The Western Star

Virtually every new vehicle sold in the last couple of decades has a clear-coat finish. Understanding that layer of paint, its purpose, and makeup will help you keep your vehicle clean and protect your investment — efforts that will pay off ...

Q: I have had my 2012 Prius for over a year and never had a problem and still don’t. Only one time several months ago, I had the key fob with me, sat down to start he car and nothing. I even noticed that the interior light didn’t come ...

To say that Mitsubishi got some good use out of their most recent Lancer generation might be a massive understatement. The latest generation of the brand’s popular small car came to market for model year 2008, and went on selling, largely ...

Over the next two months, hundreds of thousands of Canadians will launch land yachts on driving treks that will criss-cross the country from coast to coast. As an added bonus, with the completion of an all-season road link between Inuvik and ...

Q: I moved to my relative’s house in a different city temporarily while I work and save up money for university during my gap year. My parents are helping me out, but I’m kind of surprised how easy it is to spend a lot on living costs, ...

Ford recently announced details on the soon-to-arrive 2020 Shelby GT500 and, as you’d expect, in no uncertain terms, it’s completely over the top, overkill, and excessive in every way. Of course, this will help them to sell a lot of ...

I think I mentioned in a previous column that my first almost-date with Driver Mark was a group ride. He had such a good time group rides became a big part of our early days together.  Riding along in a long line of bikes, chrome glinting, ...

CONRAD LELIÈVRE Following a cold and wet spring all across Nova Scotia, the “cool cars” are out of the garages and back on the streets and in the fast-food parking lots. Beach Boys and Jan & Dean tunes can be heard at the ...

I recently had a second opportunity to drive a 2019 Kia Sorento. That opportunity came when I was relegated to the role of passenger due to some surgery. I rarely sit anywhere but behind the steering wheel, so was able to look around — inside ...

You’ve done it! You’ve finally purchased a new car, your order is in, and the factory is preparing to build a Focus, Maxima, Kona, Civic, or Pacifica to your exact specification. Soon, your new baby will be shipped to the dealership, ...