Articles Written By Michael Bettencourt

Evolution of the Car Battery, Large and Small
By Michael Bettencourt
March 23, 2017

Small ones that helped start cars soon overtook large batteries that powered them

Kumho Solus All-Weather Long-Term Tire Test – Intro
By Michael Bettencourt
March 15, 2017

A four-season test for all-weather tires

AMG’s Icy Gimli Program a Sweet Dance of Enthusiast Passion
By Michael Bettencourt
March 06, 2017

With a winter driving program this perpetually tail-out, it’s way more AMG than Mercedes-Benz

First Drive: 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid and Ioniq Electric
By Michael Bettencourt
February 20, 2017

Three flavours to become the Goldilocks of the green car world

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S Experience
By Michael Bettencourt
February 17, 2017

Michelin’s all-new Pilot performance line goes beyond burning rubber

Top 5 Things to Check Out at CIAS 2017
By Michael Bettencourt
February 17, 2017

New cars and trucks galore, yes, but be careful or you’ll miss these

Test Drive: 2017 Nissan GT-R
By Michael Bettencourt
February 16, 2017

Thrilla dubbed Godzilla strikes again

Test Drive: 2017 Lamborghini Huracán LP610-4 Spyder
By Michael Bettencourt
February 09, 2017

Four-wheeled shock and awe

First Drive: 2017 Chevrolet Bolt
By Michael Bettencourt
February 02, 2017

More a nudge than shove forward

Preview: 2018 Ford Mustang
By Michael Bettencourt
January 17, 2017

Pony up: in power, style, tech and (likely) price

Preview: 2018 Toyota Camry
By Michael Bettencourt
January 09, 2017

More Thrilla, less Vanilla

Nissan Vmotion 2.0 Concept Shows Off Next Design Language
By Michael Bettencourt
January 09, 2017

Concept shows future look and highlights autonomous features

Next-Generation Lexus LS Offers Pedestrian Auto Brake and Avoid
By Michael Bettencourt
January 09, 2017

New Lexus flagship sedan debuts in Detroit

Toyota “Seriously” Studying Hybrid Pickup: Toyota Canada President
By Michael Bettencourt
January 09, 2017

Technical savvy vs business sense

First 2017 Ford GT Rolls Off the Line
By Michael Bettencourt
December 16, 2016

First 2017 Ford GT rolls off the line at Markham, ON-based race shop Multimatic

Michael Bettencourt

Michael Bettencourt

Michael Bettencourt has been writing about cars and automotive topics for over 25 years, with over two decades as a member of the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC). A journalism graduate of Ryerson University, he has won multiple awards for technical, vehicle testing, and green vehicle writing. Currently a judge for the Electric Vehicle Dealer’s Association awards, he bought his first EV in 2011, and follows the EV industry closely.