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Because cars are about much more than metal, and because mobility is part of our lifestyle. Automotive journalism from The Globe and Mail

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The Forgotten World Highway: With a name like that how could we not drive this New Zealand treasure www.​theglobeandmail.​com/drive/culture/article-the-forgotten-world-highway-with-a-name-like-that-how-could-we-not/
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A daily driver in a tight spot: Touring Kiwi country in the Mazda CX-90 www.​theglobeandmail.​com/drive/reviews/article-a-daily-driver-in-a-tight-spot-touring-kiwi-country-in-the-mazda-cx-90/
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Can Chinese EVs solve Canada’s affordability crunch? It’s not that simple theglobeandmail.com/drive/cu…

Can Chinese EVs solve Canada’s affordability crunch? It’s not that simple

When more Chinese-made EVs arrive, there will likely be a mismatch between the vehicles offered and the bargain-basement prices many consumers have been hoping for

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We are in our 70s and looking to go electric. What compact SUV with decent cargo space do you recommend? theglobeandmail.com/drive/re…

Review: We are in our 70s and looking to go electric. What compact SUV with decent cargo space do...

Miranda Lightstone and Mark Richardson examine their picks including the Subaru Uncharted, Tesla Model Y, BMW iX3 and Hyundai Kona

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Can you turn left from a lane with a straight arrow? theglobeandmail.com/drive/cu…

Can you turn left from a lane with a straight arrow?

Those arrows at intersections aren’t just helpful pointers – they’re usually showing you your only option

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‘What can I say, I like going fast’: We talk to owners of some stunning rides at the Niagara 5000 theglobeandmail.com/drive/cu…

‘What can I say, I like going fast’: We talk to owners of some stunning rides at the Niagara 5000

The Niagara 5000, which took place over the weekend, showcased some of the finest supercars and a number of other beautiful rides as they were paraded and displayed around the region

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The lane was marked left turn only, so naturally Mr. Volvo went straight theglobeandmail.com/drive/cu…

The lane was marked left turn only, so naturally Mr. Volvo went straight

The world is on high alert over the threat artificial intelligence poses to humanity. I prefer to focus my attention on humanity’s original threat to humanity – humanity, Andrew Clark writes

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Some of our favourite cars from the Cobble Beach Concours d’Elegance – and what their owners say theglobeandmail.com/drive/cu…

Some of our favourite cars from the Cobble Beach Concours d’Elegance – and what their owners say

Mark Richardson speaks to owners of a number of beauties including a 1903 Columbus electric and a 1898 Beeston Quadricycle

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Where age is no limit, an immaculate 1932 Rohr Streamliner wins at Cobble Beach theglobeandmail.com/drive/cu…

Where age is no limit, an immaculate 1932 Rohr Streamliner wins at Cobble Beach

The one-of-a-kind built in Germany with a 3.3-litre eight-cylinder engine under its extended hood and designed by Ferdinand Porsche

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BMW’s iX3 may be the brand’s most important vehicle this year theglobeandmail.com/drive/re…

Review: BMW’s iX3 may be the brand’s most important vehicle this year

The all-electric SUV is full of wizardry and, even still, is marvellously satisfying to actually drive, writes Mark Richardson

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Australia offers lesson in how Chinese EVs may reshape Canada’s auto market theglobeandmail.com/drive/cu…

Australia offers lesson in how Chinese EVs may reshape Canada’s auto market

Chinese automakers didn’t just spark a price war in Australia – they fundamentally reset what consumers expect for their money

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TRD stands for this Toyota’s Really Dirty theglobeandmail.com/drive/re…

Review: TRD stands for this Toyota’s Really Dirty

The 2026 Tacoma TRD is a serious off-roader that proves its mettle in mucky off-road bog

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What insurance coverage do I have on an e-scooter? theglobeandmail.com/drive/cu…

What insurance coverage do I have on an e-scooter?

No province requires you to have insurance to ride an e-scooter – and your car insurance typically won’t cover you if you hit someone while riding one

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If we are going to have closer ties to Europe, can we adopt some of their driving habits and rules? theglobeandmail.com/drive/cu…

If we are going to have closer ties to Europe, can we adopt some of their driving habits and rules?

Aside from having more culture, better food, better wine, better style and more time off in August, the European Union has better drivers, Andrew Clark writes

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Chrysler’s made-in-Canada 2027 Pacifica is the most practical vehicle you can buy – and now it costs less theglobeandmail.com/drive/re…

Review: Chrysler’s made-in-Canada 2027 Pacifica is the most practical vehicle you can buy – and now...

Following recent Jeep price cuts, Stellantis slashes thousands off the Pacifica lineup

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My Mazda’s power steering randomly fails, but my mechanic says there’s ‘nothing he can do’ theglobeandmail.com/drive/cu…

My Mazda’s power steering randomly fails, but my mechanic says there’s ‘nothing he can do’

Lou Trottier details the type of steering system and says he believes the cause is likely the electric motor bolted to the bottom of the power steering pump

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‘A great leap forward,’ Volvo says in revealing XC60 PHEV with 126 kilometres of electric range theglobeandmail.com/drive/ar…

‘A great leap forward,’ Volvo says in revealing XC60 PHEV with 126 kilometres of electric range

Volvo views PHEVs like this as a bridge to electrification as some of their customers are not ready to make the switch to fully electric

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My 2010 Mazda 3 has some rust. Should I pay to repair it? And if not, what cars should I look at? theglobeandmail.com/drive/re…

Review: My 2010 Mazda 3 has some rust. Should I pay to repair it? And if not, what cars should I...

Rust can be a lot more than cosmetic imperfections. Depending on where the rust is, it may make the car structurally unsafe. It is time to start looking at a newer used vehicle

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My dealer wants me to trade in my EV. Should I consider it? theglobeandmail.com/drive/cu…

My dealer wants me to trade in my EV. Should I consider it?

Those trade-in offers landing in your inbox can be a great deal – but usually for your dealer, not for you, experts say

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‘I hate it when people drive wearing flip-flops’: A tale of rental cars and footwear theglobeandmail.com/drive/cu…

‘I hate it when people drive wearing flip-flops’: A tale of rental cars and footwear

Trying to sort out confusion over the type of rental vehicle ended up sending Andrew Clark on a tirade about the dangers of wearing sandals while driving

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