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5 June 2017

German engineer Felix Wankel is credited with inventing the rotary engine, however, it was Mazda that managed to put the...

Blow the candle, vicariousmag.com turns one!

1 June 2017

It’s always when you stop and take a minute to consider how far you’ve come that you get to realize...

Ford Focus RS to go out with a bang

31 May 2017

When the Ford Focus RS was introduced to the market last year, it was a highly anticipated improvement over the ST that...

Fiat Professional Thinks Their Vans are as Tough as Chuck

30 May 2017

Fiat Professional wants to show you they’re tough, and who better to let you know that than their newest brand...

Exhaust Notes: Flash instead of honk

26 May 2017

Startling. Annoying. Irritating. Aggravating. Pick the adjective of your choice, they all apply equally to the use of a vehicle’s...

New-generation Nissan Leaf teased

18 May 2017

Finally, everyone thinks, as they sigh in relief; the Nissan Leaf is getting a new generation. The all-electric car that...

Canada Post commemorates Formula 1 with stamp series

18 May 2017

Formula 1 has been racing at the Canadian Grand Prix since 1967, with the race being held on Montreal’s Circuit...

Feds Introduce Proposed Drug and Driving Legislation

13 May 2017

A concern of many around next year’s impending legalization of marihuana is the potential for a spike in impaired driving,...

Exhaust Notes: Driving safety improves as speed limits reflect road design

Kelly Taylor

11 May 2017

At a driving safety forum in Winnipeg earlier this year, Luis Escobar, the city’s manager of transportation, made an important...

Epic : the Ferrari 458 vs a Roman chariot

11 May 2017

Ferrari has had many opponents in its history, both as a supercar maker and as a motorsport champion. This new...

Uber self-driving cars could be coming to Canada

10 May 2017

Uber has followed in the steps of many car manufacturers and other service providers who have been testing self-driving car...

Up Close and Personal With M-Cars at BMW Club Atlantic’s 10 Up

8 May 2017

Normally, arriving at a dealership at 9 am on a Saturday isn’t exactly what you think of when you think...

Rental Car Rip-Off!

7 May 2017

Advertised prices unattainable and illegal Anyone who has rented a car and been jammed with unexpected additional fees will be...

Hyundai sets the price for 2017 Ioniq

2 May 2017

Hyundai released its pricing for the all-new 2017 Ioniq on Monday, with a starting price of $24,299 for the Ionic...

Exhaust Notes: Highway driving etiquette at its worst

28 April 2017

I’m driving on a mostly deserted stretch of four-lane divided highway. There are no cars in front of me, but...

Waymo launches self-driving Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid vans

25 April 2017

Waymo will soon be taking members of the public for drives in its fleet of self-driving Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid minivans....

Ferrari makes a splash with Norwegian Cruise Lines

25 April 2017

Luxury cruise ships keep getting bigger, fancier, and more luxurious. But that makes it harder to make your own ships...

Exhaust Notes: Driving and the legalization of marihuana

21 April 2017

Issue #3 As the government of our hipster Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, races to legalize marihuana, a 2016 election promise,...

The Fastest Bentley is Back!

Miranda Lightstone

20 April 2017

Bentley Continental SuperSports offers legendary speed When a manufacturer hands you a press kit with a sheet containing facts and...

The 2018 Subaru WRX is coming this June!

20 April 2017

New Subaru WRX is refreshed, upgraded and safer for Canadians Having received a major refresh for 2018, with its overall...

The Hyundai Veloster lives to see another day

18 April 2017

If there was one question on our minds – especially mine – it was ‘What’s next for the Hyundai Veloster?’...

Cadillac Fairview puts a charge into shopping across Canada

12 April 2017

Shoppers across Canada who take their electric vehicles to the mall will soon benefit from an expanded charging network at...

Alfa Romeo Stelvio and Stelvio Ti debut in New York

Harry Pegg

12 April 2017

Two new nameplates have hit the SUV list: Alfa Romeo Stelvio and Stelvio Ti, named for the highest mountain pass...

2017 Honda Civic Si revealed for the first time

10 April 2017

Fans of the Honda Civic Si are able to get a sneak peek at the new coupe and sedan models...

2017 Chevrolet Bolt wins CGCA

7 April 2017

And the Canada Green Car Award goes to – drumroll – the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt. After winning against the Hyundai Ioniq...

Bespoke at its Very Best: Mini Remastered

Miranda Lightstone

7 April 2017

Mastering the charm of the original Mini I’ve come to the conclusion that the British have a certain skill when...

Test Drive: 2017 Mercedes-Benz E 300 4MATIC

7 April 2017

The Mercedes-Benz E 300 is a Technology and Luxury Leader ithin a few blocks of driving this week’s vicariousmag.com tester,...

Design Award Threesome for Kia

Miranda Lightstone

5 April 2017

I love it when someone or something proves me wrong. When a product I thought would be complete and utter...

Stopping criminals one Lamborghini at the time