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‘Miniacs’ congregate for 2015 Mini Invasion in Ottawa
While we don’t have to submit to an objective personality analysis when we consider our next vehicle, if we did, what human types might migrate to certain nameplates? Could we plot an accurate ego and...
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Smart unveils fortwo cabrio ahead of Frankfurt debut
Mercedes-Benz will be showing off the all-new 2016 Smart fortwo cabrio in a few weeks at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The biggest change going forward is the canvas soft-top. Known as the “tritop,” the...
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Alfa Romeo Giulia reportedly laps Nurburgring in 7:43
Alfa Romeo is aiming the Giulia squarely at BMW – and if its reported Nurburgring lap time is any indication, it’s going to be a bloodthirsty fight. According to Italian website Blog di Motori (hat tip...
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Want to buy a new Ford GT? You might have to apply for one
Seemingly confirming Ford’s exclusive intentions for its new built-in-Ontario Ford GT supercar, the automaker will reportedly be setting up an application process for would-be buyers. The selective...
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The art of the ‘dream car’– as envisioned by kids
Toyota’s global Dream Car Art Contest, for children up to 15 years old, asks: “What does your dream car look like?” This year’s entries, from 81 countries and regions, were narrowed down to 30...
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Car Review: 2015 Ford Mustang GT Convertible
The latest Ford Mustang is the product of a clean computer screen. As such, many of the things we scribes complained about has been rectified — not the least of which is the fact it now earns a...
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Eating in the car can be a real handful
I drove a minivan a few years back that must have had 16 cup holders. Seriously: everywhere you looked, cup holder. Flip the seats forward, more cup holders built into the backs of those seats. In the...
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Suzuki plans to go it alone after four-year Volkswagen dispute ends
Suzuki Motor Corp., stung by its failed cooperation with Volkswagen AG, now plans to defend its hard-won independence. After four years of dispute, arbitrators upheld Suzuki’s request to terminate a...
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Tesla’s Musk takes page from PayPal with referral incentive
Tesla Motors Inc.’s Elon Musk reached back to his days at PayPal for the electric-car maker’s first-ever incentive offer. Anyone who orders a new Model S sedan before Oct. 31 using the referral link of...
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Cars a target for identity thieves as shopping comes to dashboard
Hackers can already take control of a car. And as vehicles become rolling shopping malls, cybercriminals will have an opportunity to snatch your identity, too. Eager for a cut of drivers’ purchases of...
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The must-drive cars everyone should try before they die
We asked our Driving experts about the car (or cars) everyone should drive before they die. Here’s what they told us. Share your own bucket-list cars in the comments below. David Booth Trying to figure...
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First Drive: 2016 Range Rover HSE Td6
BARCELONA, Spain — It sure looks like a regular Range Rover. Oh, this specific one’s ostentation might be a little subdued by its taupish (“Waitomo” in Land Rover parlance) grey paint, but it is still...
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First Drive: 2016 BMW 7 Series
NEW YORK, NY — Time flies when you’re having fun. Back in 1993 I attended my first 7 Series launch — the third-generation model. At the time I was impressed by how far the company had taken an already...
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SUV Review: 2015 Mazda CX-9 GT
SPRINGBROOK, P.E.I. – “Compromise ” is a great descriptor for the majority of family road trips. In most cases, Ma and Pa would prefer to be at an all-inclusive resort with nary a child in sight,...
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Fiat Chrysler extends sales hot streak to 65 months
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles said U.S. deliveries rose 1.7 per cent in August as the company overcame a calendar quirk to extend its sales streak in what may turn out to be a surprisingly strong month for...
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Spunky Triumph Herald not without its charm – or flaws
MISSION, B.C. — Growing up in the Commonwealth city-state of Singapore, David Fonseka developed an interest in British cars early after his older brother purchased an original Mini, followed by an...
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Infiniti teases Q30 interior ahead of Frankfurt Motor Show
Infiniti has given us our first look at the Q30 hatchback’s interior. Though it will be the company’s most affordable model, Infiniti says the interior isn’t without its upscale touches such as...
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First Look: 2016 Jaguar XF-S
PAMPLONA, Spain — With the launch of its all-new, second-generation XF at Pamplona, Spain’s Circuito de Navarra, Jaguar becomes the first mainstream automaker to build all its cars out of aluminum....
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Tesla Model X order books officially open for select buyers
The first customers who reserved Tesla’s Model X all-electric sport-utility vehicles have been alerted that, at long last, they can choose their paint colour, wheel size and whether they want to drive...
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Funky Honda S660 won’t come to North America
Honda’s sprightly S660 won’t be sold in North America, but that doesn’t mean the Japanese automaker will leave us out in the cold. According to Automotive News, John Mendel, Honda’s vice president in...
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