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McLaren to show off two bespoke 570S' at Pebble Beach

The bespoke division of McLaren Automotive is returning to the prestigious Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance later this month to showcase a pair of one-off 570S Coupes . McLaren Special Operations (MSO) will bring two custom 570S Coupes across the pond to Pebble Beach, showcasing "some of the individualization options" that …August 11, 2015

Subaru Refines Legacy And Outback For 2016

After being totally redesigned last year, the 2016 Subaru Legacy sedan and 2016 Subaru Outback crossover have received some mild technological and safety tweaks. All versions of the Legacy and Outback receive wiper-linked automatic on/off headlights. Simply put, if the windshield wipers are activated for more than 10 seconds, the …August 10, 2015

Mazda5 Retired In The United States, But Not In Canada

The Mazda5 microvan or multipurpose vehicle, whatever you want to call it, has been canned from Mazda’s U.S. product line-up because of slow sales. The 5’s popularity had been steadily declining since its 2011 calendar year refresh, while sales of the CX-5 compact crossover have picked up. However, Mazda Canada …August 10, 2015

2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Priced At $29,649 In Canada

The newly redesigned hybrid version of the midsize Sonata sedan will be on sale this month at Hyundai dealerships, and will be priced just below the $30K threshold. It features a direct-injected 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine, an electric motor and a six-speed automatic transmission for a combined output of 193 horsepower. August 10, 2015

Aston Martin bringing trio of future vehicles to Pebble Beach

The future looks bright for the Aston Martin brand—if the cars it plans to show off at Pebble Beach Automotive Week are any indication, that is. With the British brand now in its second century—the company was founded in 1913—it has decided to show off its past, present and future …August 10, 2015

Changes Across The 2016 Infiniti Product Line-up

Japanese luxury brand Infiniti has just announced some updates for their 2016 model range, the most significant being the addition of a new engine in the compact Q50 sedan. Actually, we already knew a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine would eventually equip the Q50, after Infiniti and Mercedes-Benz announced a strategic …August 7, 2015

2016 Volkswagen Beetle Classic Convertible Now On Sale In Canada

After the launch of the 2015 Volkswagen Beetle Classic coupe last year, it’s the convertible’s turn to get dressed up in retro clothes. The Beetle Classic Convertible gets checkered, two-tone cloth and leatherette upholstery with colour-matched dash and door sill trim, while a leather-wrapped, multifunction steering wheel includes switchgear to …August 7, 2015

One bad experience can make the 'stealership' name stick

I've never been one to refer to a car dealership as the cleverly-concocted "stealership." Sure, I've heard stories over the years that have left me scratching my head, including one Jim Kenzie touched on earlier this season where the son of one of Motoring TV's camera guys was told that …August 7, 2015

The New MINI Connected App Focuses On Driving-Related Functions

Technology/Autonomous Vehicles

The first MINI Connected smartphone app was released five years ago, and a newly redesigned version will be available for download later this month, offering five main features. The app’s new functionality is called MINI Streetwise, which displays the best route the user should take before starting the trip. Using …August 6, 2015

2016 Aston Martin DB9 GT To Make North American Debut At Pebble Beach

The most potent ‘DB’ model in the company’s history was first unveiled to the public at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed . Next week at the Pebble Beach Automotive Week, the 2016 Aston Martin DB9 GT will be shown for the first time on North American soil. First and …August 6, 2015

FCA US Invests $2.5 Million On A 4x4 Dynamometer

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles ’ climatic test cell has been upgraded with a 4x4 dyno for testing the growing number of 4x4 and AWD vehicles in its product range. The front dyno can handle up to 350 horsepower, while the rear dyno is able to withstand loads of up to 650 …August 6, 2015

Ford F-150 comes with Mustang-inspired 'sport mode'

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 …August 6, 2015

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