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GM has substantially completed vehicle recalls, CEO Barra says
General Motors has “substantially completed” its vehicle recalls, chief executive Mary Barra said. “We’re working hard to make sure that as new vehicles come out, they achieve even higher levels” of...
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Iconic Mazda MX-5 Miata is the world’s happiest sports car
MONTEREY, California – Were it possible to fit wheels to the word “Whee!”, this is what it would look like. Since 1989, a humble little roadster has been providing folks with top-down thrills,...
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Details emerge over GM’s possible mid-engine Corvette
While the latest Chevrolet Corvette Stingray is still fresh in enthusiasts’ minds, more rumours are beginning to swirl over what we can expect from the next-generation model — including the possibility...
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Tesla CEO Elon Musk looking to introduce semi-autonomous assists by 2017
This week, both Cadillac and Audi have announced they are working on introducing semi-autonomous driving assists to their cars in the near future. Joining in on the party is CEO Elon Musk, who said in...
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Did official specs of the 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata just leak?
Ever since the reveal of the 2016 MX-5 Miata, Mazda has remained tight-lipped over the roadster’s official specs. Until now, that is — thanks to a leak, we now have an idea of what we can expect under...
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Weekly Roundup: Most popular stories and new car reviews
Most popular stories: 1. Top 10: Compact crossovers with the biggest trunks — Trunk space is a precious commodity for CUV drivers. Here are the 10 CUVs with the biggest trunks 2. Seniors surprised by...
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Toyota showcases its vision of a safer driving future
ANN ARBOR, Michigan — Ahead of the Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) World Congress, which was held in Detroit this year, Toyota hosted an advanced safety seminar to showcase its vision for a...
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U.S. EPA details 2015 Ford Mustang fuel economy ratings
The U.S. EPA now has official fuel economy ratings for the 2015 Ford Mustang, revealing a slight hit in consumption for a few models. Starting with the flagship (for now) Mustang GT, the 5.0-litre V8...
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Mini might actually build the Superleggera concept
According to a new report, there’s a chance Mini will build the ultra-cool Superleggera concept. Reuters says the concept, which was revealed earlier this year during the Villa d’Este Concorso...
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Port shutdown would bleed cash
As you read Tuesday’s column, I am on my yearly vacation (ahh, the wonders of the computer era.) And being the truck-mad man I am, I’m taking a busman’s vacation. I’m driving down and around the West...
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Classic cars are stars in two events
The 2014 classic car show season drew closer to its conclusion last weekend with glorious weather, record attendance and magnificent displays of gleaming vehicles dating from 1903 to 2015...
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Motorcycle Review: 2015 Harley-Davidson Road Glide
SONOMA, Calif. — “Patience is the ability to idle your motor,” said author Barbara Johnson, “when you feel like stripping your gears.” So it was with last year’s Project Rushmore remake of...
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Father-son team has field day with GTO restoration
Derek Edwards was only 15 years old in 1991 when he discovered an old Pontiac GTO stored in a family friend’s garage. The owner had spotted the car in a Surrey field and asked if it was for sale. When...
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SUV Review: 2015 Porsche Cayenne
BARCELONA — Having transferred the mantle of “the sports car of sport-utes” to the smaller, lighter, nimbler Macan, the most interesting aspect of the redesigned, third-generation, 2015 Cayenne is not...
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Car Comparison: 2014 Buick LaCrosse vs. 2014 Lexus ES
Although it may seem like it, not all new vehicle buyers these days are looking for the utility of an SUV or crossover. Although they are becoming more rare by the hour, some customers still prefer the...
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Car Review: Ford Transit Connect
Overview: Ford brings their European inspired and highly adaptable Transit van platform to North America. Pros: Efficient diesel engine and good range. Flat cargo floor and excellent visibility. Cons:...
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Coincidences of past and present
I was cruising the backroads, relaxed, letting my mind wander over details of a driving event we’d been asked to plan in Saskatchewan. Something off in the distance caught my attention. It was moving...
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SUV Review: 2015 Ford Explorer Limited
Overview Big, comfortable soft-roading SUV Pros Interior volume, classy cabin, intuitive infotainment system Cons Light steering, limited towing, ugly grille Value for money Good What would I change?...
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Hall of Fame inductees have oil in their veins
Vancouver Sun Though they come from varying backgrounds and different disciplines, they all have one thing in common — oil courses through their veins. In honour of their lifetime achievements, 17...
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Get out to enjoy the last big car weekend of the summer
This weekend marks the last of the event-filled ones for 2014, and includes one of my favourite shows. The Ocean Park Hot Rod show, hosted by Ron Ford, always gets the old hot-rodders out to show off...
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