http://canadafreepress.com/ Canada Free Press en Canada Free Press Copyright 2013 2013-04-29T23:50:06+00:00 http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/articles-health/54607 http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/articles-health/54607#When:16:40:02Z Hyundai’s Elantra GT continues the Korean company’s winning ways of the past few years. In fact, it copped the prize in its category at the 2013 Canadian Car of the Year, following up on the Elantra sedan’s overall “Canadian Car of the Year” and North American Car of the Year awards for 2012. Hyundai - Kia, 2013-04-19T16:40:02+00:00 http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/articles-health/54449 http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/articles-health/54449#When:16:48:38Z Honda’s new Accord, at least in sedan form, appears to be taking the market by storm. And there’s good reason for this. Acura-Honda, 2013-04-12T16:48:38+00:00 http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/articles-health/54419 http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/articles-health/54419#When:14:50:21Z There is a fundamental difference between men and women, aside from the obvious, of course. It is that both view cars in completely contrasting ways. Where lads have memories like Top Trumps cards, easily reciting top speeds and power, girls remember the size and colour. Subaru, 2013-04-11T14:50:21+00:00 http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/articles-health/54294 http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/articles-health/54294#When:16:13:56Z Call one an important upgrade, the other a minor update. And between them both, you have a couple of very nice SUV’s. Mazda, 2013-04-05T16:13:56+00:00 http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/articles-health/54265 http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/articles-health/54265#When:17:45:09Z There are few vehicles that will transport three generations of the same family. But MPVs (multi-purpose vehicle) solve this difficulty. Traditionally, though there’s one drawback and that is that they’re environmentally unfriendly gas guzzlers, which is why Toyota scrapped its popular Previa. Toyota-Lexus, 2013-04-04T17:45:09+00:00 http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/articles-health/54161 http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/articles-health/54161#When:18:16:00Z We live in extremely straitened times where most countries including the UK continue to accumulate debt. The prospect of a career for life has become virtually non-existent. UK house prices have risen to such an extent that first time buyers are now nearly 40 years old. Automotive News, 2013-03-29T18:16:00+00:00 http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/articles-health/53972 http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/articles-health/53972#When:16:10:21Z It’s German, it’s luxurious, it’s built well and it’s nice to drive. And perhaps best of all, it’s entry level – at least as entry level as one can expect from a marque such as Mercedes-Benz. Mercedes Benz, 2013-03-22T16:10:21+00:00 http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/articles-health/53971 http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/articles-health/53971#When:16:03:49Z Delivery drivers are a misunderstood breed. Imagine what their lives must be like with a never ending list of deliveries to make to various locations within a set time frame. This is only set to increase as online shopping becomes ever more popular. Remember this demanding schedule when one pulls out in front of you without indicating. Automotive News, 2013-03-22T16:03:49+00:00 http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/articles-health/53802 http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/articles-health/53802#When:16:58:32Z Ford’s big Explorer “crossover” has taken a decidedly sporty turn, with a hot engine that ups the power ante substantially. Ford, 2013-03-15T16:58:32+00:00 http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/articles-health/53800 http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/articles-health/53800#When:16:37:20Z The legendary Golf GTi often seems to be the benchmark for other hot hatch manufacturers to follow. Mazda, 2013-03-15T16:37:20+00:00 http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/articles-health/53651 http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/articles-health/53651#When:17:51:46Z It may look like a hunchback when the roof is down, but Porsche’s 911 Carrera Cabriolet is still an exquisite car worthy of the lustful glances it’s sure to bring. Porsche, 2013-03-08T17:51:46+00:00 http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/articles-health/53648 http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/articles-health/53648#When:16:55:52Z Robust and versatile. Two words that spring to mind when I am confronted by the Suzuki SX4 DDiS, the 4x4 hatchback. A switch allows the driver to select between two- and four-wheel drive, which is useful in this day and age of increasingly expensive fuel. Vehicles are always more efficient when in two-wheel drive and this is great for typical day-to-day use. Four-wheel drive is ideal for challenging winter conditions or the occasional bit of off-roading. Being able to switch between the two while you’re driving is really useful. Compare this to a Land Rover 90 where you have to be stationary to perform this move and I am already impressed. Automotive News, 2013-03-08T16:55:52+00:00 http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/articles-health/53473 http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/articles-health/53473#When:17:08:36Z A friend needs a broken cooker replacing immediately. I suggest repairing it but he says it costs more to repair than to replace. He is frustrated that only the four hobs on his Beko work and that an element for the grill and oven needs replacing at considerable expense, which isn’t justifiable. Automotive News, 2013-03-01T17:08:36+00:00 http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/articles-health/53469 http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/articles-health/53469#When:16:46:46Z “Joy is a journey that has no end.” So proclaims BMW’s Canadian website when you surf over to where the X3 resides on it. Automotive News, 2013-03-01T16:46:46+00:00 http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/articles-health/53303 http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/articles-health/53303#When:16:27:39Z Hold on, Prius owner wannabes. Ford has a new kid in the hybrid game and they think it’ll make you think twice about jumping into a Prius. Ford, 2013-02-22T16:27:39+00:00 http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/articles-health/53302 http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/articles-health/53302#When:16:22:35Z Performance enhancing drugs have been favoured by a small number of disgraced sports personalities. Most notably former world champion cyclist Lance Armstrong and athlete Ben Johnson. Automotive News, 2013-02-22T16:22:35+00:00 http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/articles-health/53169 http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/articles-health/53169#When:23:56:56Z Have you made a new year’s resolution? Perhaps more importantly, are you sticking to it? Automotive News, 2013-02-15T23:56:56+00:00 http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/articles-health/53162 http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/articles-health/53162#When:17:38:45Z It began life as a Camry-based entry level alternative to Lexus’ flagship LS 400 sedan, and it has maintained that mien as the line has evolved and expanded over the past couple of decades. Toyota-Lexus, 2013-02-15T17:38:45+00:00 http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/articles-health/52993 http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/articles-health/52993#When:20:33:17Z Infallibility is a dangerous feeling and often results in disappointment, I am told. Automotive News, 2013-02-08T20:33:17+00:00 http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/articles-health/52988 http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/articles-health/52988#When:17:23:29Z The “ultimate driving machine” is back with a new generation, and it will undoubtedly arouse the usual lust in BMW fans and wannabe fans. And it’s very nice to drive. Automotive News, 2013-02-08T17:23:29+00:00