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IT’S FULL SPEED AHEAD WITH THE NEW 2014 MODELS

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All set for your next adventure

Unique, sporty and fun 2014 JEEP WRANGLER

As the only four-wheel-drive convertible SUV on the market, the Jeep Wrangler has a singular presence on the road.

But it doesn’t come from its mechanical definition--it comes from more than seven decades of military heritage that’s passed down to today’s version, even if it’s substantially nicer to drive.

Today’s Wranglers still have the same visual spirit and off-road ability--something the Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet can’t claim (it’s technically an all-wheel-drive convertible crossover, in case you dared to compared them).

The lengths to which Jeep goes to preserve its authenticity are pretty astounding, in an age where profit and simplicity go hand in hand. The Wrangler still has a top that can be completely removed, and a windshield that can be flipped down. It still has the iconic look of its ancestors--flat sheetmetal, exposed hinges, and a visual toughness that hasn’t been softened too much to appeal to a mass market.

Two-door Jeep Wrangler and four-door Wrangler Unlimited variants are offered, and both are far more comfortable than in the past. Either offers a choice of soft

or hard tops, and either top can rightly be called one of the Jeep’s best features. They can completely open the cabin of both the two- and four-door models, turning a hardtop Jeep into a convertible SUV. When you don’t mind a little turbulence and wind in your hair, with the top removed (and even in some low-speed cases, the windshield folded down) the Wrangler can hit the spot, bringing the sensations of a convertible into a very capable off-roader.

The V-6 and automatic combination can now dash to 60 mph in a much faster 8.4 seconds for the Wrangler Unlimited, or 7.7 seconds for the two-door Wrangler. There’s surprisingly strong passing pep, and revs are kept low.

The sacrifices might well be worth it when you take to the trail—pretty much any trail—and experience the Wrangler’s reason for being.

Across the upper trims there’s a wide range of choices in top configurations including a body color hardtop now offered in Sahara, Rubicon, or Moab form. The lineup includes base Sport, showy Sahara, and super-off-road-focused Rubicon. We’re still quite amazed at all that’s offered— more than any other off-roader.

A crossover fit for families

2014 FIAT 500

The 2014 Fiat 500 is right on the mark. It’s distinctive; it’s memorable; and it’s far from a typical small car—and that aside, it’s exactly what Chrysler needed in its lineup. All at once, the 500 is one of the smallest models on the market; an icon of style and design; a great city car for tight spaces; and a surprisingly sporty car at some times or a fuel-efficient one at others. With that pert, upright styling, done in simple, yet somehow characterful lines, the Fiat 500 looks like no other. On the outside it manages to pull off short, tall hatchback proportions without looking awkward; and inside, it pulls off high style with relatively lowcost materials--without necessarily looking it.

Better yet, the 500 is engaging to drive by almost any measure, especially if you’re used to a toaster-like, smallcar-as-appliance driving experience.

Base cars get a 101-horsepower engine that’s not quite as peppy or perky as

you’d expect in something with the 500’s design; but the Turbo models and their 135-hp engine are the ones that make good on the promises of the exterior.

Above that, it’s the 160-horsepower Abarth that actually feels truly sporty, especially in the first three gears of this manual-transmission-only model. The Abarth also supplements that impression with an especially raucous exhaust note.

As you work up the power range, you also work up to more sporty visual cues and more firmly tuned suspensions.

Even in the sporty Abarth, however, ride quality is quite good for a lightweight, short-wheelbase car.

There are so many choices for customization, and we expect these to get even more extensive for 2014. With a long list of exterior colors, different seat color and materials options, as well as accessories, the chances of seeing the same 500 as yours out on the street are very low.

It’s still got a HEMI! 2014 DODGE RAM

2014 DODGE JOURNEY

The 2014 Dodge Journey is a much better car than its original version, introduced into the heat of the 2009 recession. The Journey, which has the lines of a tall wagon, offers some of the more engaging handling and roadholding in the segment. And its optional third-row seat is one of its greatest advantages, along with smart packaging and a high level of features.

There’s a lot for busy parents to like about the 2014 Journey. Dodge and Chrysler clearly applied some of its longhoned expertise with minivans to this interior, as people and cargo really fit well and there are plenty of smaller spaces for personal items, toys, and accessories. Front seats are what we’d best describe as ‘American-sized’— think wider than some other seats. Backseat accommodations are among the best you’ll find in any vehicle this size, and the seats are contoured to fit adults.

The rear seat folds fully flat, and under the rearward portion of the cargo floor

there’s a huge space vast enough for a couple of laptop bags.

A couple of years ago, Chrysler gave the Journey a completely new interior, with a more elegant instrument panel, better trim, and soft-touch materials.

Under the hood, it got the new 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine, along with a large number of improvements that reduced noise, made the ride smoother, and generally upped the quality level substantially. Today’s Journey is one of the better picks among crossovers, even if that remains largely unknown.

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The Ram 1500 pushes even further ahead, in its quest to be the most efficient full-size truck.

Last year the Ram added a host of new features. The highlights? An eightspeed automatic transmission, a new air suspension, and a more refined cabin, with a new Uconnect Touch infotainment system and much-improved materials and trims.

Over the years, that scaled-down bigrig look has made it easy to spot the Ram 1500 from a distance. The changes wrought in 2013 are carried over to 2014: the grille is slightly taller than before 2013, and the Ram crosshair grille is now flush.

The foglamps are new, and so are the headlamps--a twin-beam projector design with LED running lamps, turn signals, sidemarker lamps, and tail lamps. Inside, the Ram 1500’s cabin still looks fantastic: the reworked center stack and climate-control, multimedia and infotainment interfaces are the best of all trucks.

Chrysler’s Pentastar 3.6-liter V-6 is the base engine in the Ram 1500, and it’s tuned for 305 horsepower and 269 pound-feet of torque in the full-size truck. It’s powerful enough for casual truck users, and is rated at 17/25 mpg--18 mpg city when stop/ start technology is specified, making it the

best full-size truck by a wide margin. New for the 2014 model year is the excellent EcoDiesel, a 3.0-liter turbodiesel six that make the Ram 1500 the first full-size lightduty pickup to offer a diesel in Canada.

