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Little Mini, Big Party
Monday, August 31, 2009
On August 26, 1959, the British Motor Corporation (BMC) officially launches its new little car, under the nameplates Austin Seven and Morris Mini-Minor. The vehicles quite literally spark a "minor" revolution in small-car design.
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IRL: A win turns into defeat for Tagliani
Monday, July 13, 2009
After leading a good portion of the last Toronto Indy, Alex Tagliani missed out on a potential victory because of an untimely yellow flag and his boss Eric Bachelart has called on the IRL to reassess the IndyCar Series' pit closure rules.
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IRL: Will Power and Raphael Matos on top in Toronto
Friday, July 10, 2009
Returnee Will Power had a great Friday as he returned to active duty with Penske by setting the pace in the Friday morning practice in Toronto while an impressive Raphael Matos (Luczo Dragon) finished on top in the afternoon's session.
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IRL: Photos from Honda Indy Toronto event
Saturday, July 10, 2010
Auto123.com's staff photographer Philippe Champoux is in Toronto for the Honda Indy event. Here are his photos from Friday's first practice sessions.
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IRL: Will Power will be back with Team Penske
Friday, July 03, 2009
Substitute driver Will Power will be back with Penske Racing to drive the No.12 Penske Truck Rental /Dallara Honda for five more races starting with the July 12 event in Toronto.
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IRL: Paul Tracy to compete at Toronto and Edmonton
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Former Champ Car champion Paul Tracy has reach an agreement to extend his relationship with KV Racing to drive for two Canadian events in Toronto and Edmonton this coming July.
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Azure Dynamics Balance(TM) Hybrid Electric Selected by the City of Toronto
Wednesday, May 06, 2009
Azure Dynamics Corporation (TSX: AZD) - ("Azure") or (the "Company"), a leading developer of innovative hybrid green technologies that address environmental and cost issues for operators of commercial vehicle fleets, announced today that five Balance(TM) Hybrid Electric trucks were ordered by the City of Toronto. The five trucks will be put into service in three different city divisions including the Library; the Parks, Forestry and Recreation Division; and Solid Waste Management Services.
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Honda Canada commemorates milestone of 5 millionth vehicle made in Canada
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
TORONTO, April 28 /CNW/ - Honda Canada Inc. today commemorated the 5
millionth vehicle made in Canada at its Honda of Canada Mfg. vehicle
manufacturing facility in Alliston, Ontario. This milestone reflects Honda's
commitment to Canada since it began manufacturing vehicles here 23 years ago.
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Toyota adds 2WD RAV4 to Canadian line-up
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Boosting RAV4's notable fuel efficiency with a $24,295 MSRP, Toyota shows Canadian drivers looking for maximum adventure and minimal fuel costs that the Toyota RAV4 is their perfect partner. And they've known it for more than a decade now; ever since Toyota created a whole new type of vehicle - the compact SUV - when it introduced the RAV4 in 1996. Now, as the 2009 RAV4 models roll into Toyota Dealers across Canada, new urban-savvy two-wheel-drive editions join the ever-popular RAV4 models featuring four-wheel-drive.
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Touring Canada: Jean-François Dumoulin joins the Wittmer Bros.
Monday, April 06, 2009
Tony Lombardi, president of Lombardi Honda Racing, announced today that race driver Jean-François Dumoulin will campaign one of his Honda Civics with Nick et Kuno Wittmer in the Canadian Touring Championship in the Super Touring class.
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IRL: James Hinchcliffe in Indy Lights
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Well-known Canadian driver James Hinchcliffe has been confirmed for the entire Firestone Indy Lights season, as he will drive for one of the premier team in the IndyCar latter series Sam Schmidt Motorsports.
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F1: Danica Patrick flattered by USF1 reports
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Female IndyCar driver Danica Patrick admits she is flattered by the reports linking her with formula one, but on Thursday she said chiefs of the prospective USF1 team have not yet contacted her.
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The future looks bright for Suzuki (video)
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Suzuki Canada has made a startling discovery. While all the other automakers established in Canada have rather bleak prospects for the future, Suzuki is riding on a wave of success. Success that Bill Porter, Suzuki's vice-president of sales and marketing, explains is namely due to a brand-new clientele just now discovering the manufacturer.
