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Dodge Grand Caravan is the minivan that started it all
The Dodge Caravan is the minivan that started it all, but after over 30 years of production, the venerable sales leader is scheduled to retire after 2015, returning with a modern new look, new...
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Motor Mouth: Why do we still need sex to sell cars?
One never knows, in these politically charged times, if, as member of the XY tribe, one dares even posit an opinion on the inequities that befall those of the XX chromosome. I am pretty sure Justin...
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Iron fist in a velvet glove: Alpinas were always posh hot rods
More than a decade ago, the fastest cars in the world gathered to do battle at the behest of Road & Track. The Italians came, mid-engined and scissor-doored, knife-edged and vicious: the...
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Four car books perfect for the gearhead on your gift list
Books. After the car, truck or motorcycle itself, I think pages of information and photos are the next best option for any enthusiast of wheels, internal combustion and chrome and steel. Because the...
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Mercedes-Benz teases two new models ahead of Detroit debut
Mercedes-Benz will take to the North American International Auto Show with two new models aimed at bridging the performance gap between its top-level models and their high-performance AMG counterparts....
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Mini reportedly discontinues niche Coupe, Roadster models
Hot on the heels of BMW wanting to trim Mini’s lineup down to five core models, the Coupe and Roadster models have been reportedly discontinued. According to AutoGuide, Patrick McKenna, Mini USA’s...
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Modifying vintage pickups is a family affair
Restoring and modifying vintage pickup trucks are great father-son projects. These classic rigs are increasingly popular with second- and third-generation gearheads. Young and not-so-young family...
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Be ready for what Mother Nature may throw at you
We may not experience the same type of harsh winters here in the Lower Mainland as they do in other parts of the province, but that doesn’t mean drivers shouldn’t be prepared for what the cold weather...
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Heartland Ford to build ‘uncaged’ Mustangs
Powerful engines and the Ford Mustang have been synonymous since the marque was introduced in 1964. And 50 years ago, big horsepower came from big displacement. Today’s 2015 Mustang shows how far...
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What do you do when your loved one is a bad driver?
I love you but I hate driving with you. Forget all the awkward conversations you do your best to avoid; this is the worst. It’s easy to bellow and bitch at “The Others”, those on the road putzing along...
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Car Review: 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat
Overview A hellacious muscle car with 1970s style and today’s driveline & suspension. The best of both worlds. Pros Amazing Hemi power, supercharger, dynamic suspension Cons Exhaust noise can be...
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BMW planning to roll out plug-in hybrid versions of top models
BMW plans to offer plug-in hybrid versions of all its main models, including the best-selling 3 Series sedan, as the world’s largest maker of luxury vehicles reacts to tighter emissions regulations....
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Land Rover lookalike by Chinese maker to sell for 78% less
Jaguar Land Rover said it’s investigating whether China’s Jiangling Motor Co. copied design elements of its best-selling SUV for a model that will sell for a quarter of the price. The Gaydon,...
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SUV Review: 2015 Kia Sportage EX
Overview Comfortable and competent compact crossover has great value Pros All-wheel-drive, sporty road manners, features and amenities Cons Small UVO screen, no paddle shifters, $200 paint cost Value...
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Released: 2015 Ford F-150 fuel economy figures
Ford estimates its all-new, aluminum-bodied 2015 F-150 will get the best fuel economy rating for any gasoline-powered pickup in this class. Canadian figures released to Driving on Monday score the 2015...
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Car Review: 2015 Maserati Quattroporte GTS
Overview Large, luxurious four-door sedan with some serious dance moves Pros Power, handling, exclusivity, cargo capacity Cons Price, heavy steering, lack of electronic safety nannies Value for money...
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Jay Leno drives a ‘bathtub’ 1950 Nash Ambassador
It’s well known that Jay Leno loves odd cars. Classic 1957 Chevy sedans and 1955 Ford T-Birds are becoming almost common at car shows, according to Jay, but we doubt you’ll ever see two 1950 Nash...
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Tolls from GM ignition switches rises to 36 deaths, 44 injuries
DETROIT — At least 36 people have died and 44 have been seriously injured in crashes involving General Motors cars with defective ignition switches. Attorney Kenneth Feinberg, who was hired by GM to...
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Germany may boost incentives to reach electric car goals
Chancellor Angela Merkel said Germany will need to provide more incentives to meet a goal of having 1 million electric cars on the country’s roads by 2020. “There’s a lot to do,” Merkel said today...
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GM recalling 316,357 vehicles to fix faulty headlights
DETROIT — General Motors is recalling 316,357 vehicles in North America because their headlights can stop working. The recall affects the Buick LaCrosse sedan and the Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy,...
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