The Western Star

One of the worst situations any driver can encounter is a surprise. When that surprise is a total loss of traction or grip the results are frightening and can often lead to a crash. The dictionary describes black ice as “a thin, nearly ...

By the numbers, Canadian shoppers after new vehicles are, more often than ever, after new vehicles that come equipped with all-wheel drive (AWD). ...

I dread going into a lady’s purse — even if she has told me to and is watching me. Usually they are asking me to get something for them such as a set of keys or the key fob to unlock the vehicle. There is just something about the ...

For most drivers, their worst fear when it comes to driving in winter is losing control — sliding or skidding on a slippery surface. It is a valid concern as most have insufficient experience in such conditions and no appropriate training in ...

I couldn’t help but get goosebumps last week when I heard “Touchdown confirmed,” followed by the exuberant, emotional cheers from Mission Control at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory as the television screen broadcast ...

Atlantic Canadian drivers are more prepared for winter driving conditions than everybody in the country outside Quebec. According to the Tire and Rubber Association of Canada (TRAC) we are among the most sophisticated drivers in the ...

There is something special about a sports car. Not a sporty car, but a true sports car with two doors, two seats and a removable top. It has to be light, and lithe with a drivetrain designed to encourage and reward. There are very few of these ...

Many drivers set the position of the seat in their vehicle once and forget about it. But many others have to change the position of the seat. It could be that someone else using the vehicle, changed the setting. Or you are driving a vehicle that ...

The alarm finally went off, but I had been awake for an hour trying to figure out why I was so keen to get at the day. I had fuelled the Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro loaner the night before and it was neatly backed into the driveway. The decks were ...

The first snowfall usually results in a major traffic tie-ups as drivers cope with the new conditions for the first time in months. For some, the first time ever! The problem is compounded as snow removal and salt crews are also often caught off ...