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  • Witnesses describe chaotic scene following explosion (With Video) Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 4:30AMCOLLINGDALE — When Glenolden resident Rob Chidester realized the popping sounds he heard were not a car but a nearby propane facility exploding, he grabbed his two sons and his dogs, jumped in his Jeep and got out of Glenolden as fast as he could.
  • Avalon offers comfort Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 9:10PMThe 2011 body styling changes include a new grille, bumper fascias, front and rear lighting, chrome rocker panels and folding side mirrors.
  • 2011 Kia Sportage EX: Sharp-looking crossover has undeniable German influence Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:50PMThe exterior is taut and athletic, with sweeping curves on the chrome grille, headlights and taillights. Inside, the buttons, gauges and plastics are all high-quality. Kia should check the security cameras at its offices.
  • 2011 Kia Sorento SX, an AW Flash Drive: Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:16AMWhat is it?
  • Cruising back to the future Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 4:40PMThis homage to the FJ40 Land Cruiser has had a cult following in the US since its launch in 2006. Now the beast is coming to New Zealand, writes DAVE MOORE.
  • 2010 Nissan Murano Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 2:03AMMany consider the Nissan Murano to be the original crossover sport utility segment. First gens were produced from 2003 to 2008. Having been overhauled for the 2009 model year, there are no major changes to the second-gens for 2010.
  • Big and different, GMC's Acadia does the trick Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 1:09AMAs the kind of real-world car sure to appeal to practical-minded drivers, GMC's variation on the full-sized crossover is a pretty decent vehicle. The GMC Acadia, sister to the slightly more glossy Buick Enclave and the now disappearing-into-the-ether Saturn Outlook (and built on the same platform as the Chevrolet Traverse) is ... well, GMC's branding of the same package. And as a result, even ...
  • Desert storm Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 7:09PMFour off-roaders, five days and 4000 kilometres of the harshest terrain on Earth. BARRY PARK survived.
  • Jeep thrills in open air Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 10:09AMWith removable roof panels, doors, windshield and a host of other toys to tinker with the Jeep Wrangler is a very unique vehicle. It is available at Destination Chrysler on North Vancouver’s Marine Drive.
  • Tiguan true to VW ideals Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 7:39PMThe Volkswagen Tiguan is one of those vehicles that doesn't really act the way you would expect it to act based on what it is. On the other hand, it behaves the way you like it to behave, based on who it's from.[...]
  • 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Intense review from Croatia Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 3:27PMWhat things have gone wrong with the car? Nozzles for cleaning the front windscreen did not work in the beginning. Covers of cargo holders on the roof fell away after some time.
  • Officer charged with manslaughter free on recognizance bond Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 8:59AM Southwest City police Officer Brian Massa fired four shots in five seconds at a fleeing Bobby Stacy, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol investigation.
  • Fort Mason and Fort Mason Center, S.F. Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 5:30PMThis former Army post played a crucial role in the Pacific during World War II, as the San Francisco Port of Embarkation. From here, more than 1.6 million passengers and 23 million measured tons of cargo shipped out. Now part of the Golden Gate National... World War II - Fort Mason - Golden Gate - Pacific Ocean - Union Army
  • 2011 Volvo C30 Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 3:52PMI've just described the Volvo C30, the Swedish automaker's premium hatchback. While Volvo is best known in the US for wagons and crossovers, it has built sedans for far longer.
  • DRIVE TIME: BMW 135i delivers high performance on a budget Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 3:37PMThe 1 Series may be the smallest and least expensive Bimmer in the lineup, but don’t be fooled by its “entry level” position. BMW has long enjoyed a reputation for building “driver’s cars” and in the 1 Series they haven’t strayed from that mandate.
  • 2010 Subaru Forester 2.5X review from North America Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 12:12PMWhat things have gone wrong with the car? The sunglass holder and overhead lamp was replaced by the dealer, not because it was malfunctioned, but because it wasn't flush with the roof. The replacement part looks great.
  • Orlando to lead Bowtie badge's European invasion Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 7:16AMChevrolet's first entrant into the European MPV segment will be one of the star attractions on the GM stand at the 2010 Paris auto show - but it will be only one of four Chevrolet world premieres at the show.