It’s rated at 240 hp and 420 lb-ft, same as it is when it’s fitted in the Jeep Grand Cherokee, and it’s coupled to the eightspeed automatic.

Offered in a range of models, it’s priced nearly $3,000 higher than a similarly equipped Ram with a HEMI V-8, but fuel economy is promised to be strikingly higher.

HEMI models now make 395 horsepower and 407 pound-feet, and they incorporate both variable valve timing (VVT) and a cylinder shut-off system. A version of the new eight-speed automatic is paired with the HEMI, though a few of the lower-cost trims continue to carry over the six-speed automatic.

Other features offered in the Ram lineup are rain-sensing wipers, power-folding side mirrors, and a power-sliding rear window with defrost.

Don’t miss the innovative RamBox cargo management system either; it’s now locked and unlocked with the vehicle’s central locking system. By far this is the truck to beat in Canada! We love it.

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2014 MAZDA 3

Mazda Engineers Love Achieving Perfection

How do you improve on a car that already exceeds expectations? A car that wins accolades year after year? Just ask Mazda engineers.

They re-imagined a vehicle that puts you in complete control and drives exactly the way you want it to drive - the kind of car you want to keep driving. And then Mazda engineers built it. From the

ground up, the all-new 2014 MAZDA3 is a new kind of car, built on a new way of thinking using new technology that optimizes driving dynamics, control, fuel economy - and fun.

From SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY’s fuel-saving engineering and our innovative connectivity features, to mood-elevating KODO “Soul of

Motion” design, the MAZDA3 is the culmination of courageous engineering, creative design and fearless conviction.

Better than ever before and as versatile as it’s always been, the MAZDA3 proves that one car can offer everything - all in a fun-to-drive, affordable package.

Completely Connected.

Effortlessly Engaging.

Kilometers Ahead The 2014 MAZDA3’s fuel economy is kilometers ahead - literally. Which means you can drive up to 1,000 km on just one tank of gas. Not only does the outstanding fuel efficiency mean fewer stops for fill-ups, but it also means peace of mind knowing you are consuming fewer resources.

With the innovative MAZDA CONNECT infotainment system, you’ll enjoy a fully integrated relationship between you and your MAZDA3. With so many connectivity features located right at your fingertips, you can engage with a wide range of content while staying focused on the road ahead. The available HMI Commander Switch allows you to easily control audio and navigation functions and see it all on the available high-mount color touchscreen display. Plus, with a host of audio options like available Bose® Centerpoint® 2 Surround Sound System, available SiriusXM® Satellite Radio, standard USB port and MP3 capability, staying connected to the world while you’re connected to the road is effortless, instinctive and fun.

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Performance & efficiency as one.

Achieving the impossible is nothing new for Mazda engineers.

While other car companies compromise power to improve fuel efficiency, we’ve taken a dramatically different approach with SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY. Far more than just an engine with hybridlike efficiency, SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY is a holistic system that

takes the entire car into consideration. A matrix of next-generation innovations seamlessly works together to improve not only fuel economy but also the overall driving experience. Power and performance are delivered in abundance, along with efficiencies that offer up to a fuel-sipping estimated 4.7L/100 km highway.

Car of the Year

Mazda 3 & Mazda 3 Sport (under 21k & Over 21k)

The art of safety Who approaches safety as if it were fine art? We do. Both active and passive safety features on the 2014 MAZDA3 are artfully engineered and intricately crafted to help keep you and your precious passengers and cargo secure. Like our state-of-the-art i-ACTIVSENSE technology that senses the car’s surroundings, helping the driver to proactively respond to driving hazards.

Plus there’s a comprehensive matrix of passive safety features that helps keep you safe in the event a collision cannot be avoided, including SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY’s ultra-high-tensile steel. From air bags to radar-based brake support, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) to Blind Spot Monitoring, safety is more than practical - it’s a finely honed art.

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Blind Spot Monitoring Rear Cross Traffic Alert High Beam Control System Adaptive Front Lighting System Smart City Brake Support Lane Departure Warning System

Six standard air bags Rain-sensing windshield wipers

SKYACTIV-G 2.0L and 2.5L gasoline engines Up to an estimated 4.7L/100 km highway

SKYACTIV-Drive automatic transmission SKYACTIV-MT manual transmission

Active grille shutters

Bi-Xenon headlights Automatic on/off headlights

Advanced Keyless Entry System Push Button Start Active Driving Display CD/MP3 player

Bose® Centerpoint® 2 Surround Sound System with 9 speakers HMI Commander Switch SiriusXM® Satellite Radio HD Radio

4-wheel disc brakes Anti-lock Brake System Electronic Brake Force Distribution

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Voice-activated navigation system Bluetooth® hands-free phone and audio capability 7-inch colour touchscreen display Integrated AHA™ Internet Radio Integrated Stitcher™ Internet Radio SMS text message audio delivery and reply

i-ELOOP regenerative braking system

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All New 2015 GMC Sierra HD: smart, capable and comfortable Bold style, enhanced interior and helpful technologies support class-leading capabilities.

“Forget the notion that heavy-duty trucks are basic tools with a trailer hitch,” said Tony DiSalle, vice-president of GMC Marketing. “The 2015 Sierra HD trucks can haul the heaviest load with unmatched comfort and technology that make the job easier.”

Additional new and enhanced features for the 2015 Sierra HD lineup: •CornerStep rear bumper, EZ Lift and Lower tailgate, standard upper tie-downs and other features that make cargo handling easier •Standard StabiliTrak with Trailer Sway Control on all models, including 3500 HD dually •Integrated cruise control, auto grade braking and diesel exhaust braking (diesel models), for greater driving control and reduced brake wear on grades

2014 GMC Terrain

2014 GMC TERRAIN

•Enhanced cooling airflow, which enables the Duramax turbo diesel and 6.0L gas engine to better maintain full power, even under heavy loads and high ambient temperatures •Latest-generation IntelliLink infotainment system with available navigations, which offers a variety of connectivity options for devices of all types.

