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Pedro Arrais review: Smart car the perfect antidote to high gas prices

Pedro Arrais review: Smart car the perfect antidote to high gas prices

The 2018 Smart Fortwo EQ Cabriolet is unique in so many ways — but are they enough to ensure the survival of the model, let alone the brand? Smart is a brand and division of Daimler AG, the same folks who manufacture Mercedes-Benz.
Automotive Q&A: Failing jumper cables or a dead battery?

Automotive Q&A: Failing jumper cables or a dead battery?

Question: My question deals with jumping a dead car that has not been started for over a month. The battery is eight months old. I tried jumping the car with no success.
Automakers embrace boutiques as car shows wither

Automakers embrace boutiques as car shows wither

AVENTURA, Florida — Sitting in a line of cars on the terminally traffic-choked Biscayne Boulevard, it’s hard to believe that Aventura was originally 785 acres of submerged, undeveloped swamp along the Intracoastal Waterway in Miami-Dade County.
Teens get defensive at driver-training program

Teens get defensive at driver-training program

When 15 teens died in vehicular crashes in a 15-month span in rural Tazewell County, Illinois, it was a crisis call to action for the residents of the sparsely populated area of central Illinois.
Automotive Q&A: Why does my skylight open by itself?

Automotive Q&A: Why does my skylight open by itself?

Question: On three occasions, we have come back to our 2012 Lincoln MKX and the skylight and windows were open. When we left the car, everything was closed up tight. We were lucky the weather was good.
Pedro Arrais review: Mustang GT is potent, fun to drive

Pedro Arrais review: Mustang GT is potent, fun to drive

Driving a tri-coat yellow 2018 Ford Mustang GT is akin to waving a red cape in front of a bull. Thankfully, Ford has included nifty technology to put you less in the bulls-eye of traffic enforcement officials — and sensitive neighbours.
Bill Vance: Oldsmobile left a technological legacy

Bill Vance: Oldsmobile left a technological legacy

When General Motors discontinued America’s oldest automobile maker, Oldsmobile, in 2004, it ended a grand tradition of technical achievement. Oldsmobile was created by Ransom Eli Olds, who was born in 1864 in Geneva, Ohio. His father, Pliny F.

Auto Extravaganza Sunday in downtown Sidney

Prepare to be dazzled by close to 400 classic cars, hot rods and motorcycles expected at the Torque Masters Auto Extravaganza car show, Sunday in downtown Sidney.
Review: Mazda6 sedan covers all the bases

Review: Mazda6 sedan covers all the bases

The news about Ford dropping all its four-door sedans might be disturbing, but that leaves a larger slice of the pie for the rest of the group, especially the latest Mazda6.
Review: Genesis G70 offers comfort and sportiness

Review: Genesis G70 offers comfort and sportiness

Life is nothing but a series of never-ending choices, ones that slowly shape our lives.