The majority of drivers on the road today feel that they are good drivers despite the fact that they haven’t had adequate driver training, opines contributor Russell Purcell. Lessons from the professionals can really make a difference, he says.

Though not many Porsche owners actually drive their Porsches on the racetrack, all production Porsches can be driven on the track with no modifications whatsoever, says James Bergeron who heads to Mosport International Raceway to sample Porsche’s latest offerings.

To avoid potential injuries to test drivers, Mercedes has developed driverless cars with an automated driving system that controls the steering, accelerator, and brakes, reports contributor Brian Early. "And it can do it with up to five cars simultaneously," he says.

Five new Prius plug-in hybrids have been let loose on Canadian streets as part of Toyota’s real-world test program. With new rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, the Prius PHV’s fuel economy is claimed to be just 1.75 litres per 100 kilometres.

The Drive One 4 UR School program was developed by Ford "as a fun, engaging way to help high schools raise money to support their sports and extracurricular activities," reports contributor Russell Purcell. Consumers offer their opinions.

Contributor Haney Louka explains how he purchased his 2007 Infiniti G35 Coupe in the U.S., and imported into Canada, saving big bucks in the process. He offers a step-by-step guide for purchasing a vehicle in the U.S. and importing it into Canada.

What puts the "Canuck" in a car or truck? A new exhibit at the Canadian Science and Technology Museum in Ottawa attempts to answer this question with a sampling of Canadian-built and designed cars, popular Canadian cars, and interactive exhibits.