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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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2012 Honda Crosstour EX-L 4WD NAVI Review
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Remember the Honda Accord Wagon from back in the day? The 2012 Honda Crosstour is sort of its modern-day reincarnation. Nothing on four wheels was more level-headed than a Honda Accord Wagon. Good on fuel, reliable and ready for the "fam," it was one of the ultimate sensible haulers of all time.
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2012 Honda CR-V Touring Review
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Only the Ford Escape sold in greater numbers than the Honda CR-V in the U.S. in 2011. In Canada, the CR-V finished the year in third place behind the Escape and the Dodge Journey. When your vehicle sells as well and it's due for a redesign, you're obviously very cautious about what should change and what should stay the same.
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2012 Nissan Juke SL AWD Review
Wednesday, April 04, 2012
I can imagine a bunch of manufacturers sitting around in a treehouse, or hanging out in the back alley of the 7-eleven, trying to figure out who's the bravest of the gang while they chug down their slurpees and complain about frozen foreheads.
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2013 Mazda CX-5 First Impressions
Wednesday, March 07, 2012
The CX-5 is Mazda's new compact SUV, and the first vehicle to fully reap the benefits of the company's SKYACTIV fuel-saving technologies. This combines ultra-efficient engines, weight-saving reduced friction gearboxes/transmissions, free-flowing exhaust systems, together with some rather impressive lightweight body and chassis design.
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2008-2011 Mazda Tribute Pre-Owned
Saturday, March 03, 2012
Built on the same platform as the Ford Escape, the Mazda Tribute is a family-ready SUV model that offered up available V6 power, all-wheel drive and generous amounts of ground clearance. Competing with machines like the Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V and Subaru Forester, Tribute offered up four or six-cylinder power, two or all-wheel drive and manual or automatic transmissions.
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VIDEO: 2012 Honda CR-V (with Jerry Chenkin) at the Montreal Auto Show
Monday, January 23, 2012
The CR-V is a pivotal player in Honda's arsenal. This compact crossover is one of the originators of this extremely competitive compact crossover segment. In a bid to remain current and up to date, Honda has redesigned its CR-V without revolutionizing it.
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VIDEO: 2013 Mazda CX-5 at Detroit Auto Show
Friday, January 20, 2012
A star is born. With its technical know-how and brilliant design team, Mazda has created a very anticipated entry in the compact crossover segment. The CX-5 is the first vehicle from Mazda that incorporates all of its SKYACTIV technologies which brings, in part, class-leading fuel economy ratings.
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2012 BMW X1 xDrive28i Review
Monday, January 16, 2012
BMW recently introduced the world to a compact SAV. And what's that? you ask. It's BMW acronym for "Sport Activity Vehicle." What's a Sport Activity Vehicle? It's whatever you want it to be. Whether you live an active lifestyle or something more mundane, the X1 may be your ideal ride provided your wallet can sustain a $40K hit. If that's the case, there's good reason to read on.
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2012 Volkswagen Tiguan Highline Review
Friday, January 06, 2012
You're all set. You got the spouse and the kid loaded and ready to go. The family vehicle is a brand new, right-sized 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan. When you started off shopping for a new, more versatile car, you researched and inspected all the usual crossover suspects, namely the Toyota RAV4, Honda CRV, and Ford Escape. In the end, why the Tiguan?
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2013 Mazda CX-5 First Impressions
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Our road skirts around the edges of the Tujunga Valley, past modest stucco houses surrounded by scrubby ranch land and twisted orchards. Quiet and unassuming it may seem, the area was once the site of the most famous alien landing of all in Steven Spielberg's blockbuster movie, ET the Extraterrestrial.
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2012 Honda CR-V First Impressions
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Honda have been experiencing one or two setbacks recently, what with the disaster in Japan, the flooding of Thailand and, most recently, Consumer Reports giving the company its first seriously negative ear-bashing in years.
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2006-2009 Pontiac Torrent Pre-Owned
Saturday, November 05, 2011
Torrent was Pontiac's entry in what would become a crowded and competitive crossover SUV marketplace. It hit our streets as a 2006 model, alongside the mechanically identical Chevrolet Equinox, to replace the aging Chevy Blazer with a more agile, car-like and efficient machine. Used vehicle shoppers after a decent, relatively large crossover without the high prices of comparable Japanese models will likely gravitate towards it.
