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Touareg a unique diesel
IF you want an SUV with a premium feel but not a premium price tag, VW may have a solution for you in the form of a vehicle called Touareg.
Few brands challenge Volkswagen's compact car
Start with one standard-issue Volkswagen Golf two-or four-door hatchback, drop in a spunky engine and other sporty content and watch them literally fly out of dealer showrooms.
Sixth generation GTI quick as ever
The formula for producing the GTI is a simple one. Start with one standard-issue Volkswagen Golf two-or four-door hatchback, drop in a spunky engine and other sporty content and watch them literally fly out of dealer showrooms.
Cars can get charged up at Burnaby stations
There are now more places for electric vehicle owners to charge their batteries in Burnaby.
Fusion puts up nice front
He lives in the suburbs with wife, two children and a middle-aged corgi named Samantha. He, like his famous cousin James, has a job with the Ministry of Defense, but it's in the accounting department keeping track of top secret stamp pads. Rather than getting into car chases, he has a lengthy commute.
Drivers hurt in crashes
One person was rushed to hospital by Air Ambulance after a three car crash left one car on its roof at 200th Street and 56th Avenue in Langley's downtown Saturday.
Subaru dodges trees and spits gravel
THE quiet little town of Squamish has many attractions: rock climbing, kite surfing and parasailing, hiking, sailing, fishing - pretty much any of the outdoor activities featured in the MEC catalogue.
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Mercedes-Benz GLA concept: The German brand is currently developing a small-and-tall passenger car that will slot below its current GLK wagon. The GLA will compete against the BMW X1 along with the Mini Countryman and Audi's forthcoming Q3. Both front-and all-wheel-drive versions will be available. The base engine is expected to be a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder making about 210 horsepower, while a 2.1-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel will be optional. The GLA's arrival is expected sometime in 2014 (as a 2015 model).
Lambo the latest to get rid of stick shift option
A biweekly roundup of automotive news, good, bad and just plain weird:
Automotive
2014 Mercedes-Benz E-class: A whole new series of sedans, coupes, convertibles, wagons and high-performance AMG models bearing the E-class designation will arrive at dealers this spring. Available engines include a 190-horsepower four-cylinder turbo-diesel, a 302-horsepower 3.5-litre V6 (standard in all-wheel-drive 4MATIC sedans and wagons) and a 402-horsepower 5.5-litre V8.
Toyota Scion FR-S delivers sports car fun
Toyota has worked long and hard to establish its reputation of offering comfortable, practical and reliable automobiles. Unfortunately, this effort has resulted in some critics labelling Toyota as being too conservative.
Getting a charge
Electric car owners can not only get their fill of the sun at Rocky Point Park, they can also top up their vehicle for free.
Cayman is almost like a 911
For just about any driving enthusiast, the Porsche 911 is a go-to dream car. And because of its price, a dream is about all it will ever be for most people.
Auto Almanac
Drawing Board Nissan Versa Note: Replacing the carryover Versa hatchback and joining the new-for2012 Versa sedan is this all-new model.
Earth day celebrated at Spirit Square
The City of Pitt Meadows will celebrate Earth Day on Monday, April 22 at Spirit Square, just behind municipal hall from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Camaro has muscular roots
It was a time when disco was sweeping the land and General Motors was rocking to a new beat with the introduction of its second-generation "pony" car.
