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Biofuel-powered Corvette astounds

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It hits 250 miles an hour in a 6.4-second quarter mile, and it's powered by ... canola. Kevin Therres's 2007 Corvette is the world's first funny car fuelled...

 
 
 

Tata drives onto global stage

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Indian business baron Ratan Tata has proved detractors wrong before, and needs to do it again as he parks luxury car brands...

 
 

Crossovers are a bargain

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As far as vehicles go, the crossover is once again the darling of the 2008 auto show circuit. But the real story in recent months has been how the strong...

 
 
 
 
 

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New York Auto Show Calgary

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The Tesla roadster is being touted as the first wave of electric cars that will bring the most profound change in the auto industry since the Model T.

 
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Car Proud

Whether it’s new, old, notable or your first vehicle, send us a photo of you and your car via our or even just your car. Selected photos will be posted to our photo gallery each week.

 
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Road Rant

Driving around Calgary has become an exercise in frustration. Construction, traffic jams, debris, speeders — some days, a driver just needs to vent. Here's your forum. Put the pedal to the metal.

 

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Truck Wars
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Maxima gets its muscle back with redesign
What's New - Not all the great works of art in New York are housed in the Museum of Modern Art. One of them can be found at the 108th International Auto Show, according to one designer.

 
 

A really Smart rental deal
Marketing - A Finnish advertising company is offering a great deal on short-term car rentals -- provided clients agree to drive at least 30 kilometres over the 24-hour rental period.

 
 
 
 
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American Big Three firing back at rivals
In the past decade, the Big 3's trucks have been top-five sellers in North America for the large majority of the years. Ford's F-Series tops sales year after year, usually followed closely by Chevrolet/GMC with Dodge's Ram lineup bringing up the rear.

 
 
 
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Sports action comes with traction
With rare exception I have always liked the vehicles that wear the Acura nameplate. They are generally light and lively with excellent handling and spirited powertrains. And they exude a certain positive vibe that makes me actually look forward to jumping behind the wheel and driving.

 
 
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Mazda3 maintains its winning ways
In 1999, the Mazda Protege won the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada's award for Best New Family Sedan under $25,000. Five years later, the Mazda3 -- the Protege's replacement -- not only won Best New Economy Car, it was picked as Car of the Year. The Mazda3 ran rings around its peers and has gone on to redefine what is expected of an entry-level automobile.

 
 
 
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Car review: Nissan Altima Hybrid quiet, powerful and up for the job
The Nissan Altima Hybrid has all the benefits of a hybrid, plus a little extra pep.

 
 

Hyundai brings back four-figure vehicle
Hyundai Motor Co. has opened a new chapter in Canada's car wars, dropping the starting price of its Accent small car to $9,995 nationwide. It's the same price it sold the car for 13 years ago and the first time in recent memory any manufacturer has offered a new automobile in the country for four figures.

 
 
 
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Roadster finally gets its groove on
Long ago, Mercedes-Benz chose a distinctive path for its iconic SL roadsters. While the original (1957 to 1963) was based on the famed and very sporty gull-wing coupe, subsequent generations became increasingly sophisticated (Mercedes' viewpoint) or wimpy (in the view of the brand's harshest critics). This downward spiral probably culminated in the mid-'80s SL560, a glamorous beast to be sure, but hardly sportier than a Toyota Solara.

 
 

Green cars compete for $10M
More than 60 teams chasing $10 million in prize money have entered a competition designed to inspire the next generation of fuel-efficient vehicles, organizers say.

 
 
 
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Spark of an idea coming to fruition
It's a cliche, but in this case an appropriate one: What's old is new again.

 
 
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Modern diesels deserve more green points
Find out why modern diesels are more eco-friendly than you might think

 
 
 
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Cancellation makes iconic Magnum a future collectible
By now, it is no secret that the new masters of Chrysler -- with Bob Nardelli, its hand-picked CEO (formerly of Home Depot) -- have decided to dump several models. Among these is the unusual and rather clever Magnum.

 
 
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Tribeca trumps Edge with details
The crossover market is growing at an extraordinary rate, and the entrants are coming from every conceivable angle. Some are SUV-based, others mimic minivans in everything but name. Then there are the two vehicles tested here. They are more like cars on steroids than anything else.

 
 
 
 
 

2008 Honda Accord

View an informative vehicle review by Zack and Lacey, hosts of drivingTV.

 
 

Redesign improves ride - 2009 Nissan Murano Preview

There's no question Nissan has always known how to build good cars. The Maxima has...