2023-09-15 15:11
Commencing in 1964, the Sandown 500, officially recognised as the Penrite Oil Sandown 500, has been an annual fixture in endurance motor racing. Hosted at the Sandown Raceway in Melbourne, A… Read More
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2023-08-21 13:01
In the relentless march of technology, few areas have witnessed as vast an evolution as that of automobile safety. As we’ve transitioned from the era of seat belts being considered a r… Read More
2023-06-30 07:32
There are several options to consider when you have to transport vehicles whether it is a brand new car, classic or personal vehicle. These options are the different methods of auto transpor… Read More
2023-02-23 12:27
Not sure if it’s better to buy or lease a car?
Both options have their pros and cons, and it can be challenging to determine which one is the best choice. In this article, we’… Read More
2022-12-18 11:43
Look it happens, sometimes car manufacturers will make some absolutely incredible cars and they will fail miserably. It can happen to any manufacturer, from the economical compact car maker… Read More
2022-12-16 12:54
Mazda has always been a performance driven brand and had utilized the Mazdaspeed division to do so up until 2020. The lineup really took off in 2003 when Mazda debuted the Mazdaspeed Protege… Read More
2022-12-14 12:16
It’s no secret that the economy is tanking and people are hitting tough times. It also seems like side hustles are continuing to be all the rage since COVID-19 as more and more people… Read More
2022-12-10 13:07
Update: This was originally published in 2020 but updated in December 2022 to include new legal requirements.
If you live in Ontario and are thinking of selling your vehicle privately, yo… Read More
2022-12-08 12:39
Pontiac, or sometimes known as the Pontiac Motor Division of General Motors, was an automotive brand that was owned by General Motors. Pontiac was sold in North America through the United St… Read More
2022-12-06 13:47
Update: I recently had someone reach out to me regarding a 2006 Range Rover Sport and whether they should pull the trigger on it. It inspired me to update this post!
The Range Rover is on… Read More
2022-12-04 14:04
I get asked at least once a month about buying a recently retired police cruiser. Used car markets are still nuts and people are looking to save money anyway they can. Of course, there are s… Read More
2022-12-02 14:36
For the record, we are going to be talking about Saab Automobiles company today and not Saab in general. It should be noted that “Saab” is a defence and security company that has… Read More
2022-11-30 13:20
Look winter is coming, if it isn’t already here for most of us. As a result, you might want to consider driving a winter beater instead of your daily to reduce the wear and tear, and r… Read More
2022-11-28 13:23
Winter is fast approaching and many are throwing on their winter tires, if it isn’t already here for most of us. If you haven’t already done so, you might want to check with your… Read More
2022-11-26 11:59
Lamborghini is easily one of the most iconic sports car brands to have ever existed and the Italian company has strict rules to ensure it stays that way. Interestingly enough, Lamborghini co… Read More
2022-11-24 12:31
Look I know diesel prices are currently through the roof, but this is too good of an example to miss out on. For those not familiar, the Mercedes Benz W123 were executive cars made from 1975… Read More
2022-11-22 12:16
I’m always asked, how do I know the car I’m buying is the right one? It all starts with the perfect test drive! A test drive is truly the only way to really know if the car is ri… Read More
2022-11-20 13:12
Much like the entire car market itself, the sports car market has gone absolutely crazy in the past few years. If you are looking for something new, you are probably being faced with a waitl… Read More
2022-11-18 13:02
Car rental companies, or sometimes referred to as car hire agencies, often carry large fleets of vehicles that they generally change over regularly. As a result, the vehicles they get rid of… Read More
2022-11-16 11:09
The Pontiac Grand Prix is unique in the sense that it has filled a couple different vehicle classes and it’s production spanned several decades. However, the “coolest” and… Read More
2022-11-14 13:03
An eight-cylinder piston engine with two banks of four cylinders sharing a single crankshaft and arranged in a V shape is known as a V8 engine. The American 1914–1935 Cadillac L-Head e… Read More
2022-11-12 12:53
The Saturn Corporation, better known as simply Saturn, was an auto manufacturer and a division of General Motors from 1985 until 2010 when GM killed it. The company was known for it’s… Read More
