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On The Road: 1972 GMC Sierra Grande half-ton
Blame it all on Hot Rod magazine. When Calgary truck enthusiast Keith McEwen was a teenager, he read every issue of the hallowed journal. “Earlier in life, I’d always read in Hot Rod about the ‘clean...
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Big Wheels: Two up-and-comers head out for a spin
Scott Hargrove is coming off a race season most veteran hot shoes could only dream about. The 19-year-old rookie from Surrey made headlines in not one but two high-profile race series in 2014, a fact...
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The only 4 compact pickups you can buy for under $25,000
If you’re head honcho at the construction site, a gold-grilled rapper sitting on 24s, or the king rancher in your province, you drive the big, expensive, one-ton leather-lined and chrome-happy pickup...
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Mitsubishi to supply pickup trucks to Fiat as of 2016
Fiat plans to co-operate with Japanese carmaker Mitsubishi on pickup trucks, enabling the Italian company to add to its lineup while conserving cash after merging with U.S. manufacturer Chrysler. Under...
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30 world premieres confirmed for 2014 L.A. Auto Show
As auto show season is about to kick off for another year, the organizers behind this year’s Los Angeles show say there are 30 worldwide debuts scheduled. That means half of the cars lined up for L.A....
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Mercedes-Benz confirms twin-turbo V8 for next C63 AMG
Mercedes-Benz CEO Dieter Zetsche has confirmed the upcoming C63 AMG will be powered by a variant of the company’s new twin-turbocharged V8 engine. Known as the M178, the new 4.0-litre V8 first appeared...
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Toyota issues recall for 20,000 vehicles for possible fire risk
Toyota is recalling roughly 20,000 vehicles across the globe over a potential fire hazard. The recall covers vehicles powered by the company’s 3.5-litre V6 engine, also known as the 2GR-FE. Affected...
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Weekly Roundup: Most popular stories and new car reviews
Most popular stories: 1. Being a lot attendant is harder than it looks: Lorraine Sommerfeld learned that it’s not all fun and games working at a car dealership 2. Father-son team restore waterlogged...
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Ocean Park Hot Rod show draws California collector
The final big car show weekends of the season usually end with a bang, and such was the case last weekend at the Ocean Park Hot Rod show in South Surrey. The lot filled up early and the selection of...
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These sobering stats show how deadly distracted driving can be
We all know that texting and driving is dangerous, yet some continue to risk their lives and those of others with this and other distractions behind the wheel. Statistics show distracted driving is the...
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Car Review: 2014 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible
Overview Alfresco motoring made fun Pros Perky performance, nimble handling, feel-good drive Cons Token rear seat, small trunk, minimalist cabin Value for money Good What would I change? More back seat...
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Pondering perplexing parking puzzles
In the long lineup of vehicles, the 2015 Hyundai Sonata I’m picking up is perfectly parked in the centre of its space, making door dings unlikely. I notice things like this about parked vehicles. I get...
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Car Review: 2015 Mini 5-Door
HENLEY-ON-THAMES, U.K. — The terrace at Fawley Court, a grand manor built in the 1600s and once occupied by William of Orange, overlooks topiary gardens and a deer park that once stretched all the way...
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Car Review: 2015 Ford Mustang
The 2015 Ford Mustang rides extremely well.Derek McNaughton, Driving WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIF. — Who among us has not been touched in some way by the Ford Mustang? How many children, teens or adults vowed...
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Future Jaguar cars will remember your anniversary with new smart technology
In two years, your Jaguar will be able to recognize you, predict how warm you’d like your seat on a rainy fall day and prompt you to swing by the florist on an anniversary. Like the push to develop...
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GM details Chevy Colorado, GMC Canyon fuel economy, payload ratings
GM has dished details over what fuel economy we can expect from the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon mid-size pickups. Equipped with the base 2.5-litre four-cylinder, six-speed automatic...
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Infiniti previews Paris-bound Q80 Inspiration concept
In its push to become a viable luxury vehicle player, Infiniti is taking to this year’s Paris Motor Show with its all-new Q80 Inspiration concept. Billed as the company’s entry in the flagship luxury...
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Car Review: 2014 Toyota Prius C
Overview Prius technology at an affordable price Pros Terrific fuel economy, hatchback practicality Cons Lack of refinement Value for money Expensive for a sub-compact hatch, reasonable for a hybrid...
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The Audi Quattro led an all-wheel-drive revolution
Rallying essentially has two eras, before the advent of all-wheel-drive and after. AWD was deemed too heavy and complex to be competitive but some forward thinkers at Audi proved that to be all wrong....
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Car Review: 2014 Jaguar XFR-S
OTTAWA, Ont. – You know that there’s something different when you start getting the thumbs up from teenagers. Jaguar sedans are, after all, supposed to appeal to the smoking jacket set. Yet here I am...
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