Turning your steering wheel all the way in one direction (e.g. to the lock) until it stops is very unhealthy for your car. Ever notice a whine noise when you hold the steering wheel turned all the way? And if you back off just a little bit the whining...

Ok, so I’m not talking about the kind of dry rub for chicken or ribs. Dry rub (commonly known as dry steer) is when you turn the steering wheel with the vehicle stationary. Not a good idea unless you’re doing a really tight turn à la Austin Powers: In...

The Hankook Tire Canadian Index reported that 8 out of 10 families are planning a vacation in 2013 and 78% of those families are planning to travel by car. More specifically, in those families with children under the age of 18, that number rises to...

All too often, drivers put off an auto safety inspection and discount the importance of having one performed on their vehicle. Whether you are buying a vehicle or simply driving an older model, the safety inspection is never something to forgo. Safety...

On August 3, 2012, 27-year-old Abigail MacNaughton was involved in an auto collision that claimed her life. Her vehicle was struck head-on by a truck whose driver lost control. According to the investigators, the truck was unsafe yet was issued a safety...

Model tested: 2015 Acura MDX Elite 3.5L V6-cylinder engine 6-speed automatic transmission Super Handling All-Wheel drive (SH-AWD) Seating Capacity: 7 Road Test Terrain: 60% city, 40% highway Tested MSRP: $66, 420CAD The Acura MDX has been a leading luxury...

Model tested: 2015 Nissan Murano SL 3.5L V6 engine Xtronic CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) All-wheel drive (optional) Seating Capacity: 5 Road Test Terrain: 60% city, 40% highway Tested MSRP: $41,418 CAD Nissan released its third generation Murano...

Model tested: 2015 Infiniti Q50 Hybrid 3.5L – V6 engine: lithium-ion battery and 50 kW electric motor 7-speed automatic transmission Intelligent All-wheel drive Seating Capacity: 5 Road Test Terrain: 60% city, 40% highway The 2015 Infiniti Q50 Hybrid is...

Oil changes are a constant source of confusion for most car owners. From disputes regarding oil change intervals to understanding the difference between a recommendation from the service centre or manufacturer, there is a lot of conflicting information to...

Model tested: 2015 Lincoln MKC 2.3L EcoBoost 4-cylinder engine 6-speed automatic transmission All-wheel drive Seating Capacity: 5 Road Test Terrain: 40% city, 60% highway The 2015 Lincoln MKC is Lincoln’s first premium small crossover. At first glance, it...