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SUV Review: 2015 Volkswagen Touareg TDI
Overview A high quality and luxurious SUV with a spacious cabin Pros Excellent build quality and materials Cons Still a very conservative design, somewhat bland next to its competitors Value for money...
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SUV Comparison: 2015 Audi Q3 vs. Mercedes GLA 250
It’s been more than a decade now since luxury compact crossovers have become immensely popular and have become almost as commonplace as their sedan counterparts. SUVs like the Audi Q5, BMW X3 and...
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Canadian auto sales up 5.7 per cent through April
Sales of new cars and trucks climbed 5.7 per cent last month from a year ago, making it the best April on record for Canadian automakers, according to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants Canadians...
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Tesla expands to used car sales on the internet
Tesla, known for skipping the dealership process and selling cars directly to consumers, is branching into the used car market. The automaker now has a section on its website dedicated to “Pre-Owned”...
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Could Jodie Kidd, Guy Martin and Philip Glenister be the new Top Gear trio?
Jodie Kidd, Guy Martin and Philip Glenister could become the new hosts of Top Gear. That’s the latest word from British newspaper The Sunday Express, which reports those three names are on the BBC’s...
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Big Rigs: Veteran truckers have some maintenance tricks up their sleeves
Today is the tomorrow I worried about yesterday. That’s the thought that was going through my head as I climbed into the cab of an old, almost worn-out company truck and headed to a place I had never...
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Death toll from GM’s faulty ignition switches increases to 97
There are now 97 fatalities linked to General Motors’ defective ignition switches. Along with the seven additional fatalities, The Detroit News says GM’s ignition switch compensation fund has now...
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On The Road: Calgary dealerships join forces to get kids in the game
CALGARY — We’re not talking too much about cars in this column. This week, it’s all about kids – and sports. KidSport is a national program that provides financial assistance to cover sports...
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Bugatti Veyron successor rumoured to do 0-100 km/h in 2 seconds
With the final Veyron in the history books, Bugatti is working on a successor that promises to considerably crank up the insanity. A new report from Britain’s Car suggests the successor will be powered...
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Women at the Wheel: Stunt driver strives to be the best in the industry
Laura Lee Connery got her first taste of driving at the age of three. The young girl would help steer her father’s small Cessna airplane while perched on his lap as they flew over rural Alberta. Her...
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Car Review: 2016 Nissan 370Z
Overview Cost-cutting makes the Z relevant again Pros 300+ hp and double-wishbone suspension for BRZ money Cons Dated interior Value for Money Good What would I change? More responsive throttle,...
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The art of reflection: How to give paint that showroom shine
Adam Mitchell hasn’t a vain bone in his body and yet he spends a lot of time looking at himself. Mitchell, 27, isn’t trying to see his reflection as he peers across the glossy hood of a hot-rod Camaro...
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Car Review: 2015 Chrysler 300C Platinum
Overview A big bad gangster of a luxury car that is getting a little long in the tooth Pros Impressive interior, excellent value, user-friendly multimedia interface, willing engine/transmission Cons...
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The humble cargo van selling like crazy
If you’ve ever watched TV, you’ve seen a Ford pickup commercial, with the gravel-throated narrator growling about toughness. Last spring, for the first time in 45 years, Ford pitched a van on TV. “You...
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Lamborghini SUV moves closer to reality
Lamborghini may finally be moving closer to producing a high-performance sport utility vehicle for the world’s wealthy, as Italy’s job-hungry government offers incentives, according to people familiar...
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Mercedes-Benz adds wild new colours, new engine to 2016 G-Class
Mercedes-Benz has refreshed one of its most iconic models for 2016. The biggest news is the addition of the company’s new twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 under the hood. Based on the same engine found...
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NHTSA investigates Fiat-Chrysler sun visor recall fix
The U.S.-based National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is calling into question a fix issued by Fiat-Chrysler over sun visors. Last July, nearly 900,000 copies of the 2011-2014 Jeep...
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A wagon was April’s fastest-selling car in the U.S.
Calling SUVs and crossovers extremely popular is a bit of an understatement these days – and that’s exactly what makes April’s fastest-selling car in the U.S. that much more of a surprise. According to...
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Official Ferrari test driver takes four of his babies for spin
When a parent looks at their children, hears them laugh or feels a little, delicate hand reaching up to hold theirs, I imagine they feel certain sense of pride and love that only parents can know. And...
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Car Review: 2015 Hyundai Elantra GT Limited
Overview Well-equipped hatchback should be at the top of your shopping list if you’re in the market for a compact Pros More power than competition, hatchback versatility, well-designed/roomy cabin Cons...
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