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Chrysler recalling 350,000 vehicles worldwide over ignition switches
Chrysler is recalling nearly 350,000 older model cars and SUVs in the United States, Canada, Mexico and elsewhere to fix ignition switches that could unexpectedly shut off their engines. The recall...
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SUV Review: 2015 Chevrolet Suburban LTZ
Overview One of the largest SUVs available for moving lots of people and their gear Pros Ultra comfortable ride, enormous space – big enough to move a couch, drives well Cons Still heavy, still thirsty...
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Car Review: 2015 Buick Regal Turbo AWD Premium II
Overview A sports sedan with a Buick badge! Pros Performance, AWD availability, interior execution Cons Transmission hiccup, USB/SD card location Value for money Good What would I change? Put the...
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Not all car suspensions were created equal
Finally, the all-new Mustang has arrived in the 21st century with a proper, multi-link independent rear suspension. Corner-carving is up. Chatter from the rear tires over broken pavement is down. Yes,...
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Goodbye summer and stick shift
Summer is on the wane. The leaves on the trees are waiting with bated breath for something to happen, their edges shimmering with copper and silver. The leaves that can’t hang on scurry along the road,...
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Full charge ahead!
Electric vehicles are becoming a more regular site on British Columbia’s roadways. That’s largely because the vehicles, which use electric or traction motors for propulsion, are becoming increasingly...
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Car review: 2014 Buick LaCrosse
2014 Buick Lacrosse AWD, as driven by Russell Purcell Overview: Executive class full size sedan with all-wheel-drive. Pros: Good value when compared to competitors. Tremendous passenger space. Cons:...
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It’s the A to Z of RVing in B.C.
“Where should we go?” Did I hear that right? I overheard this question between two European tourists at the RV rental centre’s check-in counter. They’d probably booked months in advance, yet only now...
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It’s time to close the door on another stellar season
The year was full of travel and car events for this car nut, with lots of local shows, visits to car museums in Italy and to the Monterey Peninsula. Things got off to a soggy start, though. The first...
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Exposing a deadly occupational hazard
To be honest, I never gave it a second thought. True, one day I did do a double take, but then dismissed it as I had done for the last several months. I just thought “that shouldn’t still be there.”...
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Determined to build buzz about Nimbus bike
Despite only living three traffic lights away from the Russ Baker Way McDonald’s Restaurant in Richmond, where the Richmond Street Rodders hold their weekly Thursday evening gatherings, my hectic...
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Chrysler promises ‘stunning’ next-generation Town & Country
The Windsor Assembly Plant will shut for 12 weeks in the first half of 2015 to retool for production of a “stunning” next-generation minivan, Chrysler Group CEO Sergio Marchionne said Friday. “The hope...
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Minivan Review: 2015 Kia Sedona
LAGUNA BEACH, Calif. — This is what my life has come to: parked in a mall outside a Jamba Juice in a minivan, with the A/C on and Taylor Swift’s Shake It Off cranked up to full blast. Say, this song is...
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Honda reveals bonkers 2016 Civic Type R II Concept
Many automotive enthusiasts today lament Honda for losing its performance charm, but the 2016 Civic Type R aims to change that. The Japanese automaker will take to this week’s Paris Motor Show with a...
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On The Road: 800 columns and counting
There’s a number at the top of every column I’ve submitted to the Calgary Herald newspaper. While it doesn’t signify anything important to the editors, it does to me. With this column, the number at...
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NHTSA investigating 1.69 million Toyota Corollas for ‘low-speed surging’
U.S. investigators are looking into complaints by some owners of Toyota Corolla sedans who said the cars experienced unintended “low-speed surging,” similar to a flaw that led to a recall of 10 million...
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Porsche 918 Spyder burns to the ground in Ontario
Porsche aficionados and gearheads everywhere, you might need a box of tissues to dry up the tears. A 918 Spyder, Porsche’s $845,000 hybrid hypercar answer to the LaFerrari and McLaren P1, caught fire...
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Car Review: 2014 Chevrolet Camaro SS Convertible
Overview Drop-top V8 muscle with 2+2 seating Pros Comfortable, eye-catching, traditional pony car layout Cons Weight blunts off-the-line performance, poor visibility, interior falling behind...
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Classic Impala brings back California dreams
Barry Youngston was just 12 years old when he was caught up in the excitement of his parents moving to Southern California. As a car-crazy kid, the prospect of living in Culver City, outside Los...
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SUV Review: 2015 Lexus RX 450h SportDesign
Overview Mature mid-sized luxury SUV hybrid Pros Superior fuel economy, quiet, comfortable Cons Slightly ponderous handling, user interface needs updating Value for money Fair What would I change? An...
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