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6h ago ( February 20, 2019 at 10:58 AM ) Think your truck's got the highest towing capacity out there? Think 4WD can be used everywhere? Do you believe it's better to drive with your tailgate down? If so, check out my "Biggest Truck Myths Busted" at AutoTrader.ca. [Author: Jil McIntosh] Tags: Autos, Trucks, Jil McIntosh, AutoTrader71 people like this. Like
6h ago ( February 20, 2019 at 10:58 AM ) Many people say that pedestrian lives could be saved if all trucks had the guards they've seen on tractor trailers -- but those are aerodynamic skirts, not guards. Find out the difference between them in my "How It Works" column at the National Post (Driving.ca). [Author: Jil McIntosh] Tags: Safety, Autos, Trucks, Jil McIntosh117 people like this. Like
February 19, 2019 at 10:59 AM The Forte is made over for 2019, and it's a decent car at a respectable price point. And what I really like is that it's simple to operate and easy to drive -- what most commuters want from their automobiles. Find out more in my review at the National Post (Driving.ca). [Author: Jil McIntosh] Tags: Autos, Kia, Kia Forte, Jil McIntosh89 people like this. Like
February 13, 2019 at 11:02 AM Here's an interesting tidbit: the law doesn't give you the right of way; instead, it dictates when you have to yield it. Do you know what to do at a four-way stop, in a roundabout, or if there aren't any traffic signals? Find out in my "How It Works" column at the National Post (Driving.ca). [Author: Jil McIntosh] Tags: Safety, Autos, Driving, Jil McIntosh141 people like this. Like
February 11, 2019 at 10:59 AM If your head turns to the right, you should be turning it that way, every time you make a right-hand turn. And far too many drivers don't, and so far too many pedestrians and cyclists get hurt. See what I'm talking about in my rant over at AutoTrader. [Author: Jil McIntosh] Tags: Safety, Rants, Distracted Driving, Autos, Driving, Car Crashes, Jil McIntosh, AutoTrader73 people like this. Like
February 11, 2019 at 10:59 AM Once among the homeliest of GMC's offerings, the Terrain has morphed into a good-looking vehicle, and with a smooth ride and decent overall performance. Still, at my tester's top-level Denali trim, it should be a little more luxo inside. Find out more in my review at AutoTrader. [Author: Jil McIntosh] Tags: Autos, SUVs, Gmc, Denali, Jil McIntosh68 people like this. Like
February 6, 2019 at 4:58 PM You don't set the price, you don't make much money on the fuel itself, and you can get a lot of grief when you have to ask customers for ID. Find out more in my story over at the National Post (Driving.ca). [Author: Jil McIntosh] Tags: Autos, Gasoline, National Post, Jil McIntosh141 people like this. Like
February 6, 2019 at 10:59 AM The Renault-Nissan Alliance has been in the news for all the wrong reasons -- its chief Carlos Ghosn was arrested, accused of not reporting his full income -- but do you know how these two seemingly unrelated automakers got together in the first place? Find out more in my "Rearview Mirror" column at the National Post (Driving.ca). [Author: Jil McIntosh] Tags: Autos, Nissan, Renault, Carlos Ghosn, Renault Nissan Alliance, Jil McIntosh, Automotive History89 people like this. Like
February 5, 2019 at 10:59 AM It doesn't look much different, but Ford's Super Duty (F-250, F-350, F-450 and F-550) gets two new engines, a new transmission, and a couple of cosmetic enhancements for 2020. No numbers on those engines yet, but Ford is promising some serious grunt. Find out more in my story over at the National Post (Driving.ca). [Author: Jil McIntosh] Tags: Ford, Autos, Trucks, National Post, Jil McIntosh121 people like this. Like
February 1, 2019 at 4:58 PM The looks are polarizing and the rear seat is tight -- plus you can't get all-wheel drive -- but the Toyota C-HR still has enough going for it that it should be on the test-drive list when you're shopping. Find out more in my review over at AutoTrader.ca. [Author: Jil McIntosh] Tags: Autos, Toyota, Jil McIntosh145 people like this. Like