THE TRUCK THAT ANSWERS HEAVY-DUTY DEMANDS There’s no secret about what you need from a pickup — strength, power, vast hauling capacities and an impeccable record of reliability. And there’s no secret why the GMC Sierra 2500HD retains such a loyal following among serious truckers — because of its exemplary work ethic, building on GMC’s more than 100 years of truck–building experience.

2014 Cadillac ATS

2014 CADILLAC ATS

THE NO-COMPROMISE COMPACT CROSSOVER Muscular style. Efficient power. Comfort and cargocarrying capability you’d expect from a larger, thirstier vehicle. Terrain delivers it all, no compromises required.

Add in advanced technologies, superior fit and finish and exceptional safety features and you’ll see why the Canadian-built GMC Terrain is the total package

How did we create a world-class Cadillac like no other?

By building a compact luxury sport sedan that’s as nimble and exhilarating as it is luxurious and technologically advanced. By benchmarking the world’s best luxury sport sedans and aiming even higher. And, finally, by testing its limits on some of the most punishing proving grounds on earth.

EXTERIOR With its broad-shouldered style and bold details, Terrain has a presence that’s unlike anything else on the road.

ADVANCED ENGINE LINEUP Choose from three engines, like the powerful 2.0L Turbo that delivers an impressive 272 HP; Cadillac’s award-winning 3.6L V6 engine that boasts 321 HP; or an exhilarating 2.5L engine that, along with the 2.0L Turbo, offers 9.2 L/100 km highway and 9.9 L/100 km highway, respectively

BOLD BUT REFINED Terrain’s tough yet tailored appearance is a reflection of the Professional Grade GMC engineering under the sheet metal. Some of the more notable details include: •Three-element grille design •Muscular fender flares •Projector-beam headlights and halogen fog lights •Athletic stance •Commanding view of the road

FULLY BOXED FRAME While GMC’s engineers were focused on strength, they also ensured that ride quality wasn’t sacrificed.

Both objectives were accomplished by the sturdy, hydroformed, fully boxed frame that uses high– strength steel to increase structural rigidity, resist bending, twisting and shaking. This helps isolate road noise and contributes to Sierra HD’s smooth driving dynamics.

BOLD STYLING DETAILS Sierra 2500HD has a brash look that is instantly recognizable. A series of styling cues reinforce its rugged character — from the chrome grille surround and chrome bumpers to the available 20–inch polished aluminum wheels.

2014 GMC Sierra 1500

2014 GMC SIERRA 1500

CRAFTSMANSHIP Attention to detail, interior craftsmanship and quality appointments make the all-new 2014 Sierra a cut above with: •Durable, soft-touch instrument panel materials and door trim •Aluminum trim on instrument panel, steering wheel and centre console •Available All-Terrain model with carbon fibre-styled trim and red stitching SETTING A NEW STANDARD 2014 GMC Sierra’s cabin is engineered to provide you and your passengers with a quiet, comfortable experience.

Features contributing to cabin quietness include: •Triple door seals to block outside noise •Shear body mounts that improve ride by tuning out vibrations •Improved aerodynamics that reduce wind noise •A valved exhaust system that reduces engine noise •Hydraulic powertrain and body mounts

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Be more fuel efficient (NC)—An informed consumer is an empowered consumer especially when it comes to understanding the fuel efficiency of the vehicles we drive.

Vehicle manufacturers test their own vehicles using standardized testing procedures. The information from these tests is then used to generate fuel consumption data.

Environment Canada collects this data from manufacturers and Natural Resources Canada uses it and other information to publish its annual Fuel Consumption Guide. These same ratings appear on EnerGuide labels and are affixed to all new light-duty vehicles at the point-of-sale.

Since it would be almost impossible to drive every new vehicle model or duplicate on-road testing due to fuel consumption variables that can affect a vehicle’s performance, a controlled laboratory testing method is followed. This ensures consistency whereby all vehicles are tested under identical conditions and where the results are consistent and repeatable.

Fuel consumption ratings are based on two test cycles: city tests, which simulate urban driving in stop-and-go traffic and highway tests, which simulate a mixture of open highway and rural road driving, typical of longer trips.

Fuel consumption ratings are meant to allow consumers to compare vehicles while being assured that the same testing procedures are being used by all manufacturers.

While in many cases it is possible for a driver to meet or exceed a particular vehicle’s fuel ratings, fuel consumption ratings are based on a specific testing protocol.

In short, your over the road fuel consumption can be affected by: Your driving style and behaviour; Vehicle acceleration, braking and driving speed; Overall age and condition of your vehicle; Temperature, weather, traffic and road conditions; Drive systems and powered accessories such as air conditioning or heated seats and mirrors; In addition, small variations in vehicle manufacturing will cause fuel consumption differences in the same make and model and some vehicles do not attain optimal fuel consumption until a break-in period of 6,000 to 10,000 km.

You can download a Fuel Consumption Guide at www.vehicles.nrcan.gc.ca.

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Save money and fuel with these winter driving tips (NC)—Winter driving will soon be upon us and that means navigating Canadian roads in all kinds of conditions. By understanding the toll that winter driving takes on our roads, vehicles, bank accounts and the environment, we can all contribute to safe, responsible, fuel-efficient winter driving.

For starters, it simply costs more to drive in winter because our vehicles use more fuel. Factors such as increased aerodynamic resistance, difficult and constantly changing road conditions, gas with less energy content compared to summer gas and the constant drain on electricity coming from the engine to operate systems such as heating, defrosting, head lights, interior lights, heated seats and mirrors and windshield washer pumps are all factors.

