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Top 10 Road Trip Vehicles
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Any time of year is good for a road trip, but the summer months seem to bring out the need to hit the open road that much more. Maybe it's the sunshine or maybe it's too many iced coffees that have us all hyped up about filling up the tank and throwing caution to the wind as we head out to where the sky meets the earth.
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Top 10 best-selling cars of all time
Sunday, June 16, 2013
Countless automobile models have been designed and produced over the past 125 years. Some of them have faded pretty quickly, while others continue to be a huge hit among car buyers.
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Top 10 Convertibles for the Summer of 2013
Saturday, June 15, 2013
Summer is nearly in full swing and there's arguably no better way to enjoy it on the road than a sleek and powerful convertible. Feeling the wind in your hair, the hot sun on your skin, and smelling the various perfumes of Mother Nature, you can escape the daily grind and live a life of adventure where the only things that matter are you, the car, and the road.
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Top 10 New 2014 Cars
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
The crop of new 2014 cars grows almost every week. Even now, six months out from next year, manufacturers continue to introduce (or promise) the next best, fastest, most desirable, economical new car/truck.
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Top 10 most stolen cars in Canada in 2012
Saturday, June 01, 2013
Every year, the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) posts a list of the 10 most stolen vehicles in the country. While sports cars used to be very popular among thieves, SUVs and pickup trucks are becoming more and more targeted.
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Top 10 Auto-Inspired Fender Guitars
Friday, May 31, 2013
While many people may know and recognize the Fender brand and their guitars, very few realize their connection to certain cars over the years. For example, the use of exactly the same shades seen on the Cadillac, Buick, and Oldsmobile on Fender's guitars.
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Top 10 Camaros
Thursday, May 30, 2013
On the heels of our Top 10 Mustangs, we give you our Top 10 Camaros. Now, the Camaro kinda owes its existence to the Ford, but in less time than it takes to hit 100 km/h in a 2013 ZL1, the Camaro created its own world.
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Top 10 Ugliest new cars
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Design is key. Design makes something desirable. Something ugly or unpleasant to the eye is typically undesirable, and that's typically the key to failure. Ugly cars will get much attention, but not the desirable type, and most likely this type of press will be detrimental to the car.
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Top 10 Mustangs
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
As fabled pony cars go, one has to give it to the Mustang for having ushered in the era of affordable sporty cars.
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Top 10 Worst Vehicles for Drive-Thrus
Monday, May 27, 2013
Most restaurants and other businesses with drive-thrus are designed to accommodate the average car and SUV. However, some vehicles are not at all drive-thru friendly. As a public service to our readers, we put together this list of vehicles that should not be purchased if you are a drive-thru regular.
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Top 10 Hot Rods
Sunday, May 26, 2013
As car fanatics, it is next to impossible to ignore the culture of the Hot Rod. Nearly 85 years old, this movement is one that will likely never end; as long as there are ways to make cars go faster, it will exist.
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Top 10: Queer Cars for the Straight Guy
Friday, May 24, 2013
Life is all about perceptions; how we perceive those around us. Life is often about stereotypes as well, and as much as we try and avoid such things, they trickle into our everyday lives and have even seeped into the automotive world.
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Top 10 Best & Worst Chick Cars
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Most small cars are often associated with women. Whether it's subcompacts or convertibles, their diminutive size and/or lack of aggressiveness seem to appeal to female drivers in particular.
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Top 10 Sexiest Automotive Rears
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Do you believe cars have certain personalities? Do you feel any physical attraction to certain models? We do.
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Top 10 ugliest cool cars
Friday, April 26, 2013
The hipster movement is not new. Car fanatics have been liking the un-cool, the ugly and the nasty for decades. More than that, cruising the streets with an ugly forgettable disaster of a car takes cohones and chutzpah. Although some of these cars require less of either to be seen in, they remain awful to look at but very chill to have.
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Top 10 Porsche 911
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Few cars in the last century have had an impact on the car world as great as the legendary Porsche 911. Be it from a performance, styling or engineering standpoint, the 911 has defied and redefined all known laws of physics over the last 50 years, and continues to do so.
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Top 10 Sexiest convertibles
Thursday, April 25, 2013
It's that time of the year! Time to drop them tops! Convertible are, by definition, sexy cars and deserve the love and admiration they get. The following is our list of the sexiest new convertible cars out there.
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Top 10 modern cult cars
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Some cars strike such a serious cord with auto enthusiast that they practically become a religion. Over the years, some have even become a way of life for their owners. Here is our list of the top 10 currently available cult cars.
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Top 10 Euro cars we wish we had
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Europe remains the playground for great small cars, mostly of the hatchback variety. In fact, all of the vehicles in this comprise of a hatch. Although two are larger cars and one is a compact crossover, all would look good in a North American driveway.
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Top 10 most fuel efficient cars under $30k
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Fuel efficiency is not always directly correlated to tiny boring cars although they do make up a good portion of the following list. Perhaps most importantly, fun-to-drive need not be excluded from the equation as great drivers such as the MINI and Jetta fulfill this top 10's criteria. Cars are listed in alphabetical order.
