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Porsche unveils 2014 Boxster, Cayman GTS models
Proving you don’t always need frills to enjoy performance, Porsche has unveiled a duo of no-nonsense GTS models for the Boxster and Cayman family. The GTS models, short for Gran Turismo Sport, bring a...
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Road test: 2014 BMW M235i
Technically, the M235i is not a real M car. It is not, in the strictest sense, a totally re-fabricated performance version of the new 2 Series coupe. Rather, it has some performance bits from the M...
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GM developing family of smaller, fuel efficient engines
General Motors is developing a suite of new Ecotec small-displacement engines that it promises will be quieter and more fuel-efficient than similar engines found in its competitors’ cars, the automaker...
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Automotive etymology: How cars got their names
Naming a car is a massive process. The name has to convey a certain image to the demographic it’s being marketed to and it has to be original enough to stand out. Great names like GT350 and Viper have...
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Bold strides for Infiniti lineup
Geneva When you think of “performance” vehicles, chances are the Infiniti brand might not come to mind. I’m talking about performance in regards to power, precision and appeal. That’s not to say they...
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2014 E 350: Sleek new Coupe good, has style
There’s something missing in the E 350 Coupe, and it’s absolutely brilliant. No unsightly B-pillar Mercedes-Benz has returned us to the pillarless coupe with its latest E 350, which is free of the...
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Sons finish hotrod project begun by late father
Rick and Daryl Francoeur are master custom car builders, and the brothers say they owe it all to their dad. They operate 360 Fabrication in Abbotsford, a large shop set up to do everything from auto...
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10 extinct automotive features (and 5 that need to stay dead)
Change is unstoppable. As we humans advance through time, our cars advance in technology. Today’s cars are vastly safer, easier to drive and more fuel efficient than the cars of the past. And along the...
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BMW X2 could be here as early as 2017
BMW has a tendency to populate its lineup with niche models, a trend that is showing no signs of letting up with its latest possible offering, the X2 Sports Activity Vehicle. Following the rumours...
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Toyota’s $1.2B penalty offers possible glimpse into future of GM
General Motors, beware. Wednesday’s announcement that Toyota will pay $1.2 billion to avoid criminal prosecution for hiding information in a recall case could be a glimpse into your future. It’s also a...
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2014 Nissan Rogue earns Top Safety Pick Plus rating from IIHS
The latest Nissan Rogue has scored top honours from the U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) following its latest rounds of crash tests. Following the previous model’s middle-of-the-pack...
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Mazda planning Miata-palooza at New York Auto Show
Mazda will take to this year’s New York International Auto Show with a birthday celebration for one of the most engaging driver’s cars on the market. That’s right — marking the 25th anniversary of the...
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Can you help us identify this mystery car?
Most car junkies take pride in being able to tell a BMW 328i from an M3 from three blocks away. It’s a skill developed from years of reading car magazines and keeping an eye out for that one special...
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Greg seeks new fuel-frugal coupe
My name is Greg R. and I came across your column. I don’t usually read the paper, but thought you gave some really good advice to Danielle last week and wanted to write you and see if you could help me...
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Something for everyone at Vancouver International Auto Show
It’s that time of year again for auto enthusiasts to get together and check out the hottest trends, latest innovations and some old classics at the 94th annual Vancouver International Auto Show. This...
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GM’s new Ecotec engine line embraces efficiency
PONTIAC, Mich. — Many years ago, I sat through the most painful press conference ever. In a nutshell this is how it went: Franz, the emcee, was on stage introducing his pal, Hans … I kid you not....
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2014 Jeep wrangler polar edition: Limited-run vehicle adds style to utility
Chrysler has had tremendous success with its Jeep brand, and judging by the number of Wrangler models I see on my daily commute, this rugged platform is responsible for much of this brand’s popularity....
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Mitsubishi planning more future plug-in hybrid models
Mitsubishi has confirmed that the next-generation of its ASX and Pajero SUVs, known as the RVR and Montero in North America, will be plug-in hybrids. The move follows Mitsubishi’s intent to have...
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Troubleshooter: Avoid insurance claim tax pains
One of the questions that came up more than once after our discussion on navigating auto insurance claims was: What about the taxes? More than a little confusion exists over how and when insurance...
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Gallery: Happy Birthday to F1 legend Ayrton Senna
Brazilian Formula One driver Ayrton Senna would have celebrated his 54th birthday today, but even two decades after his untimely death during the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix, he remains a motorsport...
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