The way to get around the extra expense is to keep fuel efficiency top of mind at all times.

Don’t idle to warm up.

A vehicle left idling for 10 minutes burns about a quarter to half a litre of fuel, resulting in emissions of about 600 to 1,200 grams of CO2 depending on the vehicle and exact conditions.

Idling for more than 30 seconds has no benefit for the vehicle and driving for a few minutes is the most efficient way to warm the engine and the cabin.

Monitor your tire pressure.Tire pressure fluctuates with temperature.

Pressure should be checked at least once a month and more often during seasonal changes to ensure a proper level of

inflation.

Tires underinflated by just 56 kPa (eight pounds per square inch) can reduce the life of the tires by more than 10,000 km and increase fuel consumption by up to four percent.

Avoid electrical battery blankets and space heaters.Battery blankets and electrical space heaters consume household electricity, causing increased CO2 emissions from electricity generation. Avoid battery blankets unless it’s extremely cold. Instead of an electrical space heater, use your vehicle’s builtin temperature control system as it produces no additional emissions and is an excellent use for the otherwise wasted engine heat.

Use a block heater. Block heaters heat the coolant in your engine, which allows your engine to warm-up faster, leading to less fuel combustion and fewer harmful emissions. It’s best to use a timer set to turn on two hours prior to starting the engine.

According to the experts at Natural Resources Canada’s Office of Energy Efficiency, Canadians can reduce the impact of winter on their fuel consumption considerably by following these tips.

There are more winter driving tips at www.vehicles.nrcan.gc.ca.

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(NC) No matter where you drive, you never know when something could go wrong. You could get a flat tire, get stuck in traffic, get into an accident, have a break down, or slide into a ditch on a less travelled road.

This is why it’s important to be prepared and that includes a well-equipped emergency kit.

Even if you subscribe to roadside assistance, emergency kits are essential because you never know how long it will take for help to arrive.

“Even if you have road side assistance coverage you still may have to wait a while for help to arrive, especially in poor weather conditions,” says Achiel Goossens, Senior Manager of Auto Claims with Aviva Canada. “Your comfort and safety is at stake, so an emergency kit will fill in while you are waiting.”

What items should you include?

• Goossens points out that these are the essentials: A cell phone (if you don’t carry one with you); • First aid kit; • Bottled water and snacks; • A blanket, gloves, and additional warm clothing for the winter months; • Flashlight and batteries; • Tire gauge and jumper cables; • Small tool kit.

While the essentials above are suggested for general information only, any additional items would be based on your driving frequency and the climate where you drive.

More detailed information about safety and sufficient coverage is available from your insurance broker.

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Subaru’s first-ever hybrid In its second year on the market, the 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek appears to have succeeded in defining a new category of allwheel drive vehicles to the market. You might call it the compact hatchback crosover. With higher ground clearance, bigger tires, and a few mechanical upgrades joining the added body cladding and other styling changes that turned a base Impreza five-door hatchback into a remarkably differentlooking vehicle, the Crosstrek enters 2014 with a new powertrain option: Subaru’s first-

ever hybrid.

The standard 2014 XZ Crosstrek comes with a 148-horsepower, 2.0-liter flat-four engine paired either with a fivespeed manual gearbox or Subaru’s Lineartronic continuously variable transmission.

Otherwise, both Crosstreks can be viewed like good crosstrainer shoes: tough enough for a variety of situations, but not honed for one particular task.

The XV Crosstrek has a brawny appearnce that’s surprisingly different in stand from its Impreza hatchback base. It handles like a passenger

with keyless entry, air conditioning, power accessories, and cruise control, as well - of course - as all-wheel

car - and it offers versatile and impressive cargo capacity for ski gear, camping supplies, or just groceries and boxes. Subaru also notes that the hybrid version’s battery pack is stowed under the deck, meaning that its cargo volume is unchanged from the conventional version.

The cabin of the XV Crosstrek is largely the same as the Impreza, meaning adults can get in and out of all four doors and four of them will fit fine front and rear. Crosstrek models come rated to tow up to 1,500 pounds, too.

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The best performing compact SUV on the planet

drive. They also get a step-up display audio system with 4.3-inch screen, and HD radio, and a navigation system

with XM NavTraffic, voice control, and testmessaging ability is optional. The XV is the most fuel efficient AWD

vehicle in Canada.

All in, we like this handy new hatchback crossover a great deal.

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2014 SUBARU XV CROSSTREK

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The distinctive hood scoop is gone, but die-hard fans of the Subaru Forester XT can rest assured that the XT is still the performance champ in the Forester lineup for 2014.

Boasting a 250 hp 2.0-litre direct injection fourcylinder engine with a twin-scroll turbocharger and mated with an updated continuously variable transmission (CVT), the XT is one of the best performing compact SUVs on the planet. It is extremely quick for a vehicle of this kind (0-100 km/ in 6.2 seconds, according to Subaru). Power in the XT has been increased by 20 hp this year, yet Subaru says fuel economy is best in class for allwheel drive SUVs. But this is just part of the story for the Forester that helped create the crossover segment back in 1997 and has developed a loyal following ever since.

Since the Forester is one of the core products in Subaru’s lineup (accounting for 23 per cent of the

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With all this competition, the Forester has upped the ante for 2014 with the changes noted above.

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The new R is powered by the newest version of VW’s 2.0-liter TSI engine (internally known as the EA888), but with even more power than the mill found in the GTI. Output is rated at 296 horsepower and 280 pound-feet of torque. That’s a significant power bump over the previous-generation Golf R. Further distinguishing itself from the rest of the Mk7 Golf models, the R puts its power to all four wheels (rather than just the front) via the VW 4Motion all-wheel-drive system.

This system can disengage the rear wheels when cruising for reduced drivetrain drag and increased fuel economy. Though basically a front-driver when you don’t need all-wheel, the system’s Haldex coupling can instantly and automatically re-engage the rear axle in a fraction of a second when rear-end torque is needed via a electrohydraulic oil pump. Up to 100 per cent of available torque can be sent to the rear axle when conditions dictate. This 4Motion system also makes use of the R’s ABS as “electronic differentials” applying the brakes briefly to an individual wheel to control slipping wheels.

