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DRIVELINE: Distinctive Lancer fits right in
The compact segment may be one of the most sophisticated in Canada, which is probably news to many except those who shop in it.
FIRST DRIVE: Sprinter sets the pace in comfort and space
There are many vehicles in our market that are labelled "niche" vehicles, with the common threads being low volume, target specific and high appeal.
THE FAMILY GUY: This Forester is far from boring
In the years when cute-utes and funky crossovers are the hot commodities, Subaru brings out its new Forester and keeps things simple.
FIRST LOOK: Upsized Mini concept offers 4WD, versatility
Mini No. 4 has arrived, albeit in concept form.
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DRIVELINE: Distinctive Lancer fits right in (Oct. 10, 2008)
The compact segment may be one of the most sophisticated in Canada, which is probably news to many except those who shop in it.
DRIVELINE: 9-3 Aero: A sedan after my own heart (Oct. 10, 2008)
Years ago, a disgruntled physician-musician put out a CD with a song entitled Saab Story. He was not a happy man.
FIRST DRIVE: Sprinter sets the pace in comfort and space (Oct. 10, 2008)
There are many vehicles in our market that are labelled "niche" vehicles, with the common threads being low volume, target specific and high appeal.
THE FAMILY GUY: This Forester is far from boring (Oct. 10, 2008)
In the years when cute-utes and funky crossovers are the hot commodities, Subaru brings out its new Forester and keeps things simple.
DRIVELINE: Journey blends into the cityscape (Oct. 3, 2008)
The story with the Journey is the inside, not the outside. The latest ute to gain the crosshairs grille and ram's-head badge joins the Dodge lineup looking, outwardly, much like any other crossover SUV.
RIDELINE: Rideline's guidelines for the prospective R6 pilot (Oct. 3, 2008)
Some extras come with an R6 that Yamaha does not mention in its brochures.
DRIVELINE: There's room for a little more zoom (Oct. 3, 2008)
Somebody stole a bit of zoom from the zoom zoom in Mazda's little sedan.
FIRST DRIVE: Volkswagen spins a Euro minivan (Oct. 3, 2008)
We haven't seen a VW van in Canada since the company pulled the Eurovan off the market a few years ago.
DRIVELINE: Jaguar XKR the cat's meow (Oct. 3, 2008)
There are lots of pretty kitty words journalists use to describe Jaguars -- feline, ferocious, predatory, prowl, pounce, purrfect. All good words and all apropos.
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FROM THE DRIVER'S SEAT: No thanks to these drivers (Oct. 10, 2008)
As we head into our first long weekend of the fall, it's time to give thanks we are not like these examples of fine, considerate users of our nation's roads.
TIME MACHINES: Collector starts magazine with Canuck perspective (Oct. 10, 2008)
By his own admission, Roderick Sergiades is a Canadian chauvinist.
FIRST LOOK: Upsized Mini concept offers 4WD, versatility (Oct. 10, 2008)
Mini No. 4 has arrived, albeit in concept form.
FROM THE DRIVER'S SEAT: Corporate greed behind crises (Oct. 3, 2008)
The recent push for a government economic bailout in the U.S. is polarizing opinions along two main lines -- those who believe that not saving Wall Street will result in a much worse econ-omic future and those who think that businesses prosper and fail and governments should not interfere.
TIME MACHINES: Odd-looking Sharknose never won bite of market (Oct. 3, 2008)
This is the story of three brothers who didn't take the money and run.
MOD SQUAD: Don't knock high-octane gas (Oct. 3, 2008)
Most of us feel fleeced whenever we stop at a gas station to fill up.
FROM THE DRIVER'S SEAT: Switchgear and sensibility (Sep. 26, 2008)
Look through most test-drive reports in Autonet and you'll find some mention of the car's switchgear and how well it does or doesn't work.
TIME MACHINES: Manic effort underway to build 'new' 1971 GT (Sep. 26, 2008)
It's been a while since I updated readers on developments in the Manic project because there was little to report during the summer.
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Local Auto News |
Plastics firm cuts 460 jobs (Oct. 8, 2008)
The region's manufacturing job loss toll keeps climbing, with DDM Plastics in Tillsonburg yesterday issuing layoff notices to 460 workers.
Battery-powered wheels catching on (Oct. 8, 2008)
Londoners are getting charged up about the latest trend in alternative transportation.
Roadwork (Oct. 6, 2008)
ROAD CLOSINGS
COVER STORY: Less trade in trucks (Oct. 6, 2008)
The North American trucking industry is feeling the brunt of the economic slowdown in the U.S., and the London region is sharing that pain.
Closing shocks Huron (Oct. 1, 2008)
GODERICH -- One of Huron County's oldest and largest manufacturers is shutting down, throwing 500 people out of work in a region already hammered by plant closures and layoffs.
Police want tougher street-racing laws (Sep. 30, 2008)
A year after Ontario's tough new anti-speeding law hit the books, London's police chief says even stiffer penalties are needed for speeding in cities.
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