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Ford to boost CUV lineup with two all-new models
Ford is expected to broaden its CUV lineup with two new models in a bid to boost sales in Europe. According to Autocar, Ford is looking to capitalize on Europe’s growing compact crossover market with...
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Nissan teases Z-inspired Gripz concept once more
Nissan‘s Frankfurt-bound crossover concept now has a name. It’s called the Gripz and it supposedly previews a sportier addition to Nissan’s crossover lineup, given its inspiration from Nissan’s classic...
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Collector Classics: Ford Thunderbirds
VANCOUVER — Ken Carr will be leading a flock of ‘birds to Vancouver from Kelowna in his beautiful black ‘bird, born in 1962. Tony Vickers’ black ‘bird hails from 1965 and Brian Widrick’s yellow ‘bird...
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Jaguar joins the SUV world with all-new F-Pace
Jaguar says its all-new F-Pace is based on the C-X17 concept it revealed at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show, but the luxury crossover Coventry it’s showing off this year is more important than just...
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Cobble Beach Concours is the ‘Pebble Beach of the North’
OWEN SOUND, Ont. — If Jules Verne had designed a steampunk Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, it would probably look very much like this. The driver beckoned. “You’re not getting its best side,” he said,...
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Turbocharged Ferrari, Porsche 911 roar into Frankfurt
Sports cars have always been a staple not just in Frankfurt, but in any major auto show. For the love of eye candy, check out the highlights: 2016 Porsche 911 Carrera by John LeBlanc What is it? It’s...
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Luxury leads the pack at Frankfurt Motor Show – updated
With the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show officially underway, luxury cars are out in full force. Here are the highlights: 2016 Bentley Bentayga by John LeBlanc What is it? According to Bentley, the new...
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Family cars and everyday drivers take the stage – updated
All the latest family haulers and daily drivers from the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show. 2017 Toyota Prius by Derek McNaughton What is it? The car that started it all, the fourth-generation Toyota Prius...
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Weird, wonderful concepts captivate in Frankfurt
Prepare for the future: Take a look at some of the wild concept cars on display at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Porsche Mission E Concept by John LeBlanc What is it? On the surface, the Porsche Mission E...
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Hyundai launches performance-focused ‘N’ division
Hyundai is planning a performance sub-brand for some of its models, much the way Volkswagen has its GTI and Ford the ST, in a way to make the brand more appealing to younger buyers and build on the...
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BMW CEO collapses during press conference at Frankfurt Motor Show
BMW CEO Harald Krueger collapsed during a news conference at the Frankfurt Motor Show and was helped off stage by staff. Krueger stumbled backward and fell on his back during the first five minutes of...
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Reader Review: 2016 Acura RDX Elite
CALGARY — Infusing its RDX model with even more luxury has helped Acura add some sparkle to its best-selling upscale compact SUV. Just ask Calgarian Warren Oneski. He spent a week testing the refreshed...
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Shape-shifting Mercedes-Benz IAA concept slips through wind
Mercedes-Benz showcased its “Intelligent Aerodynamic Automobile” concept at the Frankfurt Motor Show, a vehicle that changes shape after 80 km/h to achieve an incredible 0.19 drag coefficient to slip...
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1973 Citroën SM a smooth, Maserati-engined masterpiece
There is no car like the Citroën SM. Nothing remotely like it has been built before or since by any manufacturer. The SM dropped jaws around the world when it launched in 1970, and George Dyke’s gold...
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Ford details Focus RS top speed, 0-100 km/h time
Ford’s Focus RS becoming less of a hot hatch and more of a sports car-baiting machine. In a new video, the 345-horsepower Focus RS sprints from a standstill to 100 km/h in 4.7 seconds. Impressive...
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Riding the ‘world’s fastest roller coaster’ at Ferrari World
I have a deathly fear of roller coasters. Somehow, unlike all the other parental cautionary tales I chose to ignore, something about my mother’s “circus rides are deathtraps” warning struck pay dirt...
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Queen Elizabeth is the first Bentley Bentayga owner
Bentley, the latest automaker to jump on the luxury SUV bandwagon, just found its first Bentayga buyer. Speaking with Bloomberg at the Frankfurt Motor Show this week, Bentley Americas CEO Michael...
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The biggest hits from this year’s Frankfurt Motor Show
FRANKFURT, Germany — Alternating bi-annually with Paris, Frankfurt plays host to the major fall season event on the global auto show circuit. As the “home” show for German automakers, there are always...
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Honda unveils 2016 Civic Sedan with more style, new engines
Honda has finally taken the wraps off the highly-anticipated 2016 Civic. It’s a given that there’s a lot riding on the new Civic’s shoulders – it’s been Canada’s best-selling passenger car for the past...
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Pickup Review: 2015 Ram 1500 Express
There it sat looking like the late Johnny Cash — black-on-black-on-black. The pearlized paint job was stellar, the grille and bumpers were body coloured, as were the oversized 20-inch wheels....
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