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BMW adds plug-in hybrid variant to X5 lineup
BMW has expanded to plug-in hybrid vehicles with the X5 xDrive 40e. With a single lowercase ‘e’ denoting the model’s electrified powertrain under the hood, the X5 xDrive 40e is powered by a...
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On the Road: New TV show turns average Joes into ice racers
A frozen lake in central Alberta, a bevy of Dodge Neons and five average, everyday drivers. Sounds like the premise for a television show. And, it is. Filming has wrapped on Ice Racer Challenge, a new...
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GM accused of covering up defective ignition switches
General Motors executives participated in a cover-up of ignition-switch defects for years before 2014 recalls, according to lawyers for a family whose wrongful-death lawsuit led to the callback of more...
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What private information is your car sharing with others?
Is your car spying on you? Who owns the data collected in your vehicle’s GPS? If your phone connects to your dashboard, who else can access that information? These will be among the questions tackled...
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Long-Term Car Review: 2015 Kia Sedona — Part 3
Keen readers will notice that our 2015 Kia Sedona tester is wearing a healthy coat of slush, dirt, road salt and (for all we know) small bits of road kill. Well, after driving the new Kia minivan...
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Hyundai hopes 2016 Tucson will boost sales in China
Hyundai is banking on a revamp of its best-selling Tucson sport utility vehicle to tap rising demand in the compact crossover segment and boost flagging sales in China, its largest market. South...
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Henrik Fisker unveils Thunderbolt, a take on the Aston Martin Vanquish
Happen to catch the latest design from Henrik Fisker? The eccentric Danish auto designer unveiled his $400,000 Thunderbolt this past weekend at the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance, a vintage car show...
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Mercedes-Benz looking to unveil Audi TT competitor
Mercedes-Benz is considering taking on the likes of the Audi TT. That’s the latest word from AutoBild (hat tip to AutoGuide), which says the next-generation A-Class is already in the development...
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True or false? Do these car hacks actually work?
Life hacks, auto hacks, relationship hacks, computer hacks: the world seems full of hacks. But how many really pan out? Here are some from the car world. Most actually work, but others should be...
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Production Mini Superleggera could arrive by 2018
If you were holding your breath for the slinky Mini Superleggera Vision concept to make it into production, you can finally breathe a sign of relief. Unveiled at last year’s Concours D’Elegance in...
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Honda Civic hatchback could return to North America
Honda hasn’t sold a Civic hatchback in North America for more than a decade, but could change when the next-generation model is introduced. According to a new report, Honda will begin building the...
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Car Review: 2015 Volkswagen Golf GTI
Overview Sport hatchback with go-kart handling Pros A blast to drive, fabulous seats, great manual transmission Cons Dinky navigation screen Value for money Good What would I change? Make the...
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Legendary Acura NSX was equal parts weapon and art
Over the years, Marc Millman has owned a series of icons. When he was 18, he had a Triumph TR6. After that, he drove a Datsun 240Z. He once took delivery of a ’78 911 right at the gates of Porsche‘s...
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Ford GT supercar will be company’s most expensive vehicle ever
DETROIT — The Ford GT supercar will be Ford’s priciest vehicle ever when it goes on sale next year. Ford hasn’t announced the price, but says it will be comparable to the Lamborghini Aventador, which...
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Musk says Tesla will lead when autonomous cars taken for granted
Tesla chief executive Elon Musk said that we’ll “take autonomous cars for granted” in a short period of time and signalled that the automaker plans to be a leader in the nascent market. “Tesla is the...
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2016 Jaguar XF set to debut ahead of New York Auto Show
Jaguar will be taking the wraps off the next-generation XF sedan ahead of the 2015 New York Auto Show. Billed as a competitor to the likes of the BMW 5 Series and Mercedes-Benz E-Class, the upcoming XF...
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Roundup: Driving’s picks for best used cars under $10,000
We asked some of our expert contributors, “What used vehicle would you buy today with a budget of $10,000?” Here’s what they said: Lorraine Sommerfeld: It’s an easy pick to go Honda or Toyota as a good...
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Scion confirms iA sedan, iM hatch for New York Auto Show
Toyota‘s sub-brand is bringing two new models to this year’s New York Auto Show. The iA will be Scion‘s first sedan. According to AutoGuide, it will be based on the same platform as the latest Mazda2...
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BMW exec says Mini Superleggera isn’t happening … yet
Hot on the heels of yesterday’s Mini Superlegerra news, a BMW executive says the sleek roadster is still unconfirmed for production. Speaking with Automotive News, BMW’s Peter Schwarzenbauer says the...
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First Drive: 2016 Kia Sorento Turbodiesel
GENEVA, Switzerland – For many years, automotive journalists like myself have urged Kia to bring diesel power to Canada. The good news is this is about to happen — while there is no “official” word...
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