Driving

Little sports car set the stage for cars like the rotary powered Mazda RX-7 and the very popular Mazda Miata

The 1970s were difficult for the North American auto industry. Not only was there intensifying competition from imported cars, there were also two oil crises and increasingly tightening standards for fuel economy and emissions.

It’s the 33% per cent wallop over the past three months — from around $1.50 a litre to the $2-plus level — that has really staggered Island drivers.

A new roundabout that’s more than 20 years in the making will be built at the intersection of Beacon Avenue and Galaran Road in Sidney. The $4.9-million roundabout, now in the design process, is expected to be completed by the fall of 2023.

Being prepared means having more than a hairbrush or a pen in your car and it’s not just for emergencies. The right tools work in everyday situations, where fixing a small problem can have you back on your way in no time.

To counter relentless domestic and foreign competition in the mid-1970s AMC began emphasizing smaller, more elegant cars

It was far from straightforward, but it was possible

Spiking oil prices have come down slightly, meaning gas price drop is coming

With gasoline at over $2 a litre, transportation companies have been forced to make adjustments. B.C. Transit has noticed an increase in ridership.

Gas prices in Greater Victoria crossed the $2/litre mark on Monday, setting a new record high for the region. Several capital region stations were selling regular gas at $2.089 a litre, while Sooke hit $2.169.