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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 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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2012 Subaru Impreza 2.0i Sport 5-door Review
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Most cars can get through the harsh Canadian winter with a good set of snow tires. On the other hand, few cars enjoy winter as much as a Subaru and its competent all-wheel drivetrain.
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2012 Lexus IS 350 AWD Review
Monday, May 14, 2012
When Lexus launched the first IS in 2001, they thought they were stepping up to the plate for a sacrifice bunt. The bases were loaded with the LS, ES and RX and instead of only one run coming in, the IS hit a grand slam, for the company's image.
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2007-2011 Dodge Nitro Pre-Owned
Saturday, May 12, 2012
The Dodge Nitro brought a bit of toughness and manliness to the utility vehicle scene occupied by models like the Ford Escape, Honda CR-V and Mazda CX-7. With a driver-selectable four-wheel-drive system, plenty of ground clearance and a solid rear axle, this was a tough truck ready for towing and off-road use - though it was intended equally for use on the road more travelled, too.
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2012 Volkswagen Golf 2.5L Sportline 5-Door Review
Sunday, May 13, 2012
The Volkswagen Golf has long been a favourite among frugal buyers with Euro-car tastes. In its five-door format, this German-engineered compact provides those enthusiasts with the driving dynamics they covet and the versatility they need.
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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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2012 Ram 2500 Laramie Longhorn 4x4 Review
Friday, May 11, 2012
In a market segment as lucrative as the full-size pickup category, we shouldn't be surprised to see manufacturers' strategies consisting of offering several trim lines to suit all tastes. At Chrysler, the multiplication of trims and special editions seems to work out for them, as sales are increasing.
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2012 Audi A8L 4.2 FSI Premium Review
Wednesday, May 09, 2012
The Audi A8 is the quattro-driven, V8-powered flagship of one of Germany's most celebrated brands. It's priced in real-estate territory, designed for maximum high-tech comfort and speed, and has more cutting-edge gadgets than your favorite electronics store.
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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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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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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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2013 Dodge Dart First Impressions
Tuesday, May 01, 2012
Roughly 350,000 compact vehicles were sold in Canada last year. Less than 5,000 wore Dodge badges... But by early summer, Dodge should get its compact car groove back, with the arrival of the much anticipated 2013 Dodge Dart, the first Chrysler Group vehicle built on Fiat Group architecture.
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2012 Dodge Grand Caravan R/T Review
Friday, May 04, 2012
The Dodge Caravan launched the minivan
craze back in 1983, and now remains as
the Grand Caravan. SUVs and crossovers
have gutted the market for minivans but
the reality is, there's no better or more
efficient use of space than the minivan.
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2006-2009 Hyundai Azera Pre-Owned
Saturday, April 28, 2012
Intended as a budget-minded luxury sedan to compete with the Toyota Avalon, Lincoln MKZ and Chrysler 300, Hyundai's Azera was available in Canada in its last generation, from model years 2006 to 2009 inclusive.
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2012 Nissan Versa 1.6 SV Sedan Review
Monday, April 30, 2012
Nissan's plan was simple: develop and produce a spacious subcompact sedan using mechanicals shared within its joint alliance with Renault, nail down the essential stuff and affix the lowest MSRP to it. Inexpensive to build, inexpensive to buy, inexpensive to maintain. That's an easy yet effective plan.
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2012 Kia Sorento EX-V6 Luxury Review
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Here's a vehicle that won't impress you with high-tech gadgetry or its ability to drive by itself. If that's what you're looking for, you might as well shop for an SUV such as a Ford Edge with its comprehensive array of electronic safety features.
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2012 Lincoln Navigator Review
Friday, April 27, 2012
Harrison Ford? What the hell does he have to do with the Lincoln Navigator? I'll get to that in a bit. First, let me express how stoked I was when I found out I was going to be driving a Lincoln Navigator for a week. I was at the launch of the current generation Ford Expedition back in July of 2006 and I clearly recall liking the big galoot.
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2013 Ford Escape First Impressions
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
This is a completely new vehicle that resembles the old one about as much as I resemble Brad Pitt. Like Brad Pitt, this latest global vehicle from Ford is sure to generate plenty of accolades and awards.
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2012 Chevrolet Volt Review
Monday, April 23, 2012
I love the business I'm in and would not trade it for the world. I've been waxing on about the times we are in and how exciting they are as we are currently making history. In fifty years from now, the onset of the 21st Century will be considered a pivotal point in automotive history where the internal-combustion engine's supremacy was challenged for the first time in nearly 100 years.
