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Tesla likely to reveal all-wheel-drive Model S this week
Tesla will probably unveil an all-wheel-drive variant of the Model S luxury sedan on Oct. 9, said analysts including Brian Johnson at Barclays Plc and Ivan Drury at Edmunds.com. The move would better...
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Opel Monza concept likely to inspire next-generation Buick Regal
The next-generation Buick Regal could see styling cues lifted from the Opel Monza concept when it debuts as early as 2017. “You will see the Monza when you see the next Insignia,” Opel CEO Karl-Thomas...
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Pickup Review: 2014 Ram 2500 Laramie Longhorn
Overview Work horse utility, with sedan-like comfort Pros Loaded with features, luxurious cabin Cons Thirsty, not as powerful as the diesel variants Value for money Top-spec models can be pricey. The...
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First Drive: 2015 Toyota Camry
CHARLOTTE, NC — Many moons ago Ford attempted to take a page out of Toyota’s playbook — it deliberately made the then new Five Hundred look very Camry-like (read conservative), and simply because of...
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Volvo squeezes 450-horsepower out of four-cylinder engine
Forced-induction is making it much easier to eke out more power out of smaller-displacement engines, and Volvo’s latest powertrain shows what the Swedish automaker can do with turbochargers and a...
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Sergio Marchionne stepping down as Fiat-Chrysler CEO after 2018
Sergio Marchionne, Fiat’s CEO and the architect of its merger with Chrysler, plans to step down after completing a five-year strategic plan to expand the combined carmakers. “I’ll undoubtedly do...
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Chevrolet is working on another electric vehicle
In a push to expand its green-car lineup, GM is reportedly working on another electric vehicle. According to Automotive News, Mark Reuss, GM’s global product chief, confirmed the news last week during...
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Here’s why Norway is the electric car capital of the world
NORWAY — Norway is the electric car capital of the world. One out of every 100 cars on the road is an EV and because 98 per cent of Norway’s power comes from renewable sources, Norway’s electric cars...
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Upcoming Audi R8 could see electric powertrain
Hot on the heels of Lamborghini’s outrageous Asterion plug-in hybrid concept, Audi is looking to introduce electrified variants of the next R8 sports car. Speaking with Audi reaserch and development...
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Robert Herjavec owns North America’s first LaFerrari
Canadian entrepreneur Robert Herjavec has taken delivery of the very first LaFerrari to land in North America. Canada, to be exact, according to AutoTrader.ca. Herjavec, the owner of his own technology...
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Car review: 2015 Nissan Versa Note SR
2015 Nissan Versa Note SR, as driven by Russell Purcell Overview: 5-door sub-compact. Pros: Excellent value when compared to competitors. Lots of curb appeal and impressive build quality for a car in...
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First Drive: 2015 Toyota Sienna
CHARLOTTE, NC — As with the 2015 Toyota Camry, the Sienna minivan has been tweaked inside and out to make it more appealing to the masses. The upgrades start with an infusion of style and finishes with...
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On The Road: Fuel Economy Fanaticism
CALGARY — Some people are fuel economy junkies. For them, keeping track of their mileage and gasoline consumption in real-world driving conditions becomes an obsession. Glen Barreth, the semi-retired...
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Trends: The New Golden Age of horsepower
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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Reader Review: 2015 Nissan Micra
What is a car but four wheels, seats and a steering wheel? Basic transportation. It’s all anyone really needs. But for a long time, an inexpensive yet still fun-to-drive car has been missing from...
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Life on the road as a curmudgeon
Yeah, I’m a curmudgeon. I admit it. I’m also a two-time road tour warrior flying the curmudgeon banner. And so, let me tell you about this 10-letter word, and the guys who smile and nod in agreement...
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Autobianchi put a touch of class into little Fiats
The Autobianchi: a custom-body Fiat with snob appeal. That just about describes this rather odd creation named for Edoardo Bianchi, who began his manufacturing career in 1885 building bicycles. Bianchi...
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Mitsubishi adding two more hybrids to its lineup
Mitsubishi will add two plug-in hybrid vehicles to its lineup, but the caveat is that they’ll be available in Europe, at least initially. According to Automotive News, Mitsubishi’s new vehicles will be...
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BMW will go racing with the M6 GT3 coupe
BMW has announced it will introduce a new GT3-class racecar for the 2016 season. Since 2010, BMW has offered a race-prepped Z4 for GT3-class teams, but the automaker will be retiring it at the end of...
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Acura promising Ferrari performance for Audi R8 price with 2016 NSX
Much like its legendary predecessor, the upcoming 2016 Acura NSX is promising Ferrari-rivaling performance at a relatively low price. Specifically, Acura is targeting the Ferrari 458 Italia, according...
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