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The 2015 cars are coming ... and they're going to seem thirsty

But it's not that they're using more fuel - it's that they're being tested more realistically, which is going to increase their fuel efficiency numbers. Find out more in my Driving Force column in Metro.

Testing the Ford F-150: Yes, it's aluminum

That's the big news for Ford's best-selling truck: it will be the first in its segment to have an all-aluminum body. The entire truck is going through extensive testing, and I had the opportunity to visit Ford's research center in Dearborn, Michigan to find out more. Read all about it in my story over at the Toronto Star.

You can, but you shouldn't ...

Spotted at the New York Auto Show - it was downstairs among the exhibits. Somewhere under all that, there's a poor, abused Ford Torino. The artist apparently makes the shapes in plastic with a 3D printer and then transforms them into metal. I believe "Why?" is the key question here.

In review: 2014 Chevrolet Spark

After Chevrolet got rid of the Aveo, it brought in two small models: the Sonic, which is actually a pretty decent little runabout, and the Spark, which isn't. Find out more in my Spark review over at Autofocus.

Your car's about to use more gas ...

Starting with the 2015 model year, cars are going to get poorer fuel economy. But it isn't the vehicles themselves; rather, Canada is moving to a more realistic method of testing them. Find out more in my story over at Autofocus.

In review: 2014 Jeep Cherokee

The 2014 Jeep Cherokee won the AJAC Utility Vehicle of the Year award, and I think deservedly so. Read my review over at Autofocus!

In review: 2014 Honda Odyssey

You can't beat a minivan for practicality, and Honda's Odyssey is a very good one ... but it's also fairly pricey. Find out more in my review over at the Toronto Star.

Auto People: A look at Ford CEO Dianne Craig

She never wanted to be in the car industry - she was far more interested in math - but Dianne Craig worked her way up the ladder at Ford and now holds the top position at the company's Canadian operations. Find out more in my story at the Toronto Star.

The Road Trip looks at the Chrysler 200

My colleague, friend, and "brother from another mother," Michael Clark, has an in-depth look at the 2015 Chrysler 200 on YouTube.

I join him during the last eight minutes as we discuss this newest sedan, which turned out to be much better than we expected.

Don't be a victim of a staged crash!

I'd heard of "staged crashes," where people deliberately run into you and then collect fraudently on the insurance company, but I had no idea it was as bad as it is. It turns out there's organized crime involved, and it's a multi-billion-dollar issue across Canada. Find out more, including what to do if you think you're being targeted, in my story at Autofocus.

An electric car needs a better heater ...

Kia will be introducing an all-electric version of its Soul later this year. Drivers need to stay warm, but that creates an issue: electric heaters use power, which reduces the car's driving range. Kia tackles the problem with an all-new system. Find out more in my Driving Force column in Metro.