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The Golf is back! (video)
Monday, February 16, 2009
After selling over 26 million units worldwide, including 400,000 in Canada, the Volkswagen Golf is back for a sixth generation. While executives of the German automaker talk about an evolution rather than a complete transformation, they did have a few surprises in store for journalists during the model's North American premiere at the CIAS in Toronto.
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Canadian International Auto Show (video)
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Following other major auto shows like Detroit's and Montreal's, we were naturally expecting a similarly-subdued approach in Toronto. But as it turned out, the first Media Day of the 2009 Canadian International Auto Show defied the odds by having a few surprises in store for journalists.
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Mitsubishi i MiEV and 2009 Lancer Sportback presented in Toronto
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Following a successful sales year, Mitsubishi is showing off its i MiEV minicar to the Toronto public. A rear-wheel drive, 4-passenger vehicle, the i MiEV is powered by an electric motor with a lithium-ion battery pack, which produces 64 horsepower and 133 lb-ft of torque.
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Chrysler unveils 2010 Dodge Ram Heavy-Duty pickups at Toronto Auto Show
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
After the launch of the 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 series, Chrysler is presenting the heavy-duty 2500, 3500 and 4500-series pickups. The Ram Heavy-duty is recognizable by its bigger hood, front grille and bumper. Offered in Regular Cab, Crew Cab, Mega Cab and chassis-cab configurations, two engines will be available underfoot.
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2010 Volkswagen Golf at the Toronto Auto Show
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
In 2006, Volkswagen was about to launch the fifth-generation Golf in North America. Hit by nostalgia, however, they decided to revive the Rabbit nameplate, hoping that it would attract some extra attention. After just three years, VW's compact hatchback will be renamed the Golf yet again, as the car gets an extensive makeover.
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2010 Kia Forte and Soul in Toronto
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
The Spectra sedan is dated, and the timing couldn't be better for Kia to launch its new Forte compact. The Forte will be powered by a choice of two engines; base models will get a 1.6-litre engine that will produce about 122 horsepower, while uplevel models will receive a 142-horsepower, 2.0-litre inline-4.
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2010 Subaru Forester PZEV and Subaru G4e Concept in Toronto
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
The Legacy and Outback's Partial Zero-Emissions Vehicle engine technology will make its way into the 2010 Forester, Subaru's recently-redesigned compact SUV. Also on display is the G4e Concept, a subcompact-size 5-door hatchback initially unveiled during the 2007 Tokyo Auto Show.
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2010 Honda Insight and FC Sport Concept land in Toronto
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
The resurrected Insight is a Prius-fighter with a lower price. Powered by a 1.3-litre engine mated to a battery pack and a CVT transmission, the combined output is 98 horsepower. The Insight will consume 4.8 L/100 km in the city and 4.5 on the highway.
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2010 Ford Taurus and Lincoln MKT at Toronto Auto Show
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
The current Taurus might not be the most exciting car to look at, but that will change with the arrival of the redesigned full-size sedan. Featuring bold new styling, the 2010 Taurus shows off much character than the current model.
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2010 Mazda CX-7 and 2009 Mazda MX-5 at the Toronto Auto Show
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
The CX-7 crossover will get a second engine in 2010 that will power a new front-wheel drive base model. The 2.5-litre inline-4 that's found in the Mazda3, Mazda6 and Tribute will develop 161 horsepower and 161 lb-ft of torque in the CX-7, and will be mated to a 5-speed automatic transmission.
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2010 Jaguar XKR and XFR leap in Toronto
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
To stay competitive in the high-end luxury segment, Jaguar is updating the engine bays of both the XK and XF models. The XK Portfolio coupe and convertible, which will be the base models, get a 5.0-litre V8 in replacement of the old 4.2-litre unit, producing 385 hp and 385 lb-ft of torque. 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h) acceleration times are reduced to 5.2 seconds.
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Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S at the Toronto Auto Show
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Despite the financial crisis, high-end luxury brands are still generating good business and are cranking even more extreme versions of their cars. The Quattroporte Sport GT S is the latest and greatest version of the Italian automaker's sedan.
