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Jil McIntosh

@jilmcintosh.bsky.social
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I'm an auto writer by trade, and an old-car enthusiast by design. I own too many books and too many fountain pens; I love opera; my go-to drink is bourbon; and I'm a horse racing fan. That about sums it up! You can find my writing at WomanOnWheels.ca

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Jil McIntosh @jilmcintosh.bsky.social · 10h
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Ontario car museum asks for city's help, gets fined instead
Canadian Automotive Museum says punishment is related to unsheltered people who use its lot after the city sweeps them out of a nearby park
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Jil McIntosh @jilmcintosh.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
driving.ca/car-culture/...
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Sheer Vanity: 100s of unique licence plates available across Canada
Many provinces and territories offer plates commemorating sports teams, charities, or the great outdoors—we round up some of the neatest
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Jil McIntosh @jilmcintosh.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
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2026 Jeep Gladiator Review - AutoTrader.ca
Jeep’s rough and rugged pickup is unapologetically authentic.
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Jil McIntosh @jilmcintosh.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
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driving.ca
U.S. rolls back fuel-economy standards, reclassifies vehicle types
The 2031 projected standards will fall to 34.9 mpg from 50.4 mpg; the administration says it'll reduce the cost of new vehicles
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Jil McIntosh @jilmcintosh.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
The U.S. Department of Transportation, according to NHTSA's media site, is now "Trump's Transportation Department."
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Jil McIntosh @jilmcintosh.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
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2026 Porsche Cayenne Electric Review - AutoTrader.ca
Porsche hasn’t just made an excellent EV — it’s made an excellent Cayenne.
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Jil McIntosh @jilmcintosh.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
driving.ca/column/rearv...
driving.ca
Rearview Mirror: How American and Japanese automakers ended up in Canada
All of our major auto plants are associated with "come-from-away" automakers, but how did they get to building cars here?
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Jil McIntosh @jilmcintosh.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
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6 Facts About the Ford Model T You Probably Didn’t Know - AutoTrader.ca
It sold a record 15 million copies, but not all of them were black.
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Jil McIntosh @jilmcintosh.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
This is the editorial cartoon in today's Toronto Star. Here's the thing: It's a reprint. It originally ran in the paper in June 2025. Cartoonist Theo Moudakis obviously owns a crystal ball.
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Jil McIntosh @jilmcintosh.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Dolly Parton died Tuesday. Hurricane Dolly formed Thursday. That was just the name that came up in the rotation determined 6 years ago. Dolly downgraded and brought rain to Puerto Rico, which was in a drought. One of the few named storms that became beneficial. That woman could do no wrong!
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Jessica D. M. 🇺🇦 🇦🇺 🇨🇦 🇵🇦 🇬🇱 🪃 🟧 @jessicaperthwa.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
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The tiny town that became a beacon of hope on 9/11 | 60 Minutes Australia
YouTube video by 60 Minutes Australia
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Jil McIntosh @jilmcintosh.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
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2026 Toyota RAV4 PHEV Review - AutoTrader.ca
More power, more range, and a lower starting price than last year.
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Jil McIntosh @jilmcintosh.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
When you don't have enough of any one type of fruit, you make plum-peach-nectarine jam!
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Jil McIntosh @jilmcintosh.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
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Sam McLaughlin and Buick - Cracking The Myth - Jil McIntosh - Old Autos Publication
This year marks a milestone in Canadian automotive history. A century ago, Sam McLaughlin, who’d founded his car company by building his version of a Buick in Ontario, was nearing the end of his contr...
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Jil McIntosh @jilmcintosh.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
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6 Car History Facts You Probably Didn't Know - AutoTrader.ca
Dodge built Fords, EVs aren’t new, and Ralph Nader ultimately helped create NHTSA.
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Jil McIntosh @jilmcintosh.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
There's an ancient apple tree out in the field, and it always puts out a lot of fruit. So I made jelly!
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Jil McIntosh @jilmcintosh.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
You plant one pound of garlic, and whaddya get...
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Jil McIntosh @jilmcintosh.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
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2026 Buick Envision Review - AutoTrader.ca
Buick’s compact SUV finds itself in between mainstream and premium models.
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Jil McIntosh @jilmcintosh.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
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autotrader.ca
2026 Chevrolet Silverado Trail Boss Review - AutoTrader.ca
With a redesigned Silverado on its way, is now the time to get into Chevy’s half-ton?
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Jil McIntosh @jilmcintosh.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
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2027 Ram 1500 TRX SRT makes smooth work of big jumps | Reviews
Ram's Baja-ready half-ton is back, now with 777 horsepower and 680 lb-ft of torque — and some surprisingly civil road manners
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Jil McIntosh @jilmcintosh.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
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Honda CR-V overtakes Ford F-150, Toyota RAV4 in U.S. sales
While Honda's sales strategy played a role, it's primarily due to Ford's aluminum shortage, and RAV4's all-new changeover
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Jil McIntosh @jilmcintosh.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
driving.ca/column/how-i...
driving.ca
Trucks and SUVs are killing pedestrians, says study
Tall hoods and flat fronts to blame, as every inch of extra hood height results in a 2.8% higher chance of pedestrian death
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Jil McIntosh @jilmcintosh.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
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driving.ca
Ontario raises some highway speed limits to 110 km/h
Change comes as new Canadian study finds traffic fatalities linked to speeding are rising, ones tied to distracted driving are falling
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Jil McIntosh @jilmcintosh.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
driving.ca/reviews/suv-...
driving.ca
SUV Review: 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee adds a new engine | Reviews
It may only have four cylinders, but this new "Hurricane" has no trouble moving this sport-utility around
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Jil McIntosh @jilmcintosh.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
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Canadian car production drops by 64,000, U.S. rises by 44,000 in 2026
While model changeovers account for some of that, it seems U.S. tariffs on Canadian-made vehicles are the primary factor
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Jil McIntosh @jilmcintosh.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
driving.ca/auto-news/ne...
driving.ca
Ford teases cheap electric pickup, Slate leaks its truck's price
The EV startup let slip its debut model's US$25k base MSRP — but was it actually a coincidence it happened alongside Ford's reveal?
