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What do the Ford Mustang and F-150 have in common? Apparently a new 'sport mode' that ensures the truck stays in the so-called "sweet spot" of the powerband and holds lower gears longer. Activated by pushing the tow/haul mode button twice, sport mode is engaged when an 's' appears next …

A new and improved infotainment system and a bunch of electronic safety driving aids will be added to VW’s line-up, in addition to a reskinned 2016 Passat midsize sedan that will arrive this fall and the newly available turbo 1.4L engine in the 2016 Jetta. The MIB II infotainment system …

As if the Audi S8 and its 520-horsepower V8 wasn't enough, the automaker has announced the ante-upping S8 plus, a car it says represent "the pinnacle of sportiness." Audi engineers reworked the plenty-potent 4.0-litre TFSI engine for the S8 plus, with output now reaching 605 horsepower and 516 lb.-ft. of …

As if 520 hp wasn’t enough, Audi managed to squeeze 85 more out of the Audi S8’s twin-turbo, 4.0L V8 engine. So 520 plus 85 adds up to 605. That’s the output of the new Audi S8 plus which, according to the luxury brand, “defines the pinnacle of sporty performance …

German manufacturer BMW will be offering a limited run of M235i, 335i and 435i M Performance Edition cars for the Canadian market. M Performance, by the way, is a roundup of performance and appearance components customers can add to their cars and trucks, inspired by BMW’s M division. These three …

Compared to the same period last year, light vehicle sales in Canada have barely increased. By a scant 0.4%, to be precise. The big winners during the month of July 2015 were Volvo (+54%), Acura (+39%), Lexus (+30%) and Porsche (+28%). Meanwhile, Audi , Infiniti , Mercedes-Benz , Nissan and …

General Motors will add some flair to the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado midsize pickup when it hits dealerships this fall. The Colorado Midnight Edition gets essentially the same dark treatment as the Silverado Midnight Edition . In addition to the black paint job, the truck’s grille, bowtie emblem and 18-inch alloy …

Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon midsize pickups powered by the hotly-anticipated 2.8-litre Duramax diesel engine will be able to tow as much as 7,700 lbs. when they go on sale this fall. The twin trucks , which returned late last year to much fanfare, will soon be available with a …

The sale of a Mercedes-Benz 300SL is a rare occurrence, but it’s not necessarily something that needs to be mentioned on our website. In this case, however, we’re not talking about a regular 300SL. Built in 1954, the 300SL stood out from other sports cars sold during that era. It …

HERE is a company that builds high-definition maps and location services for navigation software, and is a direct rival to Google Maps and Google Street View. Nokia-owned HERE offers services to three basic clienteles, which are consumers, automotive and enterprise. Consumers can use the HERE smartphone app that can even …