Thanks to technologies such as start-stop ignition and brake energy regeneration, as well as internal engine upgrades that aid in friction and thermal efficiency, VW was able to increase the Golf R’s combined fuel economy to 33 and 34 mpg on the EU testing cycle for the manual and DSG models, respectively. That’s up from the previous generation R’s 28 mpg combined. US/EPA estimates have not yet been announced.

Inside the cabin, the Golf R is treated to R-specific seating and dashboard trim and the newest-generation Volkswagen infotainment and navigation. Touch-screen controls are standard on the Golf R with 5-inch, 5.8-inch, and 8-inch displays available. The two largest sizes also feature a clever proximity feature that automatically switches the display configuration to be ready to accept inputs when the driver’s or front passenger’s hand approaches the screen.

All Golf R models have four drive modes that change the characteristics of the throttle, engine, and transmission between Normal, Eco, and Race modes, as well as a drivercustomizable Individual setting. Drivers who opt to equip VW’s DCC (dynamic chassis control) system -- an adaptive suspension system by any other name -- gain the additional option to adjust the suspension settings and characteristics at the touch of a button, as well as a fifth driving mode, Comfort. The system is also able to continuously monitor and adjust damper settings based on conditions reported by the Golf R’s various sensors.

Compact crossover 2014 TIGUAN R-LINE

The 2014 Tiguan R-Line is the scion of that first-generation compact crossover and joins the Touareg, Beetleand CC in the brotherhood.

What it provides is better looks for the same heart: every Tiguan carries a 2.0-liter four-cylinder TSI engine up front, turbocharged and intercooled, sending the same 200 horsepower and 207 pound-feet either to the front wheels or to all four via a Haldex-clutchequipped 4Motion system. Volkswagen touts the option of a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic, but such buyer discretion only applies to the front-wheel-drive model. If you want 4Motion, you have to get the automatic, and the R-Line cannot be had with a manual.

Tiguan FWD city 27mpg 12L/100km highway 37mpg 7.7L/100 km AWD 27mpg 12L/100 km highway 36mpg 7.8L/100km.

R-Line interior extras include leather seating surfaces and power front seats along with a flat-bottomed, leather-wrapped steering wheel, stainless steel pedals and aluminum sill plates. The interior is a premium VW affair with leather that exudes all the right vibes and everything else feeling soft to the touch. The choice materials and two-tone instrument panel overcome the minimalism of the center console and the huge sunroof keeping the cabin bright. A very nice Fender audio system is standard, and so is a trial of Volkswagen’s new Car-Net connected services suite (the People’s Car version of OnStar).

•Audi optimizes performance halo model for 2014 model year •New S tronic® transmission delivers greater performance, comfort and efficiency •Three engine variants including new top-of-the-range V10 plus Offering uncompromised performance and unmistakable design, the 2014 Audi R8 models represent the pinnacle of Audi performance and defines what is technically possible in a sports car with the top up or down. The R8 has established itself as an icon in the short time since its introduction in 2008. The new 2014 Audi R8 is more dynamic and powerful than ever by mating a newly developed seven-speed S tronic® transmission to three engine variants.

PERFORMANCE The 2014 Audi R8 has been further optimized thanks to numerous improvements, including a new sevenspeed S tronic transmission that improves

the 0-60 mph time by 0.3 seconds on the R8 V10 Plus. The new seven-speed S tronic double-clutch transmission also significantly improves comfort through smoother gear shifts and greater efficiency.

At the top of the range is the new R8 V10 Plus with 550 horsepower and 398 lb.-ft. of torque. Equipped with the available S tronic, it catapults from zero to 2014 AUDI R8 60 mph in 3.3 seconds and can achieve a top speed of 196 mph. It weighs approximately 330 lbs. less than the R8 V10 due to ceramic brakes, carbon fiber side blades, front splitter, rear diffuser, and spoiler; a smaller fuel tank; manual Alcantara® seats and reduced sound insulation in the engine bay.

The R8 delivers true racewinning technology by sharing more than 50 per cent of its parts with the GT customer - racing version of the R8.

The V10 engine as well as the all-alumium ASF® deliver exceptional performance characteristics that have won all of the major 24 hour races such as at Daytona and the famed Nuerburgring to mention only a few.

Advancements through technology

Introducing the all-new Audi A3 and S3 sedans.

•A3 Sedan brings new level of craftsmanship and attention to detail to the fast growing A segment •Available with a number of powertrain options and advanced technology features •A3 Sportback will return with A3 Sportback e-tron® Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) confirmed for the Canadian market Last March Audi officially announced plans for the arrival of the all-new 2015 Audi A3 sedan. The Audi A3 sedan will bring to the A segment new innovative technologies and the detailed craftsmanship found in larger flagship Audi sedans. The A3 sedan offers versatile powertrains for a wide variety of entryluxury customer tastes including a 1.8 TFSI®, 2.0 TFSI®, 2.0 TDI® clean diesel and the high performance S3 with a highoutput 2.0 TFSI®.

Audi Canada will also add to the allnew A3 family by offering the A3 Sportback with a plug-in gasoline electric hybrid (PHEV) model in the Canadian market. Audi recently revealed the A3 Sportback e-tron at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show. This vehicle demonstrates the production intent of e-tron using plug in hybrid technology, a practical first step towards electrified driving which mitigates the range anxiety concerns associated with most full battery electric vehicles.

2014 AUDI A3

The e-tron® name denotes any Audi electric vehicle with plug-in capabilities.

Technology The Audi A3 sedan breaks the boundaries and raises the bar as to what is expected out of entry-level luxury sedans. The A3 marks the first time that an A-segment vehicle will offer MMI® technology.

