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First Drive: 2016 Kia Optima
ASPEN, Colo. – “Lots of ‘rich people rules’ around here” my passenger said, noting the abundance of thou-shall-nots posted around the village. Postcard quaint and reeking of casually affected...
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What modern cars can learn from the ugly AMC Gremlin
Can something be so weird it finally becomes wonderful? When the AMC Gremlin was introduced in 1970, it was ugly. It was also under $2,000. It looked exactly like what it was: someone took a hacksaw to...
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Takata airbag recall now covers 400 GMs from 2015
The deadly problem with exploding Takata air bag inflators continues to spread to newer vehicles, this time hitting a small number of 2015 GM vehicles. General Motors is recalling more than 400...
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GMC Canyon Diesel named top midsize pickup in Canadian Truck King Challenge
Once a thriving segment, the midsize pickup truck dwindled in popularity over the last couple of decades, until finally it hovered near extinction. Was that because buyers no longer wanted them? Or...
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Ram EcoDiesel wins 2016 Canadian Truck King Challenge
Truck buyers are a discerning group – they expect a lot from their vehicles and they tend to stay loyal to a brand that delivers. The criteria for judging pickups is a lot different than for many other...
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U.S. lawsuits could force Volkswagen to buy back diesel cars
Volkswagen almost inevitably will have to compensate owners of diesel cars equipped with emissions-rigging software. Some legal experts say the automaker could be forced to buy back the cars...
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SUV Review: 2016 Ford Escape SE 4WD
Now in its fourth model year, the third generation of Ford’s Escape crossover is somewhat a sales anomaly: Despite it being a “mature” product in a saturated market where the newest and shiniest...
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GM calling back 3,300 pickups, SUVs over ignition switches
General Motors has another ignition switch problem that can cause engines to stall. This time, however, it was discovered before anyone got hurt. The automaker is recalling about 3,300 big pickup...
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Cheap Wheels: The 11 most affordable new cars in Canada
Need an affordable way to get around town but don’t want to chance your money on a used vehicle? Well, you’re in luck. The following 11 cars are the cheapest new cars you can buy right now in Canada....
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Scale model could preview Volvo’s upcoming S90 wagon
Following the XC90, it’s no secret Volvo is planning some big changes to its lineup, starting with the upcoming S90 and V90 luxury sedan and wagon. Look no further than Volvo’s Concept Coupe and...
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10 wild concepts to watch for at the Tokyo Motor Show
From its humble, post-war beginnings in the 1950s, Japan’s biennial Tokyo Motor Show has become one of the major stops on the international auto show circuit. And this year’s edition will see a bevy of...
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Lexus tops Consumer Reports’ latest reliability survey
Elaborate new transmissions are helping automakers meet rising fuel economy standards, but they’re also requiring more trips to the repair shop. Transmission problems tripped up Honda, Nissan, Jeep and...
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First Drive: 2016 McLaren 570S
PORTIMAO, Spain — This is not – appearances obviously deceiving – a supercar. Yes, I know it looks like one. Sounds pretty much like one too. Even wears a McLaren badge, which, to most people...
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How to pack your trunk to deal with winter emergencies
News and information sources of all types are loaded with winter driving advice and avalanches of tips for safe and efficient navigation of our roads. While most of these “to-do/must-have” lists carry...
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Toyota recalling 6.5 million vehicles over power window switches
Toyota is calling back 6.5 million vehicles worldwide for a defective power window switch that can overheat, melt and lead to fires. One injury in the U.S., a person who suffered a burn on the hand,...
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Great Scott! Where are the cars from Back to the Future 2?
It’s no question predicting the future and time travel are a shot in the dark. In fact, not to rain on anyone’s parade, but they’re both pretty much impossible. Still, that doesn’t stop anyone from...
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2016 Toyota Tacoma remembers Marty McFly’s Hilux
Toyota is marking Back to the Future day with a throwback to Marty McFly’s dream pickup. The original Back to the Future features a 1985 Toyota Hilux. It’s not sold in North America anymore; having...
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Domino’s unveils custom Chevrolet Spark pizza delivery cars
File this one under ‘Neat Stuff’ – Domino’s Pizza has revealed a specially-designed vehicle it plans to use exclusively for deliveries. The DXP, as it’s called, is the brainchild of Kenneth R. Baker, a...
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Ferrari officially becomes a publicly traded company
Ferrari roared onto the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) Wednesday and its shares, trading under the ticker symbol RACE, jumped sharply in their public debut. The automaker, based in the northern Italian...
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Winter tires: Here’s how to save money and stay on the road
Rather than despairing them as an inevitable cost of driving in Canada in winter, snow tires should be looked upon as a consumer challenge where savvy shoppers can get the best deal while keeping...
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