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How not to die in an avalanche
Just came across this amazing video compiled by the Canadian Avalanche Centre, which is trying to make sure no one gets killed while snowmobiling this year. With today’s machines able to go higher and...
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Road test: 2014 Mazda3 GT
I have to admit to blinking twice when I saw the Mazda3 GT tester’s price of $30,155 for the first time. That’s a significant amount of money for what starts out as a budget-based compact car, thought...
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This Mini Cooper proves two engines are better than one
Everything is better in doubles. Two eyes, two ears, two hands, two feet … you get the point. Having two is arguably better than having one of each. The same goes for engines. Usually, a car has its...
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Audi unveils newest R18 E-Tron Quattro racer
It’s no secret Audi has enjoyed much success recently racing in the World Endurance Championship, including the 24 Hours of Le Mans. It’s something of an unstoppable force, and if the 2014 R18 E-Tron...
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Women at the Wheel: Kimberly Conway a quick learner
As a single mom of two, Kimberly Conway faced a now-or-never decision. “I was working for the educational institute and every time I went to purchase a car, they would say you have to sell cars. “I’m...
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What kind of lousy service garage customer are you?
We’re all human, even those of us in the automotive retail industry, and yes, sometimes just the right burr under our saddle can cause us to blow off some steam. So, if you see any of your behaviors...
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Two Takes: 2014 Audi RS 7 vs. Mercedes CLS 63 AMG
David Booth: Surprise is the astonishment that results from a source not expected. Delight is the pleasure in finding said surprise isn’t a complete bag of turds. In other words, while one can have a...
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You won’t believe the mods on these custom classics
The annual Ventura Nationals Car Show takes place on the last weekend of August at the fairgrounds next to the Pacific Ocean in Ventura, Calif. While we were attending a pre-show cruise night at Bob’s...
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Porsche Macan to get base V6 diesel when it arrives in North America
When Porsche‘s all-new Macan compact SUV arrives in North America as a 2015 model, it will be offered with a base V6 turbo diesel, and not the four-cylinder gas/diesel engines that will be offered in...
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Diesels dominate Ward’s list of 10 best engines for 2014
Diesels and direct-injection engines dominated Ward’s list of 10 best engines for 2014, in the auto industry analyst’s 20th annual engine rankings. Ward’s rankings recognize “outstanding powertrain...
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The long road to John Mayer
When it was time for my annual trip to visit my best friend in Daytona Beach, Fla., I did what I usually do. I tried to pin my husband down on dates that would not interfere with our business. Shutting...
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Think AWD makes you invincible in the snow? Think again
With the first major winter storm of the year, television news coverage chronicling the event takes perverse delight in showing the effects on traffic. Along with shots of vehicles struggling up icy...
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It’s Mine: 1973 VW Karmann Ghia
In 2009, Al Watson promised his wife Michelle that he would buy her a car for her birthday. The Watsons being the kind of people they are, she knew she wouldn’t get – nor did she want – a modern...
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Tesla Model E could debut at Detroit auto show … in 2015
Joining the Model S sedan and the Model X crossover, Tesla will be introducing its “mass-market” electric vehicle at the Detroit auto show. Only we won’t see it in a month. Speaking to AutoBild (hat...
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Tim Yip’s top 10 drives of 2013
Forty-five media test units came our way in 2013, and virtually every one of them was amazingly good. But we’ve cherry picked our favourites. Because the testing took place in calendar year 2013,...
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On The Road: Protect your paint
It’s inevitable. Anytime a vehicle is on the road driven at speed the constant bombardment by gravel, road dust and debris becomes the equivalent of sand blasting the paint away. Goodbye, factory...
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Alberta the heart of the country’s truck belt
Albertans love their trucks. It’s a passion that shows no signs of fading. The vehicle that has its roots in farming and industry is now an essential tool for many individuals and families. Ask any...
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Two Takes: 2013 Mini Countryman John Cooper Works
Remember when autumn leaves covered the ground instead of snow? This week, Driving’s Nick Tragianis and Jodi Lai find out if the Mini Countryman JCW stays true to its go-kart roots. Nick Tragianis It’s...
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When it comes to winter tires, four is the only way to go
The best way of looking at the differences between a proper winter tire and an all-season tire is found in footwear. Most would not venture out onto a snow-covered sidewalk wearing a leather-soled...
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Road test: 2014 Scion tC
The interior of the 2014 Scion 10 had good cargo space.Kevin Mio, Postmedia News The interior of the 2014 Scion 10 tC features a unique shift knob on thesix-speed manual gearbox.Kevin Mio, Postmedia...
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