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2012 Kia Soul First Impressions
Thursday, October 06, 2011
When the Kia Soul first came out in the spring of 2009, it didn't really get my attention. It looked kind of funny and I honestly didn't think that it would be very popular. But once I spent time behind the wheel, I realized that its funkiness was unique and it indeed had some desirable features.
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2011 Kia Soul 4u Luxury Review
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Introduced in the summer of '09 as a 2010 model, the compact Soul cute-'ute seems to have struck a chord in the hearts of people looking for an affordable truck. Truthfully, there are about zero truck parts that make up the Soul, but it does offer a high riding position, a jacked-up stance and cheery good looks to complement the package.
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Matt's No. 1 Off-Road Truck
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
I've enjoyed numerous driving experiences over the years, be it in California, Germany or right here in Canada. Some of the most fun I've ever had was at the wheel of a truck right around my home town - but it wasn't just any truck, mind you.
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2003-2010 Honda Element Pre-Owned
Saturday, August 13, 2011
Aimed squarely at value-minded weekend adventurer types, the Honda Element was designed to offer reliable versatility and all-weather driving confidence. Available all-wheel drive and a flexible cabin with thoughtful touches helped Element connect with outdoorsy couples, pet lovers and families alike. It was largely enjoyed by folks from many active lifestyles.
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2011 Kia Sportage SX Review (video)
Friday, July 08, 2011
Interestingly, the biggest performance sleeper on the affordable side of today's automotive market is a compact crossover.
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2011 Dodge Journey R/T AWD Review
Monday, July 04, 2011
Besides the Ford Escape, no other compact SUV or crossover moves off dealer lots more frequently in 2011 than the Dodge Journey. Since its early 2008 launch as a 2009 model, it has offered decent interior space, lots of features and a very low base price.
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2011 Subaru Forester 2.5X Review
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Fun fact: because of a number of commercials years back starring crocodile Dundee, and Subaru's past standing as a niche brand, many folks still believe the automaker is Australian and not Japanese.
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2013 Audi Q5 Hybrid First Impressions
Monday, June 20, 2011
MALLORCA, Spain-- Not much more than the width of an oxcart, the narrow road wound its way up the mountainside, flanked on one side by thickets of holm-oak and juniper, on the other by yellow stone walls.
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2009-2011 Volkswagen Tiguan Pre-owned
Saturday, June 18, 2011
History/Description: The Volkswagen Tiguan is the German automaker's shot at the likes of the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4. With standard turbocharged power, two- or all-wheel drive and sporty driving dynamics, Tiguan stands out in the marketplace as a sporty and exciting contender for the dollars of compact crossover shoppers.
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2012 Chevrolet Orlando Preview
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
The compact multipurpose vehicle market--or microvan, whatever you want to call it--is about to double its product offering. After the Mazda5 and the Kia Rondo, Ford will introduce its C-MAX and GM will launch the Chevrolet Orlando before the end of the year.
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Turbo power!
Monday, May 30, 2011
I just returned my turbocharged Sportage tester and already I'm missing it. Sure, I'm a huge fan of most things Korean these days, but this Sportage was special. It was an SX equipped with the T-GDI 260hp 2.0L 4-cylinder engine, the same found under the bonnet of the Optima and Sonata turbo.
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2007-2010 Jeep Compass Pre-Owned
Saturday, May 14, 2011
The Compass isn't universally loved by hardcore Jeep owners; many of whom say the compact model amounts to a rebadged Dodge Caliber. Though Compass wasn't a die-hard mud-slinger like its siblings, it intended to attract a new buyer to the Jeep brand with its fuel efficiency, city-friendly sizing and promise of affordable adventure.
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It's official: MINAGI Concept to become 2012 Mazda CX-5
Monday, April 18, 2011
Introduced at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, the MINAGI Concept looked like a sure bet to complete Mazda's trio of crossovers along with the existing CX-7 and CX-9. Today, the Japanese manufacturer confirmed that a production variant of the show car will hit the market in 2012 and bear the name 'CX-5'.