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2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe unveiled in Toronto
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
A new upscale luxury coupe will arrive in Hyundai showrooms later this year, and it's called the Genesis Coupe. Although it shares no body panels with the Genesis sedan, the coupe shares its rear-wheel drive layout. Power will come from a choice of two engines. The base Genesis Coupe will get a turbo 2.0-litre inline-4 that produces 223 horsepower and 217 lb-ft, while uplevel models get a 24-valve, 3.8-litre V6 that belts out 310 horses and 263 lb-ft.
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2010 Cadillac SRX and 2010 Chevrolet Equinox in Toronto
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Cadillac's mid-size crossover gets a makeover and hosts styling that's reminiscent of the CTS sedan. Both engines in the old model are dropped in favour of a pair of six-cylinder units. Base models get a 3.0-litre V6 with direct injection develops about 265 horsepower, which is slightly more than the outgoing 3.6-litre V6.
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BMW shows off 7-Series Active Hybrid and Z4 in Toronto
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
After presenting the X6 Active Hybrid in Toronto last year, it's the new 7-Series' turn to show off the gas and electric powertrain. Jointly developed with Chrysler and GM, BMW's version of the hybrid unit features two electric motors and a 4.4-litre V8 that is said to develop over 400 horsepower. An 8-speed automatic is part of the deal, and the ActiveHybrid should offer a 15% fuel consumption improvement over the conventional 7-Series.
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2010 Toyota Prius and Lexus HS 250h at Toronto Auto Show
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
The world's best-selling hybrid is about to get a well-deserved makeover. The new Prius is powered by a hybrid powertrain that is 90% new, according to Toyota. Combined fuel economy now averages 3.8 L/100 km, a 7% improvement, while developing 22% more power.
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Audi presents 2010 S4 and R8 V10 in Toronto
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
It won't be very green this year at the Audi stand. Sure, the Q7 TDI will be there as well as the compact Q5, but the big news is the Canadian intro of two high-performance models. Based on the new-generation A4, the 2010 S4 drops the 340-hp V8 for a supercharged 3.0-litre V6 that develops 333 horsepower and 325 lb-ft of torque. Gearbox choices will include a 6-speed manual and a new 7-speed dual-clutch S tronic automatic.
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Hyundai Genesis and Ford Flex win AJAC annual awards
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada announced their Canadian Car of the Year and Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year this morning at the Toronto Auto Show. The Hyundai Genesis luxury sedan beat out the Mazda6 and Toyota Corolla, while the Ford Flex captured the award away from the Mercedes-Benz M-Class and Subaru Forester.
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Honda to debut FC Sport Concept at Toronto
Tuesday, February 03, 2009
The Honda engineering team has been tinkering with their V-Flow hydrogen fuel cell technology, and they've now adapted it to a sports car. Currently employed in the FCX Clarity Sedan, the system has been reconfigured for a light weight application with a low center of gravity in a new concept model called the FC Sport.
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A Canadian Enduro Championship has been created
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Canadians will finally have a Canadian Enduro Championship (CEC) in 2009 and beyond. A four-event, 8-race series organized by World Enduro Canada (WEC) has been created and will visit Canada next year.
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IRL: Honda Canada becomes Toronto Indy's sponsor
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Honda Canada has signed a multi-year agreement for title sponsorship rights to Toronto's IndyCar race. The Toronto event is scheduled for July 12 as part of next year's 18-race IndyCar Series schedule.
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Journalists are invited to test-drive a fuel cell vehicle
Sunday, April 27, 2008
The 2008 "Ride Green and Drive Clean" event, sponsored by the University of Waterloo Alternate Fuels Team (UWAFT), will be held Wednesday, April 30, at the Direct Energy Centre, in Toronto. Visitors will get a closer look at Canada's first zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell vehicle. Members of the medias are invited to step behind the wheel and drive this innovative vehicle on a 340-meter interior track. Representatives of the UWAFT development staff will be on hand to present their project and the technology being used. In addition, three marquee guests will give lectures: Gary Lunn, Canada's Minister of Natural Resources, David Miller, Mayor of Toronto, and Adel S. Sedra, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Waterloo.