2022-11-10 12:12
Six-cylinder engines have had an interesting history that sometimes was overshadowed by the bigger eight-cylinder engines. Perhaps, in more recent times, they have certainly picked up in pop… Read More
2022-11-09 00:51
The used car market has been a hot mess for the past two years and the result has seen cars appreciating. That’s right, vehicles that you could’ve bought for $1,000 are now fetch… Read More
2022-11-06 11:07
The Porsche 944 is one of those Porsche’s that was always sort of considered the “poor man’s” Porsche but has gone through some phases of appreciation. We have certai… Read More
2022-11-04 11:13
Lotus has been making some impressive sports cars for the past 70 years but the British company has largely kept out of the spotlight. Even from the early years when it was founded by Colin… Read More
2022-11-02 12:12
Ford produced the third-generation Mustang from 1979 to 1993. It is frequently known to as the Fox body Mustang and was constructed on the Ford Fox-body chassis. It made waves as it was Ford… Read More
2022-10-31 11:28
The Buick GNX is no stranger around here and we’ve covered in great detail why the legendary 3.8L V6 turbocharged engine is one of the best ever. But for those not aware, in the 80s Bu… Read More
2022-10-29 11:11
The Volvo models that came out in the early 2000s were revolutionary in the world of Volvos. They were models that focused on making the cars less boxy, and Volvo genuinely put a lot of mone… Read More
2022-10-27 13:17
The BMW E32 is the second generation of the legendary 7-series line up and it was offered from 1986 until 1994. It was first offered with straight-six or V12 engines and succeeded the E23. V… Read More
2022-10-25 13:17
Japanese manufacturers have done a good job of building a reputation around reliability so much so that the brand name automatically allows people to assume it’ll be a safe choice. Thi… Read More
2022-10-23 09:47
Updated: This post was originally made in 2020, but things have changed quite a bit for the auto industry since then. As such, there are a couple of things that you can do differently to bes… Read More
2022-10-21 12:14
When you think of a Buick Century you’re probably not thinking “What a classic!”, heck you might not even know what it is. This specific example is a third generation (the… Read More
2022-10-19 10:59
Car collecting is an interest hobby and business at the same time. Cars are known to depreciate, so to know which ones will appreciate and make you money can be a challenge sometimes. Much l… Read More
2022-10-17 12:19
You might still see some vehicles out on the road representing the Plymouth brand, but these days it’s a rare sight. Plymouth at one point was considered a “futuristic brand&rdqu&hell…Read More
2022-10-15 11:58
The BMW 3 Series cars have a rich history and they have really started to become collectibles. The E36 and E46 largely dominate the collectible market but that doesn’t mean you should… Read More
2022-10-13 10:22
China has a pretty large automotive manufacturing industry with local auto manufacturing giants such as BYD, NIO, and Geely. However, there are not very many Chinese vehicles present in Nort… Read More
2022-10-09 11:40
The Acura NSX has a legendary status amongst enthusiasts and for good reason. It is a two-seater, mid-engine coupe that was one of the first vehicles to be mass-produced with an all-aluminum… Read More
2022-10-05 11:33
Track days can be a ton of fun, but they can also be very expensive. For most weekend track folks, they are either taking their daily driver or they are running a cheap car strictly reserved… Read More
2022-10-03 12:28
Plymouth made some great cars in their time and it’s a shame the company was killed off by Chrysler. From 1955 to 1989, Plymouth produced the Plymouth Fury, a particular car model. It… Read More
2022-10-01 11:02
The Honda S2000 is a convertible, open-top sports car that Honda manufactured from 1999 to 2019. It is believed they produced approximately 110,673 units worldwide. The S2000 is named for it… Read More
2022-09-29 12:38
The Lamborghini Diablo is without a doubt one of the biggest icons from the automotive world. This car was on posters in many childhood rooms and created quite the stir when it first came ou… Read More
2022-09-27 13:21
Yes that’s right, a Mosier Consulier GTP, which might be a vehicle you haven’t heard of before. Between 1985 and 1993, Consulier Industries built the Consulier GTP, a successful… Read More
2022-09-25 13:21
It might be hard to imagine that there are car “bargains” with the way the car markets have been going in 2022, but that just depends on your definition of “bargain”… Read More