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2011 Nissan Juke SL AWD Review
Thursday, April 28, 2011
If this car would have been unveiled on April Fool's day, no one would have fell for it. Here we go again, another vehicle that hits Nissan's showroom floors without any clue as to how to categorize it. Last year, I classified the cube as a thingamabob, so the Juke falls in the doohickey category.
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2011 Honda Odyssey Touring and Accord Crosstour EX-L 4WD NAVI Review
Friday, April 08, 2011
Honda. As I say it out loud here in my home office, I can't help but feel confused, sad and partially frustrated. In my so far brief 12-year career as an auto critic, I have still managed to evaluate nearly three dozen Hondas. In that period of time, I've test driven three generations of the Civic, two of the Accord, CR-V, Pilot, Fit, Insight and Odyssey and one of the Ridgeline, Element, CR-Z and Crosstour.
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Chevrolet partially reveals the new Colorado
Monday, March 07, 2011
Chevrolet has given pickup fans a reason to get excited today, revealing the first image of the next-generation Colorado before its official unveiling at the Bangkok Motor Show, from March 25 to April 5.
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2011 Nissan Juke SL AWD Review (video)
Monday, March 07, 2011
Typically formatted car reviews be damned! Every so often, your writer drives a vehicle so unique, curious and out of place that it attracts crowds at gas stations, at the gym and in coffee shop parking lots. Many members of said crowds ask the same questions repeatedly--and when that's the case, a simple 'Q&A' session often seems more appropriate.
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2011 BMW X3 First Impressions
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Mont-Tremblant, Quebec - In 2004, BMW created a new niche in the SUV segment with the launch of the X3, becoming the first European manufacturer to follow in the trailblazing footsteps of Lexus and its RX.
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2012 Volkswagen Tiguan leaked
Thursday, February 03, 2011
A Volkswagen employee just made a mistake - and the day of VW enthusiasts around the world - by accidentally posting online a picture of the redesigned 2012 Tiguan for a brief period of time. Since one Internet user was quick and smart enough to save the image on his computer, we can now share it with you.
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2011 Nissan Juke SL FWD Review
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Nissan has given automobile manufacturers the green light to be daring and playful in the design studio. The Juke is living proof--well perhaps empirical proof--that the "same old same old" is just that--old.
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BMW: a turbocharged, 4-cylinder mill for the X1
Thursday, January 20, 2011
For several weeks, rumours about the introduction of four-cylinder engines in BMW's portfolio have become increasingly persistent. Today, the German automaker confirmed those rumours by announcing that the X1 would be powered by a smaller displacement mill.
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Jeep Compass and Patriot to be ''Fatto in Italia''
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Sergio Marchionne got 54 percent of the workers at Fiat's Mirafiori factory in Turin to vote in favour of a groundbreaking contract that limits wildcat strikes and absenteeism around holidays. In exchange, the automaker will invest nearly $1.4 billion to modernize the plant.
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Montreal 2011: North American premiere of the BMW X1 (video)
Monday, January 17, 2011
Replacing the X3 as BMW's smallest SUV, the X1 made its North American début at the Montreal International Auto Show. The entry-level model of the German manufacturer's SUV lineup, the X1, of which only 2,000 units were produced for its first year, targets younger buyers and is not necessarily an urban vehicle.
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Detroit 2011: Hyundai reveals Curb concept vehicle
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Hyundai presented its Curb concept at the Detroit Auto Show. A compact crossover vehicle destined for the Generation Y who enjoy an urban lifestyle, the vehicle's objective is break away from other manufacturer's trend of offering squared-off designs.
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2011 Jeep Patriot Preview
Thursday, December 23, 2010
This is Jeep's most popular little ute, the 2011 Patriot. This compact machine distinguishes itself from the 2010 variant by way of light visual updates and mechanical improvements.
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Top 5 of most read reviews of 2010
Saturday, December 25, 2010
With 2010 drawing to a close, it's time to get back to the year that just passed by and to analyze what we did great, not so great and to choose our resolutions pour the new year that is approaching as fast as a Lamborghini.
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Top 5 cars to test drive in 2011
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
We auto journos have a great job, at least on the surface: We get to test drive just about everything new under the sun for a week at a time. We do our reviews and you guys read through'em to help you buy your next car or truck or just for the fun of it.
