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The 2014 Toyota Tundra has a new, more rugged look starting with a 40 per cent larger grille. This is the “1794” luxury version with CrewMax cab and leather-lined interior.

Motoring: Toyota gets down to work with 2014 Tundra

Toyota Canada believes, with the 2014 Tundra, they have the right truck to drive a change in perceptions.

The 2014 Toyota Tundra has a new, more rugged look starting with a 40 per cent larger grille. This is the “1794” luxury version with CrewMax cab and leather-lined interior.
Based on the standard Audi A3 Sportback, the 2014 g-tron features the ability to run on gasoline, compressed natural gas and a synthetic methane Audi calls e-gas.

Motoring: Audi’s dual-fuel g-tron a gas in every way

With two sources of fuel, Audi engineers estimate it will have a range of up to 1,300 km.

Based on the standard Audi A3 Sportback, the 2014 g-tron features the ability to run on gasoline, compressed natural gas and a synthetic methane Audi calls e-gas.
Ford S-MAX ConceptThis is another car that will probably develop into a production people mover. An innovation is the use of organic LED lighting.

Motoring: Concepts are king in Frankfurt Motor Show

This year’s Frankfurt Motor Show runs until Sept. 22.

Ford S-MAX ConceptThis is another car that will probably develop into a production people mover. An innovation is the use of organic LED lighting.
The 2013 Santa Fe XL (Limited model shown) extends the standard model by 215 mm allowing for seating for up to seven.

Motoring: Santa Fe XL Limited proves size does matter

You can have a mid-size SUV and seat up to seven people all in one vehicle and that’s what the 2013 Santa Fe XL is all about.

The 2013 Santa Fe XL (Limited model shown) extends the standard model by 215 mm allowing for seating for up to seven.
Nissan has entered the compact commercial van segment with the 2013 NV200 that starts at $21,998.

Motoring: Nissan’s work van gets the job done

The emerging work van market was not lost on Nissan.

Nissan has entered the compact commercial van segment with the 2013 NV200 that starts at $21,998.
The Platinum package includes a host of interior and exterior trim such as the special grille with monochromatic bumper and chrome tow hooks. Note the large folding mirrors.

Motoring: Super Duty Platinum blends beauty and brawn

For 2013 you can buy a mix of high-end Lariat and King Ranch Super Duty Ford models with the Platinum list of amenities.

The Platinum package includes a host of interior and exterior trim such as the special grille with monochromatic bumper and chrome tow hooks. Note the large folding mirrors.
Jim Robinson/contributor Striking a pose in front of the house that was the setting for Alfred Hitchcock’s landmark thriller, The Birds, the 2014 Cadenza is Kia’s first foray into the full-size near luxury sedan market.

Motoring: Kia reaches for the top with Cadenza

Kia Cadenza is considered a “near luxury” sedan with a similar size and a host of features found in the Mercedes E-Class or Audi A6.

Jim Robinson/contributor Striking a pose in front of the house that was the setting for Alfred Hitchcock’s landmark thriller, The Birds, the 2014 Cadenza is Kia’s first foray into the full-size near luxury sedan market.
With an acceleration of 0-100 km/h in 4.2 seconds, the all-electric Audi R8 e-tron deserves to be considered a true super sportscar.

Motoring: Audi’s electrifying R8 supercar whirrs away into history

After spending untold millions of development dollars, Audi has decided not to put its super sportscar into production.

With an acceleration of 0-100 km/h in 4.2 seconds, the all-electric Audi R8 e-tron deserves to be considered a true super sportscar.
Sunny skies and warm weather call for a car like the MINI John Cooper Works Convertible with its jaunty looks and impressive performance.

Motoring: MINI’s cheeky droptop gets John Cooper Works

Driving a John cooper Works MINI lots of fun while still in speed limit.

Sunny skies and warm weather call for a car like the MINI John Cooper Works Convertible with its jaunty looks and impressive performance.
Chevrolet’s flagship Impala for 2014 comes with handsome new styling, seating for five adults and a choice of three engines.

Motoring: Chevrolet Impala gets stylin’ again

Impala is rolling off the assembly lines in Oshawa and Detroit-Hamtramck ready to go head-to-head with Ford Taurus and Dodge Charger.

Chevrolet’s flagship Impala for 2014 comes with handsome new styling, seating for five adults and a choice of three engines.
The 2014 Mazda6 (GS model shown) is a mid-size sedan that offers greener operation with a suite of energy-saving technologies called Skyactiv.