2022-09-23 11:03
If you have landed here, you are either just a curious reader or something has gone terribly wrong with the paint on your vehicle. It is one of the scariest moments, you’ve enjoyed you… Read More
2022-09-21 11:33
A car, or automobile, is some sort of wheeled motor vehicle that is meant to be used for transportation. That’s exactly what cars were designed to do, be a tool to move things. It&rsqu&hell…Read More
2022-09-19 14:19
Ferrari is certainly a company with an interesting history. In 1939, Enzo Ferrari found the company and built its first Ferrari-badged car in 1947. The business has garnered attention for it… Read More
2022-09-17 10:29
The fourth generation of the BMW 3 series was designated under the model code, E46, and is easily one of the most popular BMWs ever made. The E46 was produced from 1997 until 2006 and succes… Read More
2022-09-15 09:41
The Italian automaker Ferrari produced the Ferrari 360, a two-seater, mid-engine, rear-wheel drive sports car, from 1999 to 2005. In 2004, the Ferrari F430 replaced it as the successor of th… Read More
2022-09-13 12:47
I wouldn’t even just limit it to oil change receipts, you really should be keeping all maintenance documentation for your vehicle, whether you bought it new or used. We’ve covere… Read More
2022-09-09 10:02
I’m not going to sugar-coat this one for you, the car market still sucks for buyers. If you think you’re going to find a “smoking hot” deal on anything right now you… Read More
2022-09-07 10:35
Riding a motorcycle has been one of the most important aspects of my life. It’s outlasted many romantic relationships and led to some of my greatest friendships. I also have made some… Read More
2022-09-05 10:01
The E39 (1998-2003) BMW M5 is arguably one of the most iconic sports sedans to come out of the last 30 years or so. We have covered it extensively and how rare it is to find decent examples… Read More
2022-09-03 11:58
The Ford Mustang Mach-E may have only gone on sale in 2019 but it is quickly becoming one of the most popular electric vehicles (EVs). It has won the 2021 North American SUV of the Year Awar… Read More
2022-09-03 04:09
Mid-engined sports car with limited production, the McLaren Senna is made by McLaren Automotive. Although it joins the F1 and the P1 as the third member of the McLaren Ultimate Series, the v… Read More
2022-09-01 10:02
The Mitsubishi GTO, aka the Mitsubishi 3000GT, aka the Dodge Stealth, was a front-engine, front-wheel/all-wheel drive (FWD/AWD) sports car manufactured and sold from 1990 to 2000. Although t… Read More
2022-08-30 15:39
So, you’re starting to wrench on your car and you’re finding that you don’t have everything you need to do the job? Well, you need to have a toolbox and at least a basic se… Read More
2022-08-28 14:17
The Toyota FJ Cruiser is a mid-sized SUV that was retro-styled and essentially thought to only be a concept car idea. Nonetheless, Toyota decided to go ahead with the idea and made it a prod… Read More
2022-08-26 13:44
The Jaguar XJ220 Coupe is a part of automotive history and one of the most beautiful cars ever produced. This is a two-seater sports car that was produced by Jaguar from 1992 until 1994. It… Read More
2022-08-24 11:37
Gas prices are continuing to rise but the electric car market isn’t right for everyone just yet. Luckily, depending on your needs and wants there might be a happy in between; the hybri… Read More
2022-08-20 10:38
Off-roading is a lot of fun and it’s a hobby that is quickly on the rise. It’s a great opportunity to explore new places and have some fun with a capable vehicle that you probabl… Read More
2022-08-18 10:35
Pickup trucks have gone through some strange times in their history. Originally created as a work or farming tool with literally no comforts has morphed into some luxurious models. As a resu… Read More
2022-08-16 11:58
The Lincoln Mark VII was introduced by Ford at a strange automotive time with emission laws and the oil crisis occurring. None the less, Ford wanted a new flagship for the Lincoln brand and… Read More
2022-08-14 10:17
So you are ready to sell your car and want to go ahead and list it? Well, congrats, you are now read to write the sales ad for your used car. Next to taking proper pictures of your car for t… Read More
2022-08-12 10:58
Another year has passed which means there is an opportunity for you to own some newer cars if you can import them. As you may or may not already know, there is a legal clause known as the 25… Read More
2022-08-10 10:09
You’ve probably seen one of Ken Block’s Gymkhana videos on YouTube and wondered, who is that guy?
