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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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July 27, 2025

Man pressing the horn while driving a car through the road

Man pressing the horn while driving a car through the road

Are there laws against angry honking?

5 min read

July 23, 2025

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.

Banning left turns could help you get to work faster, studies show

5 min read

July 20, 2025

Multiethnic couple walking through a car dealership, happily selecting their new electric vehicle while enjoying the modern showroom experience

Multiethnic couple walking through a car dealership, happily selecting their new electric vehicle while enjoying the modern showroom experience

We want an EV. Is it better to buy or lease?

4 min read

July 13, 2025

School buses are parked in a driveway in a residential neighbourhood in Toronto, which is banned by a city by-law.

School buses are parked in a driveway in a residential neighbourhood in Toronto, which is banned by a city by-law.

Can my neighbour park school buses in her driveway?

3 min read

July 6, 2025

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.

What’s new vehicle protection insurance and do I need it for five years if I have a two-year lease?

5 min read

June 29, 2025

Mennonites in horse drawn carriages are a popular sight in the Waterloo region.

Mennonites in horse drawn carriages are a popular sight in the Waterloo region.

What should I do when there’s a horse-drawn vehicle on the road?

5 min read

June 24, 2025

The electric CLA will come in two versions with the AWD version having 349 horsepower.

The electric CLA will come in two versions with the AWD version having 349 horsepower.

Mercedes moves away from siloed EQ class for new electric and hybrid CLA as automaker delays goals

4 min read

June 22, 2025

Barefoot driving

Barefoot driving

Is it legal and safe to drive barefoot?

3 min read

June 15, 2025

Roadside drug and alcohol testing. Traffic police officer pulls over a drunk male driver for the purpose of alcohol testing. Flat vector illustration template.

Roadside drug and alcohol testing. Traffic police officer pulls over a drunk male driver for the purpose of alcohol testing. Flat vector illustration template.

Can I legally drive with just a photo of my licence?

3 min read

June 8, 2025

People cycle and walk on the lakeshore path along Lake Ontario in Toronto in 2020.

People cycle and walk on the lakeshore path along Lake Ontario in Toronto in 2020.

If I’m on a trail and I hear a cyclist’s bell, should I get out of the way?

5 min read

June 1, 2025

Car on asphalt road on summer day at park. Automobile on highway

Car on asphalt road on summer day at park. Automobile on highway

Is it safe to take a summer road trip on winter tires?

4 min read

May 29, 2025

The Ioniq 9 has a 0.269 drag coefficient to help improve range and all versions come with more than 500 kilometres.

The Ioniq 9 has a 0.269 drag coefficient to help improve range and all versions come with more than 500 kilometres.

Hyundai’s new all-electric Ioniq 9 gives far pricier three-row rivals a run for their money

6 min read

May 25, 2025

Golf carts line Spanish Springs Town Square in the Villages, a retirement community in Sumter County, Fla., June 30, 2019. Some 60,000 carts ply the neighborhoods, with many of the vehicles tricked out to reflect an owner's passions or a preferred "kind of bling." (Eve Edelheit/The New York Times)

Golf carts line Spanish Springs Town Square in the Villages, a retirement community in Sumter County, Fla., June 30, 2019. Some 60,000 carts ply the neighborhoods, with many of the vehicles tricked out to reflect an owner's passions or a preferred "kind of bling." (Eve Edelheit/The New York Times)

When and where can I drive a golf cart on the road?

4 min read

May 18, 2025

A screen capture from the Matrix website shows the Nexa 4S, which seats four people, is nearly 1.4 metres wide and weighs 410 kilograms.

A screen capture from the Matrix website shows the Nexa 4S, which seats four people, is nearly 1.4 metres wide and weighs 410 kilograms.

A tiny electric car tried to push us off the sidewalk. Should it be there?

