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How does car manufacturing work?

BBuilding a car is more than just bolting it together. It depends on a lot of scheduling, making sure that cars and parts end up at exactly the right place at exactly the right time. Find out more in my "How It Works" column at the National Post.

Canada's wacky, wonderful, and wild automotive history

Canada turns 150 years old this weekend, and there have been some amazing automotive milestones over the years. Check out my Awesome Automotive History of Canada over at AutoTRADER!

First Drive: 2018 Subaru Crosstrek

It doesn't look all that much different, but the new Crosstrek is tires-to-roof new and quite a performer. I had a chance to drive it on Subaru's proving grounds in Japan ... find out more in my story at AutoTrader.

Virtual reality: Building a car in cyberspace

Car designs can still start with a pencil, but using high-tech methods, designers and engineers can work with the vehicle both inside and out, and some are starting the initial designs right at the computer level. Find out more about Ford's VR labs in my "How It Works" column at the National Post.

In review: 2017 Infiniti QX80

There was no difficulty finding this in any parking lot: the Infiniti QX80 is a big vehicle, and one of the few remaining body-on-frame SUVs on the market. Find out more in my review at the National Post.

Meet Canada's newest F1/Infiniti employee!

Each year, for the past four years, Infiniti and Renault Motorsports have sponsored the Infiniti Engineering Academy, which picks the top engineering students from around the globe to do a one-year stint with its engineers in Britain. Canada has been part of it for two years, and this year, Matthew Carsson of London, Ontario represents the country. Find out more in my story at AutoTRADER.

Need collision repair? Proceed with caution!

Fixing a car after a crash is no longer a case of just hammering out the dents and spraying some paint. New cars can come with all sorts of technologies that your repair shop needs to know: crash-durable adhesives, airbag sensors, active safety features, and even how much paint a bumper can take. Find out more in my story over at AutoTRADER.

Now THIS is a car show!

Every year, my friend Jeff Crawford hosts an event that's part car show, part street party, and 100% dedicated to helping people with serious illnesses. And of course something fantastic always happens, like a crane picking up a hot rod. Check it out in my photo gallery over at Roadkill.

First Drive: 2018 Honda Odyssey

If you have to haul friends, family and freight, there's nothing better than a minivan. And Honda now has an all-new version of its Odyssey for 2018. Find out more in my story over at the National Post.