May 30, 2007: By Jim Kerr I have been watching with interest the reaction to the Federal Government's "feebate" policy on new vehicles. If you haven't heard about it, the Government has developed a program of rebates and fees on newly registered cars and trucks as part of their plan to reduce greenhouse gases from automobiles. As much as I applaud the effort to protect our environment, I believe this "feebat... Read Article

March 21, 2007: By Jim Kerr Join any conversation about vehicles and sooner or later the topic of fuel economy comes up. Some drivers claim excellent fuel economy, while others cry about the poor fuel economy they are getting. These can even be on the same model of vehicle! Driving style, driving conditions and vehicle condition all play an important part in determining the fuel economy you can achieve with yo... Read Article

October 25, 2006: By Jim Kerr It's that time of the year again when members of the Automobile Journalists of Canada Association gather together to test and evaluate all the new cars and trucks on the Canadian Market. The vehicles are grouped into categories such as family car or pickup truck and each vehicle is compared to others in the same category. The best of each group goes on for final selection of Car or ... Read Article

December 22, 2004: School reports can be a lot of work but they can also be fun and interesting. Recently, a young student interviewed me for a report he was preparing for class. I found his questions interesting and thought you would too. Here are my answers. How would you answer them? Q. Why do you like cars or what do you like about them? A. I have always liked things mechanical and perhaps that is why I was ... Read Article

December 11, 2002: by Jim Kerr For anyone interested in automobiles, the vehicle assembly plant has to be a source of fascination. Behind the security fences and inside huge buildings, a synchronized ballet goes on almost around the clock. General Motor's truck plant in Oshawa is one of three assembly plants in North America building the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickup, and the Oshawa plant is the lead ... Read Article

June 12, 2002: by Jim Kerr We see them every day. Some of us use one to make a living, and some spend so much time in one, it almost becomes a second home. I am talking about Commercial trucks, and all of us depend on them in a thousand different ways. Commercial trucks include the tow truck giving a boost, the ambulance rushing down the street, the delivery van dropping off packages, the big truck hauling... Read Article

April 2, 2002: by Iris Winston The engine of the VW Passat cuts out. The automotive technician estimated that he could spend several hours looking for the source of the electrical problem. Instead, a quick consultation with another technician gave him the answer in a few minutes. Cooperation between professionals is usual. The difference in this case was that the auto technician with the problem was... Read Article