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2011 Detroit Auto Show

A model poses next to a KIA Sorento during the press preview of the North American International Auto Show at the Cobo Center on January 10, 2011 in Detroit, Michigan.

The North American International Auto Show in Detroit is the biggest auto show of the year, with dozens of new-models set to make their world debut over the next few days before the show opens to the public on the weekend. Take a tour through our Detroit-show site for all the latest stories and images.

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2011 Audi Q5 Chronicles

Driving.ca is putting a 2011 Audi Q5 through its paces over the next eight weeks to see if this compact sport-utility can genuinely outmuscle a real Canadian winter. We’ll be posting new stories and photos each week, charting our progress — good and bad — as we challenge the Q5 in the way no other road test ever has. Join us for the trip and enjoy the ride.

Winter driving guide

Winter is hard on all of us and even harder on our cars. Learn how to drive in snow, check out the galleries, or even figure out how to take care of your car this winter in our special guide.

Know your car advertising slogans?

Automobiles live and die by their advertising slogans. Some slogans fade away and some stick around forever. Take our quiz to match the carmaker with the correct ad slogan!

Quiz: Match these famous cars

It's not unheard of for vehicles to be cast in supporting or even starring roles in movies and TV shows — sometimes even outshining the actors. Test your memory here and see if you can match the cars to the correct movie or TV show in which they appear.

Special site: Sensational supercars

Images, stories and more on many of the most spectacular cars on Earth — cars that, like art, are meant to be collected, admired and enjoyed everyday.

Auto shows

Check out the stories, videos and photos from various auto shows.

Special: Used Car Guide

Buying a used car is not easy. There are so many variables to consider and many makes, models from which to choose. So, to guide you through the many questions that arise when buying used, we've assembled a one-stop spot for used-car information, including everything from buying tips to reviews of popular used cars.

Canadian Car of the Year

Members of the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada give their thoughts on the category winners and their chances of winning Canadian Car of the Year.

Green Driving Quiz

Testing your knowledge of environmentally friendly driving practices with Driving.ca's Green Driving quiz!

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Quiz: Good at identifying cars?

Seeing only the tailights of various unique cars - some current, some old - take a run through our fun, 35-question Taillight Quiz to see how good you are at identifying cars. Some of the clues are easy, but others can be tricky, so don't be too hasty as you click through. At the end, your score is tabulate

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Special: Driver Education

What does it take to be a good driver? For some resources on how to make the right decisions on the road, here is driving.ca's Driver Education microsite.

Special: Your guide to Toyota Recall

Toyota has recalled eight models of popular selling cars and trucks in Canada and millions more around the globe because some of their vehicles may experience sudden unintended acceleration. Our special section to answer questions you might have about this unprecedented event.

Quiz: Name that car!

Good at recognizing cars? Test your skills with our quiz!

Going Green

Many are considering buying a hybrid vehicle these days to reduce how much they spend at the pumps but also to reduce their environmental footprint. But keep in mind: All hybrids are not equal.