PERFORMANCE The A3 sedan has been further enhanced thanks to numerous engineering improvements under the hood. The A3 model line offers four different engine variants including the 170 horsepower 1.8 TFSI, and 150 horsepower 2.0 TDI clean diesel, and a low and high-output 2.0 TFSI used in the A3 quattro and S3 quattro respectively.

CHASSIS The new platform allows the front wheels to move forward by roughly 38 mm to provide well-balanced proportions, supplemented by optimized interior space utilization, and an improved crash structure.

EXTERIOR The exterior has been completely redesigned and stretches 4,457 mm in length and has a 2,626 mm wheelbase.

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Winter can be a crash course for unprepared drivers (NC) No matter where you intend to drive this winter, take your time getting there and be prepared for an unplanned roadside stop, says Western Canada’s largest network of insurance brokers.

From coast to coast, winter brings an increase in accident claims, adds Denise Lang, regional vice president at Western Financial Group, a company providing car, property, and life insurance to more than 790,000 customers. Whether it’s driving in heavy rain during the darker days, a trip up to the cold climates of a local ski hill, or getting to work on a snow day, the winter season spells trouble for motorists.

“The number of accidents goes up in the winter, especially after the first snowfall which typically accounts for the highest number of collisions,” Lang continued. “After a few months of summer road trips, people forget to take the necessary precautions for winter driving.

Planning ahead and taking the time to make sure you know what to do in winter conditions is paramount for your safety, which is also our number one

concern.”

On average, customer claims can go up more than a third during the winter months compared to the rest of the year, according to industry data.

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simple steps to avoid a winter collision during subpar driving conditions, says Lang. Some of her top tips include: increase your following distance; focus your attention as far ahead as possible to anticipate lane changes, turns and curves; avoid passing other vehicles; slow down and allow extra time to get to your destination.

With a career in claims spanning more than two

decades, one of the main things Lang has learned is that motorists are completely unprepared for being stranded roadside – a situation made worse in winter. Drivers should dress for the elements and have a winter emergency kit, she points out. “People have a garage-to-garage mentality in terms of going from their house to their destination. The normal story I hear is people just throwing on a pair of shoes and a light jacket before getting in their car,” Lang continued. “Even in the city if you get in an accident or have car problems, a two-walk block or multiple-hour wait for assistance could jeopardize your personal health and safety.”

Among Lang’s list of musthaves in your car are: fully charged cell phone, flashlight, first-aid kit, blanket, shovel and sand, emergency food pack, booster cables, warning light or road flares, and extra windshield fluid.

And if the unforeseen should happen, Lang stresses that motorists should safeguard themselves if they get out of their car.

“I strongly encourage everyone if their car is driveable, to pull off to a safe place and to use caution when they get out for assessing the damage. By lingering in moving traffic, you risk causing another accident or being seriously hurt by a passing vehicle,” she warns.

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Electric vehicles are extremely attractive to consumers who want to reduce their carbon footprint by eliminating or reducing their reliance on fossil fuels.

There are two basic types of electric vehicles available in Canada: battery electric vehicles (BEV) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV).

BEV and PHEV use electricity to achieve greater operating efficiency and reduced energy and fuel consumption. Both vehicle types are plugged into the electric power grid to charge on-board battery packs and both use electric drive systems. BEV are electric-only, while PHEV supplement the electric drive with a comparatively small internal combustion engine to increase driving range.

BEV use an electric propulsion system for all phases of driving. 100 per cent of their propulsion comes from a zero-emission electric motor, powered by electricity from large onboard battery packs that can be recharged from the electric power grid or an external source.

PHEV use both an electric motor and internal combustion engine. PHEV can charge their batteries using electricity from the electric power grid, enabling the first kilometres travelled to be driven solely on electric power. Before the batteries become depleted, the vehicle will automatically engage the internal combustion engine. For example, the Chevrolet Volt has an all-electric range of about 65 kms and a total range of about 580 kms with the gasolinepowered engine.

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Crossovers are all about room and utility, and the Santa Fe does not come up short. The Santa Fe’s front seats are a step up from the most recent Hyundai vintage, with better support built into the bottom cushion. But the second row is where the action is: on some models, the second row slides on a 5.2-inch track for better flexibility.

The two-row Santa Fe Sport is offered with both a naturally aspirated 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine producing 190 horsepower, and a 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder producing 264 horsepower. The engines feature direct-injection technology and six-speed automatic transmissions for better fuel economy and more power. Front- and all-wheel drive configurations will be offered with both engines. With the Sport, there’s no doubt which engine’s a more convincing trade-off of economy and performance: it’s the turbo by far, which drops only a couple of miles per gallon highway while turning in very capable acceleration. As for the rest of the Santa Fe driving experience, it’s very smooth and effortless.The Santa Fe Sport makes the usual Hyundai case for value. It gets power windows, locks, and mirrors; air conditioning; cruise control; tilt/telescoping steering; steering-wheel audio and phone controls; and 17-inch wheels. The standard audio system is an AM/FM/CD player with satellite radio, USB and auxiliary ports, Bluetooth and audio streaming, and six speakers. A panoramic sunroof, Infinity audio, and an improved navigation system lift the Santa Fe to a higher plateau. Push-button start, automatic climate control, and heated-andcooled front seats are available on some models.

The Santa Fe Sport have the usual airbags and stability control, and the option of all-wheel drive.

Bluetooth is standard and a rearview camera is an option on all but the base model. Blind-spot monitors and parking sensors are new options for 2014. The Santa Fe Sport earned top ‘good’ scores in all categories, and the IIHS Top Safety Pick for 2013.

It really is an excellent vehicle in the Hyundai lineup.

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Plenty of rear legroom is available back there, backed by a comfortable bench, and even further back there’s a sizeable 420-litre trunk with the practicality of a 60:40 split backrest standard.

Then there’s the car-buying piece of mind of Hyundai’s benchmark five-year/ unlimited kilometre warranty, in addition to 12 months roadside assistance and a threeyear capped price servicing program.

