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A lot has changed since the Toyota Yaris came to Canada almost a decade ago. Back in 2003 when its predecessor the Echo arrived in Toyota stores it was pretty much a rarity - a sub-compact car.
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AUSTIN, TX — Chrysler has been on a tear in Canada lately, gaining more market share than any other company, doubling that of the upstart South Korean makers. It has introduced 20 all new or significantly refreshed vehicles in the past two...
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HOOD RIVER, Oregon — Subaru showrooms should be busier in late June when the 2013 BRZ arrives. The sleek little two-door sports coupe is a true departure for the diminutive little Japanese car company. A rear-wheel-drive, compact, affordable...
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FOX HARBOUR, NS – Customers looking for a new car in the $100,000 plus range have high expectations. Nobody knows this better than Mercedes-Benz. It says the average customer (79 per cent male) who buys an SL sports car has an annual income...
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Boy it’s crowded in the small car market. Suddenly everyone wants a fuel-efficient small car and manufacturers are tripping over one another getting product to market. But this is good news for consumers because all that competition puts...
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Since it came to Canada for the 1993 model year the Impreza has been a stalwart of the Subaru lineup. More than 1.9 million have been sold worldwide and, with the fourth generation making its debut with the 2012 model, that number will continue to...
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RICHMOND, Calif. — Ford chose the location for the reveal of the 2013 Escape across the harbour from San Francisco because the Model A used to be produced here and later the plant was used to build tanks for the Second World War. The...
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Who’d a thunk? A sub-compact economy car with heated steering wheel, navigation system, leather seats, navigation system, rear-view camera, power folding mirrors, push-button ignition with Smart Key and a host of other amenities usually...
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In some quarters the Audi TT has been considered a “chick” car. The cute looks, all-season quattro drivability and rather mundane powertrain has done little to attract performance enthusiasts - of either sex. But, the rowdy, testosterone...
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The design, size and hybrid badge conspire to ensure the Panamera S Hybrid does not go unnoticed. The first two questions usually come together: “Is that a Porsche? And it’s a hybrid?” Observers usually express an opinion of the...
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