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Gallery: Vintage GM pickups prove utility can be beautiful
Pickup trucks are purpose-built vehicles designed to do one job: Work. Not held up to high standards of beauty, trucks are utilitarian and judged on their ability to tow, haul and get dirty. These...
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Maserati said to lift car production 20% on strong Ghibli demand
Maserati plans to increase production of its Ghibli and Quattroporte luxury sedans by about 20 per cent in a sign that parent Fiat’s upscale shift is starting to gain traction, people familiar with the...
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BMW holds off Audi as A3 sedan tightens race for luxury-car lead
BMW held onto the lead in global luxury-car sales as demand for 5 Series sedans and X5 sport-utility vehicles helped edge out Audi. BMW delivered about 1,000 more vehicles than Audi in May as the race...
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Lotus celebrates Formula One heritage with Exige LF1 edition
Often hailed as one of the most basic and rewarding driver’s cars out there, Lotus has unveiled a special edition of its latest Exige — but it’s still not available in North America. Known as the Exige...
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Wooden Toyota pickup ‘spruced up’ by owner
Superleggera construction is the name of a practice where great pains were taken to make a car’s body as lightweight as possible. But Brymer Mugford’s incredible wood-bodied pickup wasn’t exactly made...
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Lincoln reportedly planning more models
As part of its pitch to reinvent its image, Lincoln will be adding a number of new models to its lineup by the end of the decade. We don’t yet know exactly what is in the pipeline for Ford’s luxury...
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Porsche to offer extremely limited run of Martini-liveried 911s
As part of its return to the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Porsche will offer a limited edition of the 911 Carrera S finished in the iconic Martini Racing colours once worn by its classic racecars throughout...
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Chrysler announces first 86 Alfa Romeo dealers in North America
It’s finally happening — after a seemingly endless stream of promises and delays, Alfa Romeo is finally on a due course to return to North America after Chrysler announced its first batch of official...
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Mazda plays catch-up in electric arms race
HIROSHIMA, Japan — Mazda may have been slow getting out of the electrified gate, but in coming years it will play catch-up in a hurry. The first step, at least in Japan, is the Mazda3 Hybrid. Mazda’s...
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Mazda’s SkyActiv looks to wring out more efficiency
HIROSHIMA, Japan — Look at the typical internal combustion engine and only around 30% of the fuel it consumes is put to good use. The remainder is squandered in the form of mechanical and heat losses...
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Here’s why cars from the 1980s are exploding in value
If you’ve been reading our Kijiji roundup pieces, you might have noticed that some 1950s cars can be bought rather cheaply while 1980s cars have some surprisingly high prices attached to them. Cars...
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Toyota expands vehicle recall for airbag fix
Toyota, the world’s largest automaker, expanded a 14-month-old recall of more than 2 million vehicles for faulty airbags after supplier Takata Corp. told customers further fixes may be needed. Toyota...
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Hyundai begins leasing hydrogen fuel cell-powered Tucson crossover
Hyundai has started retail leasing of its hydrogen-powered Tucson crossover as the South Korean carmaker and competitors look to expand the market for alternative zero-emission electric vehicles. The...
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Lexus LF-LC could hit production in 2017 with ‘SC’ badge
The last time North America saw a Lexus with an SC badge, it was tacked onto a hardtop convertible with a cassette player. That was 2010, but rumour has it Lexus will be bringing back the nameplate on...
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Apple’s next iOS could soon remember where you park
Between autonomy and advanced infotainment systems, it’s abundantly clear how technology is impacting the automobile. But a lot of that is decidedly big-picture. What about the little things, like...
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SUV Review: 2015 Lincoln MKC
SANTA BARBARA, CALIF. — The new 2015 MKC compact crossover is yet another in a long line of “make it or break it” vehicles Ford’s struggling luxury brand has trotted out since its sales peaked in the...
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Pagani reporedly working on track-focused Huayra
Along with an upcoming roadster, Italian automaker Pagani is reportedly working on a track-ready version of the Huayra. Rumoured to be called the Nürburgring Edition, details are admittedly thin at...
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Car Review: 2014 Porsche 911 Turbo
Of all the legendary sports cars that have seared their way into our minds, the iconic Porsche 911 may well be the most prominent and persistent. Instantly recognizable, its sleek silhouette has...
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Nissan teases next-generation Frontier with all-new Navara pickup
Following last week’s leak, Nissan has finally unveiled the 2015 Navara pickup, known as the Frontier in North America. For 2015, the Navara can be had with either a 2.5-litre gas or 2.5-litre diesel...
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Industry insider: Gift ideas for car-loving fathers
With Father’s Day Sunday, many sons and daughters are faced with the annual dilemma of what to get the man who says he doesn’t want anything, but always expects something. And why shouldn’t he? After...
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