Its mission is accomplished on rough country roads where the updated model is hugely improved compared with the outgoing Hyundai Elantra. † Hyundai Elantra has been The 2014 replaced with a calmness and sophistication that marksFOR the Series II in a fine tourer on UP TO in town or cruising. all road surfaces

A first facelift for the fifth-generation small sedan from South Korea, which is now three years old, the “Series II” Hyundai Elantra on the outside gets new square bezels for its headlights, a revised bumper and darkened tail-lights. Interior changes are slightly more extensive, with the central air vents raised to face level height, flanking either side of a new touchscreen infotainment system.

Unchanged is a three-tier model range, all of which continue to utilize a 1.8-litre petrol four-cylinder engine producing 110kW of power at 6,500 rpm and a healthy 178Nm of torque at 4,700 rpm.

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More playful than ever The Kia Soul was arguably the car that started people looking at the brand as more than a purveyor of “inexpensive and cheerful” transportation.

It arrived about the same time of a number of other “downtown Tokyo” inspired square-sided cars that were as big as possible on the inside and the reverse on the outside.

The Soul was somehow different, with a huge helping of Peter Schreyer styling inside and out applied to a stout package and reliable running gear under the skin.

When it came to the 2014 Soul, Kia had three objectives: maintain the iconic design while adding modern cues; provide premium features and content and improve driving dynamics to make the 2014 Soul more desirable than ever.

While the overall shape is the same, there are a number of styling differences, many borrowed from the Track’ster concept Kia showcased two years ago.

The new model is slightly wider with a 20 mm longer wheelbase but the roof is 10 mm lower. The high mounted taillights are larger. The signature “tiger mouth” grille is still visible, but it is more ornamental than anything else. The grille is supplemented by a much larger, lower air inlet.

Inside, the Soul benefits from soft-touch materials and available leather trimmed seating along with the use of high gloss piano black trim pieces on the centre console, doors and dash.

Most prominent is a new instrument panel with an available eight-inch touch

screen multimedia interface with voiceactivated navigation. It is the largest ever offered on Soul. Furthermore, the available

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larger Supervision Cluster/TFT LCD colour screen found in the instrument cluster now displays user settings and turn-by-turn directions from the navigation system.

The three large rotary knobs for the climate control can be used with winter gloves on, a nice feature.

One of several methods used to lessen interior noise intrusion is the use of expansion foam in the chassis cavities

improve torsional rigidity.

The chassis is 29 per cent stiffer with 66 per cent made from ultra high-strength steel, which results in a stouter platform that anchors the suspension. Kia engineers heavily revised the front struts and rear twist beam suspensions.

Standard across the Soul line is a new FlexSteer system, which allows the driver to select from three distinct steering settings -

Comfort, Normal and Sport.

The shock absorbers on the torsion bar rear suspension have been placed vertically instead of at an angle on the previous Soul.

The result is more suspension travel and improving ride comfort.

There are two engines on this frontdriver starting with a 1.6-litre DOHC direct injection four-cylinder in the base LX model producing 130 hp and 118 lb/ft of torque with either a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission.

The EX and SX trim models get a larger 2.0-litre DOHC direct injection four-cylinder with 164 hp and 151 lb/ft. The EX offers a choice of either transmission while the topline SX is automatic only.

Automatic versions get a button activated Kia Active Eco system that changes the engine mapping and throttle response. Also available is start/stop and low resistance tires on the “Eco” trim models.

Fuel consumption for the 1.6-litre is 8.6/6.5L/100 km for the manual and 8.4/6.5L/100 km with the Eco automatic. For the 2.0-litre the fuel rating is 8.8/6.5L/100 km for the manual and 8.4/6.5L/100 km for the Eco automatic.

The cabin is larger, with a wider rear liftgate to access the 532 litres of cargo room.

Funky and frugal is what the 2014 Kia Soul has in spades but don’t forget it also has more than enough space for five people and their luggage.

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Toyota gets down to work with 2014 Tundra

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A clever touch is a threepiece rear bumper with the outside two parts being detachable. If one is damaged at a work site, it can simply be If it ain’t broke – refine it, could sum replaced instead of the entire bumper. up the 2014 Toyota Tundra full-size pickup The model lineup has been now on sale across Canada. rationalized with five models, the SR, SR5, The Tundra first debuted as a 2000 Limited and two premium trim levels, model and it has been a learning curve for the Platinum and 1794, the latter named Toyota all the way, when one considers after the founding year of the ranch near Ford/GM/Chrysler have been at it for San Antonio, Texas, which was bought by almost a century.

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Regular Cab is offered in Long Bed 2,480 When the Tundra first came out, it was mm (97.7 in), and Double Cab models noticeably smaller than its main rivals and are offered in standard bed 2,000 mm the only engine available was a 3.4-litre V6 (78.7 in) or long bed 2,480 mm (97.6 in) borrowed from the Toyota SUV parts bin. configurations, while the CrewMax comes By the time the second generation with a 1,695 mm (66.7 in) bed. All beds came out in 2007, Toyota had a 4.6-litre are 564 mm (22.2 in) deep. and 5.7-litre V8 in addition to a 4.0-litre With saddle-like tan coloured leather V6. While the V8s are retained for 2014, and rich matching wood trim, the 1794 Canada won’t be getting any V6 models.

(CrewMax only) now gives Toyota entry In terms of platform and engines, the into the luxury pickup market against Tundra still rides on a full frame with boxed competitors such as the new Chev front end with a choice of rear- or fourSilverado High Country and the Ford wheel-drive.

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Both V8s have been enhanced for more Toyota is very proud of the fact Tundra power and less fuel consumption. can haul up a 12 per cent grade with a The base engine is the 4.6-litre, fully loaded trailer.

