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Trends: Entertainment in the car has come a long way
In an industry where rapidly changing demographics, shifting global economies and tightening environmental regulations are forcing the automobile to change faster than ever, the typical Canadian new...
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Renault unveils bonkers, Alpine-inspired R.S. 01 racecar
Although we probably won’t see it in North America soon, if ever, Renault’s new R.S. 01 racer is worth dreaming about. The French automaker calls the R.S. 01 a “radical expression of the brand’s...
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Reader Review: 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel
We first met Jessica Wilkinson two years ago. In 2012, our Reader Reviewer was a self-professed truck junkie, and she tested the Ram 2500 Diesel. Given her penchant for trucks, we thought she’d be a...
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Volvo to offer XC90 First Edition exclusively over the internet
Volvo has announced it will allow customers to order a limited number of the all-new 2015 XC90 SUV over the internet. In a bid to revitalize its own marketing and customer service, Volvo will offer...
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Dear John: I’m looking for a ‘sporty’ compact crossover
Industry experts think the compact crossover segment will replace the compact car class as the most popular with Canadian new car buyers sooner rather than later. Some obvious reasons are the extra...
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Mustangs sally forth in Richmond, while classics gather on the beach
This weekend has the Greater Vancouver Mustang Association hosting the 35th International Mustang Meet in Richmond, a big deal for us car nuts as it’s also the 50th anniversary of the original Pony...
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Car Review: 2015 Cadillac ELR
Overview Cadillac seeks to appeal to the environmentally conscious luxury buyer with this plug-in hybrid coupe Pros Sleek styling and lavish interior Cons Rear passenger area has no leg room. Price...
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Ford officially kicks off 2015 Mustang production
Ford begins building the sixth generation of its 50-year-old Mustang sports car today at a Michigan plant that will export it to more than 120 countries. For the first time, a right-hand-drive version...
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First Look: 2015 Volvo XC90 to set a new standard
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN — All too often, a car that’s billed as being all-new really is not — the majority of it may have been tweaked or reworked, but seldom is it overhauled from bumper to bumper. The...
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GM will relocate next-gen Cadillac SRX production to U.S.
GM has announced it will move production of the next-generation Cadillac SRX from its current Mexico plant to one in Tennessee. Formerly a Saturn plant, it’s located in Spring Hill, nearly 100 miles...
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Upcoming Jaguar XF to utilize aluminum platform architecture
Following in the footsteps of the XE, the next-generation XF is said to be the next Jaguar to benefit from the company’s new aluminum underpinnings. According to Autocar, the upcoming Jaguar XF, due...
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These are the top 10 dollar per horsepower bargains
The recent introduction of the 707-horsepower Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat coupe and Charger SRT Hellcat sedan — expected to sell for under $70,000 — was another reminder that today — not the 1960s —...
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Kia to build new plant in Mexico for small cars and CUVs
Kia is investing in a new plant in Monterrey, Mexico to build a handful of its small cars. According to Automotive News, Kia is investing US$1.1 billion in the plant, which is expected to open in the...
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Car Review: 2015 Honda Fit
Overview The completely redesigned Fit is a fun little subcompact with a lot of useful features and a great interior Pros Multiple seat configurations make it more versatile, fuel efficiency, sporty...
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New generation carries on tradition of go-for-broke adventure travelling
Some of my first dreams of travel were spawned by my grandfather on Mum’s side who would show me and twin Larry countries on the big desk globe he was so proud of. Grampy Gallant told us that a figure...
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Motor Mouth: Let’s face it, our cars look entirely the same
Head down, fingers maniacally keyboarding my iPhone. Embroiled, as we baby boomers are seemingly always wont to be, in something we are sure is so earth-shatteringly important that it simply cannot...
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Video Car Review: 2015 Jaguar F-Type R Coupe
Overview Uber-sexy sports car Pros Absolutely stunning looks, power, handling, sound Cons I can’t afford it Value for money Good What would I change? Not one damn thing In retrospect, it could have...
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Tesla setting up 400 charging stations in China
Tesla, the electric automaker led by CEO Elon Musk, will work with China’s second-largest mobile-phone company to set up charging points for its vehicles. Tesla signed an agreement today with China...
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2015 Challenger Drag Pak continues Dodge’s war against rear tires
Dodge has no doubt heard all the complaints that the 707-horsepower Challenger Hellcat was to slow and docile. So for those who found the Hellcat to be a snooze, Dodge offers a no holds barred...
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Three is an odd number: Three-wheelers through history
The specs on the just-announced Polaris Slingshot are setting every gearhead’s pants ablaze: under 800kg curbweight, 173hp 2.4L engine, 18” wheels with grippy rubber, and a price tag under $20K. Well...
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