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Jil McIntosh @jilmcintosh.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
driving.ca/features/sho...
driving.ca
Canada's most fuel-efficient SUVs for 2026
We've assembled the fuel-sippiest mainstream models, including gasoline-only and hybrids
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Jil McIntosh @jilmcintosh.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
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Ford re-recalls 387,000-plus vehicles in U.S. over bad repairs
Seven recalls have been re-issued for vehicles with software that wasn't installed properly during the first fix
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Rightardia @rightardia.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
Drew Sheneman cartoon www.gocomics.com/drewsheneman
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Jil McIntosh @jilmcintosh.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
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Buying or selling a vehicle? Watch out for these scams
Whether it's the new- or used-car market, it's always best to take steps to protect yourself and your wallet
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Jil McIntosh @jilmcintosh.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
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2026 Polestar 4 Review - AutoTrader.ca
Making the switch to an EV? There’ll be no looking back in this sedan.
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Jil McIntosh @jilmcintosh.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
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Quebec cuts EV mandate, takes heat over failed battery investments
EV, hybrid sales targets now 80% by 2035, down from 100% EV-only; auditor general reveals $2.6 billion in overall battery funding
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Jil McIntosh @jilmcintosh.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
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Truck Review: 2026 Honda Ridgeline TrailSport | Reviews
It's not a conventional midsize pickup, and that might make it "just right" for many buyers
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Jil McIntosh @jilmcintosh.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
driving.ca/auto-news/dr...
driving.ca
Motor oil prices rise, supply tightens with war in Iran
In addition to oil changes on existing vehicles, the issue could potentially affect auto manufacturing as well
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Jil McIntosh @jilmcintosh.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
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Proposed U.S. bill targets Canadian drivers in Chinese cars
Citing security concerns over the vehicle's ability to collect data, the act would deny entry to those visiting from Canada or Mexico
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Jil McIntosh @jilmcintosh.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
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U.S. supplier strike may affect GM pickups, Canada-built Chryslers
The union wants better wages and conditions, and said the company called the police on employees handing out UAW flyers
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Jil McIntosh @jilmcintosh.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
driving.ca/auto-news/ne...
driving.ca
Rolls-Royce Spectre Series II EV boasts more power, longer range
What's more, this new iteration of the marque's all-electric ultra-luxury model features faster charging and some new styling cues
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Jil McIntosh @jilmcintosh.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
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autotrader.ca
2026 Subaru Outback Review - AutoTrader.ca
It no longer looks like the lovable wagon it once was, but the Outback is as practical as ever.
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Jil McIntosh @jilmcintosh.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Love visiting this city.
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Jil McIntosh @jilmcintosh.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
A truck driving into a warehouse in my formerly-rural neighborhood. The irony: This "not without farmers" truck is pulling into a giant facility that was built on high-quality farmland, which is now gone forever.
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Jil McIntosh @jilmcintosh.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
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driving.ca
Chinese blogger apologizes, pays fine to BYD for defamation
The China-based electric-vehicle manufacturer says it's fine with criticism, but not misrepresentation of its products
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Jil McIntosh @jilmcintosh.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
A religious fundamentalist ranted online against women masturbating and called the clitoris "the devil's doorbell" and now I have a new favorite name for a body part...
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Jil McIntosh @jilmcintosh.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
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Canada's cheapest pickup trucks for 2026
We've searched out the lowest starting prices in all of the segments for cab-and-bed vehicles
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Jil McIntosh @jilmcintosh.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
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Stellantis' turnaround plan will strengthen its North American brands
All the existing brands will get investment, and nine new models will come in under US$40,000
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Jil McIntosh @jilmcintosh.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
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First Look: 2027 Ram 1500 Rumble Bee | Reviews
Ram's newest "muscle truck" comes in three versions, topped by a 777-horsepower SRT Hellcat version
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Jil McIntosh @jilmcintosh.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
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2026 Mini Countryman Review - AutoTrader.ca
Some vehicles occupy a narrower niche than most, and this is one of them.
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Jil McIntosh @jilmcintosh.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
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2026 Mini Countryman Review - AutoTrader.ca
Some vehicles occupy a narrower niche than most, and this is one of them.
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Jil McIntosh @jilmcintosh.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
driving.ca/auto-news/en...
driving.ca
Some of the last Saabs built to be auctioned in Sweden
Three 2014 Saab 9-3 Aeros are crossing the block, among the final cars made in Trollhättan in a last-ditch effort to revive the brand
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Jil McIntosh @jilmcintosh.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
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2026 Toyota Tacoma Review - AutoTrader.ca
There’s something special that sets this pickup apart from its rivals.
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Jil McIntosh @jilmcintosh.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
driving.ca/column/how-i...
driving.ca
How It Works: 'Knock-down' vehicle assembly
Not every new car or truck leaves the factory fully built—here's the how and why on this automotive manufacturing method
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