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Jan. 8-10: The Calgary Motorcycle Show -- it's the time of year when motorcycles take over the BMO Centre at Stampede Park. Every major brand will have models on display, together with custom and vintage machines. The Motor Madness Thrill show offers ...

From GREG WILLIAMS, Canada.com,  1 Jan 2010
Related Topics: Porsche,  General Motors,  Saab

Motoring sites are chock full of valuable info

There's no denying the Internet has changed the world. Information that was at one time obscure has become readily available online, and there are millions of websites out there for anything and everything -- including automobiles and motorcycles. I ...

From GREG WILLIAMS, Canada.com,  1 Jan 2010
Related Topics: Chrysler,  David Booth,  eBay Inc.

Automakers rising to the challenge

As 2009 comes to an end it's time to reflect on what was a very tumultuous year in the auto industry. There were downs, but there were also some encouraging ups. Here's a recap of 2009. -Bailouts of GM and Chrysler. There were several reasons why the ...

From GREG WILLIAMS, Canada.com,  28 Dec 2009
Related Topics: General Motors,  Subaru,  Honda,  Ford Motor Company,  Chrysler

SoCal firm pushes the metal envelope

As automakers look for ways to make vehicles lighter, and yet safer, several new materials have been introduced to the industry. Consider carbon fibre and thermoplastics. Making cars and trucks lighter helps increase fuel economy, and making them safer ...

From GREG WILLIAMS, Canada.com,  18 Dec 2009
Related Topics: Al Gore

Sienna proves a smooth, sure-footed passenger van

The minivan marketplace is in a state of flux. And that's thanks in part to the evolution of crossover utility vehicles--some with the seating capacity and the utility of a minivan. But that doesn't mean the minivan is dead. Although some auto-makers ...

From GREG WILLIAMS, Canada.com,  11 Dec 2009
Related Topics: General Motors,  Ford Motor Company,  GTS P.L.C.

Worst gifts, or best gags of all time?

At this time of year newspaper columns are filled with suggestions for the ultimate, best-ever Christmas presents. And for the serious automotive enthusiast there are some gifts that could certainly get them all revved up. Take, for example, the keys ...

From GREG WILLIAMS, Canada.com,  11 Dec 2009
Related Topics: BMW,  Porsche,  Ferrari

‘Honest-services’ law debated

Copyright © 2009, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Inc. All rights reserved. This document may not be reprinted without the express written permission of Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Inc. Material from the Associated Press is Copyright © 2009, Associated ...

From WILLIAM MCQUILLEN AND GREG STOHR BLOOMBERG NEWS, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette,  9 Dec 2009
Related Topics: U.S. Democratic Party

Calgarian finds success in vW series

Calgarian Jake Thompson has always lived his life in the fast lane. As a child, he remembers waking up early in the morning so he could watch Formula One races with his Dad. Just about every year for Halloween he dressed up as a race car driver. His ...

From GREG WILLIAMS, Canada.com,  4 Dec 2009
Related Topics: Formula One,  John Thompson,  Ford Motor Company

What does ABS, ESC, TPMS, RSC mean?

Hopefully, you know your ABC's. But as a driver, how familiar are you with the automobile safety feature alphabet? You know, features with acronyms such as ABS, ESC, RSC, TC and TPMS? With winter on the way, perhaps now is a good time to review some of ...

From GREG WILLIAMS, Canada.com,  1 Dec 2009
Related Topics: Ford Motor Company

Automakers tap into dog-friendly market

That's it. New vehicles have officially gone to the dogs. Last weekend in California at the West Coast Pet Expo, dog owners got their first look at the Dog-Friendly Honda Element. This specially equipped Element includes accessories to comfortably ...

From GREG WILLIAMS, Canada.com,  20 Nov 2009

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