  • Chevrolet's New Orlando Family MPV Set to Star in Paris Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 5:18AMLUTON, UNITED KINGDOM – Aug 25, 2010: Chevrolet's first entrant into the European MPV segment, the Orlando, will be one of the star attractions at the Mondial de l'Automobile in Paris on September 30, when the full production model makes its world debut.
  • The New Chevrolet Orlando Debuts At The 2010 Paris Motor Show Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 4:29AMChevrolet's first entrant into the European MPV segment, the Chevrolet Orlando, will be one of the star attractions at the Mondial de l'Automobile in Paris on 30th September 2010, when the full production model makes its world debut. It will be one of four Chevrolet world premieres at the show.
  • 2008 Honda CR-V EX-L from North America - Comments Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 2:41PMCan't believe the CR-V does not have automatic headlights. Even on the fully loaded model, the roof rack still is not standard. I wish the doors would lock automatically, I don't know if my other car even had that, which I had a few years and never paid attention.
  • 2011 MAZDA2 "Zoom-Zoom Concentrated" - First Drive Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 12:18PMMonterey, CA August 2011 – The traditional role of a small, subcompact car is changing here in the US. Typically a small car has been low-cost, no-frills, basic transportation to get us from point A to Point B. Now, with increased focus on “being green”, significant economic challenges, a social climate change of opulence-out and sensible-in, along with a desire to be more self expressive, the ...
  • Kinds of fatal road accidents Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 4:36AM(Editor's note: RP is the only country where drivers/conductors of old PU jeeps/buses can load passengers/cargo as they please as noted by the author.) In the US, 42,642 were killed in motor vehicle accidents in 2006 caused by 1) fast/unsafe driving; 2) right of way – failure to yield, disregarded signal, passed stop sign; 3) drove left of center; 4) improper overtaking; 5) make improper turn ...
  • 'Florida Railroad Experience' could make Parrish a destination Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 10:43PMPARRISH — “Florida Railroad Experience” says it all.
  • Specs on the 2011 Buick Regal CXL Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 11:00PMBottom line: Drive this one. Then get back to me. Let's discuss. Buick - BuickRegal - General Motors - Recreation - Autos
  • Terrain crossover good news for GM Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 11:26PMLet’s all hope that the bad news for General Motors has passed.
  • Just the right SUV Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 8:35PMPhoto by ANJO PEREZ The latest SUV in town is based on what Mitsubishi Motors Philippines calls the just-the-right-size concept. It’s high enough to give the SUV advantage. It’s also compact in size to drive around in our usual traffic-clogged streets. When you get to the destination, it’s just-the-right-size to park easily. And when you’re driving, it gives that ‘just-the-right-size’ feeling of ...
  • Five affordable used cars for students Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 11:30AMHere are five affordable compact cars from the used car lots ready for students to drive to fall classes.
  • Mini hopes bigger model bulks up sales Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 7:26AMThe new Countryman crossover SUV is just four inches wider and six inches taller than the British maker's classic Mini Cooper.
  • Cadillac not just for dads and rap stars Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 4:56PMGM’s luxury brand can thank NBA stars and rappers for its hip status, but families are interested too
  • Ship fire in St. John's harbour Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 5:44AMThere was a fire onboard the research ship Jean Charcot in St. John's Harbour Tuesday night.
  • Ford adds new entry level for commercial models Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 5:28AMFord has added Transit and Transit Connect entry level Leader models to its commercial vehicle range, which are priced under £12,000 and £10,000 respectively.
  • Great Moments In Minor League Formalwear [Funbag] Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 1:52PM# funbag Time for your Tuesday edition of the Deadspin Funbag. Find more of Drew's stuff at KSK or on Twitter . Today, we're covering wet dreams, elevator cameras, magic vending machines, saliva and more. More »
  • 2010 Infiniti EX35 Journey, an AW Drivers Log: Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 3:16PMCOPY EDITOR CYNTHIA L. OROSCO: I used this vehicle over the weekend to make a day-trip to move some cargo up North. And the EX35 met my hauling needs. The back seats easily fold flat with the push of a button on either side of the cargo area.