DOHC i-Force V8 with 310 hp and On the off-road section of the vast 327 lb/ft of torque. Fuel ratings are: Toyota plant, shifting into 4Lo was simple 14.2/10.5/12.5L/100km (city/hwy/ enough before heading up what looked combined) for the 4x2 models and like a 30 per cent grade. Back on the 15.2/10.9/13.3L/100km (city/hwy/ highway heading to the hotel after a day combined) for the 4x4 models. at the plant, I rode in the 1794 as we let The 5.7-litre, DOHC i-Force V8 the navigation/infotainment system plot is the most popular with 381 hp the course and take us home. and 401 lb/ft. Fuel numbers here All Tundra models feature the standard are 15.8/11.0/13.6L/100km (city/ Toyota Star Safety System that includes hwy/combined) for the 4X2 and Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction 16.3/11.9/14.3L/100km (city/hwy/ Control (TRAC), an Anti-lock Braking combined) for the 4X4.

System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force If you opt for the 4X4, the system used Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA), is a part-time version that allows you to and Smart Stop (SST) brake override switch on the fly from 2WD to 4Hi. But to technology. switch to 4Lo, you must first stop, place the Here in Canada, Toyota feels there are Tundra in neutral and then push and turn several reasons why the 2014 Tundra is the drive mode selector. The reverse must more than a viable alternative to the Big be done when switching back to 4Hi or Three.

2WD. First and foremost is Toyota build Toyota listened to buyers who said quality and reliability, which are virtues Tundra needed to look more aggressive that are understood by buyers. and the interiors just plain had to go.

But more to the point is the target So for 2014, the Tundra was sent to market in Canada — people who now Toyota’s Calty design centre in California realize the value in owning a truck but for a complete makeover. are not those who want to buy Ford/GM/ Right off the bat, you can’t miss the Chrysler. glittering grille which is now 40 per cent They are also younger, more affluent larger and grafted into a hood that has and trust the brand, something Toyota been raised and given a wide secondary air Canada feels is a major plus. intake.

Nevertheless, Toyota Canada knows it Body panels and fenders have a is still in an uphill fight, but the company chiselled look. There’s a rear spoiler believes, with the 2014 Tundra, they integrated into the tailgate and strakes have the right truck to drive a change in are used liberally for looks and as vortex perceptions.

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Canadian-made Corolla aims to be number one It’s the largest volume selling car of all time. Sold in 154 countries and produced in 16 locations around the world including Canada, Corolla accounts for 25 per cent of total sales for the biggest automaker on the globe.

At the Canadian press launch of the 2014 Corolla, the importance of the 11th generation compact sedan to Toyota’s viability was stressed repeatedly.

Corolla practically invented the compact car segment, building its reputation on quality, practicality and reliability. In fact, some 80 per cent of Corollas built in the Toyota Motor Manufacturing (TMMC) plant in Cambridge, Ont., are still on the road.

TMMC has been producing Corollas since the first one, a Mica Blue sedan, rolled off the assembly line on November 30, 1988. To date, more than 1.3 million Corollas have been sold in Canada and it is the most massed produced car in history with more than 40 million and counting.

Those core attributes remain unchanged in the 2014 Corolla that went on sale in Canada on Sept. 3.

But what has changed is Corolla’s attitude.

Folks, this is one car you have to see in the flesh, especially beside an older model.

Buyers can chose from two versions of its 1.8-litre DOHC inline four-cylinder with 132 hp and 128 lb/ft of torque on the CE, LE and Sport and 140 hp and 126 lb/ft of torque on the Eco, which Toyota calls its most fuel efficient and powerful Corolla ever.

Also new on the LE, S and Eco is a new Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) that Toyota calls the CVTi-S (I for intelligent, S for shift). The CVT is the first pulley-style unit in North America.

The base CE has a four-speed automatic or six-speed manual transmission.

The Eco is a new trim model that uses the engine tuned for fuel economy and underbody panels plus low rolling resistance tires for greater overall efficiency.

The new Corolla’s suspension uses a Macpherson strut design for the front with a new, more rigid control arm design.

A torsion beam arrangement is used for the rear. Both suspension layouts have been designed to take advantage of the additional body rigidity to provide improved handling responses and steering control.

While the spring rates on Corolla have been optimized for ride comfort, the S-model features unique coil, damper, and bushing tuning to help offer a sportier

driving characteristic.

When journalists came back from driving the new Corolla, all they could talk about was the CVT. “It’s a CVT that doesn’t act like one,” said my co-driver meaning the whine and leisurely acceleration of early CVTs was not present.

We spent all of our time in the S model with the more sporting suspension, with my co-driver, an accomplished racecar driver and go-kart instructor, whistling through some back roads north of Quebec City.

In manual shift mode, the CVT has seven speeds actuated by paddle shifters.

With the engine on full song, and the paddle shifters being played like a ragtime piano, crisp shifts up and down were felt through the steering wheel and the seat.

This is the first CVT I’ve come across that’s fun to use and, unbelievably, in a car costing under twenty grand.

But while most people will never take the Corolla on the Nurburgring, they will use it for just about everything else a family needs.

While the 2014 Corolla is slightly longer, wider and lower which accounts for its small appearance, most of the volume is set aside for five adults.

With the front passenger seat all the way back, I rode in the rear during the afternoon and can report there was more than enough legroom to the point I actual dozed off for a few minutes such, was the smoothness of the ride and that on potholed Quebec roads.

I have to mention the front seats, that while larger, have a new thinner back that is supportive for those in front while gaining precious knee room millimeters for those in the back.

Trunk space is larger than the 2013 model at 369 litres (13.0 cu ft) primarily due to the higher deck lid. That in turn makes ordering a version with the backup camera something to seriously consider.

And of course I cannot stress how important the Corolla is to the Canadian and Ontario economies.

How it is built is a direct reflection of what this country can do and I challenge anyone to find a misaligned body panel or shut line on this car. Believe me, I looked at each and every one at the press launch.

The Corolla is more than the start of Toyota’s avowed goal to become the best selling compact car in Canada but it could be a game changer for the brand around the world.

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