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Jay Leno drives one of the world’s most beautiful cars
Jay Leno’s good friend Peter Mullin of the Mullin Auto Museum dropped by the garage recently to show off his pristine 1933 Talbot-Lago Type 150CS teardrop coupe. The Talbot-Lago is a striking art-deco...
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Toyota unveils new 1.2-litre turbo-four engine
Toyota is expanding its powertrain lineup with a new turbocharged engine. Technically named 8NR-FTS, the new engine is a 1.2-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine and will be available on the...
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SUV Review: 2015 Toyota 4Runner Trail Edition
Overview Off-road-worthy edition of an aging mid-sized SUV Pros Comfortable, off-road capability, towing ability Cons Not particularly attractive, dated interior Value for money Fair What would I...
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On the Road: Summer camp teaches girls the fundamentals of car maintenance
CALGARY — True story. My partner teaches English to adult academic learners. A couple of years ago, one of her younger students arrived late to class. She’d had a flat tire. When asked if she’d changed...
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Seven modern car features that secretly drive us crazy
At this year’s Geneva auto show, attendants to Volkswagen’s jam-packed Group Night were treated to a truly farcical display of modern music. Live DJs tweaked and twiddled knobs seemingly at random, a...
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Business travellers shifting towards Uber, ditching taxis and limos
NEW YORK — Business travellers are bypassing the taxi queue with greater frequency, choosing instead ride-hailing services like Uber Technologies. A new report by expense management system provider...
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Canadian government sells final $2.7 billion stake in GM
Canada’s government is selling its final stake in General Motors, worth about $2.7 billion, as Prime Minister Stephen Harper seeks new funding to meet pre-election promises amid an oil rout. Canada has...
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Women at the Wheel: Designer Alexandra McGill thinks in colour
For the past 20 years, Alexandra “Sandy” McGill has been living in a world of colour. As lead designer of colour, materials and finish at BMW Group DesignworksUSA, her job — and her passion — is to hit...
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Audi bringing 367-horsepower RS3 to North America
Audi‘s exceptionally hot RS3 is coming to North America. Speaking to Automotive News at the New York Auto Show last week, Audi of America CEO Scott Keogh confirmed the information. Following the Golf...
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Nissan adds automatic braking as standard equipment in Japan
Nissan is expanding its list of standard equipment by including more active safety features. By this fall, Nissan’s most popular vehicles sold in Japan will come standard with automatic braking....
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Five dubious ‘Fast and Furious’ cars you can buy for cheap
Known for riveting plots, plausible stunts and world-class acting, the Fast and Furious franchise has thrilled audiences with seven movies over the past 14 years. Naturally, the success of the first...
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Mercedes-Benz, Nissan officially teaming up to build new pickup
Mercedes-Benz has officially announced that its upcoming pickup will be built under a partnership with Nissan. The partnership will not only result in a pickup truck for Mercedes-Benz, but also a new...
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SUVs to check out at the Edmonton Motorshow
Sport-utility vehicles, led by the Ford Explorer and Jeep Cherokee, burst onto the automotive scene more than two decades ago. They quickly became a must-have vehicle, posting spectacular sales....
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Pickup Review: 2015 Ram 1500 Laramie Crew Cab 4×4
Overview Full-size truck that offers better-than-compact fuel economy Pros Fabulous handling, terrific fuel numbers Cons Diesel engine is a pricey option What would I change? Get rid of that silly...
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Done properly, spring cleaning your car can pay off big
With the end of a very long and hard winter in sight for most of us, more than a few cabin-fevered vehicle nuts are aching for warm Saturday mornings in the driveway or home garage, eager to tackle the...
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Tesla bumps price of base Model S, adds range and standard AWD
DETROIT — Electric car maker Tesla is going after mainstream luxury car buyers by adding all-wheel-drive and more range and power to the base version of its only model. But the added features at the...
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Car Review: 2015 Subaru Impreza 2.0i Limited 5-door
Overview An all-weather AWD hatchback with a sensible interior and nice exterior styling Pros Symmetrical AWD, Boxer engine, comfortable heated seats Cons Modest horsepower, CVT transmission, EyeSight...
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2016 Toyota Tacoma has rugged design and engineering
The all-new 2016 Toyota Tacoma is being revealed for all Canadians to enjoy at the Edmonton Motor Show (April 9-12, 2015 at the Edmonton Expo Centre). Compact pickup truck enthusiasts will see a desert...
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The top 10 reasons to visit the 2015 Edmonton Motorshow
Entertainment, excitement, family fun and nostalgia are part of the top 10 reasons to visit the 2015 edition of the Edmonton Motorshow. 1. “The show provides a good four hours of entertainment,” says...
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Honda Civic Type R could take a while for North America
Honda’s Civic Type R bombshell at the New York Auto Show was met with a lot of excitement, but according to a new report, it might be a while before we see the hotted-up Civic in North America. John...
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