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Thursday, September 02, 2010
	The Acadian Canso is a real looker A 1966 Acadian Canso is not a car you encounter at every show — but one sporting New York licence plates? So when I saw the Canso sitting on the show field at this year’s 47th Concours d’Elegance staged by the Antique and Classic Car Club of Canada, I just had to check it out. [ More ]
	Auto almanac: You auto know Drawing board 2011 Kia Sportage: Kia’s third-generation compact sport ute that’s due this year is clearly similar in style to parent Hyundai’s Tucson, but displays some of its own distinctive design flair. [ More ]
Be tire-wear aware Tires are almost always ignored by today’s busy drivers, yet their performance is vital to keeping your car safe, reliable and economical. Think about this, there is about 20 square inches of rubber in contact with the road. [ More ]

Thursday, August 26, 2010
	Peel it off, suck it up, box it in FLEX vacuum Price: $69 Available at: Wal-Mart stores across Canada Personally tested by the Inspector: No If you hate cleaning your car as much as I do, you’ve probably got a top-five list of things you just can’t stand doing, including washing the inside of the windows, cleaning the air ducts, or vacuuming dirt and pet hair out of impossible-to-get-to tight spots. [ More ]
	Not-so-simple fixes with new technology Over the past decade, the car industry has gone through a major revolution. Making full use of the flexibility of computers, manufacturers have slowly morphed the modern car into what can best be described as a “computer on wheels. [ More ]

Thursday, August 19, 2010
	If you love it, fix it right Is a car worth the money and effort it takes to restore it? Sometimes, but today we have a reader who, in my opinion, is wasting his time and money. When putting money into a restoration project, put your heart in the back seat. [ More ]
	Auto almanac Drawing Board 2011 Ford Explorer: Ford’s once-popular sport utility found itself out of step with the times, but the automaker hopes that a more modern version arriving later this year will restore the brand to good health. [ More ]
	Air filter function Have you changed your car’s air filter lately? If you answered no, you aren’t alone. Despite the benefits, air filter replacement and other simple DIY car maintenance is commonly overlooked, even though it can keep your car running optimally and help prevent long-term damage. [ More ]

Thursday, August 12, 2010
How does your car rate on the CLEAR system? Your neighbour drives a BMW M Roadster, while you get around in a sporty 2000 Honda Civic SiR. You both have clean driving records and travel the same distance to work. [ More ]
	Vehicle maintenance and car-pooling go hand-in-hand For many parents, car-pooling to school is the perfect blend of financial and environmental responsibility. But given that you will be toting around other people's loved ones as well as your own, the importance of a well-maintained, reliable vehicle is multiplied. [ More ]
	Hunting down shifty problems One of the responses for improved economy in light of the 1970s oil crisis was the lock-up clutch on automatic transmissions. As with anything, there are benefits and penalties to a lock-up torque converter. [ More ]
Auto almanac Drawing Board 2011 BMW X3: The all-wheel-drive X3 receives a modest body reshaping later this year, including a new hood, nose and tail lamps plus neatly creased contour lines between the doors and fenders. [ More ]

Thursday, August 05, 2010
	Auto almanac Drawing board 2010 Jaguar XF Supercharged: The XF is barely a year old and already Jaguar’s India-based owner is planning to make significant powerplant changes. [ More ]
Top 10 most popular car brands on the road When you jump into your car is it a Honda? Toyota? Ford? Chances are it is according to Kanetix.ca. A closer look at the vehicles quoted online for car insurance at Kanetix revealed 2009’s most popular car brands: - Honda - Toyota - Ford - Chevrolet - Pontiac - Mazda - Dodge - Nissan - Hyundai - Volkswagen These 10 automotive brands made up over 70 per cent of the vehicles included in an insurance quote obtained through Kanetix. [ More ]
	The ‘neutral’ corner Everyone’s heard how there’s very little the do-it-yourselfer can do on today’s cars with all the electronic controls. But perhaps more important to consider is that with computers running most functions in your car, how much input does the DRIVER actually have in the repair cycle of a vehicle? Question: My father-in-law was a well-respected auto mechanic and my automotive mentor. [ More ]
	How to spend less on gas and insurance Pinched at the pump, Canadians are looking for ways to save on their two least favourite car costs: At the pumps Don't speed: On most highways the limit is 100 km/h. [ More ]
Be safe on your ATV this season With summer still on for at least another month, the fun continues for the all-terrain vehicle riders in Canada. The popularity of ATVs in Canada has been on the rise since they were first introduced in the 1970s, and most recently within the last 10 years. [ More ]

Thursday, July 29, 2010
	Address bling, glare and care needs Licence-plate bling Price: $39-$129 US Available at: www.shopL2B.com Personally tested by the Inspector: No Description: This is the ultimate accessory for the man or woman with a die-hard passion for his or her automobile. [ More ]
	A jolt of reality It appears the next major leap in automotive technology will be the one from gasoline/electric hybrids to dedicated electric plug-ins. Just like your cellphone, you would need to plug the family truckster to an electric outlet to get enough juice in the batteries to use it again. [ More ]

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