Ken Block is a professional rally car driver who is also an incredibly… Read More
2022-08-08 11:27
Even in 2022 diesel trucks are not going away, in fact I think they are actually getting more popular. The rising gas prices have started to sour the tase for prospective gas truck buyers as… Read More
2022-08-05 11:32
When you think of “muscle cars,” you might picture vehicles from the 1960s and 1970s, but there are some fantastic examples on the market as of 2022. Now that I know that many of… Read More
2022-08-03 11:23
Look the used car market is a mess and has been since the start of COVID-19, so a car bottoming out in price doesn’t really mean what it used to. I do understand that these cars defini… Read More
2022-08-01 11:25
The Honda CRX (sometimes referred to as the CR-X) was released to the public for the 1984 model year and continued until 1991 when it was replaced by the Del Sol. The Honda CRX was marketed… Read More
2022-07-30 10:46
Supercars, or sometimes referred to as “exotic cars”, are street-legal high-performance sports cars. In some cases, they are basically full out track cars that are street-legal f… Read More
2022-07-28 11:51
The Dodge Neon is a car that has certainly had its ups and downs from being seen as cheap transportation to fun sport compact cars. This is the same Dodge Neon that gave us the Neon ACR and… Read More
2022-07-26 10:40
The seventh generation of the Impala SS is easily my favourite Impala still today. It was manufactured from 1994 to 1996 so these cars are getting harder to find even if they were mass produ… Read More
2022-07-24 11:19
The 1980s were quiet the interesting decade not only for the world but for the automotive sector. There were a lot of changes in how manufacturers and governments viewed cars and how they wa… Read More
2022-07-22 10:42
A catalytic converter is an exhaust emission control device that has one purpose; it converts gases and pollutants into simple exhaust gas into less-toxic pollutants from any internal combus… Read More
2022-07-20 11:04
In a world where the automotive industry is in complete turmoil it might be hard to define “cheap” but the SN95 seems to check off all the boxes of a cheap muscle car these days… Read More
2022-07-18 10:32
Honestly, I’ll be surprised if this is still available shortly after this post goes live but someone should enjoy this. While doing some Craigslist searching I stumbled upon an ad for… Read More
2022-07-16 11:43
I’ve noticed a trend in requests for top vehicles to buy lately and its basically just people asking what car they should buy to get from A+B, or work, or for their grandma. I suppose… Read More
2022-07-14 11:05
The Chevrolet Camaro is a name plate that is largely already associated with classic cars. Chevrolet debuted the Camaro in 1967 as a way to compete with the Ford Mustang and ever since the t… Read More
2022-07-12 11:13
Very rarely do we see a concept car for sale anywhere let alone an online auction, but it’s 2022 and times are strange. Even more strange is learning there was a Pontiac Vibe GT-R conc… Read More
2022-07-10 11:45
Supercars are essentially street-legal, high performance sports cars that are sometimes also referred to as exotic cars or more recently, hypercars. Often times, these vehicles are limited p… Read More
2022-07-08 09:08
A trailer brake controller, or most commonly referred to as just a “brake controller” these days is used to engage the trailer’s braking system. The towing vehicle will usu… Read More
2022-07-06 10:20
If you are in Seattle or willing to make a drive, and looking to have some convertible fun this summer, I have a deal for you. There is a 1998 BMW Z3 for sale on Craigslist that apparently … Read More
2022-07-04 13:50
Electric vehicles have been steadily increasing in popularity over the past years, but the gas prices of 2022 have caused the demand for them to explode. I’m not kidding, I&rs… Read More
2022-06-21 13:06
If you are a returning reader of us, you’ll know I love to put together this list. Every year, I take a look at the cheapest new cars that produce 500 horsepower or more and put them o… Read More
2022-06-17 11:19
If the current world situation and economy are telling us anything right now it’s that gas prices are going to continue to climb. So where does this put the traditional muscle car and… Read More
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