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Nissan Cube receives ''Art Car'' treatment
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
As you may know, ''Art Cars'' serve as four-wheel canvases for renowned artists. Now comes the news that the Nissan Cube just received a similar treatment.
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Evoque to be called LR1 in North America?
Monday, December 20, 2010
While sifting through the always interesting trademark listings, we came upon the fact that Evoque has not yet been registered in North America by Land Rover. We did however notice that LR1 and LR5 have.
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2011 Jeep Compass Preview
Friday, December 17, 2010
For 2011, the little Jeep Compass becomes grand - as in Grand Cherokee. Plus, it can now wear the famous ''Trail Rated'' badge like the rest of the family. On top of that, models equipped with the automatic transmission promise higher fuel economy.
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2011 Dodge Journey Preview
Friday, December 31, 2010
Although it's a fairly young vehicle, Canada's best-selling crossover returns for 2011 with a significant makeover. In a segment that includes the Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V, and Ford Escape, the Journey can't afford to rest on its laurels.
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No hybrid variant for the Land Rover Evoque
Monday, December 13, 2010
Those who were expecting a hybrid variant of the new Land Rover Evoque will have to make do with a fuel-efficient gasoline-powered model instead. In other words, the company's baby crossover won't follow in the footsteps of its predecessor, the LRX Concept.
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Ford Escape production moved to Kentucky
Saturday, December 11, 2010
Speculation about a possible production transfer ended today as Ford announced that the next-generation Ford Escape will be built at the Louisville, KY assembly plant following a $600 million investment and the addition of 1,800 jobs.
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Hyundai will bank on premium cachet and pricing
Tuesday, December 07, 2010
Hyundai has just unveiled the guidelines of its new global branding strategy called "modern premium," which will firmly position the Korean automaker as one of the most prestigious car nameplates in the world. The plan will focus on quality customer service, innovative marketing tools as well as vehicles with a more upscale look and feel.
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Nissan Motor Co will stop building the Rogue in Japan by 2013
Monday, December 06, 2010
A Nissan executive who declined to be identified announced that the Rogue crossover, which is currently manufactured in Kyushu, Japan, will move to another production facility around 2013 when it is scheduled for a remodelling.
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Honda bids the Element farewell
Friday, December 03, 2010
Honda announced in a press release today that it will be ending production of the Element, which has seen its popularity drop faced with the brand's other products, such as the CR-V. The 2011 model will continue to be sold in the US, while the Japanese automaker liquidates its inventory of 2010 versions.
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2010 LA Auto Show : Top 5 Green Cars
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Los Angeles, California - For 2010, the Golden State's largest auto show once again starred a host of new environmentally-friendly vehicles. The industry is putting so much emphasis on alternative energies and sustainable mobility that the L.A. event served as a launching pad for a wide array of hybrids and all-electric cars.
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2010 LA Auto Show: 2011 BMW X3
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
The much-anticipated second-generation X3 from BMW makes its "official" North American debut at the Los Angeles auto show. Longer, wider and slightly lower than the first-generation X3, the new model benefits from increased rear-seat room, more cargo room as well as improved interior fit and finish.
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Kia shows 2 new Soul Special Edition concepts at SEMA
Wednesday, November 03, 2010
LAS VEGAS, Nov. 2, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Arriving at the gateway to the 2010-2011 auto show season, Kia Motors America (KMA) is ready to roll at the 2010 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas with a diverse and attention-grabbing lineup of concept and production-intent vehicles to further showcase Kia's eye-catching new generation of vehicles.
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2 Kia Sportage Concepts to debut at SEMA
Tuesday, November 02, 2010
Kia Motors America has teamed with fashion and lifestyle magazine Antenna to showcase two highly customized 2011 Kia Sportage compact CUVs created by Antenna for "The Duel", which are outfitted with gadgets, technologies and materials to appeal to active and fashion-forward males. The concept vehicles, nicknamed "Work" and "Play", will be unveiled tomorrow at the 2010 Specialty Equipment Manufacturers Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas.
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Range Rover Evoque will be officially unveiled at the Paris Motor Show
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
The groundbreaking all-new Range Rover Evoque makes its global public debut at the 2010 Paris Motor Show. Dr. Ralf Speth, CEO, Jaguar Land Rover said, "These are exciting times for our business as we continue to widen our portfolio with this all-new addition to the Range Rover line-up. Not only will the Range Rover Evoque increase our worldwide market share, it demonstrates our commitment to building sustainable, yet highly desirable products."
