Automotive

The Aviator, which arrived for the 2020 model year, is built on the same rear-wheel-drive platform as the Ford Explorer.

2021 Lincoln Aviator

Lincoln flies high with its latest first-class utility vehicle

  • Nov 27, 2021
The Aviator, which arrived for the 2020 model year, is built on the same rear-wheel-drive platform as the Ford Explorer.
The 4 Series is first and foremost a two-door luxury cruiser. And with a base 255-horsepower four-cylinder engine, it is definitely a cruiser. The interior varies only slightly from that of the 3-Series sedan. PHOTO: BMW

2021 BMW 4 Series: Anonymity is definitely not one of its characteristics

BMW has thrown subtlety out the window with the next-generation 4-Series models…

  • Nov 19, 2021
The 4 Series is first and foremost a two-door luxury cruiser. And with a base 255-horsepower four-cylinder engine, it is definitely a cruiser. The interior varies only slightly from that of the 3-Series sedan. PHOTO: BMW
A new-design long-wheelbase Grand Cherokee appeared for 2021. The five-passenger model continued on and now the redesign has arrived. PHOTO: JEEP

The Auto Sleuth: The new Grand Cherokee, the return of the Integra name and more

Hot off the press news from the auto world!

  • Nov 15, 2021
A new-design long-wheelbase Grand Cherokee appeared for 2021. The five-passenger model continued on and now the redesign has arrived. PHOTO: JEEP
Rolls Royce Ghost

Rolls Royce Ghost unveiled

The absolute pinnacle of automobiles

  • Nov 12, 2021
Rolls Royce Ghost
A 1932 Ford Deuce Coupe with an e-Crate powertrain. (canEV photo)

Vancouver Island company puts a unique jolt into classic car production

Electric engines can fit into standard engine mounts of popular hot rods

A 1932 Ford Deuce Coupe with an e-Crate powertrain. (canEV photo)
The wide rear pillar and the shorter section of side glass give the impression the Carnival is as much utility vehicle as minivan. That’s not the case, however, as the Carnival does not offer all-wheel-drive. PHOTO: KIA

Meet the 2022 Kia Carnival

Walking a fine line between minivan and utility vehicle

  • Nov 1, 2021
The wide rear pillar and the shorter section of side glass give the impression the Carnival is as much utility vehicle as minivan. That’s not the case, however, as the Carnival does not offer all-wheel-drive. PHOTO: KIA
Shawn Driver proudly stands next to his in Sooke shop. (Bailey Moreton - Sooke News Mirror)

Fast enough for you? Vancouver Island racer hits record speed of 468 km/h

High-speed driver Shawn Driver is breaking records, but still wants to go faster

Shawn Driver proudly stands next to his in Sooke shop. (Bailey Moreton - Sooke News Mirror)
Aside from some subtle exterior styling changes, the Legacy — redesigned for the 2020 model year — looks much like the previous model. Continuing with tradition, the base price includes all-wheel-drive. PHOTO: SUBARU

2021 Subaru Legacy: A four-sedan that out-Subarus other Subarus

Comfort, space and performance, with all-weather and all-road mastery

  • Oct 20, 2021
Aside from some subtle exterior styling changes, the Legacy — redesigned for the 2020 model year — looks much like the previous model. Continuing with tradition, the base price includes all-wheel-drive. PHOTO: SUBARU
Having made its official debut in July 2021, the Ghost is the most technologically advanced and the most successful Rolls-Royce model thus far in the company’s storied 116-year history. Alfonso Arnold photo

A joy forever: Rolls-Royce Ghost

Ghost is the most technologically advanced Rolls-Royce model thus far

  • Oct 6, 2021
Having made its official debut in July 2021, the Ghost is the most technologically advanced and the most successful Rolls-Royce model thus far in the company’s storied 116-year history. Alfonso Arnold photo
2020 Cadillac XT6 Sport offers space and style but without the extra expense of the Escalade.

2021 Cadillac XT6: More room, more seating and an enjoyable first-class ride

A Cadillac with three rows of seats, but without the Escalade’s hefty size or price

  • Oct 4, 2021
2020 Cadillac XT6 Sport offers space and style but without the extra expense of the Escalade.