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2004-2010 BMW 6-Series Pre-Owned
Saturday, April 21, 2012
Giving BMW fans a touring 2+2 that was equal parts luxury and performance, the BMW 6-Series was available in both coupe and convertible variations.
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2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser Review
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Face it guys - as a kid, you probably had a toy truck that looked a lot like the Toyota FJ Cruiser. Thankfully, now that you're all grown up and no longer eat glue, play in a sandbox or wet yourself, you can drive your very own cool toy 4x4 every day of the week.
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2013 Acura ILX First Impressions
Friday, April 20, 2012
Acura is in the process of rebuilding itself. At this event, they introduced to the gathered members of the automotive media two core products with which they hope to reset not only the brand's slipping sales but also their image.
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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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2007-2010 Lincoln MKX Pre-Owned
Saturday, April 14, 2012
The MKX was Lincoln's venture into the luxury crossover segment occupied by such brands as BMW, Infiniti, Acura and Audi when it launched for the 2007 model year. Like most of its competition, it packed V6 power, available all-wheel drive, heaps of leather and numerous high-end features like a premium audio system by THX, leather seating, Bluetooth, navigation, an oversized sunroof and plenty more.
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2012 Dodge Journey R/T AWD Review
Friday, April 13, 2012
Named by the Automotive Journalists Association of Canada as the Best New SUV/CUV Under $35,000, the 2012 Dodge Journey delivers outstanding refinement and practicality for its modest pricing.
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2012 BMW 528i xDrive Review
Sunday, April 15, 2012
A new 4-cylinder engine has booted BMW's naturally aspirated straight-six from the powertrain roster -- and it's caused a bit of an uproar in the community.
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2012 Lexus RX 450h Review
Thursday, April 12, 2012
The RX 450h is a midsize luxury crossover that features all-wheel drive and hybrid-driven performance. While it failed to achieve its rated fuel economy, it provided a refined driving experience and better-than-average economy for this popular segment.
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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 Infiniti FX35 Limited Edition Review
Monday, April 09, 2012
Infiniti's FX crossover makes a statement, a very bold statement. These vehicles aren't for those wishing to pass through life less noticed. However, if visual drama's your thing and performance-oriented crossovers your preferred transport, the 2012 FX35 Limited Edition is your ride.
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2012 Volvo S60 T6 AWD R-Design Review
Sunday, April 08, 2012
I'm on again about halo cars. I made reference to them in my 2012 Volkswagen Golf R review and have made comments on cars such as the Acura NSX Concept recently, all of them pointing to the fact that they are very important to brands.
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2012 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab 4x4 All Terrain Review
Friday, April 06, 2012
The current-generation GMC Sierra and Chevrolet Silverado have gotten on in age. There, that's out of the way. They still sell well but there's no doubt in anyone's minds that serious face and powertrain lifts will do loads of good to the trucks and their legions of fans.
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2012 Volkswagen Passat 2.5L Comfortline Review
Thursday, April 05, 2012
It's so popular that Volkswagen recently announced it will add 800 jobs at its Tennessee plant to increase production of the new Passat, the largest Passat ever, to 170,000 units annually by 2013. The increase is expected to expand the plant's workforce to 3,500 by year end.
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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 Infiniti JX First Impressions
Tuesday, April 03, 2012
According to Infiniti's marketing personnel, your writer isn't in the target demographic for their upcoming JX35 crossover. Mostly, that's because I'm not an affluent, somewhat wealthy mother of more than two kids seeking versatility, confidence and safety from a vehicle.
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2013 Acura RDX First Impressions
Monday, April 02, 2012
Straying off the beaten path can occasionally yield interesting if not fantastic results. The opposite can also be very true. Quite likely the most evident example of success while trying something new is Chrysler's Magic Wagon. Today, minivans are dying a slow death, but Mr Iaccoca created something. On the other hand, the Pontiac Aztek was nothing if, well, nothing good.
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2012 Fiat 500 Lounge Review
Sunday, April 01, 2012
Like most Nonnas, mine is Italian. And when the Fiat 500 started making me proud of my Italian side with its stylishness and fun-to-drive attitude, I gave her a call and asked her what Italians would call the little Italian car, in Italy.
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2012 Volkswagen Passat TDI vs 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid
Friday, March 30, 2012
This comparison test pits two cars that, between the pair of them, have garnered more awards and nominations than Jack Nicholson and Meryl Streep combined. These are good cars in the best sense of the word.
