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Cam’s Show ‘N’ Shine
VANCOUVER — Last weekend was a relatively quiet one for local car events, but this weekend has more to offer. I missed the Haney Swapmeet from pure exhaustion as there were so many cool cars to...
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Hybrid Highway: Commuter Challenge revisited
VANCOUVER — It’s been over a year since 10 Postmedia readers took our Commuter Challenge, in which they used a 2013 Toyota Prius for their weekly commute. We caught up with four of them recently to see...
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Motor Mouth: VW head gets a taste of his own medicine
To more than a little shame, I know Victor Newman. And his wife Nikki. I know his kids, his relatives and even some of his friends. I know their triumphs, their failures, their loves, and, yes, their...
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Car Review: 2015 Kia Rio 5 SX
Overview Stylish subcompact hatchback offers a long list of equipment Pros Laden with a full roster of features and technology, great warranty Cons Handling not particularly exciting, cabin somewhat...
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Mustang brings out my inner cowboy on beautiful B.C. drive
What’s the point of having 435 horsepower in the most traffic-congested city in North America? Short answer: none. So let’s leave town. Wake up early, pack a lunch, point this big V8 at a piece of road...
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Amazon wants to deliver packages straight to your Audi’s trunk
Audi and Amazon Prime are on the cusp of launching a new delivery service that guarantees you’ll always receive what you order online in time. Teaming up with delivery service DHL, Audi says the new...
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Got a traffic ticket away from home? Just pay up
If you get a moving violation in a province not your own, do you have to pay? How about if you’re in Texas or New Hampshire? If a car breaks the speed limit in another jurisdiction, can an insurance...
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10 parking offences that need to stop right now
What’s the opposite of moving violations? Unmoving violations, of course. Call it parking rage, but it’s every bit as real as road rage and, in this age of camera, cameras everywhere, don’t be...
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Volkswagen considering new battery design for EVs
Volkswagen is working on introducing a simpler and more affordable manufacturing solution for its electric cars. Speaking to Automotive News, Volkswagen’s Heinz-Jakob Neusser says the German automaker...
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As GM pulls out of Russia, Ford spending money on new factories and models
General Motors and Ford, Detroit’s two venerable rivals, usually compete toe-to-toe in everything they do. But in Russia, they are headed in radically different directions. GM is cutting losses, having...
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Volkswagen board chairman Piech resigns following clash over CEO Winterkorn
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Ferdinanc Piech, chairman of the board of Volkswagen AG and a major figure in the German auto industry, has stepped down after clashing with other board members over his...
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Will working on your own car mean breaking copyright laws?
In yet another lesson from the information industry, automakers are learning it is the software — not the hardware — that is the key to success in the digital age. He who controls the information, as...
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Ford recalling nearly 400,000 cars over defective door latches
Ford is calling back 389,585 2012-2014 Fiesta subcompacts, as well as 2013-2014 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ sedans over faulty door latches that could break. According to The Detroit News (hat tip to Car...
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First Drive: 2016 Cadillac ATS-V
AUSTIN, TEX. — Let’s just cut to the chase: The answer to the question on everybody’s mind — is the new Cadillac ATS-V as fast as the BMW M3? — is yes. The final judgement on their performance is...
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Horrific crash tests bring importance of safety to light
RUCKERSVILLE, Virginia — The magnitude of the impact is, quite frankly, horrific. Lights come on, the high-speed cameras start recording and the countdown begins. From 600 feet away, the car is...
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Car Review: 2015 Kia Optima Hybrid
Overview The Hybrid is the most fuel-efficient Optima you can buy Pros Sharp-looking exterior and stylish interior, excellent highway cruiser, relatively good fuel economy Cons Unrefined braking, numb...
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Diesels finally shedding their smelly reputation
There was a time when diesels were considered noisy, smelly, dirty and not very efficient vehicles. But thanks to advanced technology and innovation in the automotive industry, diesel vehicles have...
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Ottawa MG Club celebrates its 25th anniversary
Time flies when you’re behind the wheel of a classic British sports car. The wind in your hair, the rasp of the exhaust, the sporty four-speed, the occasional roadside repair … it’s all good. For...
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Piech departure could help VW make cars Americans want to buy
The sudden departure of Volkswagen chairman Ferdinand Piech stands to loosen his politburo-style management, which could help VW finally start making cars Americans want to buy. Volkswagen’s efforts to...
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Audi gearing up to launch Tesla Model X fighter
Audi has dropped a teaser of what we can expect from its Tesla-fighting SUV. Speaking to Automotive News, Audi R&D chief Rupert Stadler is still on the fence about fully electric vehicles and that...
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