Cars of NAIAS: Mazda2 is coming

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I have to admit, there are few things I love more than a tiny, fun to drive car. Mazda is bringing the new 2011 Mazda2 to Canadian showrooms later this Spring and if these three pre production show cars are any indication, this car is gonna be a whole lotta fun! I'd be willing to bet that the 2 will bring lots of traffic to Mazda dealers. Gallery after the break. … [Read more...]

Cars of NAIAS: Subaru Hybrid Tourer

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Subaru didn't have anything new to show off at Detroit this year, so they brought along the Hybrid Tourer Concept they showed earlier in 2009. Still though, this is a concept that actually looks workable. While I'm not usually a gull wing door guy, I like the look of these and the interior is awesome! Gallery after the break. … [Read more...]

Cars of NAIAS: Chrysler Lancia Delta

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The Chrysler booth at Detroit was a bit odd, with the Italian laneway up the middle, but perhaps the oddest thing was this great looking car set off in a corner. Ok, so it was a very front corner. That made it even weirder. Why? It was sitting there rotating on a turntable, surrounded by journos, many of whom had no idea what it was. There were no signs, no staff, nothing to indicate what the car was. … [Read more...]

Border 2 Border: a tour of Canadian auto blogs

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A new week and the time has come for another lap around the Canadian auto blogs. First though, I thought I would put up a bit of a challenge. Who can tell me what this race car is? Of course the folks who went to the 2010 NAIAS may have a bit of an advantage as I believe it was the only race car (other than a Patron Highcroft ALMS show car) at the show. Did anyone other than me even notice it was there? Last … [Read more...]

Cadillac CTS Coupe voted best in show in The Detroit News Reader’s Choice Awards

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Few will question that the Cadillac CTS might be the best car Caddy has ever built. In fact, you could pretty much say it is world class. The sedan has won over legions of owners, especially in the wicked CTS-V format. The newly introduced wagon added an even more family friendly element. The only problem is that the intended target market might be more interested in 2 doors rather than 4 or a wagon. … [Read more...]