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Chrysler rolls out new vehicles

November 15, 2010: In Part 1 of this two-part series about Chrysler’s revamped line-up of 2011 vehicles, Contributing Editor Paul Williams reveals the ... Read Article

By Paul Williams

The New York ticket

November 15, 2010: Join Autos's Facebook group Follow Autos on Twitter He was only 19 years old and he was in a hurry. The young driver was on his way back from visiting his elder sister in New York. He was driving on one of the big interstates on a bright clear sunny day and he was driving too fast. In fact he was clocked by the New York State police at 86 miles per hour in a 65 mph zone. When ... Read Article

2011 Toyota Sienna LE 4-cylinder

November 12, 2010: The redesigned 2011 Sienna LE minivan with a newly-available four-cylinder engine “has adequate oomph”, says Editor Greg Wilson, b... Read Article

Mazda3, 2004-2009

November 12, 2010: The Mazda3’s reliability has been good, but “the car has not proven as trouble-free as some of its Japanese competitors,” says C... Read Article

Peerless, 1902 - 1932

November 12, 2010: Aimed at upscale buyers, Peerless ranked along with Pierce-Arrow and Packard among America's elite cars, called the "Three Ps of Prest... Read Article

2011 Scion xD

November 10, 2010: The new Scion xD is built on the same platform as the subcompact Toyota Yaris, but its larger 1.8-litre engine makes it “notably qui... Read Article

Advanced safety features

November 10, 2010: Technical Editor, Jim Kerr, reports on the many advanced safety features found in the BMW ActiveHybrid 7 luxury sedan – everything f... Read Article

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By Jim Kerr

2010 Subaru Legacy PZEV

November 9, 2010: The last vestiges of Subie weirdness are gone with this fifth-generation remake of the Subaru Legacy, says Peter Bleakney which is now... Read Article

The SEMA show in Las Vegas

November 9, 2010: A Top Gear taxi, a computer that looks like a Camaro and a custom Mercedes-Benz Sprinter: it has to be the SEMA aftermarket show in La... Read Article

By Jil McIntosh

Legendary Corvettes - 'Vettes Made Famous on Track...

November 9, 2010: An “enjoyable read”, Legendary Corvettes focuses on 18 Corvettes that were known for their achievements on the track, appearances in fil... Read Article

2011 Kia Forte5-Door

November 8, 2010: The Kia Forte5-Door adds a hatchback to the line-up, and it’s “a well-done car for the compact segment,” says Assistant Editor J... Read Article

2011 AJAC Canadian Car of the Year

November 8, 2010: Eleven category winners in the annual AJAC Canadian Car of the Year awards were announced October 29th, and if past years are any indi... Read Article

By Paul Williams

A lethal combination

November 8, 2010: Join Autos's Facebook group Follow Autos on Twitter By Jordan W. Charness I was absolutely shocked when I read a summary of the coroner's report about an accident that happened last July 5th. The coroner highlighted and emphasized how dangerous it is to use the text messaging functions of your cell phone while driving. In many provinces in Canada this practice is illegal alth... Read Article

2011 Honda CR-Z

November 5, 2010: The sporty new Honda CR-Z hybrid is creating a buzz in Autos’s forums with many readers complaining that it’s not particularly spo... Read Article

Read More : Green Reviews, Green Scene, Honda, Hybrid, Test Drives

By Greg Wilson

Singer SM1500 Sedan, 1948 - 1954

November 5, 2010: Though it was a “pleasant enough car,” the Singer SM1500 sedan was not very popular in North America. “Singer just never had th... Read Article

Pontiac Vibe, 2003 – 2010

November 4, 2010: Similar to the Toyota Matrix, the Pontiac Vibe depreciates more quickly, making it a better used car buy, says Chris Chase. Though i... Read Article

Read More : Pontiac, Used Vehicle Reviews

By Chris Chase

How to Build a Killer Street Machine, by Jefferson...

November 4, 2010: This is an easy-to-read tome that “gives the reader the specialized knowledge required to build a street machine,” says Russell Purcell.... Read Article

2011 Toyota Camry Hybrid

November 3, 2010: Starting at just over $31,000, the well-equipped Camry Hybrid is “within shouting distance of similarly equipped non-hybrid vehicles... Read Article

Read More : Green Reviews, Hybrid, Test Drives, Toyota

By Paul Williams

Changing to winter tires

November 3, 2010: Join Autos's Facebook group Follow Autos on Twitter By Jim Kerr This past weekend I changed to winter tires on both my wife’s car and my father-in-law’s car. We haven’t seen snow yet but when average temperatures start to drop below seven degrees Celsius, the extra traction that winter tires have over all-season or summer tires makes changing them worthwhile. I keep the ... Read Article

By Jim Kerr

2011 Mazda2 GS

November 2, 2010: Zippy around town, the Mazda2 works hard to pass on the highway, but it’s intended to be an urban runabout and it’s fine for that... Read Article

2011 Ford F-150 special edition models

November 2, 2010: Ford’s F-150 SVT Raptor and Harley-Davidson special edition pickups target buyers by bundling features around popular themes and act... Read Article

By Paul Williams

2011 Scion xB

November 1, 2010: Depending on how you view it, the xB's main appeal, or turn-off, is its shape, says Chris Chase. “It's boxy, which rightly suggests ... Read Article

Tow trucks and breakdowns

November 1, 2010: Join Autos's Facebook group Follow Autos on Twitter By Jordan W. Charness I love older classic cars. Some of them look better than the new cars we have today and although the technology is nowhere near as good or as safe as in today’s cars, there is still something to be said for 350 cubic inches of raw V8 power. Granted, older cars are not the greenest of cars but on the ... Read Article

GM previews Detroit Auto Show reveals

December 17, 2009: By Grant Yoxon Detroit, Michigan – General Motors gave North American news media an advance look at new products that it plans to unveil in Detroit next month during the North American International Auto Show. At a preview held Wednesday evening in downtown Detroit, Chevrolet took the wraps off several new vehicles that will appear in showrooms for 2011 including the Camaro convertible, Av... Read Article

By Grant Yoxon

2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe

December 2, 2009: Journalists attending the Los Angeles Auto Show had the opportunity to see Cadillac's new CTS Coupe the day before it is revealed at the L... Read Article

By Grant Yoxon

2009 Audi A6 Avant 3.0T

October 28, 2009: Power, handling, style, and practicality: you can have it all,” says contributor Haney Louka of the A6 Avant 3.0T which features Audi’... Read Article

2010 Ford Escape

October 26, 2009: What's New: 2010 Ford Escape For 2010, the Ford Escape receives additional standard and optional features, while the available 3.0-litre V6 engine is now capable of using E85 ethanol fuel. The Hybrid adds a top-line Limited trim line. Base MSRPs range from $24,499 to $42,299. Read the article | View the photos | All the 2010 Models Read Article

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2010 Subaru Legacy PZEV

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A lethal combination

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How to Build a Killer Street Machine, by Jefferson...

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GM previews Detroit Auto Show reveals

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