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2013 Scion FR-S Brings the Sport Back to the Car
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Scion Canada announced today full details for its 2013 FR-S compact rear-wheel drive sports car. The high-performance coupe is the fifth model to join the Scion family and will go on sale in May.
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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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Four million hybrids between Toyota and Lexus
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
The Japanese brand has revealed it sold as of April 30th, four million hybrid vehicles around the world - 423,000 in Europe and 94,000 in the United Kingdom.
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Columbo and his Peugeot 403 Cabriolet
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
The guy wasn't exactly your typical detective, at least not like the ones we'd been used to seeing on television. He didn't adorn himself with fancy threads like those from Miami & Hawaii, but rather preferred to don a scruffy trench coat (which always looked slightly too big for him) and a battered fedora hat which had obviously seen better days.
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Indy 500: Indianapolis grid now completed
Monday, May 21, 2012
The starting grid for the upcoming Indianapolis 500 has now been officially completed after Bump Day that was held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday.
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Fiat Abarth 695 Edizione Maserati: a colourful tribute
Friday, May 18, 2012
In order to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Mille Miglia Storica, inspired by what Enzo Ferrari once called ''the most beautiful race in the world,'' Fiat designed the new Abarth 695 Edizione Maserati as a tribute to two automotive legends: Karl Abarth and Alfieri Maserati.
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Surprise: JV is back with Penske!
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Jacques Villeneuve, who won the Formula 1 drivers' championship in 1997, will return to NASCAR with Penske Racing for two races in 2012.
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Rally: Volkswagen set for lengthy stay
Friday, May 18, 2012
New Volkswagen Motorsport chief Jost Capito has told that the firm is likely to extend its stay in the FIA World Rally Championship beyond 2015.
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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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Local Motors: The Company
Friday, May 18, 2012
Sometimes, ideas are so brilliant, so good, that they affect the world in countless ways. For example, Ralph B. Rogers had many ideas in his day, including working with Cummins Diesel Engine early on, making Indian motorcycles lighter to go faster and to co-found the Children's Television Workshop which created one of the best-known children television show in history. You may have heard of it: Sesame Street.
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Subcompact car sales are improving, finally
Thursday, May 17, 2012
So far in 2012, we've witnessed a 22% rise in sales within the subcompact and minicar categories. Several models were redesigned in the last year, and consumers seem to be digging them.
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Photo gallery of the Grand Prix of Pau
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
The 71th edition of the prestigious Grand Prix of Pau was held this past weekend in the narrow and twisty streets of Pau in France.
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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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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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F1: Two Williams team members have been released
Monday, May 14, 2012
Following Sunday's fire which occurred in the team's garage after the Grand Prix of Spain, the Williams F1 Team can confirm that a further two team members have now been released.
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New study on CO2 emissions shows growing problem
Monday, May 14, 2012
A recent study by the International Council for Clean Transportation (ICCT), based in Washington, reveals that CO2 emissions from vehicles are not dropping as fast as expected.
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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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Beetle Fender to resonate all the way to showrooms
Friday, May 11, 2012
Unveiled at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show, the Volkswagen Beetle Fender concept is a tribute to the famous guitar brand. Given the positive response, the German automaker decided to launch a special package for future Beetle customers.
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IndyCar: Rookies get Indianapolis taste
Friday, May 11, 2012
More than six IndyCar drivers got their first taste of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Thursday as there were invited to go thru the Rookie Orientation Program (ROP) in order to take part in the upcoming Indianapolis 500.
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GP3: New season to start at Barcelona
Friday, May 11, 2012
The third season of the GP3 Series kicks off this weekend in Barcelona with nine teams and twenty-six drivers who will take to the 4.655km track at the Circuit de Catalunya in the GP3/10 car on Pirelli tires.
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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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Aston Martin launches DBS Ultimate Edition
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Before replacing its DBS model, Aston Martin is launching a last hurrah version: the DBS Ultimate. Only 100 or so will be made, 30 of which are expected to head for the American market.
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Reverse psychology
Friday, May 11, 2012
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), about 300 fatalities and 18,000 injuries occur in the US every year that involve a vehicle backing up. Among the death count, 78% involve cars and light trucks, and of those, 44% involve children under five while 33% involve people 70 and up.
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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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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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Chrysler and Fiat put in solid team effort on 2013 Dodge Dart platform
Friday, May 11, 2012
The platform of Alfa Romeo Giulietta was utilized for the 2013 Dodge Dart. At first blush, the differences between the vehicles seem considerable. The Dart is a much larger four-door sedan, while the Alfa Romeo is a smaller, slimmer, upscale hatchback, specifically designed for European markets.
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One-hand driving could kill you
Saturday, May 12, 2012
According to United Kingdom's Esure insurance company, driving with only one hand on the steering wheel, while eating or drinking, slows down by 47% your reaction time.
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Project Big Bird - Brake job! (video)
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
I'm beginning to see a trend developing here... Fast wheels, Falken tires and now, Ferodo brakes. I guess I need to effin' love my car.
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