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GTA in Motion - the future of travel in Toronto? (video)
Monday, February 25, 2008
Amidst the high performance, ultra-luxurious and super-expensive machinery at the Toronto Auto Show was an exhibit called Greater Toronto Area (GTA) in Motion. It represents a look at a possible future in motoring that addresses issues common to big cities- like Toronto. The exhibit featured small and fuel-efficient cars, and was located, perhaps ironically, across from a display of vintage muscle cars.
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Barry Engle, the new President of Ford Motor Company of Canada (video)
Friday, February 22, 2008
Toronto, Ontario - American Barry Engle had been working for just a few days with his new colleagues at Ford of Canada's headquarters in Oakville, Ontario, when we met him at a press conference during the 2008 Canadian International AutoShow, in Toronto. On February 1, 2008, he was appointed President and CEO of Ford Motor Company of Canada.
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Ferrari in Canada: bigger than ever!
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Toronto, Ontario - The largest Ferrari Maserati dealership in North America will soon be built in Vaughn, a few kilometers north of Toronto. Construction work for the new facilities, which started at the end of last year, will give birth to the first Ferrari Maserati dealership to meet the new architecture standards of the Fiat division in North America.
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Ford Flex Foose Concept (video)
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Chip Foose, host of the American TV show Overhaulin' and one of the hottest car tuners on the scene, presented an all-new interpretation of Ford's upcoming urban crossover, the 2009 Flex. The unveiling took place at the 2008 Canadian International AutoShow (CIAS), in Toronto. According to the automaker, the "Foose-tuned Ford Flex is the very definition of contemporary suburban luxury". In street-tuner talk, this means oversized Foose Design 22-inch wheels and Eibach springs customized for a lower appearance. The Foose Flex exterior features a custom-mixed, tow-tone blue and cream pearl paint job. Inside, this color scheme continues with three-tone blue, gray and tan premium leather.
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The Lamborghini Theatre at the Toronto Auto Show (video)
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
I was 13 yrs old when I drove my first ever Lamborghini and I can still remember it. The vehicle belonged to a friend's dad, a farmer down the road. He had only just purchased it, brand spanking new, and his son and I ran it across a field chasing a handful of wandering sheep. By now, you're probably thinking that I've gone completely insane, lost the plot, or that I'm telling you a bunch of pork pies (Lies).
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The 2008 Canadian International Auto Show kicks off! (video)
Friday, February 15, 2008
Starting today, the doors are open to the general public at the 2008 Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto, one of the largest auto events in North America. Over 1,000 new cars and trucks are on display at the North & South Metro Toronto Convention Centre as well as the Rogers Centre. The show encompasses over 850,000 square feet.
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Toronto Auto Show: Kia
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Kia's upcoming large SUV is called the Borrego and it's one of the most talked-about vehicles to come out of Korea at the Toronto Auto Show. The new model was presented to the media at the show earlier today. The 7-passenger ute is set to take a place above the Sorrento in the growing automakers lineup. Auto show enthusiasts will recognize styling cues from the Mesa concept that was released a few years back in Detroit.
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Toronto Auto Show: Volvo
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
A new bio-ethanol powered concept from Scandinavian automaker Volvo just took the stage at the Toronto Auto Show. In contrast to hybrids and diesel technology seen elsewhere, Volvo has taken a less disruptive approach to alternative fuel with its XC60- which runs on Bio Ethanol.
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Toronto Auto Show: Porsche
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Most drivers of premium SUV's don't utilize their off-road abilities beyond the odd gravel road or slushy department store parking lot. Though the Porsche Cayenne was developed to be a sophisticated off-roading tool, the German performance carmaker just showed the Toronto Auto Show a new model that's intended for the ultimate in on-road SUV performance.
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Toronto Auto Show: Nissan
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
The company's new supercar will be on sale this summer, and promises a level of performance that rivals beasts such as the Chevrolet Corvette Z06 and Porsche 911 Turbo. The 2009 GT-R will be powered by a twin-turbo 3.8-liter V6 that develops 480 horsepower and 430 lb-ft of torque. The transmission is a 6-speed dual-clutch gearbox with wheel-mounted paddle shifters.
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Toronto Auto Show: Volkswagen
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
It's no Hippie van- but Volkswagen's latest attempt to penetrate more deeply into the American market was just unveiled at the Toronto Auto Show. The big new Vee-Dub is called the Routan. It's a minivan built as a joint effort with Chrysler LLC at the American manufacturer's plant in Windsor, Ontario.
