May 10, 2011: By Paul Williams After a period of relative stability, gas prices are up again. And although several fuel-sipping vehicles -- hybrids, diesels, and a soon-to-arrive electric car -- have been introduced to the market over the past couple of years, they still account for a very small percentage of vehicles on the road. For many consumers who are driving SUVs, trucks and vans espe... Read Article

June 22, 2009: Join Autos's Facebook group Follow Autos on Twitter By Ben Mirecki, President, Carpages.ca Toronto, Ontario - If that used car deal sounds too good to be true, it probably is. If you’ve ever shopped for a used vehicle online, more than likely you’ve run into offers that just seemed too good to be true. As I write this, I’m looking online at a 2006 Audi A4 with just over ... Read Article

November 19, 2008: CAMVAP is for lemons. Related links CAMVAP.ca You've heard of lemons. Have you ever driven one? In reality, the vehicles produced today don't often fit the "lemon" tag, but there are sometimes problems with individual vehicles that are difficult to repair, or involve a defect in materials. Usually these problems are quickly resolved at the dealership level and contacting them ... Read Article

February 21, 2008: On the road: Smooth driving; driving close to the speed limit; using a light foot on the accelerator; pacing to avoid red lights; avoiding "jackrabbit" starts; planning to reduce the frequency of stop signs on your route. Specifically: A key factor in reducing fuel consumption is to reduce the load on your vehicle's engine. In practice, this means adopting a smooth and even driving s... Read Article