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How to squeeze into an Indy car

Tuesday, Jul. 13, 2010 1:01PM EDT

After riding in a tiny race car, switch to a street car and it's like you're standing still

Reporter's son crashes Porsche

Wednesday, May. 19, 2010 8:49PM EDT

Peter Cheney's son drove a $180,000 Porsche through the garage door while attempting to check out the stereo

What to do when your kid wrecks a Porsche

Wednesday, May. 19, 2010 4:10PM EDT

Peter Cheney explains how his parenting skills changed after son's car accident

The parking challenge: Men versus women

Friday, May. 07, 2010 4:28PM EDT

Who wins the battle of the sexes between Peter Cheney and Petrina Gentile?

I wanna drive the Zamboni

Wednesday, Apr. 21, 2010 10:39PM EDT

... and he did. Watch the video to see exactly how well rookie Peter Cheney did wheeling it around the Air Canada Centre ice surface.

How to shift gears like a pro

Tuesday, Apr. 06, 2010 11:17AM EDT

The trick to driving a manual transmission is to make it feel like an automatic. Peter Cheney demonstrates the infamous heel and toe technique

Driving a cop magnet in Georgia

Wednesday, Mar. 31, 2010 10:05PM EDT

This Lotus Exige looks like it’s speeding, even when it’s parked

Video: Feel like a topless drive?

Tuesday, May. 22, 2012 11:28AM EDT

Petrina Gentile checks out five convertible cars that will make sunny-weather driving more fun this summer

Honda unveils robotic scooter

Wednesday, May. 16, 2012 12:49PM EDT

Honda has unveiled a new personal scooter, powered by robotics, that'll be on display and being tested at Japan's National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation over the next ten months.

Honda aims for inroads in India motorcycle market

Tuesday, May. 15, 2012 12:45PM EDT

World's largest motorcycle manufacturer launches its first mass-market motorcycle in India.

Toyota sees profit tripling

Wednesday, May. 09, 2012 7:13AM EDT

Toyota forecasts a tripling of operating profit to $12.5-billion (U.S.) as the auto sector recovers, sees sales up 18 per cent this year.

Camera captures dramatic hit-and-run collision

Tuesday, May. 08, 2012 1:44PM EDT

A surveillance video captured a driver striking a pedestrian and sending him flipping through the air. Police caught the driver within minutes. Incredibly, the victim wasn't seriously hurt.

Stick to the basics when learning to drive standard

Monday, Apr. 30, 2012 2:02PM EDT

Globe Drive columnist Lorraine Sommerfeld shows how you can master a standard transmission

Video: Five tips to remember when buying a classic car

Monday, Apr. 30, 2012 1:53PM EDT

Follow Petrina Gentile's advice to make sure your dream classic car purchase doesn't turn into a nightmare

Ford unveils the next generation police cruiser

Friday, Apr. 27, 2012 2:06PM EDT

Honda rebounds, profits more than double

Friday, Apr. 27, 2012 9:15AM EDT

Honda Motor snaps a five-quarter streak of sliding profits, forecasts 170 percent surge in full-year earnings.

The end of the supercar?

Friday, Apr. 27, 2012 9:11AM EDT

With Lamborghini, Maserati and other following in the tire tracks of Porsche, Chinese demand for passenger vehicles may end the era of the pure sports car maker

Ford reveals new Transit design

Tuesday, Apr. 24, 2012 1:17PM EDT

Ford has revealed a 'sexy-looking' revamp of one of Europe's most recognisable vehicles.

Video: Competition heats up in the world's largest auto market

Monday, Apr. 23, 2012 12:56PM EDT

Auto makers unveiled China-focused models at the Beijing auto show this week. They are counting on China to maintain growth in their premium offerings, even as all the signs point to an overall slowing in the world's largest auto market.

Hybrid makers add some rev to their engines

Monday, Apr. 23, 2012 8:42AM EDT

The Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act gives auto manufacturers until 2017 to come up with a solution to the problem of noiseless cars. Some activists are concerned the requirements don't require the artificial sound to be uniform.

Victoria Beckham's "posh" car design

Monday, Apr. 23, 2012 6:38AM EDT

Victoria Beckham visits Beijing to unveil the special edition Evogue Range Rover, which she designed together with the car company.