Jil McIntosh

Canada

Freelance Writer at Freelance

I'm an auto writer, reviewing new cars and writing about antique ones. I also write with and about fountain pens, and I love horse racing, bourbon and opera!

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Articles

Genesis Debuts Luxurious Off-Road SUV Concept and New Race Car

1 week ago | autotrader.ca | Jil McIntosh

Production cars are every automaker’s bread-and-butter, of course, but it’s concept cars that really capture everyone’s attention. Genesis has been on a roll with them: Earlier this month, it rolled out a stunning pair of them, the X Gran Coupe and Gran Convertible, in its hometown of Seoul, South Korea. And now, on the eve of the 2025 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS), it took the wraps off two more.
Dodge's V8 Durango could stick around longer than expected

1 week ago | driving.ca | Jil McIntosh

Advertisement oopSkip to ContentAdvertisement 1The generation was supposed to be wrapped up after 2025, but now it looks like it could run through to 2028 • You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account.
Gas cars break down more often than EVs: German survey

1 week ago | driving.ca | Jil McIntosh |Jil McIntosh specializes

And the highest number of roadside issues are for a component you may not realize plug-in and liquid-fuel vehicles all share • You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account.
2025 Mini Convertible keeps iconic styling, starts at $42,990 - Reviews

1 week ago | driving.ca | Jil McIntosh |Jil McIntosh specializes

The roof goes down, the fun factor goes up • • You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Article contentThere’s something magical about a car when its roof goes down, and then you start it up and it’s a little go-kart. And so that brings us to the Mini Convertible, which moves into an all-new generation for 2025.
Chevrolet BrightDrop, Rivian store vehicles as EV sales slow

2 weeks ago | driving.ca | Jil McIntosh

In Canada, electric truck sales faltered when government rebates came to a halt, and they're not doing hot Stateside either • • You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account.
Rolls-Royce given to Gretzky for record-setting goal is up for auction

2 weeks ago | driving.ca | Jil McIntosh

Estimated to bring more than US$895,000, the Rolls-Royce is being sold by RM Sotheby's through a sealed-bid process • You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Article contentIf you want a piece of hockey history, how about a Rolls-Royce?
Audi, Land Rover, Mitsubishi stop shipments to U.S. over tariffs

2 weeks ago | driving.ca | Jil McIntosh |Jil McIntosh specializes

Meanwhile, Volkswagen plans to add the "import fee" to its vehicles' destination charge • • You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account.
Kia plans to offer a midsize pickup truck in the U.S. market

2 weeks ago | driving.ca | Jil McIntosh

Skip to ContentAdvertisement 1Its CEO won't confirm what it'll be, other than to say it won't be the global Tasman truck • You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Article contentArticle contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.
Ford, Lincoln recall 3,729 vehicles in Canada for engine, seatbelt issues

2 weeks ago | driving.ca | Jil McIntosh

Skip to ContentAdvertisement 1And both of these issues sparked a recall last year, and many vehicles already repaired will need to be fixed again • • You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account.
2025 Buick Envista Review

3 weeks ago | autotrader.ca | Jil McIntosh

Detailed ReviewThe 2025 Buick Envista marks the second year of this model after it effectively replaced the Encore last year. That makes it the entry point for the Buick brand, with a car-like front-wheel-drive (FWD) configuration compared to the Encore GX that’s available with all-wheel drive (AWD). The Envista starts in Preferred trim at $30,999, including a non-negotiable delivery fee of $2,100, and finishes with the Avenir at $35,799. Tested here is the mid-range Sport Touring at $32,199.