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Industry getting closer to phasing out manual transmission, Audi executive says
The manual gearbox could soon be a niche offering exclusive to economy cars and a small number of enthusiast cars, said Ulrich Hackenberg, Audi’s head of technical development. Speaking to Australian...
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Post-bankruptcy GM may not be liable for ignition switch accidents
New developments in the General Motors ignition switch recall reveal post-bankruptcy GM likely won’t be held liable for any accidents that occurred before 2009. Part of the terms drafted nearly five...
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Kia Soul EV production expected to begin next month
Kia will be on track to launch its first electric vehicle, the Soul EV, after production is expected to begin next month in South Korea. Initially, the Soul EV will be exclusive to its home market, but...
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Vancouver PD’s new Chargers carry on 80-year legacy
Cop motor. Cop tires. Cop shocks. True, there’s no cigarette lighter, but that ain’t a problem. Say hello to the Vancouver Police’s new prowler: the Dodge Charger. Over the next three years, these...
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Kelley Blue Book bids farewell to the cars we lost in 2013
It’s a well-established fact of life that all good things must come to an end, which is why there’s a good chance Kelley Blue Book is about to make you shed a tear. KBB, the group of U.S.-based...
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New Harleys made with smaller riders in mind
First Ride: 2014 Harley-Davidson Sportster SuperLow 1200T The Harley-Davidson Sportser SuperLow features a low standover height for smaller riders.Brian J. Nelson and Tom Riles, Driving Size (and...
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First production Corvette Z06 bound for Barrett-Jackson
Chevrolet has announced the first production-spec 2015 Corvette Z06 will cross the auction block next month. The Z06 will appear at the Barrett-Jackson auction in Palm Beach, Fla., on April 12. All...
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California given deadline on plan to integrate driverless cars onto public roads
LOS ANGELES — California is trying to do something unusual in this age of rapidly evolving technology — get ahead of a big new development before it goes public. By the end of the year, the U.S....
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Road test: 2014 Kia Forte SX
Impossible, isn’t it? One of the two Korean brands associated with the phrase “bargain basement cheap” is now the purveyor of some of the finest, value-filled cars money can buy. A few years ago, I’d...
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New Jersey bans Tesla’s direct-sales model effective April 1
State motor vehicle officials have approved a regulation that would require all new car dealers to obtain franchise agreements to receive state licenses, a move critics say will hurt the electric-car...
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Justice Department investigating GM’s response to deadly ignition switch problem
General Motors faced more pressure over its handling of a deadly defect in certain compact cars Tuesday as word leaked of a criminal investigation and two congressional committees opened probes into...
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Walter Wolf is the Canadian who helped save Lamborghini
It is 1975, you’re on holiday, and you’ve just realized you’re being followed by a flying saucer. But flying saucer’s not the right phrase – the wide, flat, razor-edged presence that’s filling the...
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Enthusiasts petition for Honda Civic Type-R in North America
Since the Acura Integra Type-R of the late 1990s, Honda has never really offered its high-performance models in North America, but one enthusiast hopes to change Honda’s mind. Following the...
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I’ve never paid over $3,100 for a car. Here’s what I learned
Sometimes people get fed up with society and decide to live off the grid. They make do without the modern niceties and stick with the necessities. Many people think that living in a hut by yourself in...
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Hybrid technology to become more common in high-end Range Rovers
Land Rovers have long been famous for being able to forge a trail where few other vehicles could go. But recently, they’ve been forging a trail with hybrid technology in off-road applications....
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‘Buy this car or I vote for Rob Ford,’ warns ad for used Nissan Figaro
In a unique twist of marketing, a Toronto man is capitalizing on the popularity (read: notoriety) of the city’s embattled mayor to help sell his rare, restored 1991 Nissan Figaro. Owner Colin...
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Mercedes-Benz mulls three-cylinder hybrid powertrains
Mercedes-Benz is looking to further improve fuel economy and reduce emissions by possibly introducing a three-cylinder engine into its cars. Speaking to Car and Driver at the Geneva Motor Show last...
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Chrysler recalls 49,000 Dodge Chargers across North America
Chrysler is recalling more than 49,000 Dodge Charger muscle cars because a connector can overheat and knock out low-beam headlights. The recall affects 2011 and 2012 Chargers equipped with halogen...
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On The Road: Rolling Art
CALGARY – Can the lines of an automobile be considered art? Lincoln certainly believes so. Recently, the luxury automaker unveiled its new-for-2015 MKC at the DaDe Art & Design Lab in Calgary....
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Ferrari inks deal with Spanish resort to open another theme park
Ferrari has signed a deal with Spanish resort PortAventura to build the happiest place on earth, second only to Disneyland. Known as Ferrari Land, the amusement park will be built on PortAventura’s...
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