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2011 Ford Edge

Ford smooths its Edge

Retooled crossover gives auto maker an advantage over competition

Toyota Yaris falls from grace

Good but not great subcompact once ruled the segment, but the competition tough with the Ford Fiesta and Honda Fit and others crowding the econo-box market

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Car Life

Let’s refer to the case of Finders v. Keepers

Now that Grandpa’s car is fixed up, it looks more attractive to the rest of the family

12 weddings and a funeral

Legendary prestige vehicle still called on for special occasions

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Car Tips

Bimmer with a bad battery

Frustrated reader needs to find a shop that will take on a complicated diagnosis

Small stand tall in a crash

Today’s lighter compact cars offer better gas mileage – and greater protection

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Auto News & Features

Zahir Rana's modified Ferrari Enzo races a CF-18 Hornet at CFB Cold Lake

High flying super cars take on jet fighter

Super-cars took on an F-18 Hornet on the long runways at CFB Cold Lake in Alberta last weekend at a speed-centric charity event

Ferrari supercars recalled after reports several burst into flames

Only 1,248 of its $253,000 (U.S.) supercar, the 458 Italia, affected

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It's Covered

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My day in court: It pays to fight tickets

A ticket is only the first bill: Wait until you see what your insurance company has in store for you

The truth about insurance caps

Insurance expert replies to reader who questioned the accuracy of her information

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Galleries

Truck has mini back seats, no air conditioning

Andrew Younghusband loves the cassette deck in his Mazda truck. "They find it so retro when I put on the Black Sabbath tapes"

The Globe Drive Quality List

Globe Drive ranks the best cars and trucks in each category

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Drive Video

Petrina Gentile demonstrates five ways to extend the life of your car

Five ways to make your car last longer

Petrina Gentile shares five car tips that will save you money and extend the life of your car

New hybrids on the market

Petrina Gentile checks out the first manual transmission hybrid, the fastest hybrid, and a fuel-efficient SUV.

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Green Driving

2010-11 BMW ActiveHybrid X6

Meet the world’s most powerful hybrid

Technological marvel a keen green, mean machine

On recycling's cutting edge

Kit car company transforming used VWs into green roadsters

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Used Cars

2007 Porsche 911 Carrera S Targa
Credit: Ted Laturnus for The Globe and Mail

2007 Porsche 911: what’s not to like?

High praise for popular Carrera S Targa – which has held its value well

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Motorcycles

The Royal Enfield Bullet Classic Military

Legends of the past rise again

Never say die: Triumph, Norton, Royal Enfield, Ural and Indian

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Buyer's Guide

How to save money on car insurance

Here’s how to get the best rates and avoid being ripped off

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Motorsports

Ferrari's Brazilian driver Felipe Massa leaves the pits of the Istanbul Park circuit on May 29, 2010

FIA to investigate Massa false start at Spa

The governing body says Ferrari driver will not lose his fourth place finish

Chase for the Cup almost hopeless for a few notable racers

The point spread for the NASCAR event is almost insurmountable for McMurray and Martin; Carl Edwards keen on race simulator website

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Recalls

Toyota recalls 1 million Corollas, Matrixes

After receiving negative publicity earlier this year, auto maker announces recall when three cars stall

90,000 Mazdas recalled in Canada

Auto maker recalls more than 300,000 Mazda3 and Mazda5 vehicles in North America to repair problems with the power-steering system

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Auto Shows

Dancers perform at the Chinese auto maker BYD's booth at the Beijing auto show. Chinese automakers announced ambitious plans to expand abroad as global producers unveiled new models at the Beijing auto show aimed at boosting sales in China's fast-growing market.

China's auto makers aim for ‘green' niche

BYD Inc., partly owned by Warren Buffet, hopes to start selling its e6 model this year to compete with the electric Volt and Tesla's Roadster

Flash, nods to recession at NY auto show

With cars ranging from $11,900 for a Smart fortwo to $518,800 for an exclusive Rolls-Royce, there was something for everyone in New York

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