Auto Talk

Springtime brought not only daffodils, greener grass and warmer temperatures but Ford dealers suddenly had a crop of 2015 Mustangs arrive in showrooms.

The 2015 Lexus NX is the latest in the growing premium compact crossover segment. When you first catch a glimpse of the NX from the side, it almost looks like any other in its class.

The new Lincoln MKC quietly entered the market last fall with actor Matthew McConaughey's Lincoln television ad.

In the previous decade a new automotive styling trend emerged – the four-door coupe.

With so many Sport Utility Vehicles all looking the same, Toyota has kept its 4Runner moulded in its squarish style. The overall look comes off as strong, muscular and menacing.

When Acura set up operations in Canada back in 1986 its models certainly showed its Honda lineage but driving dynamics, interior and exterior styling execution was something else altogether. Since then the early models have become legendary.

"That's a bummer, man," as we used to say back in the early '70s. Meaning something went bad or was unforeseen. This was my first thought upon taking delivery of the Mazda 3 Sport GT on a winter day. Oh, if only it was summer.

Grandpa's old Buick a classic? If his car was built in 1990 or older yes, it can be. This year marks 25 years for vehicles built in 1990. According to car enthusiasts and car clubs this is the time when a car or truck becomes a classic.

Never judge a book by its cover, as the old saying goes.

Lincoln has refreshed the 2015 Navigator full-size SUV. This body on frame vehicle is not a big seller for Lincoln but offers performance, luxury, interior space and towing capacity that is as good if not better than some of its competitors.