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Jil McIntosh
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I'm an auto writer by trade, and an old-car enthusiast by design. I own too many books and too many fountain pens; I love opera; my go-to drink is bourbon; and I'm a horse racing fan. That about sums it up! You can find my writing at WomanOnWheels.ca
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SUV Review: 2025 Ford Bronco Sport Badlands Sasquatch | Reviews
The Sasquatch off-road package, first introduced on the Bronco, is now available on the Bronco Sport
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December 19, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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Europe plans to scrap its plan to ban gasoline vehicles in 2035
It will still mandate emissions reduction, but automakers may be able to meet that target with changes to manufacturing and fuels
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December 18, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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Hyundai, Kia must retrofit 9 million cars with anti-theft devices in U.S.
But not in Canada—engine immobilizers to prevent this very problem have been a federal requirement here since 2007
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December 17, 2025 at 10:27 PM
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16 more 2025, 2026 vehicles earn IIHS awards for crash-test safety
For 2025, a total of 18 vehicles have been named a Top Safety Pick, while 66 got the higher Top Safety Pick+
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December 16, 2025 at 8:51 PM
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Hyundai Kona or Nissan Kicks...which one should you choose? Check out our comparison at Driving.ca ... driving.ca/reviews/2026...
SUV Comparison: 2026 Hyundai Kona vs Nissan Kicks | Reviews
The Japanese manufacturer's Kicks has grown up, but is it mature enough yet to take on the Korean carmaker's Kona?
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December 16, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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My friend and colleague @lorrainesommerfeld.bsky.social has an excellent story on winter driving and how to stay safe. A must-read. driving.ca/column/lorra...
Lorraine Explains: Do you know what to do in an automotive emergency?
Winter driving in Canada can be hazardous—being prepared for a breakdown or collision can make all the difference
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December 16, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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Fiat's tiny Topolino EV coming to America—but not Canada
The two-seat, low-speed "little mouse" is less of a compact-car rival and more of an alternative to a golf cart
driving.ca
December 11, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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Kia's all-new 2027 Seltos will come in gas or hybrid versions | Reviews
It rides on a new platform and with new styling, but we'll have to wait and see what features we'll get in Canada
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December 10, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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New recalls apply to certain Ford Escape, Lincoln MKT, Navigator vehicles
The issues are trim pieces that could fall off, and reverse lights that don't light up
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December 9, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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2026 Rogue PHEV paves the way for Nissan’s upcoming hybrid | Reviews
Based on a Mitsubishi Outlander, it’s a stopgap to the new Rogue Hybrid e-Power debuting next year
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December 9, 2025 at 7:31 PM
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First Drive: 2026 Nissan Rogue PHEV | Woman on Wheels
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December 9, 2025 at 7:27 PM
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It was only a matter of time…
December 8, 2025 at 9:53 AM
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Viral video shows 'influencers' pull Jeep apart at auto show
As Stellantis pointed out, the Recon at the L.A. event was actually a hand-built prototype “not intended to demonstrate final production”
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December 2, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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Ford faces U.S. lawsuit over hybrid battery fumes killing driver
The car was a 2015 Ford C-Max, and the man's family hopes the suit will prompt better hybrid safety and maintenance standards
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December 2, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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Hyundai, Porsche among 2026 Canadian Car of the Year semi-finalists
Vehicles in four categories now move to finalist voting, with the winners crowned in February 2026
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December 2, 2025 at 1:10 AM
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The best cheap car I ever bought...my colleagues and I list them, and my 1978 Chevy is halfway through... driving.ca/car-culture/...
The 9 best deals on cheap cars scored by Driving.ca writers
Who needs Black Friday sales when, with a little determination, you can snag a beater for a budget of a few hundred bucks?
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November 28, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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Most Canadian car shoppers want gas-only and no EV mandates: Survey
A survey by Toronto's Canadian International Auto Show also found distracted and aggressive driving top the list of annoying things other drivers do
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November 24, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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2026 Nissan Sentra First Drive Review | AutoTrader.ca
Even though we’re living in an SUV-centric world, there’s still room for small cars, and the release of the 2026 Nissan Sentra shows the automaker is holding to that.
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November 10, 2025 at 9:54 PM
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Honda recalls Civic, Accord models in Canada for defective wheels
Only 39 cars are under recall in Canada; Honda in the U.S. is checking 406,290 Civics to be sure but estimates only 3,726 have the problem
driving.ca
November 7, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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Check this out - a friend did a review video of one of our cars! www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQiy...
1966 Dodge Dart GT | MoPar's First Hot Small Block: The Forgotten Mustang Fighter | CC&C Road Test
YouTube video by Classic Cars & Clayton
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November 6, 2025 at 9:42 PM
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2025 Mazda CX-5 Review | AutoTrader.ca
The CX-5 lineup starts with the GX at $38,385, including a non-negotiable delivery fee of $2,095; and the model’s first four trims use a naturally-aspirated four-cylinder engine. The Sport Design version tested here is the first of the three turbocharged trims and starts at $46,645; and this one was further optioned with a coat of Soul Red Crystal Metallic paint for $500.
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November 2, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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First Look: 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee | Woman on Wheels
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October 28, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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General Motors killing off BrightDrop electric delivery van
The commercial EV was made exclusively in Ingersoll, Ontario, and that plant's future now seems up in the air
driving.ca
October 21, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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Driving.ca wins 6 of 10 categories at Canadian 2025 journalism awards
This website's writers were crowned the country's best, per AJAC, and our Jil McIntosh even took home Automotive Journalist of the Year
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October 20, 2025 at 10:33 PM
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Vehicle pedestrian detection getting better, still not perfect: AAA
While a new study shows it's 60% better than it was in 2019, some systems can't identify people wearing high-visibility clothing at night
driving.ca
October 20, 2025 at 7:25 PM