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Most drivers in B.C. should keep winter tires on vehicles until April 30

Most drivers in B.C. should keep winter tires on vehicles until April 30

Spring is here, but Road Safety at Work’s Shift Into Winter campaign warns that it’s not yet time to take winter tires off your vehicles.
Honda ‘hatches’ a new performance compact with more flair and finesse

Honda ‘hatches’ a new performance compact with more flair and finesse

From the bones of the latest Honda Civic comes a new powered-up track-prepped model that bears the Type R name.
The road to electric vehicle ownership

The road to electric vehicle ownership

By Blair Qualey
2023 Lexus RX: The all-star in the Lexus stable keeps getting better with age

2023 Lexus RX: The all-star in the Lexus stable keeps getting better with age

Through the past four generations spanning more than two decades, the Lexus RX has been a perennial leader among midsize luxury utility vehicles. The recently introduced fifth-generation 2023 model is poised to continue in this position by expanding the variety of trim levels and powertrain choices.
For urban or backwoods travel, the 2023 Subaru Outback is prepared to deliver

For urban or backwoods travel, the 2023 Subaru Outback is prepared to deliver

Since its mid-1990s introduction, the Subaru Outback has kept up with the times, evolving from a classic compact Legacy-based wagon into a midsize utility vehicle with wagon overtones.
Budget 2023 continues the path to a greener economy

Budget 2023 continues the path to a greener economy

By Blair Qualey
Chevrolet’s Silverado EV: If an electric pickup can be popular, the EV movement has truly hit its stride

Chevrolet’s Silverado EV: If an electric pickup can be popular, the EV movement has truly hit its stride

Electric cars are well and good, but with Dodge, Ford and General Motors selling full size pickups in huge numbers, perhaps the electric vehicle that matters most to the companies and their customers is, well, a pickup.
The Auto Sleuth: A new Toyota nameplate; Rivian’s R1S heads to market + more

The Auto Sleuth: A new Toyota nameplate; Rivian’s R1S heads to market + more

So long Avalon, hello Crown
2023 VinFast VF 8: What will draw buyers to this interesting newcomer from Vietnam?

2023 VinFast VF 8: What will draw buyers to this interesting newcomer from Vietnam?

You have to give credit to VinFast, the Vietnam-based automaker that’s rapidly expanding globally. The fact that it’s doing so after only four years in existence is a testament to the sheer audaciousness of the Vingroup conglomerate.
Report on state of zero emission vehicle sales states the obvious – but lacks context

Report on state of zero emission vehicle sales states the obvious – but lacks context

By Blair Qualey
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