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2013 NYIAS - Matt's Top 10 Unveilings
Friday, April 05, 2013
For anyone who has ever travelled to New York City in the spring, the feeling one gets once out in the open is like few others once the cold weather recedes and makes way for the warmer sunrays.
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Top 2013 Summer Tires
Thursday, March 14, 2013
It smells like spring, and I'm sure you've noticed. The time has come to swap the old winter tires for your summer/4-season rubbers.
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Matt's Top Station Wagons
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Yup, I'm at it again and I can't nor am I willing to stop it. Every time I visit the Old Continent, my eyes are flooded with wagons of all types, shapes, sizes, and standings. The bottom line is: Wagons have been given a bad rap in North America, and they don't deserve it.
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Matt's Top 10 Geneva Autoshow Press Day Moments
Friday, March 08, 2013
And then, out of nowhere, suddenly, #corollattack in Geneva! Hey, the assignment was "moments" from the show floor. I'm still shaken by this one -- and what's with the tailpipe?
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Matt's Top 10 CIAS Press Day Moments
Friday, February 15, 2013
My time at the 2013 Canadian International Auto Show was great, and here are 10 reasons (with visual aids, of course) why.
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Top 10 2013 Detroit Auto Show Unveils
Monday, January 21, 2013
Missed our complete coverage of the 2013 NAIAS? This top 10 showcasing the finest vehicles unveiled in Detroit will surely give you an eyeful.
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Matt's Top 10 cars 2012-13
Tuesday, January 08, 2013
The end of year always brings a large number of delectable new cars for the model year to come, and the coming year promises many new and sweet machines.
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Matt's Top 10 favourite station wagons
Monday, January 07, 2013
I can't, and will never, abandon hope for station wagons. In Europe, in some luxury car categories, they still represent a 50% take rate. Yes, 1 out 2 buyers of the BMW 5 Series or Mercedes E Class spring for the extended roof and hatch.
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Wheels for the Apocalypse
Thursday, December 20, 2012
Brace yourselves, it's here: The end of the world is knocking at our doors -- or is it already too late?
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Top 10: Safe Driving Tips
Thursday, October 11, 2012
We'd all like to think we're good drivers. And, on the surface, we are or else we wouldn't be carrying the driver's permits that we do.
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Top 10 Paris Motor Show Unveils
Monday, October 01, 2012
Missed our complete coverage of the 2012 Paris Motor Show? This top 10 showcasing the finest vehicles unveiled in Paris will surely give you an eyeful.
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Top 10: Back-To-School College Cars
Thursday, September 27, 2012
The 2012 school year is in full swing. Books have been bought; course packs purchased and classrooms are full of eager minds (at least in the afternoon... after a few coffees). But what happens when all those students get out of class? For those who want, and can afford, more than a public transit pass there are a number of vehicles out there ripe for the taking.
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Top 10 beautiful girls in Formula 1
Thursday, July 26, 2012
The motor racing world, and especially Formula 1, is where some of the most beautiful girls can be seen. Here is our Top 10 gorgeous girls seen during the first Grands Prix of the 2012 season.
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Top 10 Chevrolet Corvettes of all time
Thursday, June 28, 2012
The Corvette is more than just a legend; it is the definition of the American sports car. No other North American built and designed car has the same clout, history or desirability factor.
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Top 10 convertibles for 2012
Friday, May 25, 2012
We're certain that, like us, you are glad to see the leaves out, the sun high in the sky and temperatures soaring.
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Top 10 parking jobs - Spring 2012
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
You wish you had been caught doing. Admit it, sometimes you just want to say f**k it and park wherever and however you feel, with no consideration for others.
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Rally: Top 10 historical world rally cars
Saturday, April 14, 2012
Here is our selection of world rally cars that stand out from the pack because of their outstanding results or their stunning technical features, even if some of them never have won an event or a title.
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Top 10: MINI in Canada, 10 years already!
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Today, MINI celebrates its 10th Anniversary in Canada. To mark the occasion, we've put together a Top 10 list of the best versions and models ever offered in Canada since March 22, 2002.
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Top 10 Geneva Auto Show Unveils
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Missed our complete coverage of the 2012 Geneva Motor Show? This top 10 showcasing the finest vehicles unveiled in Switzerland will surely give you an eyeful.
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Top Ten World Car and World Performance Car Finalists Announced
Friday, February 03, 2012
The countdown has begun in preparation for the 2012 World Car Awards winners' press conference co-hosted by Bridgestone Corporation and the New York International Auto Show on Thursday, April 5, 2012. The 2012 World Car of the Year and the 2012 World Performance Car will be declared at this time.
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Top 10 Detroit Auto Show Unveils
Friday, January 13, 2012
Missed our complete coverage of the event? This top 10 showcasing the finest vehicles unveiled in Detroit will surely give you an eyeful.