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2006-2010 Ford Explorer Pre-Owned
Saturday, March 31, 2012
Got a boat to tow? Have a family? Need four-wheel drive and plenty of space from your next used ute? The Ford Explorer might have made its way onto your list of potential candidates. Available in its last generation from 2006 to 2010, the popular SUV was updated for 2011.
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2012 Ford Edge Limited EcoBoost Review
Thursday, March 29, 2012
It's a jungle out there. It's my kind of jungle where consumers are surrounded with countless vehicular options. The tough part, and where I come in, is picking the ones that soothe or heal from the ones the sting or burn. You're welcome.
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2012 Toyota Prius Liftback First Impressions
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
The Toyota Prius is the number one selling hybrid in the world, and the poster child for the hybrid movement, but suddenly finds itself at a curious crossroad.
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2012 Toyota Prius c First Impressions
Monday, March 26, 2012
SEATTLE, Washington - The first thing you should know about the 2012 Toyota Prius c is that it is the most fuel-efficient vehicle you can buy in Canada, that does not plug into the electrical grid.
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2012 Range Rover Evoque Pure Review
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Even if Evoque didn't have the burden and/or benefit of its intriguing role to expand Range Rover into a more fuel-efficient segment, it would still be a thing to consider and behold. The 2012 Range Rover Evoque is one the most arresting takes on the SUV genre we've seen so far.
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2013 Ford Flex First Impressions
Friday, March 23, 2012
Mom's Taxi has been discovered by the "in" crowd. Ford says that 20% of all Flex sales are in the state of California. Does this mean it's the next Woodie surf wagon or is it being used for transporting people? In reality, the Ford Flex is being used for nearly every type of transport. After all, Ford named it the "Flex" because it was short for flexible.
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2012 Mitsubishi Lancer SE AWC Review
Sunday, March 25, 2012
For those who don't yet know it, the Mitsubishi Lancer's nemesis is the Subaru Impreza. The rally-bred Lancer Ralliart and Impreza WRX are constantly compared to each other, as are the Evolution and the STI.
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2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen Pre-owned
Saturday, March 24, 2012
The Chrysler Aspen, which was an upscale Dodge Durango twin, had a short-lived life with questionable success. Aimed at machines like the Cadillac Escalade and Lincoln Navigator, this American luxury SUV was only available from 2007 to 2009 before being given the axe.
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2013 Ford Taurus SHO First Impressions
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Let us avoid using the term "all new" when talking about the Taurus for 2013; let's instead concentrate on "redeveloped". My reasoning is that Ford has taken the concept of a five-passenger family car and added a few ideas of its own. The 2013 Ford Taurus will be available in SE, SEL and Limited trim levels as well as the high-performance SHO.
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2013 Ford Mustang First Impressions
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Ford has opted for subtle changes to the Mustang for 2013. HID headlamps are now standard on every model, while changes to grille opening and the splitter move air in a more efficient and controllable manner through the radiator. Trim changes to the side graphics and body cladding (where used) leave the silhouette of the car unchanged.
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2012 Dodge Charger R/T Review
Sunday, March 18, 2012
When I was a kid, machines like the Dodge Charger R/T where how people got around, 365 days a year. My parents didn't need an SUV crossover or four-wheel drive monster truck to get me to my childhood activities. Yours probably didn't either.
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2005-2009 Land Rover LR3 Pre-owned
Saturday, March 17, 2012
The Land Rover LR3, formerly known as the Discovery in North America, got a new design for 2005 and carried forward upon the model's reputation for high-capability luxury. Intended for use on the road less travelled, it was popular with affluent and active shoppers around the globe.
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2012 Mercedes-Benz C 350 Coupe 4MATIC First Impressions
Friday, March 16, 2012
Introduced at the Geneva Auto show in the spring of 2011, the new Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe came to Canada in the fall of 2011 as a 2012 model. Canadians get to choose between two powerplants; first on the list is the 2.0L inline-four that produces 201 horsepower. For those who believe that "if some is good, more is better," a 3.5L direct-injected V6 with a power output of 302 hp and 273 lb-ft of torque is also available.
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2012 Toyota Camry SE Review
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
My outlook towards Toyota has been quite negative over the last few years. Their products and their attitude have been a constant irritant, but it is clear that one of these elements is on the mend. The other will come, I'm certain, once the residual dark clouds move on.
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2012 Volvo XC70 T6 AWD Platinum First Impressions
Thursday, March 15, 2012
The XC70 is Volvo's original crossover vehicle, which more closely resembles an all-wheel-drive wagon than a crossover. Many prefer the wagon profile of the XC70 over that of a taller, somewhat more awkward SUV/crossover.
