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5. Vintage car ads offer glimpse into the past
Evocative, colourful and sometimes controversial, these retro ads give us a peek into the past
4. Why do thieves target Canada’s most stolen cars?
Why are Canada’s most stolen cars targeted, what happens to them, and why are Escalades being shipped to Africa?
3. 7 do-it-yourself tips to get your car ready for spring
After a long, harsh winter, your car is likely sending out an SOS
The self-serve car wash — the kind with a bay you drive into, park, and go at it with high-pressure wands and brushes — is rare these days. And getting rarer.
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2. The history of the most affordable car in North America
We put famously cheap cars against the inflation calculator to see how they stack up to Canada’s new cheapest car, the Nissan Micra.
1. Die-hard cars: The 10 longest-lasting vehicles on the road
Like the Energizer bunny, these cars and trucks just keep going and going
New reviews:
First drive: 2015 McLaren 650S: While still civil, McLaren’s successor to the MP4-12C feels more like a scary fast supercar
2015 McLaren 650S
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First drive: 2015 Porsche 911 Targa: Exquisitely styled new Targa combines the best of both worlds
First drive: 2015 Cadillac Escalade: Big, bold and brash — New Escalade sets the bar for ‘American luxury’
2014 Chevrolet Malibu: Mid-sized sedan a quiet alternative to import rivals
2014 Scion FR-S: Coupe brings drivers back to a more simple time, but don’t expect a lot of practicality
2014 Ford Fiesta ST: Hot hatch stands above the rest with smile-inducing thrills in an affordable package
2014 Ram 1500 Laramie Crew Cab 4×4: Swanky and powerful pickup offers excellent interior and Hemi V8 power
2014 Nissan NV200: Versatile cargo van helped me during my move into a new home
Dear John: Couple seeks mini minivan for under $35,000
Other miscellaneous items of interest:
- Road & Track did a cool retrospective on the Toyota Supra and looks at why it’s still important 36 years later.
- Jalopnik has a hilarious post on a time when Volkswagen fans were experiencing a deep madness.
- Car & Driver has a neat story on cars we should wait for — in the next four years
