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Rob's Garage

Do I need to break in my new car’s engine before a long trip?

Car makers have made significant improvements but there are still a few things you can do, write Rob MacGregor

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Ford MyTouch system on Ford Edge
How It Works

Car surveys fail when drivers, not defaults, are to blame

Detailed car data reports benefit both consumers and manufacturers

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You & Your Car

Two no-goes for importing a car to Canada

Canadian driver trying to circumvent the red tape rules

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Rob's Garage

What do the numbers on pickup trucks mean?

F-150, 3500, do those numbers mean anything?

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The upholstery shop, part of the Porsche Exclusive workshop, in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen, Germany.
Custom cars

Would you pay $5000 more for custom stitching on your car?

A peek inside Porsche’s custom finishing centre – where, if you dream it, they’ll do it

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Car shopping

Car dealers pushing deals to make room for 2012 models

‘A great deal on a car you’re not happy with is not really a great deal at all. Don’t rush just to get the good deal; get the deal on the car you want’

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2013 Audi A5: Each of the four TDI diesel and three TFSI gasoline units in the new engine lineup include forced induction and direct fuel injection.
How it works

How it works: Cars and computers

High-tech electronics are critical to achieving tougher new fuel consumption standards

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The 2012 Ford Escape Hybrid uses an electronically-controlled CVT.
You & Your Car

CVT versus automatic transmissions: What’s better?

While enthusiasts hate them, CVTs are incredibly efficient in terms of fuel mileage; Dual Shaft Gearbox

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Online entrepreneurs

A new, hassle-free way to get a deal on a new car

Website allows buyers to skip the negotiations when buying a car

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2010 Volkswagen Golf TDI
You & Your Car

What is turbo lag?

New diesel owner wants to be brought up to speed