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Honda Crosstour built for family practicality

Honda Crosstour built for family practicality

By Ted Laturnus | March 18, 2010
For all intents and purposes, the Crosstour is a station wagon.
New Chevy Volt takes the hybrid even further

New Chevy Volt takes the hybrid even further

By Ted Laturnus | March 4, 2010
It looks like there’s a new automotive phrase to add to the popular lexicon: range anxiety.
Motorcycle safety study has some eye openers

Motorcycle safety study has some eye openers

By Ted Laturnus | February 18, 2010
It’s still risky to ride a motorcycle in Canada, and while a recent study from the Traffic Injury Research Foundation doesn’t sound any alarms, the situation does merit concern.
Hyundai Sonata speaks volumes about value

Hyundai Sonata speaks volumes about value

By Ted Laturnus | February 4, 2010
Right now in Vancouver, the 2010 Hyundai Sonata is being advertised with a base price of well under $20,000. In Toronto, it’s going for under $18,000, but either way, it must be the best deal around in the midsize-sedan market.
Victory tries to steer clear of troubled past

Victory tries to steer clear of troubled past

By Ted Laturnus | January 21, 2010
The latest bikes from the builder keep their head-turning looks while taking care of the aggravating glitches that plagued previous models.
Suzuki goes upscale with midsize Kizashi

Suzuki goes upscale with midsize Kizashi

By Ted Laturnus | January 14, 2010
Let’s get the name out of the way right off the top. It has nothing to do with an obscure form of transcendental meditation, it’s not Japanese for “Gesundheit”, nor is it a brand of organic breakfast cereal.
Going green takes many colours in car industry

Going green takes many colours in car industry

By Ted Laturnus | December 23, 2009
Ford’s Fiesta goes the econobox gas-sipping route, while Nissan turns over a new Leaf with an all-electric hatchback.
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Luxury Lexus hybrid in a class of its own

Luxury Lexus hybrid in a class of its own

By Ted Laturnus | December 10, 2009
You know the hybrid car market has evolved when some models are “dedicated” hybrids and others aren’t.
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Chevy Equinox restyled for a sleek, quiet ride

Chevy Equinox restyled for a sleek, quiet ride

By Ted Laturnus | November 26, 2009
Leading General Motors' post–Chapter 11 charge—or, at least, first out of the gate—is the new Chevy Equinox, which recently made its Canadian debut in Toronto.
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Mazda makes its move with hydrogen vehicles

Mazda makes its move with hydrogen vehicles

By Ted Laturnus | November 12, 2009
Mazda is instituting various strategies besides the use of hydrogen fuel—including biotechnical materials, diesel technology, and extensive weight reduction—in its quest for better fuel economy and low emissions.
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Today's Harleys take old-school inspiration

Today's Harleys take old-school inspiration

By Ted Laturnus | October 22, 2009
Although riding season is winding down, this is the best time to go shopping for a motorcycle.
Microbus morphs into Volkswagen Routan

Microbus morphs into Volkswagen Routan

By Ted Laturnus | October 15, 2009
It may have the VW logo on the front, but it ain’t no microbus.
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Snappy Fusion Hybrid helps you track fuel use

Snappy Fusion Hybrid helps you track fuel use

By Ted Laturnus | September 24, 2009
During the past few weeks, I’ve driven three different hybrid vehicles: the Honda Insight, the Toyota Prius, and the Ford Fusion and, while the Fusion may be the most usable of the three, it also costs the most.
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Volkswagen TDI engine keeps getting better

Volkswagen TDI engine keeps getting better

By Ted Laturnus | September 10, 2009
There’s really no need to dwell on the frugal nature of Volkswagen’s TDI engine—but let’s do it anyway.
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Peugeot comes back to Canada on two wheels

Peugeot comes back to Canada on two wheels

By Ted Laturnus | August 27, 2009
This summer, Canadian consumers once again saw Peugeot's familiar prancing-lion logo—on a line of scooter models being brought into the country by Quebec-based Canada Motor Import Inc.
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