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REVIEW: Hot hatch stands out

REVIEW: Hot hatch stands out

The Ford Focus is a sensibly-sized and practical hatchback, suitable for ferrying around children and picking up the week's groceries. Wait.
MCALEER: Beloved hitchbot meets its demise

MCALEER: Beloved hitchbot meets its demise

A weekly round-up of automotive news, good, bad and just plain weird.
MCALEER: Time has come to break with tradition

MCALEER: Time has come to break with tradition

Is it time to throw in the towel on horsepower and torque? If you're a gearhead, that question comes with a resounding, "No!" Horsepower is awesome! More of it! Dodge Hellcats for everyone! Fair enough - that's mostly my attitude as well - but when I
REVIEW: New Mazda stays sporty, adds more space

REVIEW: New Mazda stays sporty, adds more space

The new MX-5 is a brilliant little car, nimble, light, quick; all the appeal of the original wrapped up in a package that meets modern requirements but has the soul of the original. But it doesn't really matter.

Don't overlook your car tires

They're the last things on your mind until they let you down. If there's anything drivers hate more than spending money on fuel, it's spending money on tires.

BRAKING NEWS: Amateur auto repairs under threat by . . . copyright law?

A biweekly roundup of automotive news, good, bad and just plain weird: Automakers move to stop home car repair and modification Well here’s an odd one — the Alliance of Global Automakers, a powerful lobbying group representing multiple manufacturers,

REVIEW: Cadillac SRX still seats five in high style

In recent years, Cadillac has raised its profile with edgy styling and surprisingly good performance. The sporty 2015 SRX enhances that appeal.
Classic cars brought back to life

Classic cars brought back to life

North Vancouver shop gets auto relics in show shape

BRAKING NEWS: Shields up! Boeing patents a car-based force field

A biweekly roundup of automotive news, good, bad and just plain weird: Boeing patents car-based force fields Up shields, Mr. Sulu! Or whomever’s supposed to be in charge of that bit.

Motorcycle show roars into Tradex

If you have a passion for two wheels then Abbotsford's Tradex is the place to be next weekend. The 2015 Vancouver Motorcycle Show is on Jan. 23-25 with the world's top manufacturers showcasing their latest models.