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On The Road: Macan Ready to Roar
CALGARY — Porsche has uncaged its tiger. Late last year at the Los Angeles Auto Show the automaker debuted its Macan, Porsche’s first foray into the compact sport utility vehicle market. Macan is the...
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Fuel-efficient adventure: Land Rover plots its future course
Land Rover’s path to success over the past 20 years has been as rocky as the terrain travelled by its famed off-roading vehicles. In that time, the British manufacturer of hardy 4x4s has been purchased...
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Seven great Canadian races you need to see this summer
Ah, summer time. The time when birds chirp, flowers bloom and the sweet aroma of scorched tires and unburned hydrocarbons waft through the air. This is by no means a comprehensive list, but here is a...
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10 reasons I want Willie Nelson’s 1983 tour bus
If my mom were still alive, she’d no doubt tell me to stay away from places like Craigslist. She would intuitively know that hanging out there would be the equivalent of hanging out at smoker’s corner...
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On the Road: Vandits Van Club
CALGARY – In junior high school I’d spend my time in math class drawing vans. Come to think of it, that could be a significant reason why I don’t comprehend complex math equations. But I digress. By...
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Six classics that are under-valued and under the radar
Classic cars can be expensive, but they don’t necessarily have to be. Many collectors are fixated on “blue-chip” classics like the 1967 Corvette, series one Jaguar E-Type and 1959 Cadillac. These cars...
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Mitsubishi Evo will live on into 2015, report says
Contrary to a report in March that said the famed Mitsubishi Evo would cease production at the end of this year, a new report from AutoGuide says the car will live on through 2015. Amanda Savercool at...
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Old cars bring relief to Saskatchewan premier Brad Wall
I knew this was going to be a genuine car guy interview when the person phoned me from his garage. He was sitting in his ‘67 Coronet 500 hardtop and he was just about to pick up his daughter at school....
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Mazda6 sedans recalled over fuel tank problem
Mazda is recalling 18,592 of its 2014 Mazda6 sedans built between Oct. 25, 2012, and May 9, 2013, to fix a problem with the car’s fuel tank, AutoWeek reports. The company says it’s possible to overfill...
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Gavel poised for Vancouver Collector Car Show & Auction
In less than a month, seasoned classic car collectors and new hobbyists alike will have the perfect opportunity to browse millions of dollars worth of classic and custom-built cars and trucks at the...
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Much to learn from my mistakes
Considering all the driving I’ve done, when I try and recall mistakes I’ve made that taught me a lesson, there aren’t as many as one would think. I hope I don’t jinx myself now that I’ve put that in...
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Weekly Roundup: Most popular stories and new car reviews
Most popular stories: 5. A peek into Japanese Yakuza/custom Lamborghini subculture: After having a memorable experience with a Countach, one Japanese Yakuza member talks about why he loves Lamborghinis...
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Car Review: 2015 Subaru Legacy
For a good part of the past decade, we’ve watched as mid-sized, mid-priced sedans took a bashing as customers handed their hearts – and their money – to crossover vehicles. With the wedding day promise...
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Georgian College Auto Show is the best class project ever
The Georgian College Auto Show might be the best class project ever. The show spans three days and features more than 20 different automotive manufacturers. And while that’s impressive, what makes the...
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Volkswagen said to be tripling its SUV lineup
Volkswagen AG is considering tripling the namesake VW brand’s sport-utility vehicle lineup in a bid to overtake Toyota in global deliveries, two people familiar with the matter said. The VW marque will...
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GM filed 2,004 injury reports on recalled cars, group says
General Motors filed 2,004 reports on injuries and deaths stemming from accidents in cars that have been recalled for ignition-related defects, the Center for Auto Safety said. The auto safety group,...
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Mitsubishi will race this crazy electric racecar at Pikes Peak
Being no stranger to all things motorsports, including rally racing, Mitsubishi has revealed its entry into this year’s Pikes Peak International hillclimb race. Known as the MiEV Evolution III,...
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Let’s stop calling it a minivan — it’s an adventure vessel
Somewhere outside Portland, I notice that everyone has fallen asleep. My wife has nodded off in the passenger seat, and in the convex conversation mirror, I can see that the constantly kicking feet of...
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Tips on how to maximize fuel economy this summer
Summer is a great time of year to get in your car and go for a nice, long drive. Of course, that means filling up your vehicle’s fuel tank a few times to be able to enjoy it. Gas prices aren’t getting...
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Maserati turns 100, to celebrate during Car Week in California
This year, the Maserati car company is celebrating its 100th anniversary. And to celebrate the auspicious occasion, some of the finest examples will be shipped from all corners of the world to be...
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