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Test Drive: 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited

For just over $35,000, the top-of-the-line Hyundai Santa Fe Limited is a good all-around value in the mid-sized, non-luxury SUV/crossover class, says Editor-in-chief, Greg Wilson, even though it’s no longer available with seven seats.


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Motoring Memories: The roots of Land Rover

In 1947, Maurice Wilks, Rover’s design director, needed to replace the aging Jeep on his farm. He bought two used war surplus Jeeps which he stripped down and fitted with Rover mechanicals and a rectangular aluminum body. The Land Rover was born.


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What’s New: 2009 Dodge Nitro

What’s New: 2009 Dodge Nitro
For 2009, the Dodge Nitro is relatively unchanged, save for some extra comfort and appearance features. The major difference is the retirement of the six-speed manual transmission: all Nitro models now use automatics.
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Alberta student wins Toyota scholarship

Adil Adatia, a student from Lethbridge, Alberta, has been named the 2009 Toyota Earth Day Scholarship national winner.


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Alberta student wins Toyota scholarship

Adil Adatia, a student from Lethbridge, Alberta, has been named the 2009 Toyota Earth Day Scholarship national winner.


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Calgary students recognized for auto research

A team of student researchers from the University of Calgary has won first place in the AUTO21 Highly Qualified People Poster Competition, defeating more than 80 student teams from 28 Canadian universities.


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Calgary students recognized for auto research

A team of student researchers from the University of Calgary has won first place in the AUTO21 Highly Qualified People Poster Competition, defeating more than 80 student teams from 28 Canadian universities.


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Discounts entice motorists to take Laval transit

Motorists are invited to take public transit in Laval, Quebec through a special program, Operation Smog Alert, that drops bus fare from $2.60 to just $1 on smog days.


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Study finds bright roadways mean less caution

Older drivers tend to be less cautious behind the wheel when roadways are slightly more illuminated, according to a study by Toronto’s Ryerson University.


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Health care workers slam Ontario insurance plan

A number of health care professionals and organizations are speaking out against proposed changes to auto insurance in Ontario which, if implemented, would slash basic accident benefits from $100,000 to $25,000.


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