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2012 Volkswagen Beetle Sportline Review
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Gone is the dash-mounted flower vase in the latest version of Volkswagen's Bug. Gone too is much of its cutesiness, replaced by a notable degree of sportiness intended to broaden the Beetle's target market by attracting male attention.
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A 400-horsepower Renault to be launched Friday
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
French manufacturer Renault is about to take its brand new A110-50 to the Monaco track on Friday. Better still, this tribute to the legendary Alpine A110 will go into production!
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NASCAR Canadian Tire: Fitzpatrick takes season opener
Monday, May 21, 2012
J.R. Fitzpatrick started out the 2012 NASCAR Canadian Tire Series season by winning the Vortex Brake Pads 200, his first victory since July 25, 2010 after holding off his pursuer D.J. Kennington in the final turn.
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Discount Québec to offer Hybrid cars
Monday, May 21, 2012
Discount Québec's VP, Robert Lalonde, announced Thursday that his company would soon have two Chevrolet Volts available to rent.
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GM announces first RWD Chevy sedan in 17 years
Thursday, May 17, 2012
General Motors today announced the return of a V8-powered, rear-wheel-drive performance sedan to America after a 17-year absence. Named SS, it will become Chevrolet's next NASCAR Sprint Cup contender and debut in its race configuration at the 2013 Daytona 500.
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2007-2011 Honda CR-V Pre-Owned
Saturday, May 19, 2012
The CR-V was Honda's top-selling entry into the compact crossover segment occupied by Toyota, Mazda, Nissan, Ford and others. With four-cylinder power on all models, a reputation for reliable and fuel-efficient performance and plenty of flexible utility, it was a machine that connected well with Canadian families. Completely updated for 2012, the last-generation CR-V has now transitioned fully into used car territory.
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Lexus Canada releases pricing for the 2013 RX
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
The Lexus RX defined the luxury SUV when it debuted in 1998, and for 2013 the pursuit of perfection in Canada's most popular - and Canadian-built - Lexus is better than ever.
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2012 Audi TT RS Review
Thursday, May 17, 2012
The Porsche Carrera 4 has some serious German competition, for about $30K less. Audi's TT RS apportions 360 horsepower to all four corners while the Carrera 4 shares 345 horsepower among its four. Advantage: Audi.
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Rally: Thierry Neuville in Qatar for New Zealand
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Nasser Al-Attiyah has been forced to miss next month's Rally New Zealand due to his training commitments for the London Olympics - but rising Belgian star Thierry Neuville will replace him in the Qatar World Rally Team.
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2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Preview
Thursday, May 17, 2012
The musclecar wars has made a comeback. While this genre of automobiles started out in the 1960s, due to rising fuel prices and ever tighter emissions regulations, the musclecar almost vanished in the 1980s and 90s.
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Pricing of the Chevrolet Spark revealed
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Thanks to its $13,495 price tag and three trim options (LS, 1LT and 2LT), the new Chevrolet Spark is expected to sell fast this summer! Backed by the category's best warranty (five-year, 160,000 km), it also has the best cargo and interior space of its class, which comprises the Fiat 500, Smart Fortwo and Scion IQ.
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Chevrolet brings out all-new SUV
Monday, May 14, 2012
Chevrolet launched today a brand new small SUV called the Trax. Official debuts are scheduled for September at the Paris auto show.
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A MINI on the Nürburgring Nordschleife
Monday, May 14, 2012
The fastest MINI ever produced, the John Cooper Works, covered the gruelling 20.83-kilometre long Nürburgring Nordschleife in 8min23s - 19 seconds faster that the older MINI Cooper S, back in 2006 -.
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IndyCar: Honda Indy Toronto event renewed until 2014
Monday, May 14, 2012
Green Savoree Toronto LLC, announced today the renewal of contracts that reside at the heart of the Honda Indy Toronto, an annual event that has entertained Toronto residents and visitors since 1986.
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Tribute to Carroll Shelby
Monday, May 14, 2012
On May 10, 2012, the world lost one of its greatest personalities, automotive legend Carroll Hall Shelby.
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2013 Chevrolet Traverse Preview
Monday, May 14, 2012
The 2013 Chevrolet Traverse offers lots of room - and then some more. Now in its fifth year, this large crossover continues to win over families with its 7- and 8-passenger configurations. GM has made a number of upgrades for 2013 that should further help the Traverse stand out from competitors such as the Honda Pilot and Ford Explorer.