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Top 10 most anticipated 2013 cars
Tuesday, December 06, 2011
We're never happy with what we have now. Or, better yet, we're always looking to the future for bigger, better and faster things. 2012 is at our doorstep and with it comes numerous new cars.
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Top 10 Los Angeles Auto Show Unveilings
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
If you missed our complete coverage of the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show last week, this top 10 showcasing the finest vehicles unveiled in the City of Angels will surely give you an eyeful.
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Top 10 Chevrolet innovations
Thursday, October 27, 2011
In light of Chevrolet's latest small-car release, the Sonic, I thought it would be a good time to take a look at the company itself. While Chevy is not stand-alone and obviously under the umbrella of GM, it's important to note that over the decades, Chevy has been responsible for some pretty cool and innovative things in the American auto industry. Betcha didn't know that, did you?
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Top 10 cute race car drivers
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Auto123.com's Top 10 in motorsport of this week features the best looking male race car drivers!
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Top 10 Iconic F1 Helmet Designs
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
The colour schemes featured on the crash helmets of race car drivers are one of the best ways to recognize them when they're out on the circuit. The designs seen on the helmets of the most successful drivers have become classics.
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Top 10 Frankfurt Auto Show Unveils
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Frankfurt started the auto show season with great panache and was once again the host of several great surprises. While some vehicles will be quickly forgotten, others widely set themselves apart from the competition and managed to impress the gallery.
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Top 10 race machines based on production cars
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Unlike categories such as Formula 1 and Le Mans LMP1 where each competitor must design and build their own race cars, there are other race categories in which street cars are modified for competition.
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F1: Top 10 closest finishes in Formula 1
Friday, July 29, 2011
In its 61 years' history, Formula 1 has seen some amazingly close finishes at the end of the Grands Prix. Today, we bring you the top ten closest finishes ever.
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Top 10 beautiful girls in racing
Friday, July 22, 2011
Here's our second feature about top 10 gorgeous girls in racing, as captured in photo by the photographers of the WRI2 agency.
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Matt's All-Time Top 10
Wednesday, June 08, 2011
Like all auto journalist, I'm asked the question "What is your favourite car?" on a regular basis. My answer is always the same: "No such thing. I can give you my Top 10 if you'd like". To this, they usually look away and walk off.
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Top 10 most-anticipated 2012 vehicles
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Because clearly we can never just be satisfied with what we've got at the moment, we have to continually look to the future and what we're getting next. For us, it's all about the next batch of cars to hit the streets; the 2012s. This year is barely halfway through and we're already looking for fresh wheels to fill out time on the road.
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Top 10 Green Cars of 2011
Friday, April 22, 2011
If you've gone to a gas station recently, you've probably driven away in tears at the idea of having given your hard-earned money away to multinational giants who up their prices about as often as you change your underwear.
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Top 10 Honda Civics from the very beginning
Monday, April 18, 2011
We never get tired of talking about the Honda Civic. Especially not when the new 9th generation is just about to hit the streets. In order to welcome the new car, we thought we'd look back on the previous 8 generations and pull out our 10 favourite versions of the acclaimed Civic.
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Top 10 girls from the Detroit Auto Show
Friday, April 15, 2011
Although Detroit's luster as the be-all end-all auto show of the season is lightly faded, manufacturers still invest huge efforts in putting on a show. Certainly, the cars are shiny and beautiful but we can thank the gorgeous ladies at the booths for that little extra something... Here are our Top 10 girls from past NAIASs.
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Top 10 songs to test your stereo system
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Whether to hum along to the latest hits, unashamedly sing your heart out to your favourite Justin Bieber or Metallica song or liven up a dull road trip, stereo systems are a motorist's and commuter's best friend.
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Top 10 best off-road action shots
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Off-roading is a huge hobby, passion even, for many of us. Taking our trucks where others dare not venture with their lesser vehicles brings a sense of pride and power. Here is our Top 10 best off-road action shots, which happen to contain some of the greatest off-road vehicles ever made.
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10 best cabins according to Wards Automotive
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Wards Automotive, a web site known for its yearly Top 10 Engines list, decided to mix things up a bit with a list of the 10 best cabins in the industry. The team compared 51 models, either newly introduced or significantly upgraded.
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Top 10 girls from the Paris Auto Show
Friday, April 08, 2011
Paris is the city of love and of beautiful people. It therefore makes sense that the auto show that takes place every other year not only has cars that make us want to come return but some of the most alluring members of the female persuasion as well. Here is our Top10 girls from the 2010 Paris Auto Show.
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Top 10 retired vehicles in 2010 that we won't miss
Monday, April 04, 2011
Another year has come and gone, and 2010 took away a bunch of car and trucks from the market. Here's a look at who departed us; some will be missed, but here's those that we won't.
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The idea of a four-door coupe may be lost on some, but not on BMW. Somehow, they've managed to design a vehicle that's cavernous inside but feels small and nimble on the road. From long sweeping lines to tight, taut handling, the 2013 BMW 650i Gran Coupe is just that: Grand.
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