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Buying used: 2012 Mercedes E-Class still exudes class

Arguably the most visually appealing E-class model was the new coupe. From its arrowhead front end to a back deck evocative of some Mercedes models of the 1950s, this one was – and is – a knockout

Reading Time: 4 minutes From arrowhead front to evocative 50’s-style back, this one’s still a knockout

Buying used: 2012 Honda Insight offers ultra fuel economy

Most modern conveniences are standard with the LX model, and the EX features extras such as a navigation system, steering wheel-located paddle shifters, Bluetooth capability, steering wheel-mounted audio controls and lightweight alloy wheels

Reading Time: 4 minutes Originally priced at under $22,000, the 2012 Insight now ranges between $8-15K

Tuning out the Mazda CX-5 because of a stubborn radio

Lively acceleration, silky-smooth power delivery, decent fuel economy, whisper-quiet in operation – you couldn’t ask for a better combo

Reading Time: 4 minutes Performance is excellent. Lively acceleration, smooth power delivery and whisper-quiet in operation

Carbon tax a crushing load at the fuel pump

Reading Time: 4 minutes Owners of the most popular vehicles in Canada will pay much more in carbon taxes in coming years

Buying used: six-cylinder 2011 Chevrolet Equinox a better bet

With some 1,803 litres of cargo capacity available with all the seats folded, the Equinox had less storage room than some of its competitors

Reading Time: 4 minutes Consumer Reports gave the V6 version an average used car prediction, while the four-cylinder models are worse than average

Auto industry news and notes

The Honda Goldwing touring motorcycle with increased luggage capacity, enhanced passenger capacity and more

Reading Time: 4 minutes Recycled batteries and other components, plus new models and partnerships

Canada can ride the electric vehicle trend to prosperity

Reading Time: 3 minutes We need to execute a three-point plan to ensure Canadians are in a position to benefit from this market disruption and innovation

Land Rover Defender utilitarian, retro and capable

Available in two versions, the Defender is arguably the most utilitarian –and retro – model in the company’s lineup. It conveys a sense of ruggedness and capability that sets it apart from most other Rover products

Reading Time: 4 minutes The 2021 version conveys a sense of ruggedness and capability that sets it apart from most other Rover products

Mazda MX-5 RF may be ugly but it handles like a dream

Let’s not forget the MX-5 – or Miata – which has gone on from its introduction in 1989 to become a mainstream classic and the standard by which many other sports cars are judged

Reading Time: 4 minutes The RF excels at point-and-squirt city handling, and can carve corners with the best of them

New Nissan Rogue built for hockey moms

I recently spent some time with the new Nissan Rogue and it’s anything but roguish. This is a mainstream, garden-variety compact SUV and, all things considered, that’s a good thing

Reading Time: 4 minutes The 2021 version is a mainstream, garden-variety compact SUV and, all things considered, that’s a good thing

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