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7 do-it-yourself tips to get your car ready for spring
“Warm enough to drive with the windows down” is a relative phrase. After our prolonged winter of discontent, most drivers have such a strong case of spring fever that all it takes is some sunshine and...
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Road test: 2014 BMW 535d xDrive
Overview Powerful, efficient all-weather luxury sedan Pros Excellent fuel economy, great power, comfortable ride Cons Rear seat room, interior storage Value for money Fair What would I change? Main...
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Canadian classic car prices stay strong at spring auction
A “new” 1968 Buick Skylark California GS with only 8,640 miles on the odometer sold for $27,500; a restored 1965 Mustang convertible with the rare “K code” 271-hp engine option crossed the auction...
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Video & gallery: Dream cars at the Spring Classic Car Auction
The Toronto Spring Classic Car Auction is a huge event that draws thousands of people and hundreds of cars. The auction hall is a complete overload for gearheads as there literally rows and rows of...
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Michael Schumacher said to be making eye contact, responding to voices
Michael Schumacher, seven-time Formula One World Champion, is said to be responding to voices and making eye contact, according to a new report. Italian newspaper La Gazetta dello Sport reported...
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First drive: 2015 McLaren 650S
MARBELLA, Spain — Group think has all manner of bad connotations when it comes to sports cars. The ultimate in performance, says automotive lore, comes from the vision of one man, unflinchingly...
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Tech on display
With giant sinkholes swallowing up classic Corvettes, one more than 50 years old, the world almost sounds like it’s heading back to prehistoric times. Will a pterodactyls next come swooping down out of...
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First ride: 2014 BMW R1200 RT
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — I should be dead. Or seriously maimed. At the very least, frightened out of my wits at the prospect of ever riding a motorcycle again. There I was, minding my own business, riding...
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Here’s the lowdown on pickups
When I was a kid, living back east, I couldn’t wait for September to roll around. And no, not because school started up, but because that was when the new vehicles hit the showroom floors. We guys, and...
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Hit the outback trails in luxury
Crossovers make up a large piece of the auto sales pie in Canada. And with the segment expanding each year, the competition is heating up. Here are a few CUVs to check out at the show. 2014 BMW X1...
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First ride: 2014 BMW R1200 GS Adventure
JEROME, Ariz. — Owning the new Adventure version of BMW’s R1200 GS means never having to stop at a gas station more than once a day. It is the most “do everything” motorcycle in a segment of...
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2015 Dodge Charger, Challenger confirmed for New York debut
Chrysler has officially announced it will unveil the 2015 Dodge Charger and Challenger muscle cars at the New York International Auto Show. Aside from a couple of teaser images, Chrysler has remained...
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Mystery Monday: Can you identify this classic coupe?
Previous Mystery Monday cars have included a Miata and a 1960s Ford, but today, we’re going way back in time to the 1940s (I think) to try to identify this mystery car. This car is located in Toronto...
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Special edition FJ Cruiser at home in B.C.
One in every six Toyota FJ Cruisers sold in Canada is sold in British Columbia. That’s a pretty impressive figure. With an avid off-road community, whether in the Lower Mainland or elsewhere in B.C.,...
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The history of the most affordable car in North America
Some people will always tell you that your dollar used to go farther, and that’s somewhat true. There was a time when Coke was a nickel and gas was 50 cents per litre, but people made less money then...
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Chevy Equinox, GMC Terrain score top marks in IIHS crash tests
Only two of nine midsize SUVs got the highest rating in crash tests done by an insurance industry group. The Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain, both made by General Motors, received the highest “good”...
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BMW considering new factory in North America
BMW, the world’s biggest maker of luxury vehicles, is progressing with plans for a second North American factory to tap rising demand for its vehicles in the region. “We will decide this in the next...
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Chrysler small diesel engines might not happen in North America
Going against recent trends, Fiat-Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne doesn’t foresee a small diesel engine in Chrysler’s new powertrain lineup in North America anytime soon. According to Automotive News,...
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Road test: 2014 Ford Fiesta ST
Overview Smile-inducing hot hatch with outstanding power and handling Pros Performance, handling, Recaro seats Cons Mickey-mouse navigation system, no boost gauge Value for money Best What would I...
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New Audi crossover concept teased ahead of Beijing debut
Audi has dropped a trio of teasers of what could be the long-rumoured TT-based crossover ahead of its debut at this year’s Beijing Motor Show. It doesn’t have a name just yet, but the sketches reveal a...
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