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14 stupendous vintage photos of the 1950s GM Firebirds
The General Motors Firebird prototypes from the 1950s are a strangely futuristic blast from the past — it’s a strange paradox to see something so retro yet so aspirational that it seems like it’s...
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U.S. to require rear-view cameras in all new cars by 2018
The U.S. Transportation Department issued a long-delayed rule that will require automakers to build rear-view cameras into new cars by May 2018. The U.S. was three years overdue in issuing one of the...
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Plenty of potential distractions
I was asked the other day if it is against the law for big rig drivers to be talking on a CB radio while driving in this province. That really started me thinking, and researching. To put it simply,...
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Poland has its place in auto history
The Polish auto manufacturer Fabryka Samochodów Osobowych (FSO), which literally translates as Factory of Passenger Cars, was located in Warsaw. It began building cars under licence in 1951; the first...
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Raucously potent Benz ready to rumble
This vehicle feels track-ready. That was my first impression after setting forth in the latest Mercedes-Benz AMG performance product to hit Canadian roadways. The CLA 45 AMG is a groundbreaking...
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New OrganiCar turns new leaf for automotive design
For decades now, manufacturers have been trying to make cars that are better for the environment. Reducing fuel consumption, increasing efficiency and paying close attention to exhaust emissions are...
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Road test: 2014 Porsche 911 Turbo
Overview Fast and furious sports car Pros Blinding acceleration, gets the looks Cons Pricey as hell, punishing ride Value for money Fair What would I change? Banish winter Porsche 911 TurboHandout,...
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General Motors recalls 1.5 million cars over power steering defect
General Motors announced it is recalling 1.5 million vehicles worldwide because the electronic power-steering assist can suddenly stop working, making them harder to steer. The new recall brings to 6.3...
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Chrysler to expand nine-speed automatic into other models
Fiat-Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne is sticking by his commitment to expand Chrysler’s nine-speed automatic transmission into other vehicles used throughout the lineup. According to Automotive News,...
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Side mirrors could eventually be replaced by cameras
If Tesla and the U.S.-based Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers get their way, side-view mirrors could go the way of vinyl seats, roll-up windows and cassette players. According to Automotive News,...
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Cringe-worthy Lamborghini Aventador crash caught on video
Even if you’re not crazy for Lamborghinis, this crash footage from London will make you feel really, really sad. A matte black Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 recently collided with a Mazda, then went...
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Canadian auto sales see strong gains through March
Chrysler Canada says vehicle sales rose by two per cent in March over last year, boosted by record sales of its Jeep Cherokee and Ram Trucks. The automaker says it sold 24,649 vehicles, also due to...
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Gallery: How the Volkswagen Golf evolved over 40 years
For many, reaching the age of 40 isn’t exactly a sprightly milestone. By that point, bedtime is at 10 p.m., you probably have a family and two cats and your idea of a “fun” night is sipping tea while...
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Jeep previews two unique off-road focused concepts
Jeep has dropped a couple of teaser images of the Cherokee Dakar and Wrangler MOJO, two concepts set to debut at the 2014 Easter Jeep Safari. The teasers don’t reveal much, but based on what we can...
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Vintage rally photos show Mini’s hardcore side
Although Mini cars are typically associated with being cute and cuddly (and for being the ride of choice for Mr. Bean) the brand did have more hardcore roots than many may think. In the 1950s and...
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First drive: 2014 Cadillac ELR
Much has been written decrying Cadillac’s new ELR as nothing but a jumped-up Chevrolet Volt with a different face. And, indeed, with a similar powertrain and a common platform, the leap to the Caddy’s...
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Road test: 2014 Ford F-150 Lariat 4X4 Limited
You may be aware Ford’s F-150 pickup trucks have been the best-selling vehicle in Canada for an astonishing 47 years. This stalwart workhorse has earned a special place in the hearts and minds of the...
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What it feels like to drive a 67-year-old car
If you were passed by a wine-coloured car from the 1940s going 140 km/h near Houston, Texas, chances are you just saw Donna Elwood and her cherished 1947 Pontiac Streamliner. Elwood and her car,...
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Your one-stop showroom
Think of it as the ultimate auto mall. From econoboxes to super cars, from pickups to luxury SUVs, and from classics to concepts, the 2014 Vancouver International Auto Show offers the world of wheels...
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World’s biggest names descend on B.C.
For the 94th consecutive year, the Vancouver International Auto Show is welcoming the world’s top manufacturers to debut their newest models hitting the market in 2014. Between the Hagerty Classic...
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