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Gallery: Kicking off Canada’s auto show season in Montreal
The 2015 Salon d’Auto Montreal officially marks the start of Canadian auto show season. Here’s a look at the Canadian reveals we’ve seen so far at the show. Click here for full coverage of the 2015...
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Nissan announces Micra Cup race calendar for 2015
Nissan has detailed the official racing calendar for the 2015 Micra Cup. Billed as having the lowest running cost of any racing series in Canada, the Micra Cup will feature six races in Quebec starting...
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2016 Mazda2 makes its debut at Montreal auto show
The 2016 Mazda2 is the driver’s subcompact. Now, before you giggle, take a look at the little Mazda in profile. The Mazda2 has an upright grille, long hood and windshield pillars that are mounted...
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The must-see cars at the Montreal auto show
MONTREAL – Annually held only days after the automotive orgy known as the North American International Auto Show held in Detroit, you may think the annual Montréal International Auto Show — the...
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Visits to Corvette Museum jump after sinkhole incident
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — The early hours of last Feb. 12 marked the darkest day in the 20-year history of the National Corvette Museum. Eight of the world’s most valuable Corvettes were swallowed at 5:39...
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2015 Edmonton Motorcycle Show preview
There’s plenty to see at the 2015 Edmonton Motorcycle and ATV Show, opening Friday. This year’s show has something for everybody, whether you’re a grizzled long distance rider, weekend warrior or new...
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South Africa brought style to fibreglass cars
If we think back to fibreglass cars built in the late 1950s and early 1960s, we usually think of producers in England or the United States — certainly not South Africa. The South Africa of today is a...
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Parting with rig such sweet sorrow
As far back as I can remember, in the era of my being able to drive (or I should say, my ability to buy and sell), I have never been able to part with a vehicle without a lot of doubt and an equal...
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Via Motors’ Bob Lutz eyes sales of 50,000 for plug-in hybrid trucks
VIA Motors, a closely held assembler of plug-in hybrid pickups, expects to sell 50,000 vehicles per year by 2018, chairman Bob Lutz said in an interview. VIA’s plug-in pickups and delivery vans, like...
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Mercedes-Benz prices 2016 Maybach S600 from US$189,350
Mercedes-Benz has officially priced its ultra-luxurious Maybach S600 and as you’d expect, it isn’t exactly cheap. Pegged as a rival to the finest from Rolls-Royce and Bentley, the Mercedes-Maybach S600...
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Ford likely won’t use aluminum beyond its pickups
The advantages of aluminum are numerous, but a new report says Ford likely won’t use it beyond its full-size pickups. That’s because Joe Hinrichs, Ford’s president of the Americas, sees better and more...
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McLaren P1 GTR headed to Geneva Motor Show
McLaren is taking to the upcoming Geneva Motor Show to premiere its most powerful model yet — the production-ready P1 GTR. Following the concept version seen at last year’s Pebble Beach Concours...
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Car Review: 2015 Jaguar XF 3.0 AWD Luxury
Overview Jaguar’s 5 Series and E-Class fighter is still struggling to gain an edge on its German competitors but is well-equipped for the battle Pros Excellent AWD system, comely looks, warm interior...
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Weekly Roundup: Most popular stories and new car reviews
1. Pickup trucks get meaner and tougher in Detroit. Nissan Titan, Ford Raptor, Toyota Tacoma kick off raft of pickup reveals in Detroit. 2. Radical performance cars steal the spotlight in Detroit....
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Classic 1970 Boss Mustang is the stuff of boyhood dreams
As a young boy, I used to pass a mean-looking 1970 Boss Mustang on my way back from school each day. I took the short route to school in the morning so I could sleep in, but in the afternoon I would...
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Car Review: 2015 Audi A4
Overview AWD premium sedan Pros Pleasing powertrain, all-wheel-drive, quality Cons Conservative styling Value for money Good What would I change? Swap Xenon headlamps for LEDs How would I spec it?...
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Car Review: 2015 Mini Cooper 5 Door
Overview Subcompact go-kart with two extra doors Pros Sporty and a blast to drive; manual transmission is a gem Cons Rear-seat usability is suspect at best; pricey with options Value for money Fair...
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Ticket to ride: The best vehicles for mountain bikers
Snow usually comes late and leaves early on the North Shore mountains of B.C., leaving miles of vertical open for business. Not a problem: it might be as damp and cold out as parts of the Marianas...
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Audi working on Q8 full-size SUV to challenge Mercedes-Benz GL
Audi plans to roll out a new full-sized sport-utility vehicle that will challenge the US$63,600 Mercedes-Benz GL for buyers of spacious luxury crossovers. The top-of-the-line SUV is due to hit the...
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Hyundai reveals refreshed 2016 Veloster in Korea
Hyundai has given the funky Veloster a refresh for its Korean home market. It’s unclear as to whether or not these changes will find their way to North America, but the 2016 Veloster’s key improvement...
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