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2014 Porsche Panamera E-Hybrid: 416 horsepower and 3.1 L/100 km!
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2014 Chevrolet Silverado: A Question of Perception
When Chevrolet unveiled its mid-size pick-up a couple of weeks before the 2013 Detroit Auto Show, most of the people present at this event saw it as but a slight makeover of the model that had been on the market for several years. And since the three engines offered had … Full story
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2014 Kia Rondo: Less Powerful, But More Fully-Loaded
Only the name remains from generations of the Kia Rondo past. Arriving at dealerships as we speak, it’s nothing like the Rondo we’ve come to know, except for its compact, family-oriented nature and the fact that it can seat up to seven passengers. Oh, and true to the Korean tradition, … Full story
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2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK250 Bluetec: Is diesel really a cure-all?
At Mercedes-Benz, the GLK compact SUV is second in sales behind the very popular C-Class, so it’s no surprise that the famous German brand is taking special care of it. Unveiled in 2009, the GLK was due for a minor facelift. They used the usual recipe as before, but played … Full story
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2014 Chevrolet Impala: Well worth the wait!
Once one of the North American automobile market’s most popular models, this brawny Chevrolet has seen tough times in recent years. Considering that the Quebec market has developed a penchant for smaller cars, the vehicle’s sales figures have been very low, relegating the majority of Impalas to vehicle fleets. Much … Full story
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2014 Jaguar F-Type: Fierce and Fantastic
It has taken a half-century to create a worthy successor to the sublime Jaguar E-Type, first unveiled at the 1961 Geneva Auto Show and produced until 1974. It was once called the most beautiful car ever made by Enzo Ferrari, whose workshops at the time produced the 250 GTO, an … Full story
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2014 Lexus IS, Lexus gets serious with the IS
Lexus is coming upon its quarter-century milestone, and it was the first of the Japanese automakers to offer a high-end luxury automobile. Today, Toyota’s flagship brand has the German luxury sports segment squarely in its crosshairs, and with the all-new 2014 Lexus IS sedans, the Germans should be looking over … Full story
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2014 Mitsubishi Outlander: Conservative exterior, sophisticated mechanics
You don’t have to be an automobile expert to know that Mitsubishi does not exactly dominate the North American market. In recent years, the company has significantly reduced the number of models in its line and even though their sales have been slowly climbing, there’s still plenty of room for … Full story
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BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo - A Question of Cross-Breeding
Palermo, Italy- In North America, the GT or Gran Turismo designation very often implies a performance-oriented sports car driving experience, but the true European definition is that of a comfortable touring car, one that can carry passengers and their luggage over long distances, and that is exactly what the 3 … Full story
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Hello Hyundai Santa Fe XL, So Long Veracruz!
The Hyundai Santa Fe underwent a facelift last year to mark this model’s third generation. Hyundai is betting heavily on its compact SUV, which also serves as the brand’s ambassador. In fact, in 2012, the Santa Fe held no less than an 8.3% market share in its category while ranking … Full story