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2012 Porsche Cayman R After launching the Boxster, Porsche hinted at a roofed version to broaden its appeal. Province: New Brunswick Newspaper: Canada East Feed: DG Wheels Date: 2012-01-04 08:21:03

2012 Volkswagen Passat TDI Oh, the conflict that bubbled up when I first got behind the wheel of the new Volkswagen Passat. Province: New Brunswick Newspaper: Canada East Feed: DG Wheels Date: 2012-01-04 08:21:02

Back roads of Germany worthy of road trip Stereotypes inevitably determine that the autobahn experience be cited as the definitive driving experience in Germany. Province: New Brunswick Newspaper: Canada East Feed: DG Wheels Date: 2012-01-04 08:21:01

Porsche Panamera has luxury, fuel economy First the good news: Porsche's new Panamera Hybrid gets excellent fuel economy, especially for a car that weighs more than two tons, is the size of a small luxury liner and purports to be sporty. Province: New Brunswick Newspaper: Canada East Feed: DG Wheels Date: 2012-01-04 08:21:01

Personal breathalyzer fits into your pocket Watch your Bac: Tis the season to be jolly, but don't be too jolly, because an overabundance of liquid cheer coupled with an unhealthy disconnect in understanding your sobriety level can lead to dangerous drunk driving. Province: New Brunswick Newspaper: Canada East Feed: DG Wheels Date: 2012-01-04 08:21:00

EcoBoost Ford Focus was chosen ride through Germany Yes, it's true. As the chosen ride for a road trip through Germany, a Ford is far less exotic than the many storied Teutonic brands. Province: New Brunswick Newspaper: Canada East Feed: DG Wheels Date: 2012-01-04 08:21:00

Mini Cooper S Coupe has power, charm There it sat, a blood red thing wearing its grey baseball cap backwards. To say it stood out like a sore thumb in a sea of other cars is an understatement. It is an odd-looking duck, but, boy, does it ever have road presence. Province: New Brunswick Newspaper: Canada East Feed: DG Wheels Date: 2012-01-04 08:20:59

Mini Cooper may be small, but fun factor is huge The Mini brand is a lot like Lego these days: Based off one set of pieces, a whole variety of models can be assembled. Province: New Brunswick Newspaper: Canada East Feed: DG Wheels Date: 2012-01-04 08:20:58

BMW adds comfort to 3 Series The sixth-generation BMW 3 Series, which will arrive in Canadian showrooms next February as a 2012 model, marks a significant paradigm shift for the Bavarian automaker. Province: New Brunswick Newspaper: Canada East Feed: DG Wheels Date: 2011-12-08 07:58:02

Mercedes BlueTech a real fuel sipper There is something unusually dissonant in the land of harmony and quietude, a low rumble that initially intrudes, then blends into the sea of traffic sounds or disappears altogether with the playing of music, only making its presence again obtrusive when passing power is called for. Province: New Brunswick Newspaper: Canada East Feed: DG Wheels Date: 2011-12-08 07:58:01

Honda's future features Fit EV/Plug-in hybrid Honda is set to introduce a new plug-in hybrid and an all-electric version of the Fit. Province: New Brunswick Newspaper: Canada East Feed: DG Wheels Date: 2011-12-08 07:58:01

Jaguar XKR-S: This cat has ferocious bark to go with bite It's been a long time since we've seen anything like this from Jaguar. Province: New Brunswick Newspaper: Canada East Feed: DG Wheels Date: 2011-11-17 19:51:09

2012 Infiniti M35h raises the bar in fuel economy According to Canada's foremost automotive prognosticator, Dennis DesRosiers, Canadians have purchased 18 million vehicles over the past 11 years. Province: New Brunswick Newspaper: Canada East Feed: DG Wheels Date: 2011-11-17 19:51:08

Truck King Challenge crowns a new winner The fifth running of the Canadian Truck King Challenge concentrated on evaluating the most popular half-ton pickups in the market, particularly their towing ability. Province: New Brunswick Newspaper: Canada East Feed: DG Wheels Date: 2011-11-10 07:50:03

Try these cheap but fun-to-drive pre-owned cars While American politicians continue to struggle with that country's monetary woes, we decided to take a look at some fun-to-drive wheels that won't result in a credit downgrade of your own. S&P, eat your heart out. Province: New Brunswick Newspaper: Canada East Feed: DG Wheels Date: 2011-11-10 07:50:02

Canadian drivers not happy: poll Canadian drivers are annoyed - at Canadian drivers. A survey conducted by the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) has found that three out of four respondents believe drivers exhibit more annoying habits today than they did five years ago. Province: New Brunswick Newspaper: Canada East Feed: DG Wheels Date: 2011-11-10 07:50:01

New Fiat has charm, personality After all these years, I really should know better. But, no, every time one of these cute, quirky, high-media-buzz vehicles comes along - Volkswagen New Beetle, PT Cruiser, Mini Cooper, Smart fortwo, etc. - I allow myself to be sucked in, only to wonder just what it was I found so charming after the initial hype has faded. Of those four examples, only the Mini Cooper in its multiple permutations retains my respect because - despite its retro styling - it is fundamentally a fun and sporting car. Province: New Brunswick Newspaper: Canada East Feed: DG Wheels Date: 2011-11-10 07:50:00

What's new in 2012 sedans? One will be hard-pressed to notice that Buick's 2012 LaCrosse will soon be powered by a modified four-cylinder engine featuring a "light electrification" system. Province: New Brunswick Newspaper: Canada East Feed: DG Wheels Date: 2011-11-03 07:58:17

The 2012 compacts The Sonic is being offered as a four-door sedan and five-door hatchback, replacing the current Aveo in Chevy's lineup. It's an all-new subcompact, designed by GM Korea and built in a newly retooled assembly plant in Orion Township, Mich. Province: New Brunswick Newspaper: Canada East Feed: DG Wheels Date: 2011-11-03 07:58:16

New for 2012 The latest in SUVs, wagons, crossovers and trucks headed to dealers near you Audi thinks the hybrid market is set to blossom into a lucrative segment. It predicts that the hybrid market share will rise to 32 per cent by 2020. Province: New Brunswick Newspaper: Canada East Feed: DG Wheels Date: 2011-11-03 07:58:16

Yaris shows its sportier side When it was introduced, the Echo arrived as a neat subcompact package with but one oddity - the instrument cluster sat right in the middle of the dash and not behind the steering wheel. Province: New Brunswick Newspaper: Canada East Feed: DG Wheels Date: 2011-10-27 07:52:51

Mazda3 takes giant step forward in engine design Mazda has been beating the drum about its SkyActiv technology for a couple of years, using media events to spread the word regarding its revolutionary internal-combustion engine and transmission technologies. Province: New Brunswick Newspaper: Canada East Feed: DG Wheels Date: 2011-10-27 07:52:50

Tacoma's modest changes back strong work ethic For 2012, Toyota's Tacoma pickup gets a facelift. Province: New Brunswick Newspaper: Canada East Feed: DG Wheels Date: 2011-10-27 07:52:50

2011 Ford Explorer solid on Maritime road trip What should have been a 12-hour drive to Quispamsis turned into a 17-hour gruel thanks to the lack of a single operating bridge in Montreal. Province: New Brunswick Newspaper: Canada East Feed: DG Wheels Date: 2011-10-27 07:52:49

Are we going overboard on auto safety? Do you remember that Sylvester Stallone movie (and don't you hate it when someone deliberately reawakens memories you've successfully repressed, such as old Stallone movies)? Province: New Brunswick Newspaper: Canada East Feed: DG Wheels Date: 2011-10-27 07:52:49

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