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2022 MUSTANG MACH-E CALIFORNIA ROUTE 1, THE CLOTHES DON’T MAKE THE MAN

Like siblings, individuals with identical surname do not necessarily look alike. The same is true for the Mustang Mach-E.

2022 VOLVO XC60 RECHARGE: AN IRON FIST IN A VELVET GLOVE

The Volvo XC60 Recharge T8 AWD R-Design has a sober, unflashy exterior that blends in with the rest of the SUV crowd. But underneath its BCBG design and generic silhouette lies an unsuspected fierceness.

MAY 1, 1926: A 40-HOUR WORK WEEK FOR FORD FACTORY WORKERS

Nearly a century ago, the Ford Motor Company became one of the first companies in the United States to adopt the 40-hour, five-day work week in its plants, a policy that would be extended to office employees in August.

BERTHA BENZ, THE FIRST WOMAN “BEHIND THE WHEEL”

More than 135 years after Karl Benz obtained the patent for his “gasoline car”, women continue to be labelled as bad drivers. But if it weren’t for one woman’s courage and daring, the automotive world as we know it today would be a very different place.

CLAUDIA MARQUEZ NAMED CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER FOR GENESIS NORTH AMERICA

Genesis' North American division has named Claudia Marquez as its new Chief operating officer. She will begin her new tenure on October 1, 2021, reporting to José Muños, Global Head of Operations at Hyundai Motor Company and President and CEO of Hyundai Motor for...

VESPA, THE STING THAT HAS LASTED FOR 75 YEARS

Icon of elegance and symbol of the Dolce Vita, the Vespa is celebrating its 75th birthday this year.

THE 2021 GENESIS G80: LUXURY AND MODERNITY

With its G80 2021 model year, Genesis is making its mark in a segment dominated by the Germans, that of mid-size luxury sedans. The company’s signature vehicle, now in its third generation, offers a lot for less. But in order to play in the major league, the lack of...

KIA TELLURIDE, FAMILY RIDE IN STYLE

The Kia Telluride is the ultimate SUV for families who want more space, a more stylish look and state-of-the-art equipment. Experience coolness behind the wheel of a utility vehicle that can accommodate up to 8 passengers (depending on the version chosen) without feeling like a soccer mom out of the Desperate Housewives series.

WINTER DRIVING COURSES: REDUCING RISKS BY KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE

Snowstorms remind us of the importance of being well prepared for winter driving with good tires and a better knowledge of your vehicle

A BRIGHT FUTURE AHEAD FOR THE NEW ELECTRIC MINI COOPER SE

As we leave 2019 behind with a bit of nostalgia, we expect 2020 to be refreshing and inspiring! That is exactly what MINI accomplished with its 2019 60th anniversary edition and its 100% electric MINI Cooper SE which will enter the Québec market next March. With its...
EIGHT QUEBEC WOMEN CONQUER THE TROPHÉE ROSES DES SABLES

EIGHT QUEBEC WOMEN CONQUER THE TROPHÉE ROSES DES SABLES

Saturday five o'clock, about 20 women in the back room of the Pub l'Île Noire on St-Denis Street are chatting and laughing like old girlfriends. For eight of them, it's an opportunity to celebrate before the big departure. These four duos will fly to Argentina on...

MYTHICAL CARS: CITROËN DEUX CHEVAUX

MYTHICAL CARS: CITROËN DEUX CHEVAUX

Produced between 1948 and 1990, it travelled the roads of France in large numbers. TheCitroën Deux Chevaux was one of the 10 best-selling French cars in history, with more than 5.1 million units sold. Its rounded silhouette, its colours and its noisy engine propelled...

MARIA TERESA DE FILIPPIS, FIRST FEMALE FORMULA 1 DRIVER

Belgium, June 15, 1958. As the Formula 1 World Championship celebrates its 8th year, Maria Teresa de Filippis wins the 10th place, becoming the first woman to qualify for a Formula 1 Grand Prix. It would be almost 30 years before another driver would find herself on...

WHEN AUTOMOTIVE INSPIRES HIGH FASHION

The countdown is ending. You have until Sunday, September 8 to discover the exhibition Couturissime, devoted to the exploded universe of fashion designer Thierry Mugler, presented at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts.  Spectacular and colorful, this retrospective...

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