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Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame recognizes Albertans
The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame is poised to host its annual induction and awards gala in Edmonton Sept. 26-28th, and Albertans will figure prominently in this year’s awards ceremony. Starting in...
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NHTSA investigating 2011-2013 Ford Fiesta hatchbacks over door latches
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has initiated an investigation into certain Ford Fiesta models with defective door latches. The investigation covers 205,000 examples of the...
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These 4,000 rusty classics will be crushed unless someone saves them
Where are all these crazy Craiglists ads coming from? Heaps of classics are coming up for sale left and right it seems. This particular listing from Troy Wisconsin states that about 4,000 classic cars...
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California issues first official permits for self-driving cars in U.S.
Computer-driven cars have been testing their skills on California roads for more than four years — but until now, the state’s Department of Motor Vehicles wasn’t sure just how many were rolling around....
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Canadian purpose-built accessible car puts dignity first
As a wheelchair-bound paraplegic, I occasionally require the service of an accessible cab. Here in Calgary, the majority of those cabs are converted minivans with rear-entry ramps. To make a...
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Hong Kong tycoon pays US$20-million for 30 Rolls-Royces
HONG KONG — A Hong Kong tycoon has placed the biggest ever order for Rolls-Royce cars, agreeing to buy 30 Phantoms to chauffeur guests at a luxury resort he’s building in the global gambling capital of...
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GM adding third shift to meet Chevy Colorado, GMC Canyon demand
GM will add another shift to its Wentzville, Missouri assembly plant to meet the demand of its all-new midsize pickups. So far, GM has received roughly 30,000 orders for the Chevrolet Colorado and GMC...
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Five ambitious project cars for sale on Kijiji for under $5,000
I don’t want to say that summer is gone, but it certainly isn’t getting any warmer out there. Garage season is upon us and it’s time to push your perfectly good, working car into the elements so you...
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Watch an 800-horsepower pickup truck fly and do silly things
When Monster Energy and Hoonigan (of Ken Block fame) get together, crazy things usually happen. This time, they take an 800-horsepower pickup truck and defy physics while ripping through Ensenada,...
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Car Review: 2014 Kia Optima Hybrid EX Premium
Overview Stylish, fuel-efficient mid-sized sedan Pros Hybrid system, cosseting cabin, sharp looks Cons Cargo capacity, tight rear seat headroom, low rolling resistance tires Value for money Good What...
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Local Motors just 3D-printed a car in 44 hours
Local Motors, a small U.S. startup, managed to 3D-print a car in less than two days. It’s called the Strati, and it was unveiled earlier this week at the International Manufacturing Technology Show in...
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Dear John: Busy hockey parents looking for a new minivan
Are there any Canadian drivers that deserve more respect than hockey parents? (Or skiing, speed skating, curling, luge, bob sleigh or ringette parents?) Battling before-dawn wake-up calls, rush-hour...
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Lamborghini promises ‘perfection’ for 2014 Paris Motor Show
Just when we thought all was perfect in the Lamborghini world, the Italian automaker has something special up its sleeve for this year’s Paris Motor Show. The image reveals little more than an...
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Targa crash signals end of race, but team still determined
The car is a write-off. It’s not going to take crawling underneath to officially make the call, though of course they will. Mitsubishi Canada has taken a chance on this project, a huge, noisy, ballsy...
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Volvo targeting Audi A6, BMW 5 Series with upcoming S90 sedan
The luxury segment is most often dominated by three main contenders — the Audi A6, BMW 5 Series and Mercedes E-Class. But Volvo is looking to give them a run for their money with their upcoming S90...
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SUV Review: 2015 Volkswagen Touareg
MUNICH, GERMANY — The price of fuel continues to be high and our streets are not becoming any less congested with traffic, but the popularity of large and luxurious SUVs continues unabated. Witness...
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Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat rated at 22 MPG on the highway
There are some cars you just don’t buy for the fuel economy. The Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat is one of them. Complete with a 6.2-litre supercharged V8 under the hood, rated at 707 horsepower and 650...
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GM releases Canadian pricing for 2015 Chevy Colorado, GMC Canyon
GM has released Canadian pricing for its new-for-2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon midsize pickups. When the Colorado hits Chevy dealers later this year, it will do so with a $19,900 price tag,...
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Test your Mustang knowledge before we drive the 2015 car
The Ford Mustang is one of the most iconic vehicles of all time, and the all-new 2015 model is one of the most highly anticipated cars of the past few years. Tomorrow, we’ll bring you a full review and...
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Lucky bidder will experience a wild ride down drag strip
Pssssst! Wanna experience what it feels like to be shot out of a cannon? Here’s your chance. Just bid on a ride with either Mr. or Mrs. Kokomotion at tomorrow’s Greater Vancouver Pioneers Society...
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