What Women Want

About the author: Terri Winter
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If historical stereotypes have taught me anything, it’s that cars are a man’s passion, not a woman’s. Advertising campaigns for vehicles have predominantly centered on the male demographic, so it surprised me when, in my second year of university, I had an insatiable desire to own my own car. I’ll admit that I’m more than a little automotively-challenged. I couldn’t change a tire if my life depended on it; frankly I’m hopeless when it comes to anything short of changing t...

Equinox 2010: With features to go-go

About the author: Angela Trimmer
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“Wake me up before you go, go” – Wham! A sparkling navy blue metallic 2010 Chevrolet Equinox LTZ AWD comes rolling out in front of me at the General Motors Oshawa plant at 7 am on a Friday morning. “Jitterbug into my brain, goes bang bang bang till my feet do the same” – I may be slightly over-excited to be testing the new Equinox, but t...

The green mile

About the author: Angela Trimmer
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In an effort to save money and be environmentally conscious, I’ve started taking the subway to work. On my travels, I’ve noticed the latest advertisement campaign from the Canadian Cancer Society: “Driven to Quit.” To all smokers: If you quit, you could win a Chevrolet Malibu hybrid. I like the symmetry. Malibu-producer General Motors is quitting its dependence on the gas-powered...

The future of fuel

About the author: Angela Trimmer
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September 19, 2021: I'm picking up my 6-year-old niece from school. The little scamp comes hurdling across the playground and bounces into the back seat of my Chevy. “How was your day?” “Auntie, what’s oil?” “What?” “The big kids put on a play about the industrial revolution. What is oil?” It hits me: My niece has never known the world where man's greatest source of power was oil. She has never stood behind a running car and coughed on the exhaust. The only ...

Fresh off the highways, the hottest designer for winter is Volvo

About the author: Angela Trimmer
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May I suggest the perfect ladies' accessory for winter: a passion-red XC90 V8 R-design from Volvo. The striking, elegantly styled SUV with colour-coordinated fender extensions in a popping cherry shade is the ideal complement to freshly fallen snow. Both commercial and conceptual inspirations were sourced from European markets and original vintage sources to bring this completely fashion-forward yet practical vehicle to Canada. The charm of this exquisite piece is in the embellishments. Feat...

The 2009 Mazda6: strong like bull

About the author: Angela Trimmer
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The fully redesigned and re-engineered second generation Mazda6 arrived at Canadian dealerships in August. A real competitor, Mazda created the 2009 6 with the hope of kicking the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry out of the top sales spots in the mid-size family car market segment. If you’re in the market for a family car, the 2009 Mazda6 warrants your attention. The most distinctive differences between the new 6 and its predecessors are size and style: It’s bigger and more luxurious. In ev...

Saturn Vue Green Line Hybrid: the SUV that drives like a car

About the author: Angela Trimmer
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The days of gas-guzzling SUVs that corner like drunken woolly mammoths are extinct. The archetypal North American SUV has been transformed into a compact five-door crossover vehicle with European design, and sporty ride and handling. The 2008 Saturn Vue Green Line Hybrid epitomizes this new breed. I deem the Saturn Vue Green Line ideal for city dwellers, who adore escaping on weekends. The Vue provides SUV practicality, but also offers the fuel economy you desire when driving in the city. Co...

GM's green drive

About the author: Petrina Gentile
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Automakers are going green in record numbers these days. Rising fuel costs and global warming are driving the change. New gasoline-electric hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and even hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles are hitting the streets in record numbers. One of the automakers leading the push is General Motors. Chevrolet is GM’s environmental nameplate. Eventually, GM plans to have a green version of every Chevy vehicle in its line-up, including the big rigs. Later this year, hybrid models of the ...

Lincoln family grows

About the author: Petrina Gentile
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Lincoln is entering bold new territory. For 2007, it’s launching more new vehicles than ever before. So what can you expect to see from Ford’s upscale Lincoln division? Here’s a snapshot of Lincoln’s aggressive campaign to rebuild the brand and attract new customers. Lincoln’s entry-level midsize sedan gets a new name, more power, and an all-wheel-drive model added to the lineup. The Lincoln MKZ, formerly known as the Zephyr, has a new 3.5-liter V-6 engine and a six-speed transmissi...

Toyota Camry hybrid - ahead of the pack

About the author: Petrina Gentile
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When it comes to hybrids, Toyota blows away the competition. A decade after the first Prius hit the road, the Japanese automaker topped the one million mark in hybrid sales worldwide. And it’s still going strong with hybrids, offering more vehicles to fit every budget, from its new upscale 2008 Lexus LS600h to the all-new Camry hybrid sedan. The Camry hybrid costs more than its gas-powered sibling. But thanks to federal and provincial government incentives the gap in price is narrowing. A ...

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