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SUV Review: 2015 Audi Q5 3.0 TDI Quattro Technik
The automobile business really is a mix of art and science. Yet the success of Audi’s Q5 can be equated to a simple mathematical formula where X equals “crossover” and Y equates to “luxury”, the two...
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The 5 best cars from British gangster films
“I can’t do that – he’s my bruvver.” Well, that’s all you need to know about the upcoming 1960s gangster flick Legend. Based (probably pretty loosely) on the real-life exploits of the East-End London...
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Hacked Jeep exposes weak underbelly of high-tech cars
The Jeep Cherokee brought to a halt by hackers last week exposed wireless networks as the weakest link in high-tech vehicles, underscoring the need to find fast over-the-air fixes to block malicious...
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Johan De Nysschen won’t do cheap leases to boost Cadillac sales
Cadillac President Johan de Nysschen got an earful from a few dealers at a recent sit-down in New York. With sales sputtering, they wanted him to offer rebates and cheap leases to move the metal. De...
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Upcoming BMW M2 could have 370 HP, manual transmission
The days of manual BMW M cars might be numbered, but there’s hope we’ll see at least one model that will make enthusiasts smile. A recent Road and Track report suggests the upcoming BMW M2 will be...
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New Lamborghini hypercar to be unveiled at private showing
If you’re a Lamborghini collector, chances are you’re among the lucky few to be invited to the unveiling of the Italian automaker’s next ultra-exclusive hypercar during Monterey Car Week. The rest of...
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Women at the Wheel: Monster Miss
The Monster Jam Series is popular with a children and gearheads across the country, as the roar of the engines, wild designs and thrilling manoeuvres of the enormous monster trucks send fans to their...
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Women at the Wheel: Natalie Ye
VANCOUVER — Natalie Ye had no interest in automobiles before moving to Canada in 2008. In her hometown of Shanghai she’d embarked on a career as a high school teacher and was enjoying the challenge...
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Women at the Wheel: Sharon Rupal
VANCOUVER — OpenRoad Infiniti general manager Sharon Rupal was born and raised in Quesnel, but spent some time in the Okanagan before moving to the Fraser Valley. The 40-year-old executive is the...
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Women at the Wheel: Dee Sjarif
VANCOUVER — The Porsche Centre Langley is one of the newest dealerships in the OpenRoad Auto Group’s expanding empire. Edmonton native Dee Sjarif is the acting business manager of this stunning new...
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Next-generation Volvo V40 coming to North America
It’s been a while since we’ve seen a compact Volvo in North America, but that’s going to change in the next couple of years. Speaking with Telegraaf (hat tip to Automobile Magazine), Volvo marketing...
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Big Rigs: Pattullo Bridge
VANCOUVER — Anytime you want to make me smile, just start talking about the Pattullo Bridge. It just slays me, the excuses I hear, and the driving I see concerning that old gal. Last month, I received...
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Industry Insider: Losing your cool on the road can be costly
There’s a standup routine from comic Louis CK on how some peoples’ personalities seem to change when they’re driving. “I am the worst person I can be when I’m behind the wheel,” quips the comedian,...
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Muscle Memory: 1973 AMC Javelin
VANCOUVER — Dean Bicknell may not be a trained mechanic, but the Aldergrove resident likes to tinker and uses the time in the garage to hang out with friends and family. Bicknell has always been an...
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Emotional intelligence makes more harmonious roads
A dialogue between drivers takes place on our roads, and it’s often caustic and fraught with anger. We can wield our cars like weapons — or shields — the latent bully in too many of us grabbing the...
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‘Hot Rod Alley’ block party heats up custom car culture
VANCOUVER, B.C. – The hot rod, custom car and engine builders on Charlotte Road in Vancouver invited a few friends over for a block party – and more than 100 cars showed up. Affectionately called Hot...
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Car Review: 2016 BMW M6
Imagine Alexander Ovechkin seconded into playing in your weekend shinny game. Admonished — because, of course, this would be a little good-natured publicity for some NHL-affiliated charity or another —...
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Luxury cars, SUVs keep auto sales hot in U.S. through July
More Americans are buying cars that say “look at me.” Luxury vehicles like Audis and Volvos drove off dealer lots at a furious pace in July and, combined with sizzling demand for SUVs, helped the auto...
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European-market Lexus RC gets turbo-four engine
Toyota of Europe has announced that a turbocharged four-cylinder engine will be added to the Lexus RC’s option list. The engine in question is a 2.0-litre unit that makes 241 horsepower and 258 lb.-ft....
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Chevrolet Volt electric range increased to 85 kilometres
The numbers are in: General Motors claims the second-generation Chevrolet Volt can travel up to 53 miles without the aid of a combustion engine. That’s about 85 kilometres and a nearly 40 per cent...
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