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GRINDING GEARS: Any changes to marijuana laws must keep drivers in mind

GRINDING GEARS: Any changes to marijuana laws must keep drivers in mind

There's plenty of speculation about our upcoming federal election, much of it frankly negative. Politics is tough, especially when you weigh up the leaders and realize that finding someone who reflects all your values is almost impossible.
REVIEW: Ford Escape still a sporty choice

REVIEW: Ford Escape still a sporty choice

All hail the crossover: king of the sales chart, master of the road, displacer of the stalwart family sedan. Seriously, nobody buys anything with four doors anymore unless it's got a raised up ground clearance and pseudo-SUV looks.
BRAKING NEWS: Pollution scandal a strike against self-regulation in the auto industry

BRAKING NEWS: Pollution scandal a strike against self-regulation in the auto industry

A biweekly roundup of automotive news, good, bad and just plain weird.
Tell us about your classic car: Jennifer Orum

Tell us about your classic car: Jennifer Orum

Jennifer Orum has owned her 1970 MGB roadster for about 12 years. This isn’t the first British car she has owned, but it is her first collector’s car.
Local racer pursuing his passion on road course

Local racer pursuing his passion on road course

Malcolm Curtis admits he has been off the track a few times. He has also had a few accidents, but they weren’t his fault. He was hit by other drivers.
MCALEER: Automated emergency braking systems should be mandatory

MCALEER: Automated emergency braking systems should be mandatory

Peace of mind in knowing that the behemoth SUV bearing down on you will stop
REVIEW: VW wagon keeps rolling in a sea of CUVs

REVIEW: VW wagon keeps rolling in a sea of CUVs

If you want a stylish, sensible wagon, the Golf Sportwagon is basically your only choice now
BRAKING NEWS: Hyundai throwing heat at luxury world

BRAKING NEWS: Hyundai throwing heat at luxury world

A biweekly roundup of automotive news, good, bad and just plain weird: Hyundai reveals luxury coupe at Pebble Beach How ludicrous.
REVIEW: Design delivers fun ride for CX-5

REVIEW: Design delivers fun ride for CX-5

Two seats and a folding convertible roof — what could be better? Pity about having to sell the children off for medical experimentation. Oh well, the new Mazda MX-5 is totally worth it.
MCALEER: Plenty of value in thinking small

MCALEER: Plenty of value in thinking small

Several weeks ago, I was able to find and drive an Autozam AZ-1. What's that? It's a tiny 660cc Japanese kei car from Mazda (actually built by Suzuki), which comes with gull-wing doors and mid-engined layout and turbocharging.