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

Alfa Romeo rusting with no help from dealer, Vancouver owner claims

5 days ago | driving.ca | Jil McIntosh

Skip to ContentAdvertisement 1The owner of a 2024 Tonale claims the problem is with a tailgate design that doesn't properly drain water • You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account.
VinFast will close half of its 10 stores in Canada

1 week ago | driving.ca | Jil McIntosh

Skip to ContentAdvertisement 1It's also moving from direct-to-consumer sales to franchised dealers in the U.S. • You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Article contentVinFast is closing half of its 10 corporate stores in CanadaThe electric SUVs are currently offered only in B.C., Quebec and OntarioThe automaker blames slowing EV sales and lack of consumer incentivesArticle contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load.
16-year-old breaks into 121 cars in one night, cops can't hold him

1 week ago | driving.ca | Jil McIntosh

Maryland police express frustration over "catch-and-release" laws that saw him back on the street in just five hours • You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account.
Jeep confirms an all-new Cherokee will arrive late in 2025

1 week ago | driving.ca | Jil McIntosh

Skip to ContentAdvertisement 1Not just that, a hybrid option has been announced, too, although there's no word on if it's conventional or a plug-in version • You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account.
Canadian EV interest holds steady, almost half that of U.S. shoppers: J.D. Power

1 week ago | driving.ca | Jil McIntosh

Skip to ContentAdvertisement 1And among vehicle brands under consideration, Tesla dropped from the top two to eighth place • • You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account.
2026 Land Rover Defender gets updated styling, features

1 week ago | driving.ca | Jil McIntosh

Skip to ContentAdvertisement 1A larger touchscreen, off-road cruise control, and updated lighting are some of the new items • You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Article contentThe Land Rover Defender adds styling and features updates for 2026That’s on top of changes it underwent for 2025The updates include a larger touchscreen, new lights and matte wrapsArticle contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load.
Canada's most efficient hybrid vehicles for 2025

1 week ago | driving.ca | Jil McIntosh

Skip to ContentAdvertisement 1From sedans to SUVs, pickups to minivans, these are the fuel-sippiest in each vehicle segment • • You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Article contentA hybrid’s reason for being is to be efficient; but within that mandate, some do that better than others. Our goal here is to check ‘em all and highlight the fuel-sippiest in each vehicle segment. Article contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load.
UNOBVIOUS ONES: Ford tech-training falls to exec who helps give students hands-on experience

1 week ago | autonews.com | Jil McIntosh |C.J. Moore |Luca Ciferri

Retailers selling only used vehicles took advantage of strong demand in 2024. See our list.
Toyota recalling current-gen Tundra pickup for backup lights

1 week ago | driving.ca | Jil McIntosh

Skip to ContentAdvertisement 1The 2022-2025 models may allow water to get into the lights and corrode their wiring, killing the reverse lamps' function • You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account.
Nissan unveils all-new Micra EV for Europe

2 weeks ago | driving.ca | Jil McIntosh

Skip to ContentAdvertisement 1The automaker promises new vehicles for Canada, but right now the Micra is not among them • You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Article contentNissan unveils the sixth-generation Micra, and it’s an EVIt’ll be built in France alongside its Renault 5 E-Tech siblingSales will start in Europe, but it won’t be offered in Canada for 2026 or 2027Article contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load.