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Audi, Porsche, VW recalling 27,000 vehicles for potential fuel leak
Audi, Volkswagen and Porsche are recalling about 27,000 cars and SUVs in the U.S. to fix fuel leak problems. The recalls cover the Audi A6 and Volkswagen Touraeg hybrid from the 2012 model year, the...
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Drifting takes to the world stage in Quebec
BROSSARD, QC — Predictions of massive drifts in Quebec were made but not by the usual meteorological sources. Auto racing fans will be happy with the news coming from Formula Drift Canada about the...
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Canada could see all-wheel-drive Mazda6
Mazda is offering an all-wheel-drive powertrain on the 6 sedan — and there’s a chance we could see it here. Speaking to Autos.ca, Chuck Reimer, Mazda Canada’s Senior Specialist for Public Relations,...
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Top 10: The rarest new cars sold in Canada last year
With almost 1.85 million units sold last year, 2014 was yet another record year for new car and truck sales in Canada. While it’s easy to gush over the top sellers like the Ford F-Series or Honda...
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SUV Review: 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 4Matic
Overview Small crossover for an emerging market Pros Sporty; smart looking; hatchback utility Cons Part-throttle roughness; tight rear legroom Value for money Fair What would I change? Rework the...
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Aluminum avoiding metal slump as cars boost demand
At a time when other commodities are slumping, aluminum is making a comeback as automakers are under pressure to build more fuel-efficient cars increase their use of the lightweight metal. While copper...
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Nissan recalling nearly 768,000 SUVs to fix electrical shorts, faulty hood...
Nissan is recalling nearly 768,000 SUVs worldwide to fix faulty hood latches and electrical shorts that could cause fires. The larger Nissan recall announced Wednesday covers more than 552,000 Rogue...
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Debunking the myth of the American love affair with cars
For decades, Americans have been in love with the automobile — or so the saying goes. This single idea has been a central premise of transportation policy, pop culture and national history for the last...
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McLaren teases 675LT ahead of Geneva debut
McLaren is bringing back the ‘Longtail’ name with a new model destined for the Geneva Motor Show. Slotting above the 650S in McLaren’s newly-named ‘Super Series’ model family, the 675LT promises to...
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Porsche will allocate more Macans to North America
Unsurprisingly, the Macan is proving to be a hit for Porsche — which is why the German automaker will be increasing its Macan allocation to North America. According to Automotive News, buyers...
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Ford beats estimates as F-150 production ramps up
Ford beat analysts’ estimates for the fourth quarter and said assembly of the aluminum-bodied F-150 is going “extremely well,” even as the second-biggest U.S. automaker grapples with losses in Europe...
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Ford recalling 221,000 vehicles over door handle, seat belt issues
Ford is calling back 204,945 Taurus and Lincoln MKS sedans from 2010-2013, as well as 16,091 copies of the 2014 Transit Connect van. The Taurus and MKS recall is centred around an issue with a spring...
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You decide: Which decade had the coolest cars?
Let’s get something straight right away: The cars of today are empirically the best cars ever made. They’re faster, safer and more efficient than anything that came before. But what we want to know is...
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Jeep Renegade expected to be a runaway hit for Fiat Chrysler
The new Jeep Renegade could hardly be arriving at a better time. Fiat Chrysler’s subcompact crossover goes on sale in March just as cheap gasoline is making it OK for Americans to trade in their cars...
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GMC still considering adding Jeep Wrangler rival to lineup
GM is still looking at returning to the off-road-worthy SUV market with the help of its GMC division. The rumours have been floating around for a while, but a new report from The Wall Street Journal...
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If your commute involves dodging grenades, INKAS can help
If this Lexus looks like a completely normal LX570 SUV, then the folks at INKAS Armored have done their jobs well. You see, this Lexus was designed to look completely normal to the casual eye, but it...
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Kia teases all-wheel-drive Soul concept ahead of Chicago debut
Kia is taking to this year’s Chicago Auto Show with a boxy new concept. Although the automaker didn’t specify on which model the concept will be based, the lone teaser strongly hints at a variant of...
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First Drive: 2015 BMW X6 M
AUSTIN, Texas — They do everything big in Texas. The Circuit of the Americas racetrack is no exception — it has one son-of-a-gun back straightaway. Leaving the pits I nail the gas and head up hill to...
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Motor Mouth: Who will program our cars to make life and death decisions?
It’s a moral dilemma Five years hence: You’re driving — or, more accurately, being driven in — your fully autonomous car. You — or it — is winding up a mountain road, craggy granite wall face to your...
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B.C. was second-hottest province for car sales last year
Forget the hot new retail store or restaurant that just opened in your neighbourhood; the real buzz in the community is happening at your local auto dealership. Vehicles have been rolling off the lot...
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