Porsche Rennsport Reunion V. Rendez-Vous At Laguna Seca
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October 1, 2015
First Drive: 2016 Volkswagen Jetta 1.4 TSI
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Amid the diesel dilemma currently plaguing the Volkswagen Group, I recently learned a valuable lesson: The German automaker still builds fuel efficient gas-powered cars. Like the 2016 Jetta, a car that sheds the 2.0-litre four-cylinder synonymous with the Jetta nameplate for more than 20 years in favour of a smaller, …October 1, 2015
2016 Infiniti QX50: An SUV That Thinks It’s A Car
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Since Infiniti changed the names of its model lines to make buyers’ lives easier, getting your bearings hasn’t been easy. We know that Q is used to designate cars and QX is for SUVs, but there’s nothing terribly straightforward about the rest. So in case you didn’t realize it, the …September 30, 2015
First Drive: 2015 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat
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I felt like a scene from ‘The Matrix’ was playing out in my head as I stepped out the front door. The Morpheus side of my brain was offering the Neo side a choice, only instead of a blue pill or a red pill it was a black key or …September 29, 2015
Death Knell For The Rear View Mirror?
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When Ford unveiled the 2017 F-250 Super Duty with all its driving aids and other electronic goodies, one particular item caught my attention, the Trailer Reverse Guidance System. Note that this will not backup the trailer for you like the new Pro Trailer Backup System available on the 2016 F-150 …September 29, 2015
Mazda Adventure Rally: The Conclusion
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On the morning of the third and final day of the Mazda Adventure Rally, our morale was pretty low. From a purely mathematical perspective, the Car Guide’s team was out of the game. The silver lining, of course, was that we still had a gorgeous drive ahead of us! Whereas …September 29, 2015
Lincoln Needs To Up Its Cool Factor
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When I tested the new Lincoln MKX, I was thrilled to see that it’s now different enough from the Ford Edge that we might all collectively forget that the MKX actually started out as an Edge! And yet, despite all its new features, the MKX didn’t blow me away. It’s …September 28, 2015
Drowsy Driving As Dangerous As Drunk Driving
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Over the years, we’ve seen one campaign against drinking and driving after another try to raise public awareness about the dangers of driving under the influence. Numerous organizations, such as Operation Red Nose, work to convince drivers to turn over their keys if they’ve had a few drinks. More recently, …September 28, 2015
Revolutionary New Generation Ford Super Duty Trucks
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With this new generation Ford takes the Super Duty line of trucks to new heights. According to Ford spokespeople it is tougher, smarter and more capable than its predecessor. As Craig Schmatz, chief engineer for the F-Series Super Duty trucks says: “The bottom line is Super Duty customers will be …September 25, 2015
The 1.4 TSI And Volkswagen Golf R: We’re Driving Them This Week
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The Car Guide is heading to Ottawa for an all-German program: First, we’ll be checking out Volkswagen’s new entry-level engine, a 1.4-litre four-cylinder turbo. It’s replacing the old 2-litre that powered most of the automaker’s vehicles in the early 2000s. The Beetle, Golf and Jetta all used this venerable mill …September 25, 2015
2016 Lincoln MKX: An Ace Up Its Sleeve
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When you look at Lincoln, you’ve got to admit that the company needs to find its mojo. For far too long, its image has screamed “old and dull.” In addition, the brand uses Ford platforms (naturally) but the results generally meet the entry-level standard only. This was the case with …September 25, 2015
First Drive: 2015 Ford Fiesta ST
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What I love and hate about the 2015 Ford Fiesta ST are one in the same: It's small. The car’s diminutive stature makes it second to none when it comes to fun-factor, combining with a turbocharged 1.6-litre powerplant to make even the shortest of jaunts an absolute blast. It’s tiny …September 25, 2015
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