5 min read

May 16, 2025

A new analysis suggests it's already cheaper to operate electric vehicles than their similar gas-powered cousins but that the savings need to get substantially higher if Canada is to meet its EV sales target in 2030. An electric vehicle is charged in Ottawa on Wednesday, July 13, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

A new analysis suggests it's already cheaper to operate electric vehicles than their similar gas-powered cousins but that the savings need to get substantially higher if Canada is to meet its EV sales target in 2030. An electric vehicle is charged in Ottawa on Wednesday, July 13, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Plummeting EV sales unlikely to rebound anytime soon without incentives, expert says

4 min read

May 11, 2025

car washing for weekly guide

Collection:
iStockphoto
Item number:
136981752
Title:
car washing
License type:
Royalty-free
Max file size (JPEG):
9.1 x 6.1 in (2,734 x 1,822 px) / 300 dpi
Release info:
No release required
Keywords:
Car, Clean, Cleaning, Day, Detergent, Dirt, Dirty, Dishwashing Liquid, Dry, Fiber, Fiber, Horizontal, Human Body Part, Human Hand, Industry, Land Vehicle, Photography, Service, Shiny, Soap, Soap Dispenser, Summer, Transparent, Transportation, Water, Wax, Wax, Waxing

car washing for weekly guide

Collection:
iStockphoto
Item number:
136981752
Title:
car washing
License type:
Royalty-free
Max file size (JPEG):
9.1 x 6.1 in (2,734 x 1,822 px) / 300 dpi
Release info:
No release required
Keywords:
Car, Clean, Cleaning, Day, Detergent, Dirt, Dirty, Dishwashing Liquid, Dry, Fiber, Fiber, Horizontal, Human Body Part, Human Hand, Industry, Land Vehicle, Photography, Service, Shiny, Soap, Soap Dispenser, Summer, Transparent, Transportation, Water, Wax, Wax, Waxing

Is it legal to wash a car on a city street?

3 min read

May 4, 2025

File #: 2251158
Dangerous Curves Ahead
Hybrid economy car, a Prius, making tracks down a mountain road. Sign ahead indicates curvy highway. Car is sharp, landscape and street are motion-blurred (all in-camera).
Car driving on road
Credit: iStockphoto

(Royalty-Free)

Keywords: Road, Hybrid Vehicle, Car, Electric Car, Safety, Driving, Motor Vehicle, Traffic, Tire, Speed, Street, Risk, Road Trip

File #: 2251158
Dangerous Curves Ahead
Hybrid economy car, a Prius, making tracks down a mountain road. Sign ahead indicates curvy highway. Car is sharp, landscape and street are motion-blurred (all in-camera).
Car driving on road
Credit: iStockphoto

(Royalty-Free)

Keywords: Road, Hybrid Vehicle, Car, Electric Car, Safety, Driving, Motor Vehicle, Traffic, Tire, Speed, Street, Risk, Road Trip

I got a speeding ticket in Manitoba. Will the demerits show up on my Ontario licence?

3 min read

April 29, 2025

The Quebec government has officially adopted a new rule banning the sale of most new gas-powered vehicles by 2035. An electric vehicle is charged in Ottawa on Wednesday, July 13, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

The Quebec government has officially adopted a new rule banning the sale of most new gas-powered vehicles by 2035. An electric vehicle is charged in Ottawa on Wednesday, July 13, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Will Canadians buy EVs without rebates?

5 min read

April 27, 2025

Vancouver, BC - June 4, 2008 - Traffic moves along West Georgia Street in downtown Vancouver June 4, 2008. Jeff Vinnick-Globe and Mail

Vancouver, BC - June 4, 2008 - Traffic moves along West Georgia Street in downtown Vancouver June 4, 2008. Jeff Vinnick-Globe and Mail

Do I need to tell my insurance company that I’m using a car share?

4 min read

April 20, 2025

Driving through blizzard - Driving Concerns

Driving through blizzard - Driving Concerns

What should I do if I’m being tailgated in the HOV lane?

4 min read