  • 2010 Jeep Patriot Sport X 4x4 Saturday, August 14, 2010 @ 11:16PMBase Price: $16,865Price as Tested: $19,740This week, we're driving Jeep's 2010 Patriot Sport X 4x4, one of the industry's best buys for under $20,000 delivered. Sport X Patriot starts at just $15,365 in front wheel drive (FWD) form, although we enjoy
  • Volkswagen puts the fun in functional design Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 10:15PMFor a while there, it looked as if Volkswagen designers had forgotten how to have fun.
  • Avalon offers comfort Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 10:25AMThe 2011 body styling changes include a new grille, bumper fascias, front and rear lighting, chrome rocker panels and folding side mirrors.
  • Redesigned 2011 Nissan Rogue Crossover SUV Debuts at 23rd Annual International Z® Car Convention Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 9:59AMFRANKLIN, Tenn., July 30 -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) announced that it will unveil the new, redesigned 2011 Nissan Rogue crossover SUV on Saturday, July 31st at the 23rd Annual International Z® Car Convention in Nashville.
  • Volkswagen Golf Estate Review Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 5:14AMAlthough the newest version of the Volkswagen Golf was launched back in January 2009, the Volkswagen Golf Estate version didn't go on sale until November.
  • Nissan Pathfinder ST-L Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 7:08PMNissan's updated Pathfinder still prefers rough tracks over smooth roads.
  • Ford aims high with Flex Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 2:38PMFord placed huge expectations on the Flex when it debuted in 2008 but the slumping economy hindered sales. It is still, however, a stylish vehicle that owners love. It is available at Cam Clark Ford in North Vancouver.
  • Armed robbers hit Membertou store Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 2:18PMTwo men wearing ski masks threatened a store clerk in Membertou Wednesday night with a sledgehammer, and made off with a large sum of money, police say.
  • DRIVE TIME: Acura ZDX Technology: World-class quality made in Canada Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 1:39PMWhen I drove the Canadian-built Acura ZDX briefly last fall at the press launch, my seat time was far too brief on which to base a driving impression.
  • NeXt Trail: Subtlety works well with this Nissan classic Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 6:38AMNormal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman ...
  • Drive, cook, sleep--all in 1 all the rage Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 10:06PMFrom a "mobile villa" equipped with a toilet and stove to a less flashy car where the only bedding is a reclined seat, recreational vehicles are popping up more frequently at travel destinations.
  • Drive, cook, sleep--all in 1 all the rage Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 10:01PMFrom a "mobile villa" equipped with a toilet and stove to a less flashy car where the only bedding is a reclined seat, recreational vehicles are popping up more frequently at travel destinations. Dis .....
  • 2010 Honda Element Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 8:32PMHonda Element Dog Friendly Edition Bark! As a big box on wheels, the Honda Element has long been a friend of the outdoors-loving folks with active lifestyles. Standing nearly six feet tall, it has fold-up, removable seats, a hose-out floor, double sliding doors, and 74.6 cubic feet of cargo space.
  • Venza offers fresh take on family-friendly auto Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 5:32PMIt’s funny how things evolve in the automobile business. We used to have station wagons but they fell out of favour. Then came sport-utility vehicles and they began to lose their lustre due to their size and gas-guzzling nature.
  • 2011 Toyota Sienna XLE, an AW Drivers Log: Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 3:01PMNEWS EDITOR GREG MIGLIORE: This loaded people-hauler was very useful during a recent apartment swap. It's massive, comfortable and surprisingly responsive on the freeway.
  • 2011 Toyota Sienna minivan Monday, August 9, 2010 @ 3:17PMSHEBOYGAN, Wisc. -- On the north-bound path of I-43, which traces the western shore of Lake Michigan and connects Milwaukee to Sheboygan, a sleek new Sienna minivan from Toyota moves at a quick clip in the inside swift lane.
  • Nissan Dualis+2 The 7-Seat Wagon For Style-Aware Families Monday, August 9, 2010 @ 4:14AMNissan - The Crossover Brand On the crest of an all-new DUALIS design, Nissan Australia announces the arrival of a 7-seat family wagon version, dubbed DUALIS +2.