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A 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 EV is shown at a charging station at a Scarborough, Ontario Canadian Tire on Wednesday June 14, 2023. Statistics Canada says sales for electric vehicles were up 53 per cent in the first quarter, compared to the same time year. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Doug Ives

A 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 EV is shown at a charging station at a Scarborough, Ontario Canadian Tire on Wednesday June 14, 2023. Statistics Canada says sales for electric vehicles were up 53 per cent in the first quarter, compared to the same time year. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Doug Ives

Canada’s new $5,000 EV incentive is different from the old one. Here’s how it works

While the rebate amount is the same for now, there are a number of differences, particularly around which models qualify

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What are the best small vehicles for driving in the city?
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Is it illegal to cut corners on a left turn?
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Can we blame Montrealers for driving badly? Look at what they are dealing with
Andrew Clark
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‘A lot of people think they are what they drive’: Carmakers increasing look to go up market with rugged trims
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Drive video

New Honda Prelude is fun to drive but not a real sports carVideo12:05

Dodge Charger Sixpack doesn't redeem issues with original EV versionVideo10:52

A $1,700 'James Bond' Aston Martin is restored to dream car worth millionsVideo2:10

The V8 Lexus IS 500 is a sport sedan in the old-school wayVideo9:10

Here’s what two years with the Ford F-150 has been likeVideo9:06

The new Infiniti QX80 has a superficial level of luxuryVideo11:09

The new Toyota 4Runner is a get-in-and-go kind of truckVideo12:43

Volkswagen’s new ID.Buzz is very cool even with its low range and high priceVideo11:59

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A 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 EV is shown at a charging station at a Scarborough, Ontario Canadian Tire on Wednesday June 14, 2023. Statistics Canada says sales for electric vehicles were up 53 per cent in the first quarter, compared to the same time year. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Doug Ives

A 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 EV is shown at a charging station at a Scarborough, Ontario Canadian Tire on Wednesday June 14, 2023. Statistics Canada says sales for electric vehicles were up 53 per cent in the first quarter, compared to the same time year. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Doug Ives

Canada’s new $5,000 EV incentive is different from the old one. Here’s how it works

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Yesterday

2024 Toyota Corolla Hybrid at Neil’s Harbour, N.S.

2024 Toyota Corolla Hybrid at Neil’s Harbour, N.S.

car review

What are the best small vehicles for driving in the city?

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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.

driving concerns

Is it illegal to cut corners on a left turn?

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April 17, 2026

Driving north on Rue De Bullion with cars parked illegally on the right.

Driving north on Rue De Bullion with cars parked illegally on the right.

road sage

Can we blame Montrealers for driving badly? Look at what they are dealing with

Andrew Clark

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April 16, 2026

The Woodland trim comes with bigger 18-inch black wheels, distinct bumpers, a skid plate, LED fog lamps and roof rails and cross bars.

The Woodland trim comes with bigger 18-inch black wheels, distinct bumpers, a skid plate, LED fog lamps and roof rails and cross bars.

‘A lot of people think they are what they drive’: Carmakers increasing look to go up market with rugged trims

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April 15, 2026

lou's garage

After never having a flat tire, I’ve had two in six months on my new Audi. Why may that be?

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April 15, 2026

Dual motors on the GV60 Magma produce 641 horsepower and 650 lb-ft of torque.

Dual motors on the GV60 Magma produce 641 horsepower and 650 lb-ft of torque.

Genesis shows off GV60 Magma, the first of a sub-brand that signals a new direction

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April 14, 2026

Contrast the old Discovery with this 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, which began to change car design with a much higher waistline that rises as it moves to the back and windows that are a much narrower slit at the front and get smaller in the rear.

Contrast the old Discovery with this 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, which began to change car design with a much higher waistline that rises as it moves to the back and windows that are a much narrower slit at the front and get smaller in the rear.

opinion

Why did car design take such a wrong turn?

Matt Bubbers

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April 13, 2026

The styling on the new Subaru Forester has been cleaned up with a less polarizing face and a neater, boxier aesthetic.

The styling on the new Subaru Forester has been cleaned up with a less polarizing face and a neater, boxier aesthetic.

car review

What hybrid could replace our Volkswagen Golf Alltrack and still have room for e-bikes

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April 12, 2026

Detail of car signal button

Detail of car signal button

driving concerns

When do drivers legally have to signal?

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April 10, 2026

Cars drive through a commercial area, Thursday, April 2, 2026, in the Brickell neighborhood of Miami. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Cars drive through a commercial area, Thursday, April 2, 2026, in the Brickell neighborhood of Miami. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

road sage

Report shows where the worst drivers are in the U.S. But what about Canada?

Andrew Clark

4 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

the road ahead

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

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April 8, 2026

Driving the all-new EX30 Cross Country during a winter event in Quebec.

Driving the all-new EX30 Cross Country during a winter event in Quebec.

car review

Born in the sub-arctic, Volvo’s new EX30 Cross Country and XC90 feel at home on a frozen Canadian river

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April 7, 2026

Hide-in-the-floor seats in the middle and third rows, plus a 60/40 split for the latter, provide multiple mix ‘n match options for passengers and cargo.

Hide-in-the-floor seats in the middle and third rows, plus a 60/40 split for the latter, provide multiple mix ‘n match options for passengers and cargo.

car review

A minivan comeback? We test the practical Chrysler Pacifica, which saw sales double

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April 6, 2026

The Toyota bZ Time Attack Concept comes with this massive rear wing.

The Toyota bZ Time Attack Concept comes with this massive rear wing.

Four of the most bizarre and ugly design details at the New York auto show

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April 6, 2026

2025 Ford Bronco

2025 Ford Bronco

car review

What vehicles would you recommend for driving on pot-holed city streets?

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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)

driving concerns

Is jaywalking always illegal?

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April 3, 2026

A gas sign at an Esso station at the corner of Lakeshore Blvd. and Carlaw Ave. in the east end of Toronto on April 3, 2026.

A gas sign at an Esso station at the corner of Lakeshore Blvd. and Carlaw Ave. in the east end of Toronto on April 3, 2026.

road sage

Crude awakening? Skyrocketing gas prices deserve a different reaction than outrage

Andrew Clark

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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

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April 2, 2026

The 2027 Zenvo Aurora Agil, on display at the 2026 New York International Auto Show, has 1,850 horsepower.

The 2027 Zenvo Aurora Agil, on display at the 2026 New York International Auto Show, has 1,850 horsepower.

The five most buzz-worthy cars at the New York auto show, including some family haulers

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