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Top 10: The most cliché cars for 2015
Everyone knows books should not be judged by their covers, yet how many of us have judged a stranger by the car they drive? As in life, looks are important, and human nature allows for stereotypes of...
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Car Review: 2015 Hyundai Accent
Overview All compact utility of a hatchback, with five-door practicality Pros Easy to live with, great warranty Cons Not as roomy as some competitors What would I change? Optional Navigation would make...
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Canadian auto sales climbed 3.4 per cent in February
Canadian auto buyers were undeterred by the cold weather felt in many provinces last month, helping automakers mark the best February sales since 2008. DesRosiers Automotive Consultants says Canadians...
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First Look: 2016 Honda HR-V
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — Honda makes it all sound so complicated. According to Hayato Mori, senior manager of product planning and business development for Honda Canada, the HR-V is part coupe (its...
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The top debuts from the Geneva Motor Show
GENEVA, Switzerland – Near the geographical centre of Europe and without its own national automaker, the Geneva Motor Show is neutral ground for the world’s car makers. Without the typical regional or...
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Gallery: The hidden gems at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show
GENEVA, Switzerland – Infotainment. Autonomous driving. WiFi hotspots. Remember when cars didn’t have any of that stuff? Instead, these classic rides, shined up and then tucked in between modern...
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Chevrolet teases next-generation Malibu sedan
With the dust settling on the Geneva Motor Show, Chevrolet has released a preview of the 2016 Malibu. Set to debut next month at the New York Auto Show, Chevrolet promises the new Malibu will be...
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Ford GT rumoured to cost around $400,000
Rumour has it the 2016 Ford GT will command a very hefty price tag when it hits production. Speaking at the Geneva Motor Show during the car’s European debut, Raj Nair, Ford’s head of Global Product...
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Don’t blindly trust your car’s collision avoidance system
Collision mitigation systems are becoming more and more popular on even the mundane entries and offerings of the automotive world. Lane departure warning and assist, forward collision warning and...
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Car Review: 2015 Fiat 500L Lounge
Overview Urban Utility Vehicle, or large five-door hatchback Pros Funky styling, extra space Cons Dreadful dual-clutch transmission What would I change? Offer a decent automatic transmission How would...
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Roundup: These 5 cars have the worst fuel economy
As manufacturers like BMW and Porsche move to turbocharge every single engine in their lineup, it seems that forced induction is the way to make great power with passable fuel economy. But just a few...
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Kia Sportspace concept heading into production
Fresh off its official debut earlier this week in Geneva, a new report says the Kia Sportspace concept will hit production within 18 months. According to Top Gear, a Kia spokesman confirmed that the...
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NHTSA investigating Ford Fusion, Lincoln MKZ over door latches
U.S. safety regulators are adding two models to an investigation of Ford door latches that may not close properly. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it’s including the 2013 Ford...
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Mercedes-Benz unveils new Metris van in North America
Mercedes-Benz is expanding its cargo van lineup in North America with a new model. Known as the Vito in global markets, the Mercedes-Benz Metris made its official North American debut yesterday at the...
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Plastic carmaker had Burnaby roots
The annals of automotive history — particularly during the 1950s and 1960s — are full of failures. A couple of North American attempts are the Davis three-wheeler and the Tucker, the latter of which...
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First Drive: 2015 Porsche Cayman GT4
FARO, Portugal — It is the flaw that makes the jewel, the marred franking that makes a stamp the philatelist’s dream. We are drawn to imperfection, and this new little monster from Porsche is not quite...
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McLaren Sports Series destined for New York Auto Show debut
Hot on the heels of the P1 GTR and 675LT making their debuts in Geneva this week, McLaren has dropped another teaser of its upcoming Sports Series. Set to debut at the 2015 New York Auto Show, the...
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Motor Mouth: What do horsepower and torque really mean?
It is automotivedom’s most oft-asked technical question. Consumers are confused by it, slammed Civic-driving hipsters only pretend to understand it and even seasoned hot rodders, able to quote valve...
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Roundup: Driving picks the best cars for new drivers
We asked some of our expert contributors “What new vehicle would you recommend for a brand new driver?” Here’s what they said: Brian Harper: Let’s start with some assumptions. Let’s say this brand-new...
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Nissan recalls 625,000 Altima sedans because hoods could fly open
Nissan is recalling 625,000 more cars in the U.S. as part of a growing problem with faulty latches that can allow hoods to fly open while cars are moving. The latest recall covers the Altima from the...
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