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FROM THE DRIVER'S SEAT: Change the drivers, not tires
Amid all the controversy about whether the use of winter tires should or shouldn't be legislated, I was suddenly struck by our own misplaced sense of well-being.
DRIVELINE: Lancer Evo puts fury in four-door package
A little snow on the roads would have provided the perfect chance to see how Mitsubishi's rockin' rallier held it together with its all-wheel drive.
MOD SQUAD: E85 conversion pumps up power, torque and mileage
Ottawa-based Lentech Auto Performance (online at www.lentechautomatics.com) has worked out a way to let performance junkies harness more power and torque while enjoying better fuel economy numbers and limiting their environmental footprint.
TIME MACHINES: Studebaker's Lark flew high, but not long enough
This week, I bring you another story of a car that saved its company -- at least for a little while.
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TWISTGRIP: Updated BMW delivers performance, comfort
After an impressive test-ride on BMW's new F800 GS in October, I was intrigued to see how its GS sibling, the updated F650, would do on a 3,500-kilometre tour through Patagonia, South America. The ride was on mostly gravel road with some challenging stretches.
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DRIVELINE: Lancer Evo puts fury in four-door package (Jan. 2, 2009)
A little snow on the roads would have provided the perfect chance to see how Mitsubishi's rockin' rallier held it together with its all-wheel drive.
DRIVELINE: Radical departure, luxury looks (Jan. 2, 2009)
The word Genesis indicates a birth, origin or beginning of something, usually of a colossal nature.
DRIVELINE: Routan en route to greatness (Jan. 2, 2009)
It's called Routan and it bears a striking resemblance to a Chrysler Town and Country, especially if you can't see the two of them side-by-side.
DRIVELINE: Honda's six strikes a chord (Jan. 2, 2009)
That Honda Accord is still going strong after three decades on the market is no big shock. And, unless the whole market caves in, don't expect that to change.
FIRST DRIVE: BMW's oh-so-sweet diesel ride (Dec. 26, 2008)
MERRICKVILLE -- The BMW 3 Series is one of the world's sweetest cars -- that's something few drivers would dispute.
DRIVELINE: There's simply no escaping greatness (Dec. 19, 2008)
I escaped for a whole week recently.
DRIVELINE: Welcome to Nissan's Z club (Dec. 19, 2008)
Our southern neighbours say "zee." Up here, it's "zed." How you pronounce it is up to you, but when used in the same sentence as Nissan, it can only refer to one thing -- the iconic Z car.
DRIVELINE: Newest Wrangler a blast from the past (Dec. 19, 2008)
There are few vehicles as instantly recognizable as a Jeep Wrangler.
DRIVELINE: Stepping back from the edge (Dec. 19, 2008)
I was sitting at my computer, transcribing the notes I'd made about my week with the 2009 Saab 9-3 Aero when something odd happened.
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FROM THE DRIVER'S SEAT: Change the drivers, not tires (Jan. 2, 2009)
Amid all the controversy about whether the use of winter tires should or shouldn't be legislated, I was suddenly struck by our own misplaced sense of well-being.
AT TEST FEST 2009: A look at winners behind the scenes (Jan. 2, 2009)
NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE -- Here's a look at some of the technologies showcased at the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada Test Fest 2009.
AT TEST FEST 2009: New approaches make it easier to be green (Jan. 2, 2009)
NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE -- This year, there were four entries in the best new green technology in the 2008 Canadian Car of the Year competition.
TIME MACHINES: Studebaker's Lark flew high, but not long enough (Jan. 2, 2009)
This week, I bring you another story of a car that saved its company -- at least for a little while.
AT TEST FEST 2009: Lexus IS F deserving victor (Jan. 2, 2009)
NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE -- There aren't many days better spent than driving high-performance cars around a sunny countryside . . . unless said days include a chance to drive them on a racetrack.
AT TEST FEST 2009: BMW 135i exceeds potential to top class (Jan. 2, 2009)
NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE -- What do three parts Japanese tuner, one part modern American muscle and one part German sleeper make? One very challenging decision.
AT TEST FEST 2009: Audi TTS lives up to pre-judging buzz (Jan. 2, 2009)
NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE -- This story is a bit like if David had to take on two Goliaths. When it happens like this, though, David can't compete and it's up to the two big guys to battle it out.
TWISTGRIP: Updated BMW delivers performance, comfort (Jan. 2, 2009)
After an impressive test-ride on BMW's new F800 GS in October, I was intrigued to see how its GS sibling, the updated F650, would do on a 3,500-kilometre tour through Patagonia, South America. The ride was on mostly gravel road with some challenging stretches.
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