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Toronto Auto Show: General Motors
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Chevrolet is about to add a requisite vehicle to their lineup for 2009- the mid-sized SUV. The hotly competitive segment is growing ferociously, and the American automaker has created its own entry called the Traverse. GM says that's it's an expressively styled and well-equipped machine that packs large SUV space and capability into a smaller package.
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Toronto Auto Show: Audi
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Two hot new German models just took the stage at the Toronto Auto Show. At Audi, a redesign of the popular A4 sedan has been completed- and endows the company's best-selling model with a striking new look. By revamping the way the powertrain is mounted within the body, engineers were able to move the engine further back and wheels farther forward for more nimble handling.
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Toronto Auto Show: Ford
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
If a seven-passenger minivan doesn't sell, replace it with a seven-passenger crossover. The Flex goes on sale this summer and shares the 3.5-liter V6 that's found in the Edge, which develops 265 horsepower and 250 lb-ft of torque. All-wheel drive is optional. The Flex can be ordered with a choice of two roof colors, white or silver, which can be mixed with the available selection of 10 exterior colors.
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Toronto Auto Show: BMW
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Adding to the flood of confusingly-abbreviated vehicle classifications, BMW has just shown their latest Sports Activity Coupe (SAC) to the media at the Toronto Auto Show. This one's called the X6 Active Hybrid, and it boasts an improvement of up to 20 percent in terms of emissions and fuel economy versus a comparable machine. The Active Hybrid concept promises to combine enhanced fuel efficiency and typical BMW driving pleasure into the same machine.
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Toronto Auto Show: Hyundai
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Hyundai's taking aim at the Pontiac G8, Chrysler 300 and other large, rear-drive sedans with their new Genesis sedan, which was rolled out to Canadian media today at the Toronto Auto Show amidst plenty of curiosity and speculation. The Korean automakers first attempt at a V8, rear-drive sedan goes on sale later this year- with up to 368 horsepower available alongside some of the most cutting-edge new safety features and technologies on the road today. Genesis is aimed at European and Japanese competition like Lexus, Mercedes-Benz and BMW, but carries a more American-car like price tag.
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Toronto Auto Show: Mercedes-Benz
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
The SLR McLaren has always been fast, expensive and exclusive. Now, a topless version of the SLR raises the bar even higher. The Roadster shares the same powertrain as the coupe, a hand-built 5.4-liter supercharged V8 that generates 617 horsepower and 575 lb-ft of torque, mated to a 5-speed automatic with manual mode.
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Toronto Auto Show: Chrysler
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
The production version of the Challenger is currently on display at the Toronto Auto Show. The SRT8 model will be the first on sale, powered by a 6.1-liter V8 that develops 425 horsepower and 420 lb-ft of torque. Unlike the SRT Charger, 300 and Grand Cherokee that share the same engine, the Challenger will get a 6-speed manual transmission. Chrysler claims 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h) times in the low 5-second range as well as a quarter-mile time of under 14 seconds.
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Toronto Auto Show: Subaru
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
According to Subaru, the third-generation Forester is more comfortable, more refined, and more dynamic, while receiving a more SUV-like shape. On sale this spring, the new model features a longer wheelbase, which improves rear-seat legroom. The rear suspension is all-new, and the body of the Forester is stiffer. Subaru claims a reduction in noise, vibration and harshness.
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Toronto Auto Show: Toyota/Lexus
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Toyota really pulled the wool over the eyes of us journalists this year. Their upcoming 'crossover sedan', called the Venza, made scarcely a peep on anyone's radar until mere days before its release last month at the NAIAS in Detroit. This new machine was one biggest surprises of the year- and it's going to be a great new model for the Japanese automaker.
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Toronto Auto Show: ecoENERGY
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Here's the list of most fuel-efficient vehicles for model year 2008, in each vehicle category.
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You dream of owning a concept car or a classic automobile that would fulfill your fantasies? Well, now's your chance to satisfy both urges at once. A number of these from the 1950s are found in the catalogue of RM Auctions for the Automobiles of Arizona event to be held on January 21-22.
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