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Analysts say SUVs are more popular than sedans in U.S.
Sport utility vehicles have overtaken sedans in U.S. market share, aided by more fuel- efficient, carlike crossover models, IHS Automotive said. SUVs, including crossovers, accounted for 36.5 per cent...
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Eight things to consider before you hit the showroom
In disagreement with the countless columns, articles, books, blogs and tomes written on the topic, auto retailers in general aren’t out to sell someone a vehicle they don’t want, need, nor can afford....
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Industry insider: Managers for next year’s Vancouver auto show in place
The Vancouver International Auto Show is the largest event of its kind in Western Canada and highly anticipated by the industry and car lovers alike. The 2015 show is eight months away, but here at the...
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Outrageous ’69 Camaro to make world debut at Hard Rock
It’s only fitting that the ultimate Camaro will be one of the shining stars at the first Ultimate Car Show. The creation of 360 Fabrication Inc., the 1800-horsepower muscle car will join other...
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Try a ride on the wild side
Hitting the road on a camping trip has always been high on my list of priorities. Growing up, my family spent plenty of vacation time holing up in a tent swatting mosquitoes, chasing Daddy Long-Legs...
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Smart unveils chic, more mature fortwo and forfour
BERLIN — Smart unveiled its entirely redesigned fortwo and forfour in Berlin Wednesday, and the most notable changes include a chic new style and more advanced powertrain technology. “Smart has always...
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Nissan to offer “traffic jam pilot” by end of 2016
Traffic jams will never be fun but driving in them is about to get a lot easier thanks to Nissan’s upcoming “traffic jam pilot.” According to Nissan CEO, Carlos Ghosn, “we are bringing to market a...
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Lamborghini teases Huracán Super Trofeo race car
Much like its Gallardo predecessor, Lamborghini and it’s in-house race division, Squadra Corse, have dropped a teaser of its Huracán set to compete in the Super Trofeo race series. Already undergoing...
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Car Review: 2014 Porsche 911 GT3
A bolt — an important bolt to be sure, but just a bolt nonetheless — is all it took to terminally scuttle the dreams of the 785 (admittedly spoiled rotten) folks who had taken delivery of the latest...
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Car Review: 2014 Honda Civic Touring
The Honda Civic has been one of the best selling automobiles in the compact segment for the better part of four decades. During this period the company has continued to refine the car and move it...
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SUV Review: 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee EcoDiesel Summit
Overview Diesel power returns to Jeep’s flagship off-roader Pros Frugal and torque-rich diesel; class-leading off-road capabilities; luxury sedan-like on-road manners. Cons The super luxurious Summit...
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Car Review: 2015 Audi A3 Quattro Technik
To tell the truth, I should have been disappointed. Here I was trading in my favourite car of all time, Audi’s RS7, a car I loved so much that it became my first long-term test car in a 28-year career,...
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Ford officially announces 2015 Mustang power specs
After a slow yet steady trickle of information since its debut in December, Ford has finally announced official horsepower and torque ratings for the 2015 Mustang. The outgoing Mustang, powered by the...
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Can a hot hatch beat a supercar around a track?
The bench racing stops here. EVO’s latest track battle pits a track-only Renault Clio Cup against a very street legal Audi R8 V10. If you only looked at the spec sheet, you’d say that the 225...
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Pickup Review: 2015 Ford Super Duty F-Series
DANIELS, West Virginia — It takes 10 miles for Interstate 64′s elevation to drop 1,300 feet from the 2,765 ft. summit of Sandstone Mountain. Five of those miles have a reported westbound grade of 7% –...
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SUV Review: 2015 Ford Expedition
While a full-size SUV wouldn’t be my first choice to tackle an Appalachian switchback, the refreshed Ford Expedition is surprisingly agile given its enormous size. The refreshed Expedition returns for...
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Dear John: I need an affordable convertible sports car
It may have taken a bit longer than normal to show up this year, but summer finally did arrive in Canada. And this month’s Dear John letter writer is excited to enjoy the remaining summer weather with...
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Volvo rumoured to build V40 Polestar to rival Focus RS
According to a report from Motor Authority, Polestar is working on a performance version of the V40 compact wagon. (S60 Polestar pictured) Jay Leno drove a Polestar V60 recently and came away very...
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Mercedes-Benz planning S model for next-gen C63 AMG
The AMG team is known to work some serious performance magic on Mercedes-Benz vehicles, especially when it adds S to the end of the nameplate. So far, we’ve seen the extra letter on the E63 and CLS63...
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On the Road: Vintage two-wheelers offer a ride through time
Calgary’s Heritage Park has a “living history” mandate. They understand that exhibits with some human interaction help paint a clearer picture about the past. That’s why on Aug. 3, the park will be...
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