March 29, 2007: Marangoni meteo HP. Click image to enlarge Article and photos by Michael Clark Winnipeg, Manitoba - When it comes to living 'La Dolce Vita', you need to exercise a certain level of restraint. Otherwise, you spiral out-of-control into the abyss. In Italy, the automotive equivalent of this conundrum would be to have the keys to a Ferrari Enzo tossed into your hands, and then pointed towards th... Read Article

March 7, 2007: Pirelli Snowsport 210. Click image to enlarge Review and photo by Michael Clark Winnipeg, Manitoba - Sometimes, the best story told is not the one you intended to write. As of late, I must admit that my choice of tires for the MX-minus-5 winter test vehicle has leaned more towards tread patterns best described as masochistic. I enjoy inflicting traction on snow and ice, which is best ex... Read Article

February 27, 2007: Michelin X-Ice. Click image to enlarge Article and photo by Paul Williams Many of today's vehicles possess an impressive amount of technology to improve handling and to protect occupants in the event of an accident. This technology is becoming a key selling point when consumers are shopping for a vehicle, and that's certainly to be applauded. But it can lead to a false sense of security, a... Read Article

February 22, 2007: Gislaved Nord Frost 3. Click image to enlarge Review and photo by Michael Clark Pardon me; haven't we stuck to snow and ice before? It was almost two years ago to the day when I first read the very Swedish name on the skins of a Volvo XC70. It was during a winter test event near Quebec City, which included a little bit of friendly competition through an ice-slick slalom course. How sli... Read Article

February 8, 2007: Goodyear Nordic. Click image to enlarge Review and photos by Haney Louka Last year I reviewed the Nokian Hakkapeliitta RSi winter tires and found that they were the best winter tires I had tested to date. At the end of that review I asked readers what tires they wanted to see reviewed next, and the responses were quite varied, but a few people suggested Canadian Tire's winter tire, the Nordi... Read Article

February 1, 2007: Cooper Weathermaster ST. Click image to enlarge By Michael Clark We all experience tests in life, with wide variances in their degree of difficulty. I don't have the doctorate to prove it, though I firmly believe that the latest skins on the MX-minus 5 snow tire tester were subjected to stressors akin to a Harvard entrance exam. Much like I experienced in Grade 12 math class. It all star... Read Article

January 16, 2007: Yokohama Ice Guard reporting for duty. Click image to enlarge Article and photo by Michael Clark When it comes to effective snow tires, there's no better endorsement than winter motorsports. "It's the one that all the ice racers use," said Vern Barker, Store Manager at the Kal Tire dealer on Pembina Highway in Winnipeg. Kal Tire is an authorized Yokohama dealer, with Barker's location ha... Read Article

January 4, 2007: Pirelli Winter 240 Snowsport fitted on a 2007 Mazda Miata. Click image to enlarge Article and photo by Michael Clark Winnipeg, Manitoba - Timing is everything, especially when you're playing Texas Hold 'Em while deciding when to switch to winter skins. For those of you that recall the fluffy flakes of December 1st on the prairie, it should be pointed out that this particular Friday morn... Read Article

November 30, 2006: 2007 Mazda Miata MX-5. Click image to enlarge By Michael Clark Is Michael Clark nuts? I suppose talking about myself in the third person isn't exactly a good sign, however we'll leave that up to the nice people in the white van with the padded interior that I continue to elude. The wackiness at issue is my choice of a winter car for this season's frosty goodness; a 2007 Mazda MX-5, a.k.a... Read Article

March 28, 2006: Bridgestone Blizzak Revo 1. Photo: Michael Clark. Click image to enlarge By Michael Clark The end of March, and we're still talking about winter tires? While this latest winter tire review may not play well in B.C. or the self-appointed Centre of the Universe, us prairie chickens know that "Snow in June" isn't just another Northern Pikes album title. And while most side streets are shedding... Read Article

March 9, 2006: Nokian Hakkapeliitta RSi. Click image to enlarge Review and photos by Haney Louka The first true test for this season's winter tires happened in the second week of November - relatively late in the season for a first snow in Winnipeg, but it proved an ideal situation in which to appreciate the benefits of tires specifically designed with traction in snow, ice, and freezing temperatures as the ... Read Article