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NewsA More Affordable Audi R8?
Here is an interesting tidbit of information we picked up this morning: according to Car & Driver , there is a more affordable variant of the Audi R8 on its way. Starting at almost $200,000, the 2017 Audi R8 isn’t exactly for everyone. Then again, putting a 540-horsepower V10 in …
NewsVolvo launching line of Polestar Performance parts
Volvo's acquisition of Polestar Performance is starting to bear fruit, with the automaker announcing a new line of performance parts available through dealers. The line includes suspension, intake and exhaust, and interior and exterior detailing parts, and is available on the V40, S60, V60 and XC60 "to begin with." From …
NewsMazda CX-9's fuel economy rating jumps 35% for 2016
Mazda says the redesigned 2016 CX-9 received a Natural Resources Canada fuel economy rating of 10.5 L/100 km city and 8.3 L/100 km highway, a 35 per cent improvement compared to the outgoing version of its largest crossover. A new 2.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder is perhaps the biggest contributor to the …
News2017 Cadillac XT5 to start at $45K when it arrives in Canada
The 2017 Cadillac XT5 will arrive at Canadian dealerships in mid-April wearing a sticker price of $45,100. Hot on the heels of the CT6 sedan, which hits dealers this month , the XT5 crossover will be available in four trim levels, with all-wheel drive standard on the range-topping Platinum trim.
New Models2017 Mercedes-AMG E 43 uncovered
After unveiling the new Mercedes-AMG C 43, a more affordable—although less powerful—variant of the beastly C 63 AMG, the brand strikes again with the E 43. The latter will position itself between the run-of-the-mill E-Class and AMG’s E 63. The E 43 includes the brand’s 4MATIC all-wheel drivetrain as well …
News2017 Chrysler Pacifica to start at $44K in Canada
The all-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica will start at $43,995 when it goes on sale in Canada in the spring—$1,200 less than the 2016 Town & Country it replaces before current discounts. The automaker says the base Pacifica Touring-L has more than $2,600 in added content compared to the entry-level Town …
NewsSeven Jeep Concepts Revealed for 50th Moab Easter Jeep Safari
FCA released images of the Jeep vehicle lineup ready for the Easter Jeep Safari’s golden anniversary meet. These seven concept vehicles have been developed with Mopar and Jeep Performance parts, and each is unique in its own way. This year, the get-together in Moab coincides nicely with Jeep’s 75 th …
NewsAnother Management Change at Volkswagen: Michael Horn Steps Down
Ever since the beginning of the diesel engine scandal at Volkswagen, the company’s management has been shaken up quite a bit. A while ago, we learned that Martin Winterkorn, head of the German manufacturer, quit a few days before a meeting with executive board that would decide of his fate.
NewsMeet the 2017 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport
If the outstanding Chevrolet Corvette C7 Stingray just won't cut but you don't want to go whole-hog on the Corvette Z06 , there is another option. Meet the 2017 Corvette Grand Sport, a car the automaker is calling "a pure expression of the car’s motorsports-bred pedigree." Available in both coupe …
NewsThe Bugatti Chiron's Selection of Colours... Kind of
You’ve seen it last week, the brand-new Bugatti Chiron has been catching a lot of attention from both car enthusiasts and the general public. Here is why. With 1500 horsepower on tap, and a higher-performance likely in the cards, the Chiron can reach a top speed of 420 km/h, that …
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