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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.
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.