February 1, 2019 at 10:58 AM Only the F-Series outsells the Escape in Ford's lineup, and there's a reason why: it's well-sized and it's a decent driver. I like it: find out more in my review over at the National Post (Driving.ca). [Author: Jil McIntosh] Tags: Ford, Autos, National Post, Ford Escape, Jil McIntosh62 people like this. Like
January 22, 2019 at 4:59 PM Some automakers are moving away from diesel but others are sticking with it, and that includes Chevrolet, which offers an oil-burning version of its Equinox. It's a practical little machine, but don't expect earth-shakin' power: this diesel's all about efficiency, not muscle. Find out more in my review over at AutoTrader. [Author: Jil McIntosh] Tags: Autos, Chevrolet, Diesel, Jil McIntosh, Chevrolet Equinox Diesel55 people like this. Like
January 17, 2019 at 10:58 AM Ram says its truck is "all-new," but its engines carry over, and that's a good thing -- they've always been among the best and now they're wrapped in newness. Find out more in my review at the National Post. [Author: Jil McIntosh] Tags: Ram, Autos, Trucks, National Post, Jil McIntosh119 people like this. Like
January 17, 2019 at 10:58 AM Your new phone might have a feature that was just announced a few months ago, but something you heard about a year ago is missing in your new car. Why does it take so long for technology to hit the streets? Find out more in my "How It Works" column at the National Post. [Author: Jil McIntosh] Tags: Technology, Autos, National Post, Jil McIntosh120 people like this. Like
January 10, 2019 at 4:58 PM It's a complete makeover for 2019, but the Cayenne still looks like a Cayenne: there's only so much you can change when you're dealing with such an iconic brand, of course. It's still a great driver, and while I had the entry-level model, buyers should check it out before they automatically head up the ladder to something more powerful -- this, to me, feels just right. Find out more in my review over at AutoTrader. [Author: Jil McIntosh] Tags: Porsche, Autos, Porsche Cayenne, Jil McIntosh80 people like this. Like
January 9, 2019 at 10:58 AM A good vehicle, for most consumers, is one that gets them from A to B without any fuss, in comfort, and at a reasonable price. And that's where Toyota sets its Highlander, which is a serious contender in the commuter sport-ute category. Find out more in my review over at AutoTrader. [Author: Jil McIntosh] Tags: Autos, Toyota, Jil McIntosh142 people like this. Like
January 9, 2019 at 10:58 AM Headlights used to be pretty plain things: you turned them on and off, and that was about it. Today they can see around corners or determine just how bright they're supposed to be. Find out more in my "How It Works" column at the National Post. [Author: Jil McIntosh] Tags: Technology, Autos, National Post, Jil McIntosh114 people like this. Like
January 4, 2019 at 4:58 PM Although many of us dream of zipping along in ultra-expensive vehicles, it's the "bread-and-butter" cars that make up most of the market. Have a look at what's coming for 2019 under $30,000 in my story at the National Post. [Author: Jil McIntosh] Tags: Autos, New Cars, National Post, Jil McIntosh114 people like this. Like
January 2, 2019 at 4:59 PM In the 1970s, New Brunswick famously made the sporty-looking, plastic-bodied Bricklin, the brainchild of the man who introduced Subaru to America (and would later bring over the Yugo as well). But things didn't go well, and the province eventually lost $23 million on the deal. Find out more in my "Rearview Mirror" column at the National Post. [Author: Jil McIntosh] Tags: America, New Brunswick, Autos, Subaru, National Post, Bricklin, Jil McIntosh, Automotive History51 people like this. Like
