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2021 Subaru Crosstrek: diversity, versatility, value

Subaru has put a good deal of effort into LGBTQ outreach. And to great effect. Alas, while Subaru’s cars and SUVs are good, the brand has a image problem in that Subaru drivers are not universally loved. Not by a long shot.

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Honda CR-V video review: good, but could be better

It’s big, reliable, comfortable and safe. That’s why Canadians buy 50,000-plus CR-Vs every year. I rate others higher, however.

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With Biden, the green car race becomes U.S. vs China. Bets?

So, let’s pause for a moment and take the measure of where we are on the road to a “green” automotive future: Global electric car sales, according to Trend Investing, were up 127 per cent through the first 10 months of this year, with a market share just shy of 5.0 per cent (carmakers have …

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2021 Mazda3 Turbo: impressive looks, execution

Look out Audi, Mercedes-Benz, BMW…

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A nightcap in France with a former Audi boss facing jail time

What, you might ask, is it like to enjoy cigars and brandy on a warm, summer night in Le Mans, France — a nightcap with a man accused of crimes that could land him in jail for five years. The offences? Fraud and false advertising. The accused is Bavarian Rupert Stadler. Before I tell you …

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