By Robert Nichols
The most popular plug-in electric sedan in Canada is the Chevrolet Volt. In order to provide the Canadian consumer with the amenities and features we are accustomed, Chevrolet looked closely at the options chosen and listened carefully to their customer’s feedback.
As a result, for 2016 the Volt has...
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RAM Unleashes Its Rebellious Side
By Robert Nichols
There has been an interesting trend in the pick-up truck market for the past few years. While every other automotive market has adopted an eco-friendly less is more attitude, the trucks have gotten bigger and more powerful. Now a submarket within the truck world seems to be gaining...
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2016 Chevrolet Camaro Revealed
By Robert Nichols
The 2016 Chevrolet Camaro has finally seen the light of day
The sixth generation Camaro is now lighter, more powerful and has more technology than ever.
It is totally new; the only parts that remain unchanged from the fifth gen car are the bowtie emblem and the SS badge.
Of course...
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Subaru Adds Safety Tech to 2016 WRX STi
By Robert Nichols
For 2016 Subaru has added a few new features to the WRX STi which are aimed at making this road legal rally racer a more personable car to live with daily.
For the first time the WRX STi can be had with rear radar. This system grants access to...
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McLaren Introduces ‘Cheapest’ Model Yet
By Robert Nichols
In an attempt at broadening its clientele, McLaren has added the 540C Coupé to its lineup. The new sport model is touted as being the most “attainable” (least expensive) model they have at approximately $188,000 USD. Attainable must have a new definition that I am as of yet...
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Mini Superleggera Will Go To Production
By Kevin Harrison
BMW, owner of Mini, has just given the green light for production of the Superleggera Concept.
The concept has been making the rounds at a few auto shows so far and represents one of the biggest styling departures for the brand in recent memory. Rumour has it that it...
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Honda Civic Hatchback Returning To Canada
By Kevin Harrison
It's been nearly 10 years since Honda offered the popular Civic with as a hatchback, but it will be coming back to Canada.
About 50,000 of the once-forbidden fruit will make their way to North American shores from Swinden, U.K., where the plant is capable of producing 250,000 per...
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Kia Is Electrifying Its Soul
By Robert Nichols
The first all-electric Kia to be offered to Canadians has been declared the Motoring TV’s 2015 ‘Best Electric Car’.
“It has more than acceptable range and does not sacrifice flexibility to be green,” said Graeme Fletcher of Motorin TV. “Unlike so many electric cars the Soul EV's range is...
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Fiat To Get Own Version of Mazda’s MX-5
By Kevin Harrison
The outspoken boss of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has just confirmed a Fiat badged version of the Mazda MX-5.
Sergio Marchionne spilled the beans at the Geneva Auto Show and even divulged that the Italian version would be named the Fiat 124 Spyder.
Few details are known, however it's likely that...
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New Audi R8 Leaked
By Kevin Harrison
(EDIT: After this post was made, Audi went ahead and decided to just divulge all the details. Some main points are:
- The second generation of the high-performance sports car makes its debut in Geneva
- 5.2 FSI engine with up to 449 kW (610 hp), 0 to 100...
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