Video review: the 2018 Lexus LC 500 and 500h — superb

Lexus has done something pretty wonderful here.

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FCA needs a 21st century car company plan

The marketplace is swirling with rumours and speculation about the future of Fiat Chrysler (FCA). This is bad news for consumers of FCA’s many brands, though it’s highly entertaining for stock watchers and car business aficionados. And so… Rumours and speculation? Some suggest FCA is anxious to do an IPO/spin-off of its Maserati and Alfa …

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And the (sales) winners are…

In a country that has gone crazy for big pickups and modest-size SUVs (sport-utility vehicles), two small-car stalwarts remain strong sellers in Canada. Ah, the Honda Civic. Sales are up 13.5 per cent year-on-year. In real terms, the numbers remain strong. Through the end of July, Canadians had bought 43,759 Civics. Then we have Toyota’s …

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This is why we all should worry about Tesla

I began my career as an automotive journalist when I was business writer for The Edmonton Journal. This is why I think in “buy the car, buy the stock terms.” Which brings me to Tesla Inc. As I write this, shares of Tesla are trading at $365.20, giving the company a market valuation of $58.63 …

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Video: 2017 Mercedes-Benz E43 AMG. Fast, sexy and a big marketing story

Mercedes’ E43 AMG is sexy and fast, but it’s by no means a street-legal racer. This is very much a marketing story.

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