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Are small premium crossovers becoming mainstream purchases?

For those willing to consider sacrificing a measure of space, a relatively new breed of crossover has become so common a choice as to be considered mainstream. Almost.

Mazda Adventure Rally - Day 1 notes

Death defying stunts in a family SUV

Track our progress on the 2013 Mazda Adventure Rally

'Team Aubbers' races around Colorado for a $10,000 donation to charity

They're parking lots, not driving lots ...

Obey the rules, and we'll all get home in one piece

I shouldn't have to worry about unsafe cars!

But I'm forced to share the road with them ...

Why I ride the bus

Sometimes public transit just makes more sense

Can't merge? Then learn how!

You're endangering all of us if you don't do it right

The one midsize sedan that sells like its compact sibling in Canada

Which mid-sized sedan sells like hotcakes, and why?

U and I: Why can't automakers make useful dashboards?

MyFord Touch, iDrive, and others try to add cutting-edge technology to cars, but usually don't

Truck sales grow as other parts of the Canadian market slow

How are trucks shaping the Canadian auto market? In more ways than you may think

Where are all these small diesels coming from?

Small diesel engines are washing up on our shores in droves — but why? And why now?

Electric cars: What's in our future?

Maybe it's time to buy a horse ...

While it's here, Avalanche sales are booming

One year ago, Chevrolet announced that production of the Avalanche pickup truck would soon come to an end. General Motors proceeded to reduce the Avalanche’s base price, a good thing, but then added salt to the Avalanche fan’s wound by debuting new Silverados and GMC Sierra designs, from which no Avalanche will ever be spun off.

Gears, not electric, is the immediate future of fuel economy

Until automakers can find a remedy for range anxiety, better transmissions may be our best way to make cars more efficient

'Last Car Standing' is painful, but fun

Discovery's newest car-themed Canadian reality show feels good to watch, but is bad for this car lover's heart

I will always use my turn signals in advance

Turn signals: Use 'em properly!

If you’re anything like me, you have special names for drivers who don’t use their turn signals, none of which can be repeated here. But are you using your signals properly?