December 31, 2018 at 10:58 AM In Canada, premiums differ considerably from province to province: in 2018, Quebec had the lowest premiums, while British Columbia and Ontario topped the list. Find out why -- and how you can help to reduce your premiums -- in my story at the National Post. [Author: Jil McIntosh] Tags: Insurance, Canada, Autos, Quebec, British Columbia, Ontario, National Post, Jil McIntosh77 people like this. Like
December 26, 2018 at 10:58 AM Ever drive along the highway and see what look like sheds with no sides, or spinning cups, or dirt piled against a fence, and wonder what it's all about? Alongside many highways, there are structures for animals, for determining the weather, and for helping to keep you safe. Find out more in my "How It Works" column at the National Post. [Author: Jil McIntosh] Tags: Technology, Safety, Autos, National Post, Jil McIntosh131 people like this. Like
December 20, 2018 at 4:58 PM Truck wheel separations make the news, but they can come off cars as well, and be just as dangerous. Find out why it happens, and how to help prevent it, in my "How It Works" column at the National Post. [Author: Jil McIntosh] Tags: Technology, Safety, Autos, Trucks, National Post, Jil McIntosh101 people like this. Like
December 17, 2018 at 10:59 AM It hasn't been officially unveiled yet, but Chevy has given us enough teasers about its new big-bad-boy. Find out more in my story over at the National Post. [Author: Jil McIntosh] Tags: Gm, Autos, Chevy, Trucks, Chevrolet, Gmc, National Post, Jil McIntosh, Chevrolet Silverado Heavy Duty126 people like this. Like
December 15, 2018 at 4:58 PM There are lots of raw materials that go into a vehicle -- steel, rubber, plastic -- but what really costs the cash is what it takes to develop and engineer it in the first place. Find out what's involved in my "How It Works" column at the National Post. [Author: Jil McIntosh] Tags: Technology, Autos, National Post, Jil McIntosh, Automotive Design149 people like this. Like
December 15, 2018 at 4:58 PM Three-row SUVs are the new minivans, and it seems like everyone's rushing to bring new ones to market. Hyundai's Palisade won't arrive until next summer, but I got a sneak peek in Korea. Find out more in my story at the National Post. [Author: Jil McIntosh] Tags: Korea, Autos, Hyundai, National Post, Palisade, Jil McIntosh, Hyundai Palisade51 people like this. Like
December 11, 2018 at 10:58 AM Car enthusiasts don't need cheap tools or yet another "man-cave" garage sign -- but there are things that are incredibly useful and which many forget to buy for themselves, or which they're always using up. Find out what's best in my story over at AutoTrader. [Author: Jil McIntosh] Tags: Autos, Garage, Jil McIntosh, AutoTrader143 people like this. Like
December 6, 2018 at 4:58 PM You know about all-season and winter tires, but now you might have a third choice with all-weather tires. All of them have their pros and cons -- find out more in my story at AutoTrader. [Author: Jil McIntosh] Tags: Safety, Autos, Tires, Winter Driving, Jil McIntosh133 people like this. Like
December 5, 2018 at 10:59 AM Of course the big news in Oshawa, Ontario is GM's decision to close its assembly plant there, but the city is also home to the headquarters of General Motors of Canada. It grew out of a horse-drawn carriage company and carried its founder's name, McLaughlin, up until the Second World War. Find out more in my "Rearview Mirror" column at the National Post. [Author: Jil McIntosh] Tags: General Motors, Canada, Gm, Autos, Buick, National Post, McLaughlin, Jil McIntosh, Automotive History, Oshawa Ontario, McLaughlin-Buick109 people like this. Like
December 1, 2018 at 4:58 PM The Lexus ES lineup has been made over for 2019, and it's a roomy and comfortable ride, with the benefit of great fuel efficiency in the hybrid. But oh, that screen controller...find out more in my review at the National Post. [Author: Jil McIntosh] Tags: Lexus, Autos, National Post, Jil McIntosh116 people like this. Like
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