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Continental Tire previews new winter model at Mirabel event Jim Bray, CFP Automotive Editor | March 9, 2024
It was a very interesting and enjoyable demonstration of what appears to be an excellent new competitor in the winter tire market

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ENGESA Mercedes Benz LG-1519 6x6 News on the Net | March 2, 2024
A civilian truck with rear axles capable of rocking back and forth like a see-saw, enabling the truck to scale steep embankments without tilting

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Beware Governments’ help in regulating cars and traffic Jim Bray, CFP Automotive Editor | February 4, 2024
Maybe I live in a fantasy world, but I believe if we had better drivers, we'd have fewer problems, fewer collisions, fewer deaths and injuries—and would need fewer regulations. And we might even have fewer traffic jams as drivers are free to drive as

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Half Of All Buick Dealers Say, No Thanks to EV’s Milt Harris | December 24, 2023
Like the “plandemic” that the government used to exert power over Americans by enforcing masks and lockdowns, this is meant to control the publics’ transportation choices.


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Are Canadians really ready for Electric Vehicles? Jim Bray, CFP Automotive Editor | October 21, 2023
In the meantime, there's no reason for people to be stampeded into a new technology that's not only unproven, but proven (so far) to be less practical than what we have already

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Lexus downsizes its RX 350’s power and upsides its annoyances Jim Bray, CFP Automotive Editor | September 2, 2023
The 2023 Lexus RX starts at $58,650 for the Premium trim level. From there, there's a nearly dizzying number of model choices. The sample Executive trim level starts at $75,650 and the top line RX 500h F SPORT Performance 3 starts at $85,600

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Lot of work needed to make this road possible! News on the Net | August 21, 2023
Would you feel uneasy taking this drive?

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Ford Raptor R – R stands for Reality-challenging! Jim Bray, CFP Automotive Editor | August 10, 2023
Ford says the F-150 Raptor R will be available in eight colour options, including new Avalanche and Azure Gray Tri-Coat exterior paint offered on the Raptor lineup for the first time

The panel cost $20,000 (~$161,700 today). The Baker, powered by the panel, could run for 3 whole hours at 32 km/h

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Mazda’s big new SUV bucks trends as well as embracing them Jim Bray, CFP Automotive Editor | July 22, 2023
Terrific new Mazda CX-90—Big Time Zoom-Zoom

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Is there anyone who finished? News on the Net | July 11, 2023
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For one thing, everything you need to find under the hood won't be under that plastic top, so stay away from it; that path leads to darkness for the unwashed

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New Accord continues Honda’s flagship car’s overall excellence Jim Bray, CFP Automotive Editor | June 23, 2023
That's a pretty fine run for a pretty fine car that started life as basically a slightly larger Civic and since then has evolved into a world class family sedan

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Honda Ridgeline Black a nifty small pickup truck Jim Bray, CFP Automotive Editor | June 8, 2023
It'll be interesting to see how Honda responds to the new competition

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Toyota Tundra Platinum – a big truck aimed at big truck people Jim Bray, CFP Automotive Editor | May 19, 2023
Will Toyota's turbo six be enough to compete with the "big three's" V8-based truck offerings?

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Subaru’s Ascent into the three row SUV market an interesting entry Jim Bray, CFP Automotive Editor | May 5, 2023
Ascents start at about $40,995 for the "Convenience" trim level and rise to a starting price of $53,995 for the "Premier". Both are competitive in the marketplace, but it seems like a lot of money just to be treated like an idiot.

Staggering 67% of new sedan, crossover, SUV and light truck purchases could be electric by 2032, White House says


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Toyota ditches the six for the 2023 Highlander Jim Bray, CFP Automotive Editor | April 7, 2023
I liked driving the new Highlander. It's pleasant, mostly, efficient and designed and constructed well. It'll probably provide owners with many years of quality motoring.

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Next generation Honda CR-V a most worthwhile choice Jim Bray, CFP Automotive Editor | March 16, 2023
This is a fairly minor criticism of what is, essentially, a terrific vehicle that's well worth your time to check out if you're in this particular market niche

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Subaru Legacy a very nice vehicle to drive – unless it drives you nuts Jim Bray, CFP Automotive Editor | February 19, 2023
So, if you want a vehicle that figuratively sits on your own shoulder and whispers in your ear like Grima Wormtongue, you may be right at home with the Subaru.

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New CR-V hybrid a very nice vehicle – but it sure hates the extreme cold! Jim Bray, CFP Automotive Editor | February 6, 2023
However you slice it, however, the new, sixth generation CR-V is a lovely vehicle, capable and attractive and undoubtedly supremely reliable. Nice job, Honda!

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Are electric vehicles causing a new type of road rage? Jim Bray, CFP Automotive Editor | January 23, 2023
So, suck it up, snowflakes, and learn how to get along with other people. Maybe look around before you dive into that charging spot? Perhaps these EV angst folks should start packing heat

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Second generation Honda HR-V a satisfying ride Jim Bray, CFP Automotive Editor | January 15, 2023
Meanwhile, the 2023 Honda HR-V is an attractive and comfortable beast, with a chassis that even allows some fun

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Jay Leno’s Garage Meet Joe Biden’s Garage News on the Net | January 13, 2023
The 1967 Stingray can lose 60 classified documents in 4.7 seconds

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Honda Passport TrailSport is comfortable, efficient Jim Bray, CFP Automotive Editor | December 17, 2022
The Honda Passport should be a fine vehicle that will give families a lot of utility for a lot of years. And that's hard to fault

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Mazda ups its SUV ante while Jeep supersizes an old friend Jim Bray, CFP Automotive Editor | November 19, 2022
I applaud a company that thinks it's found a niche that needs to be served and is willing to serve it

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New generation Toyota Tundra eschews the V8 for a gutsy turbo six Jim Bray, CFP Automotive Editor | November 9, 2022
One of the best-driving trucks I've experienced.

Florida's chief fire marshal and financial officer said there are a 'ton of EVs disabled' from Hurricane Ian

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