What are some of the potential dangers in automobiles?

Throughout the 1900s, asbestos products were common in the automotive industry. The strength and heat-resistance of asbestos made it a popular component in automotive parts. Brake pads and linings, clutch facings, heat seals, valve rings, gaskets, hood liners, insulation, packing, and numerous other auto parts contained asbestos.

When the government banned asbestos in the 1970s, most industries stopped using the substance as a manufacturing additive. However, many of the older automobiles on the road today still contain asbestos. And trace amounts exist in newer products, too.

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Ram (read: Dodge) Truck makes “Über” Luxo Ram

Dodge (sorry, Ram Truck) is introducing a new luxury model to the Ram line, dubbed “Laramie Limited”. Dodge (I meant Ram Truck, I swear) says that it wants to attract more affluent pickup owners using a combination of capability and elegance. Wait a minute, what about the Laramie Longhorn you say? Isn’t that super-luxo on its own? Well in essence, yes, but it isn’t available across the range like the Laramie Limited will be. And if you’re not from Texas, you probably won’t appreciate it anyhow.

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What are the least likely vehicles to be stolen in Canada?

We've often posted lists of the most stolen cars in Canada (it's usually filled with Civics) but here we have the least stolen vehicles in this country, according to data from Statistics Canada.

So what models are on the list? Find out after the jump.

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Canadian production of all-new Honda CR-V begins in Alliston

Honda Canada has officially begun producing the Honda CR-V at the automaker’s Alliston, Ontario assembly operation. This means that Honda’s best selling SUV will now be produced by Canadians, for Canadians.

With the addition of the CR-V to the Alliston plant, this is now the only Honda facility to produce four distinct models (Civic, CR-V, MDX and ZDX) on one assembly line.

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2013 Lexus LX570 gets more equipment, lower MSRP

In an effort to boost sales Lexus Canada has improved the value proposition of the mildly redesigned 2013 LX570. The new starting price of $87,000 is nearly $3,000 lower than last year, yet the 2013 LX570 includes more standard equipment.

So what’s new for 2013?

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Mazda Recalls Tribute

Transport Canada just released information on the Mazda Tribute recall today. According to them, the “trucks” could have been equipped with a leaky brake master cylinder cap from the factory. No, this is not a nuclear explosion reference.

More after the jump.

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Corvette Commemorates 60 Years with 427 Convertible

It has been almost all of 60 years that the first Corvette was released in 1953. Like most long lasting models, Chevy is planning on looking back and honouring the long-lasting heritage of the Corvette. Killing two birds with one stone doesn’t seem to be a bad idea either as the 2013 model year marks the end of the C6 generation Corvette. We give you the 427 Convertible.

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Product Review: Garant's SnoFlex and Traction Aid

When winter rolls around many Canadians throw a scraper and a jug of washer fluid in the car and that's it. Okay, some also put in a blanket. Garant, a leading Canadian supplier of outdoor tools, wants to change that with a couple of innovative accessories that will take the stress out of winter driving.

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What are the best new cars for 2012?

2012 promises to be an amazing year for automobiles. New models from Ford, GM, Mitsubishi and BMW will leave drivers spoilt for choice. Environmentally conscious? How about Mitsubishi's electric i-MiEV? Want to go around with a big grin on your face? Ford's new Mustang and Aston Martin's Virage will do that. Looking to replace your tired SUV? Try Chevrolet's Orlando and Mercedes Benz's M-Class. There's something for everyone.

Here, we'll look at 9 exciting cars coming to Canada this year. Which means...there's room for one more on this list. What would you put on it?

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2012 BMW 3-Series to start at $35,900 in Canada

The fully redesigned BMW 3-Series will start at $35,900 in Canada. That gets you into a 320i, which shares the same (albeit detuned) 4-cylinder engine as the new BMW 328i.

The current 323i starts at $34,900, but BMW is including a lot more standard equipment for the extra $1000. Power output for the 320i is 181hp (down 19hp from current) but torque is up slightly at 184 lb/ft. The best part is that fuel efficiency increases by nearly 30% and BMW claims the new 320i offers similar performance as the current generation 328i.

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