Health and Safety

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A Must For the Holidays

December 24, 2009: Join Autos's Facebook group Follow Autos on Twitter By Jil McIntosh Eat, drink and be merry: that’s what the holidays mean for a huge number of people. But if you imbibe and then drive home, you can be setting yourself up for serious trouble. You know the consequences, but you might not always know your options. They can differ across Canada, but there’s one option th... Read Article

Sinking and thinking quickly – how to successful...

December 8, 2009: There aren’t many people who would volunteer to be submerged in a sinking vehicle, but Autos contributor Michael Clark volunteered to do just that as part of a safety demonstration about how to escape from a sinking car. Read Article

Can you repair run-flat tires?

October 6, 2009: There is a misconception that punctures in run-flat tires cannot be repaired. Most can, says Senior Editor Paul Williams, but it has to be done the right way. Read Article

Toyota Canada Motor Skills Clinic

July 6, 2009: Assistant Editor Jil McIntosh visits the Toyota Canada Motor Skills Clinic at Providence Healthcare where a car that never moves plays an important part in giving back patients their mobility and freedom. Read Article

Vehicle crash rescue

May 19, 2009: Airbags and high-strength steel can save your life in a collision, but first responders must then work around them to get you out. Assistant Editor Jil McIntosh talks to a fire captain to see what’s involved in crash scenes. Read Article

Ford’s new "MyKey"

March 17, 2009: For 2010, Ford’s new “MyKey” feature sets limits on a vehicle’s speed, stereo and safety features when a young driver is at the wheel. Assistant Editor Jil McIntosh reports that it provides a good combination of technology and driver responsi... Read Article

Pet safety in cars

March 3, 2009: We buckle up children; now, it’s time to think about pets. Unsecured animals can risk injury, harm human passengers, or complicate rescue efforts in collisions. Assistant Editor Jil McIntosh asks the experts about what’s safest for your pet. Read Article

Does the wind chill affect your car?

January 6, 2009: If the outside temperature is minus 10 but the wind chill factor makes it feel like minus 19, will it affect the operation of your car? Senior Editor Paul Williams has the answer. Read Article

Should electronic stability control be mandatory?

October 28, 2008: Electronic stability control is a proven life-saver, but many Canadian vehicles still don't offer it. Transport Canada is proposing to make ESC mandatory by 2011, but governments and automakers should act sooner, says Senior Editor, Paul Williams. Read Article