Motoring: Putting Mazda’s Skyactiv to the real world test

With the automotive world gravitating to electrification, Mazda is alone in betting everything on the internal combustion engine.

The 2014 Mazda6 (GS model shown) is a mid-size sedan that offers greener operation with a suite of energy-saving technologies called Skyactiv.
The Kia Sorento for 2014 (SX AWD V6 model shown) takes a good thing and makes it better through a thorough use of 80 per cent new or ungraded components.

Motoring: Kia Sorento SUV refreshed and ready

Why change anything, I asked, when the Sorento is already a top seller?

The Kia Sorento for 2014 (SX AWD V6 model shown) takes a good thing and makes it better through a thorough use of 80 per cent new or ungraded components.
There is no car more recognizable in the world than the Porsche 911, this 2013 Carrera 4S being the current example of the car that has been in production for 50 years.

Porsche 911 spoils you for anything else

It’s now 50 years since the first introduced and the Porsche 911 is still causing a stir.

There is no car more recognizable in the world than the Porsche 911, this 2013 Carrera 4S being the current example of the car that has been in production for 50 years.
The undoubted star of this year’s Geneva Motor Show was LaFerrari of which only 499 will be built and every one is already sold.

Motoring: Fast exotics at Geneva

LaFerrari seat is fixed and fitted to the driver; pedal box and steering wheel are adjustable.

The undoubted star of this year’s Geneva Motor Show was LaFerrari of which only 499 will be built and every one is already sold.
The 2013 Paceman is the seventh model in the MINI lineup and takes the basic, iconic design to produce a three-door that really does look separate from its siblings.

MINI pops seventh model out of the box

MINI Cooper S Paceman 2013 the “world’s first Sports Activity Coupe in the premium small and compact segment.”

The 2013 Paceman is the seventh model in the MINI lineup and takes the basic, iconic design to produce a three-door that really does look separate from its siblings.
From the rear the size of the Panamera GTS is evident. Note the way the body has been shaped for aerodynamic efficiency. Hidden at the base of the rear window is a power spoiler that activates automatically at speed.

Motoring: Porsche’s four-seat time machine: Panamera GTS 2013

With luxurious seating for four, ground gobbling speed and Porsche’s legendary all-wheel-drive, Panamera could also be the ultimate SUV.

From the rear the size of the Panamera GTS is evident. Note the way the body has been shaped for aerodynamic efficiency. Hidden at the base of the rear window is a power spoiler that activates automatically at speed.
While the 2013 Land Rover LR2 looks similar to the outgoing model, it sports a new, more powerful engine that uses less fuel plus a new permanent all-wheel-drive system.

Littlest Land Rover breezes through big challenges

The littlest Land Rover, the LR2, now has a 2.0-litre inline turbo four-cylinder sourced from Ford

While the 2013 Land Rover LR2 looks similar to the outgoing model, it sports a new, more powerful engine that uses less fuel plus a new permanent all-wheel-drive system.
The 2013 Cadillac ATS is a very serious attempt to produce a world-class sports sedan with a competent engine/suspension system and a choice of rear- or all-wheel-drive.

Cadillac ATS is a serious sports sedan contender

The 2013 Cadillac ATS represents a wonderful insight into how GM corporate thinking and reaction to consumer interests have changed.

The 2013 Cadillac ATS is a very serious attempt to produce a world-class sports sedan with a competent engine/suspension system and a choice of rear- or all-wheel-drive.
Having its world premiere at this year’s Los Angeles Auto Show, the 2014 Kia Forte was one of the most admired designs at the show.

Imports at LA Auto Show

Import auto makers host world premieres in LA Auto Show.

Having its world premiere at this year’s Los Angeles Auto Show, the 2014 Kia Forte was one of the most admired designs at the show.
The 2013 Ford Escape (Titanium model shown) bears the same name as the previous generation but that’s about all. It features leading-edge technologies and engineering, yet does not scrimp on utility.

Ford’s newest CUV Escapes its trucky past

Ford realized that not only is the brand name Escape golden but consumers want something a little smaller and using less fuel.

The 2013 Ford Escape (Titanium model shown) bears the same name as the previous generation but that’s about all. It features leading-edge technologies and engineering, yet does not scrimp on utility.