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The new Toyota RAV4 EV to be unveiled at LA
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Tuesday, Toyota USA announced on its Twitter page that the next generation of RAV EVs will be unveiled at the Los Angeles show, set to begin on Novemver 19.
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Chevrolet Orlando to be presented at the Paris Motor Show
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Chevrolet's first entrant into the European MPV segment, the Orlando, will be one of the star attractions at the Mondial de l'Automobile in Paris on September 30, when the full production model makes its world debut. It will be one of four Chevrolet world premieres at the show.
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2011 Nissan Juke First Impressions
Monday, August 23, 2010
Sunshine Coast, British Columbia -- The all-new 2011 Nissan Juke is neither cute nor ugly. It's just... different. Much like the cube that shares its platform, this eccentric crossover boasts a polarizing design.
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KESSY now available for Golf, Scirocco and Tiguan in Europe
Saturday, August 07, 2010
Wolfsburg - Volkswagen's automatic locking and starting system, "Keyless Entry Start and Exit System (KESSY)", may now also be ordered for the A segment. It offers the driver the highest level of convenience as the transmitter must be carried but not necessarily held in the hand. Golf, Scirocco or Tiguan customers can now order KESSY for an additional charge for 355 euros.
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Tesla Motors and Toyota Formalize Agreement to Develop Electric Version of RAV4
Friday, July 16, 2010
Palo Alto, California, U.S.A., and Tokyo, Japan -- TESLA MOTORS, INC. (Tesla) and TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC) today announced that the two companies have signed an agreement to initiate the development of an electric version of the RAV4 as announced in May of this year by Elon Musk and Akio Toyoda.
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The all-new 2011 Kia Sportage
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Completely redesigned, the all-new 2011 version of KIA's Sportage offers more urban and fluid silhouettes. Sportage also offers increased levels of performance and efficiency compare to its predecessor and features the latest in-vehicle technologies incorporated into all Kia's latest new vehicles.
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BMW unveils the new BMW X3
Thursday, July 15, 2010
The new BMW X3 is the successor to a top seller and will add a new dimension to the pleasure of driving a Sports Activity Vehicle of this class. More significantly than ever, it establishes benchmarks in agility and efficiency, whilst at the same time convincing through noticeably increased driving comfort. The design of the new BMW X3 combines the typical BMW X character with a dynamically stretched silhouette. Thanks to a generous amount of space and a high degree of variability in the interior, it is possible to adapt travel comfort as well as transportation capacities to suit each personal requirement. Four-wheel drive technology BMW xDrive not only optimises traction, but has also been specifically harmonised to ensure enhanced driving dynamics. The new BMW X3 offers state-of-the-art qualities with uncompromising diversity, combining both driving pleasure and efficiency with comfort and functionality, durability and elegance.
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2011 MINI Cooper Countryman Preview
Monday, July 12, 2010
Almost every manufacturer is riding high on the crossover craze and has at least one in their product line-up, and those who are not have to do something about it if they want their share of the market.
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Mitsubishi Canada's new compact SUV will be called 'RVR'
Wednesday, July 07, 2010
The new compact SUV about to grace Mitsubishi showrooms in Canada will be called 'RVR' instead of 'Outlander Sport' like in the United States, according to a press release from Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada.
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2004-2006 Scion xB Pre-Owned
Saturday, July 03, 2010
Toyota's Scion brand might be unfamiliar to most Canadians-- though many copies of their models have found their way across the border from the US, and Toyota is planning to start Scion sales in major Canadian cities soon. The Japanese brand started in the US a few years ago, and intended to focus on a youthful and expressive shopper that demands uniqueness, customizability and a sense of community.
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2010 Jeep Patriot 4WD North Edition Review
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
One of the casualties of restructuring is often the media relations budget and Chrysler/Jeep is no different. The budget for a media fleet was reduced significantly and many journalists were left without products to review. Fortunately for me, Saskatoon has a dealer body second to none and they volunteered to let me test (abuse??) one of their Jeep Patriots with the North Package.
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