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Jason is a columnist and car critic for the Globe and Mail's Drive section. He focuses on green mobility, road safety and trends in transportation. Previously, he wrote for the CBC and The Toronto Sun.

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June 7, 2026

Boy riding a bike

Boy riding a bike

Is there a minimum age for kids to ride e-bikes?

5 min read

May 31, 2026

The Trans-Canada Highway just north of Sault Ste-Marie June 21, 2023. Mark Richardson/The Globe and Mail

The Trans-Canada Highway just north of Sault Ste-Marie June 21, 2023. Mark Richardson/The Globe and Mail

Is it legal to cross a yellow solid double line in Ontario?

4 min read

May 24, 2026

Cars merge into the right lane ahead of the new priority transit lane on Bathurst Street, just south of Dundas Street in Toronto on May 22, 2026. Experts say using the zipper method can help everyone move faster.

Cars merge into the right lane ahead of the new priority transit lane on Bathurst Street, just south of Dundas Street in Toronto on May 22, 2026. Experts say using the zipper method can help everyone move faster.

Should I wait until the end of the lane to merge?

4 min read

May 21, 2026

Ford gave journalists a small 3D-printed model of the shell of its next EV. It doesn't have much detail and is missing the front end – but it's definitely a truck.

Ford gave journalists a small 3D-printed model of the shell of its next EV. It doesn't have much detail and is missing the front end – but it's definitely a truck.

Has Ford finally found a way to make electric trucks wallet-friendly?

4 min read

May 17, 2026

Cadillac STS SAE 100 technology integration vehicle - Blind Spot Detection. X05SV_CA008

Caption: The Cadillac STS SAE 100 concept car includes several safety technologies.

Cadillac STS SAE 100 technology integration vehicle - Blind Spot Detection. X05SV_CA008

Caption: The Cadillac STS SAE 100 concept car includes several safety technologies.

Should I stay out of another driver’s blind spot?

4 min read

May 12, 2026

A car charges at a Park and Charge EV charging station n Ottawa, on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026. Keito Newman/The Globe and Mail

A car charges at a Park and Charge EV charging station n Ottawa, on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026. Keito Newman/The Globe and Mail

‘Perfect storm:’ High gas prices, new rebates boost EV sales, but will it last?

5 min read

May 10, 2026

Cars turn left from Bathurst St. to St. Clair Avenue during an advanced green light. Experts say a ban on left turns would help get twice as many cars through an intersection in the same amount of time.

Cars turn left from Bathurst St. to St. Clair Avenue during an advanced green light. Experts say a ban on left turns would help get twice as many cars through an intersection in the same amount of time.

Do I have to signal if I’m in a turning lane?

3 min read

May 3, 2026

Blackboard Business Strategy Concept

Blackboard Business Strategy Concept

Can I legally make a U-turn at a traffic light?

3 min read

April 26, 2026

Aerial drone view of a school bus & traffic in a roundabout.

Aerial drone view of a school bus & traffic in a roundabout.

When should I signal in a roundabout?

3 min read

April 19, 2026

Cars turn left from Bathurst St. to St. Clair Avenue during an advanced green light. Experts say a ban on left turns would help get twice as many cars through an intersection in the same amount of time.

Cars turn left from Bathurst St. to St. Clair Avenue during an advanced green light. Experts say a ban on left turns would help get twice as many cars through an intersection in the same amount of time.

Is it illegal to cut corners on a left turn?

3 min read

April 12, 2026

Detail of car signal button

Detail of car signal button

When do drivers legally have to signal?

3 min read

April 9, 2026

FILE PHOTO: A visitor observes an electric vehicle BYD Dholpin made by Chinese auto manufacturer BYD during Indonesia International Motor Show 2026 in Jakarta, Indonesia, February 9, 2026. REUTERS/Willy Kurniawan/File Photo

FILE PHOTO: A visitor observes an electric vehicle BYD Dholpin made by Chinese auto manufacturer BYD during Indonesia International Motor Show 2026 in Jakarta, Indonesia, February 9, 2026. REUTERS/Willy Kurniawan/File Photo

As EV sales stumble in Canada, the global trend is much different

5 min read

April 5, 2026

Two man jaywalk across Hastings St. just West of Main St. in Vancouver August 22, 2011. Main and Hastings ranks number one in pedestrian collision locations in Vancouver. (John Lehmann/The Globe and Mail)

Two man jaywalk across Hastings St. just West of Main St. in Vancouver August 22, 2011. Main and Hastings ranks number one in pedestrian collision locations in Vancouver. (John Lehmann/The Globe and Mail)

Is jaywalking always illegal?

4 min read

April 2, 2026

Subaru of America COO Jeff Walters speaks during the unveiling of the 2027 Subaru Getaway three-row Electric SUV at the New York International Auto Show in New York City, U.S., April 1, 2026. REUTERS/Jeenah Moon

Subaru of America COO Jeff Walters speaks during the unveiling of the 2027 Subaru Getaway three-row Electric SUV at the New York International Auto Show in New York City, U.S., April 1, 2026. REUTERS/Jeenah Moon

Subaru reveals Getaway three-row EV, a more powerful Toyota Highlander EV

2 min read

April 2, 2026

Jose Munoz, chief executive officer of Hyundai Motor Co. speaks during the unveiling of the Hyundai Boulder concept at the New York International Auto Show on April 1, 2026.

Jose Munoz, chief executive officer of Hyundai Motor Co. speaks during the unveiling of the Hyundai Boulder concept at the New York International Auto Show on April 1, 2026.

Hyundai’s off-road SUV concept signals new direction for brand in North America

3 min read

March 29, 2026

A section along Bathurst Street in Toronto on March 27, 2026 where some potholes have been repaired, some old repairs are visible and some repairs have not held.

A section along Bathurst Street in Toronto on March 27, 2026 where some potholes have been repaired, some old repairs are visible and some repairs have not held.

Is there a better way to fix potholes so the repairs last longer?

4 min read

March 25, 2026

The view from inside as a Waymo robotaxi makes its way through the streets of Phoenix in December, 2025.

The view from inside as a Waymo robotaxi makes its way through the streets of Phoenix in December, 2025.

‘No common sense’: Ride in a robotaxi shows the promise – and limits – of driverless cars

5 min read

March 22, 2026

Agent man presentation and consulting car insurance detail to customer and waiting for his reply to finish.

Agent man presentation and consulting car insurance detail to customer and waiting for his reply to finish.

Can I negotiate a better car insurance rate?

4 min read

March 15, 2026

A side street near Bathurst St. and St. Clair Ave. almost three weeks after a major snowstorm hit Toronto. Driving and parking on the side streets is still a challenge.

A side street near Bathurst St. and St. Clair Ave. almost three weeks after a major snowstorm hit Toronto. Driving and parking on the side streets is still a challenge.

There’s too much snow on my street for two-way traffic. Could the city make it a one-way during winter?

4 min read

March 9, 2026

At night, pedestrians cross bustling city streets, with headlights from vehicles illuminating the area, creating a dynamic urban scene full of movement, energy, and life

At night, pedestrians cross bustling city streets, with headlights from vehicles illuminating the area, creating a dynamic urban scene full of movement, energy, and life

Beyond ‘Sleepy Monday:’ Springing forward can leave drivers tired for weeks

4 min read