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The case for investing in a vintage Mercedes-Benz 280 SE Coupe
Mercedes-Benz is perhaps best known for the stolid, bank-president demeanour of its S-Class executive sedan. But the brand has also built a stately, range-topping coupe and convertible since its...
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SUV Review: 2015 Mini Paceman JCW All4
Overview Compact crossover has a huge personality, but a occupies a weird place in the Mini lineup Pros Fun to drive, loads of character Cons Expensive, rather redundant within the lineup What would I...
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Ford makes its electric car patents public
Ford has made its patents for electric vehicles publicly available to competing automakers in order to help move the needle on how quickly EV technology is developed. “Innovation is our goal,” said...
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GM ignition switch tolls rise to 109 deaths, 208 injuries
The death toll from faulty ignition switches in small cars made by General Motors has reached 109. Victims’ families are being offered compensation of at least $1 million each by attorney Kenneth...
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Long-Term Pickup Review: 2015 Ford F-150, Part 2
My cottage neighbour owns a slice of heaven. At close to four acres, surrounded by old forest and beaver ponds, fronting Bobs Lake, his land demands a truck. Access to his off-grid wooden cabin is via...
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Car Review: 2015 Porsche Cayman S
Overview No longer the top Cayman, the S is still a stand out sports car Pros Class-leading driving dynamics, top-notch cabin quality, surprising amount of cargo space Cons Lowered Sports Chassis makes...
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As many automakers pull out of Russia, Bentley opens new dealership
Bentley, the maker of the $300,000 Mulsanne ultra-luxury sedan, added its third dealership in Moscow in anticipation that wealthier Russians will shrug off an impending recession and buy its planned...
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Tesla co-founder wants to electrify commercial trucks
Twelve years ago, Ian Wright and some fellow engineers launched Tesla Motors, a Silicon Valley company that has helped jumpstart the market for electric cars. Now, the Tesla co-founder wants to...
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Ford shortens summer shutdown to meet demand for SUVs, pickups
Ford is shortening summer vacation for workers at 16 North American factories to meet growing demand for sport-utility vehicles and its new aluminum-bodied F-150 pickup. To churn out an extra 40,000...
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Pontiac GTO restoration brings father-son team together
When it comes to cars and family, distance is not an issue for Mike Griffith. In 1978, Griffith moved to Calgary from Montreal, bringing with him his 1977 Pontiac Trans Am, a car he ordered new from...
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Canadian government proposing new auto recall legislation
Transport Canada Minister Lisa Raitt wants to introduce legislation that will make it possible to force automakers into recalling defective vehicles. “While manufacturers and importers actively issue...
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Sync 3 to to appear in Ford vehicles starting this summer
Ford‘s new infotainment system will debut in the 2016 Escape crossover and Fiesta subcompact this summer. Announced last December, Sync 3 is billed as a replacement for the fussy MyFord Touch system....
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GM, Ford, Chrysler lead U.S. auto sales through May
The biggest U.S. automakers all beat estimates for domestic light-vehicle sales in May. General Motors’ deliveries for the month were the best since 2007, while Fiat Chrysler’s were the highest in a...
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So you want a Ferrari 458? Here are three cheaper options
New car buyers may want a particular model, but they might not always have the budget to get their first choice. Automakers are offering consumers the widest variety of choice in history, and this...
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Six smart tips to help you while shopping for cars online
One of the biggest disconnects between new car shoppers and retailers can be found in the web search/research process. It’s ironic that the technology that holds so much promise to inform and connect...
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Wary of Apple and Google, Toyota and Ford team up to explore other options
Toyota and Ford may join forces to maintain control of their vehicle dashboards as Apple and Google introduce technology targeting the car industry. Toyota, the world’s largest automaker, will explore...
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Amid biggest auto recall in history, Takata still uses chemical some say is...
WASHINGTON — Though Takata still doesn’t know why its defective air bags killed six drivers, the car-parts giant is continuing to use a chemical that experts have blamed for the deadly defect, the...
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First Drive: 2016 Nissan Maxima
NASHVILLE, TENN. – If I recall correctly, my first reaction to the 2016 Nissan Maxima’s surprise appearance during a Superbowl ad went something along the lines of “Gah!” That quick glimpse made me...
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Ontario increases penalties for distracted drivers
TORONTO — Ontario unanimously passed legislation Tuesday increasing penalties for drivers who text or use a handheld phone while on the road, and who open their door into the path of a cyclist. The...
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Fiat Chrysler Automobiles delaying redesigns and new car launches
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) had planned extensive redesigns for many of its cars, but a new report suggests we’ll have to wait a little longer to see the results. Parts suppliers familiar with...
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