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On the Road: Valentine’s, Volvos and Violins
The station wagon seems to have all but disappeared. Apparently, these practical cars have morphed into the current crop of tall CUVs. In my opinion, the last ‘real’ wagon was Volvo’s V70, and that car...
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Road Test: 2014 BMW GT xDrive
When BMW launched the 5 Series Gran Turismo in 2010, it failed to gain the sales traction the company hoped for and came across like somewhat of a novelty. The car was introduced in an effort to appeal...
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Our Top 5 most unbelieveable restoration/classic car stories
Nothing fuels a gear head’s heart more than a good, old-fashioned restoration story. There’s something magical and undeniably cool about finding an old car and devoting your time to it until it’s...
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Weekly Roundup: New reviews and most popular stories
New road tests this week: First drive: 2015 Subaru WRX STI The latest WRX STI eschews its rally car roots for racetrack bona fides, but make sure you’re in the driver’s seat, because it will be much...
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Details emerge on next-generation BMW X1, upcoming X2
Details have emerged on the next-generation BMW X1 thanks to a new report out of AutoWeek. Instead of the current 300-horsepower inline-six, the range-topping engine will be a high-output turbocharged...
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You’ll find heaven on two wheels at Toronto Motorcycle Show
I suspect that the motorcycle drawing the most attention at this weekend’s Toronto Motorcycle Show will also be one of its smallest. It will certainly be the smallest-displacement bike in the...
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Video: The 5 most important cars at the Canadian auto show
David Booth takes a look at five of the msot important cars at the 2014 Canadian International AutoShow
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Wheel’s Up: Wacky airport rides
I’ve always loved airports. I don’t even mind the waiting around for delayed flights. Conjuring up a ‘zen’ attitude about things in air travel that are beyond my control makes life in an airport much...
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CIAS 2014: Big auto show means big business
Consumer shows are, to state the obvious, big business, and few are bigger than the ones used to showcase the automotive industry. The Canadian International Auto Show (CIAS), which is held annually in...
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The age of automation is a lot closer than you think
There’s a new buzzword invading the automotive world — connectivity. In simple terms, it takes everything a smartphone can do and moves it into the automobile. All manufacturers are chasing the same...
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Why luxury car sales are booming in Canada
Ad agencies and automotive marketers may wax lyrical about the future prospects of millennials, but for sheer purchasing power, nothing beats the spendthrift Baby Boomer looking to salve his, or her,...
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First drive: 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA
MALAGA, SPAIN — A road conceived in an auto enthusiast’s dream might appear in the form of the N340 in southern Spain. It’s a short jaunt from Malaga and meanders like an old-stage river. It combines...
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This Lotus motorcycle is the future on two wheels
When I say Lotus, chances are you’ll think of the ultra-lightweight Exige, the Veyron-crushing Hennessey Venom GT or Roger Moore driving a white Esprit that somehow turns into a submarine. More than...
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Ford Focus facelift leaked ahead of Geneva Motor Show
After first appearing on the Fusion, Fiesta and Mustang, Ford‘s Aston Martin-inspired front end styling has found its way to the 2015 Focus. According to Jalopnik, the leaked images come from Ford’s...
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Ford said to be dropping Microsoft for BlackBerry in next-gen Sync
Ford, struggling with in-car technology flaws, will base the next-generation Sync system on BlackBerry’s QNX and no longer use Microsoft’s Windows, according to people briefed on the matter. Using QNX...
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Road test: 2014 Hyundai Elantra GT GLS
Overview Compact hatchback with sporty undertones Pros More powerful, quieter engine Cons Stiff ride Value for money Good What would I change? Add an interior remote latch for the rear hatch When I...
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2015 Ford Focus revealed ahead of Geneva Motor Show
Following this weekend’s leak, Ford has officially taken the wraps off the 2015 Focus at this year’s Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. The Focus wears Ford’s new corporate, Aston Martin-inspired...
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Chevy Corvair Stinger a ‘poor man’s Porsche’: Jay Leno
Don Yenko doesn’t get as much love as certain other celebrated muscle car designers/racers, but the legendary hot rodder is the “Carroll Shelby of Chevrolets,” which is why the most recent guest on the...
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Chrysler 200 convertible officially discontinued in U.S.
Chrysler might have unveiled the completely redesigned 200 sedan earlier this year, but the convertible version of the outgoing model will not live on past 2015 in the U.S. According to Edmunds, the...
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Winter road test: 2014 Buick Regal GS AWD
MIRABEL, Que. — Let’s just say that you own a brand spanking new Buick Regal, the full-zoot GS trim, so loaded with electronic paraphernalia that you keep looking for a Mercedes-Benz logo and a...
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