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2013 Mercedes-Benz SL 550 First mpressions
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Janis Joplin said it all when she sang the words, Oh Lord, won't you buy me a Mercedes-Benz! Now I'm sure most of you have heard those famous lyrics, but how many of you have actually sat down and contemplated precisely which Mercedes model Janis was yearning after? Well I have. In fact, without directly contacting the lady herself to confirm this, which would be rather difficult as Janis sadly passed away back in 1970, I can almost guarantee that she was referring to the famous SL convertible.
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2012 Chevrolet Cruze LT Turbo Review
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
The automotive press was never really kind to General Motors in regards to their compact-car offerings. At least, those sold in North America. Yes, we liked the Saturn Astra, but it was overpriced, wasn't available as a four-door sedan and was sold under a failing brand. The General's volume sellers, the Chevrolet Cavalier/Pontiac Sunfire twins and Chevrolet Cobalt/Pontiac G5 twins, couldn't hold their own against the competition.
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2012 Volvo XC60 T6 AWD R-Design First Impressions
Monday, March 12, 2012
"Think Volvo, think Safety." That was then, this is now: think Volvo, think performance and safety. That's what I took away from three days in the desert with the latest products from Volvo.
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2012 Volvo C70 T5 Inscription First Impressions
Friday, March 09, 2012
Volvo has a low-volume, special edition of its luxurious C70 hardtop convertible headed to the shores of North America. Annually, only 500 purchasers this side of the Atlantic and 2,000 worldwide will be fortunate enough to secure a key to the Inscription, a more powerful and exclusive example of topless Swedish sophistication.
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2012 Fiat 500 Abarth First Impressions
Thursday, March 08, 2012
North America has certainly embraced the newborn Fiat 500. But Fiat aficionados and track-loving people of all stripes have been impatiently waiting for the 2012 Fiat 500 Abarth, the member of the 500 pack that stays up too late smoking cigarettes, always argues in a loud voice, and likes nothing better than kicking butt on a race track.
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2006-2011 Acura CSX Pre-owned
Saturday, March 10, 2012
Yes, the Acura CSX might be little more than a dressed-up Honda Civic, but the luxurious little compact sedan enjoyed decent sales and a loyal following of owners. Like the Acura EL and Acura Integra before it, the CSX was a reliable, sporty and easy-to-drive compact sedan with an eye for affordable premium luxury.
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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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2012 Mazda2 GS Review
Sunday, March 11, 2012
It's only the second year on the Canadian market for the Mazda2 subcompact, and somehow, it feels like it's been around for much longer. The fact that the latest generation of the 2 has been available overseas for a few years now probably has something to do with it. It got a lot of well-deserved attention, and rumours about its arrival in the US and Canada, which took three years to materialize, also contributed to building up our expectations.
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2012 Volvo C30 T5 R-Design First Impressions
Tuesday, March 06, 2012
Volvo's C30 is a highly commendable sports car that is reminiscent of the Volvo P1800ES from the early 1970s. I happen to think that the C30 is one of the best looking 2-door hotbacks on the market regardless of price. While this car has never been a slouch in the performance department, Volvo has decided to fortify its ability in the passing lane. They assigned this task to Polestar, a racing and performance-enhancing company with whom they've been partnered since 1996.
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2012 Volkswagen Golf R First Impressions
Monday, March 05, 2012
Halo cars are making quite the return. Despite rising fuel costs and the frowns directed towards sporty and performance cars from "greenies" and old conservative folks alike, these sublime pieces of engineering and all things "car" are well and healthy.
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2012 Honda Fit Sport Review
Sunday, March 04, 2012
I jumped into my Fit Sport tester, fired it up, adjusted the mirrors, threw on the headlights and headed out of the darkened parking lot for my trip home. Whoa! The huge sheet of windshield glass combined with the triangular corner windows and door glass had me feeling like I was piloting a fishbowl or perhaps a dome car from The Canadian.
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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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2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 First Impressions (video)
Friday, March 02, 2012
There are 17 turns on Virginia International Raceway - and only 4 expletives in the English language fit to express the sensation of the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 exiting them at full throttle.
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2013 Lexus GS 450h First Impressions
Thursday, March 01, 2012
It's hard to believe we're lapping the famed Laguna Seca raceway in a car whose legacy was established on its ability to provide the ultimate in disconnect between road and driver. Not only that, but it's a hybrid to boot.
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