. The driver had drawn the numbers and letters by hand with a felt pen, and had used the original plate screws to keep the makeshift plate in …October 20, 2021

Lo-Res Car Might Be the Strangest Car for Sale Right Now

Car enthusiasts who have always dreamed of getting their hands on a fancy concept to add to their collection have a unique opportunity to seize this week. Listed on auction website Bring a Trailer , the Lo-Res Car is an extremely futuristic-looking vehicle that wasn’t actually designed by an automaker …October 14, 2021

Over 3,000 New BMWs and MINIs Left to Rot in Vancouver

At a time when many dealer lots are eerily empty due to the chip shortage and other production delays, you could have a hard time wrapping your head around the fact that more than 3,000 new BMW and MINI cars have been left abandoned in a Vancouver lot… for nearly …September 23, 2021

Volvo Canada and Casca Team Up to Make Shoes Using Old Tires

An association between a car manufacturer and World Car Free Day is always a bit… special. But Volvo seems to be out there for the long run with a carbon-neutral future and wants you to know it. Volvo Cars Canada last week announced that it has teamed up with Vancouver-based …September 20, 2021

Delta B.C. Police Uses Drone to Catch Speeding Drivers

Drones are becoming more and more accessible. And these compact aerial cameras are not only good for weddings and real estate sales, they can also be of service in communities and police departments alike by keeping a vigilant eye on problematic sectors for speeding and street racing. Police in Delta, …September 7, 2021

BC RCMP Uses Cruiser to Stop Brakeless Ford Escort

BC Highway Patrol in Parksville spotted a car travelling at 125 km/h in a 90 km/h zone last week on Highway 19 near Nanoose Bay on Victoria Island. What could've been a routine stop with a hefty fine turned into a rescue operation when the 1999 Ford Escort sedan was …August 31, 2021

Man Who Learned to Drive With Model T Checks Out Mustang Mach-E at 101

You may remember the 87-year-old man from Nova Scotia who’s been driving is 1927 Ford Model T for 70 years . It’s the kind of stories that inspire us deeply here at The Car Guide . Well, here’s another one that is both fascinating and heart-warming. As you know, Ford …August 26, 2021

Bystanders Cheer as Speeding BC Driver Gets Fined, Towed

Receiving a heavy fine and getting your car towed is never a good experience – especially when it happens in front of an audience. Last week, the spectacle was a satisfying one for a few motorists who had witnessed the dangerous driving and manoeuvres of one speeding B.C. driver. The …August 23, 2021

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