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April 2012 Sales
Friday, May 11, 2012
The auto industry can change a lot from one month to the next. While Land Rover recorded another sales increase of 50% or more from the same period in 2011, Mazda suffered a 6% drop. Among domestic manufacturers, only Chrysler posted an improvement in April, albeit a very modest one at 3%. Ford and General Motors closed the month with a loss of 5% and 6%, respectively.
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2013 Mercedes-Benz SL 550 First Impressions
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Far below us, the Bay of Fundy tidewaters had retreated, leaving fishing boats huddled together in the muddy sand and piers standing tiptoe on tall, exposed pilings.
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CarProof launches new product to aid dealers with decision-making
Tuesday, May 08, 2012
As Canada's trusted provider of vehicle history reports, dealers have come to expect comprehensive and detailed products from CarProof that they can rely on to help with everything from disclosure, to building customer loyalty, and ultimately to sell more cars and make more money. In addition to those detailed reports, occasionally what's necessary is just a fast snapshot to help make on-the-spot decisions.
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Are you as concerned as I am?
Wednesday, May 09, 2012
Everybody on this tiny green Earth has a right to equal opportunities. Be it education, food, lodging, and transportation. The issue is not what the people want, it's what the Earth can give, and can take. Almost overnight, China has become the world's foremost financial power and with money comes the desire to consume, and lots of it.
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Gilles Villeneuve: A lithograph to salute Gilles Villeneuve
Monday, May 07, 2012
On May 8, 1982, the world lost the legendary race car driver Gilles Villeneuve, a victim of his own will to win, to be the best. Villeneuve lost in life in a tragic accident that happened on the road circuit of Zolder, Belgium.
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Chevrolet SuperSport sedan planned for 2013
Friday, May 04, 2012
According to Car and Driver, GM plans to launch a civilized version of the Chevrolet Caprice PPV police car. It will be a rear-wheel-drive, four-door sedan with potentially the Camaro's 415-horsepower 6.2L V8 engine. A 3.6L V6 generating upwards of 320 horsepower will follow at a later date.
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2013 Subaru BRZ First Impressions (video)
Monday, May 07, 2012
"Subaru introduces its first ever RWD sporty coupe: The BRZ!" What does Subaru know about rear-drive coupes? Are they not all about AWD and safety and fuel economy? This may be true but they were already on this path before Toyota (which owns 16% of Subaru) slipped into the picture.
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A full charge in 15 minutes? You better believe it!
Thursday, May 03, 2012
As announced last year, eight automobile manufacturers (Audi, BMW, Chrysler, Daimler, Ford, GM, Porsche, and Volkswagen) agreed to support a harmonized single-port fast-charging system. The result of their hard work will be on display during the Electric Vehicle Symposium 26 in Los Angeles from May 6 to 9.
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2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Review
Sunday, May 06, 2012
The Porsche 911 Carrera 4 is the Porsche for Canada. Why? Traction at all four compass points - that's why. Before exploring this week's tester, I want to emphasize the "grip and rip" benefit derived from the distribution of power to all four wheels.
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City of Green
Friday, May 04, 2012
Fiscal restraint is a reality when it comes to administering public funds, and the City of Vancouver takes that responsibility seriously. It also takes its commitment to being a "green" city just as seriously, setting a goal to be the world's greenest city by 2020.
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2005-2011 Cadillac STS Pre-Owned
Saturday, May 05, 2012
As Cadillac's luxury and performance flagship sedan, the handsome STS was available in its last generation from 2005 to 2011 inclusive. Bringing some all-American hospitality to the luxury sedan scene occupied heavily by German and Japanese forces like BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Lexus, it was available with 6- or 8-cylinder power and two- or all-wheel drive.
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2012 MINI Cooper Roadster First Impressions
Wednesday, May 02, 2012
Wouldn't you know it? After a month of unseasonably warm weather, Mother Nature had the last laugh - subjecting us to a surprise lashing of stinging snow the very day we were to spend top-down cruising in the new 2012 MINI Cooper Roadster.
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Fender's colourful ties with GM and America
Wednesday, May 02, 2012
As you may know, Fender Musical Instruments Corporation teamed up with Volkswagen for its premium 9-speaker sound system. However, you could trace Fender's ties with the auto industry all the way back to more than a half-century ago.
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Fastco Canada launches Braelin (video)
Monday, May 07, 2012
The luxury wheel market has grown at roughly the same rate as the luxury car market. With the likes of Audi, BMW, Mercedes and Lamborghini owners slapping on dubs as though they were the ultimate expression of uniqueness and standing, wheel brands have been multiplying their high-end offerings to meet the growing demand.
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