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These Grade 2 and Grade 3 kids sang Marshmallow World.

Students bring Christmas Spirit to West Highlands Elementary

Amherst is ready for a busy December

New parking arrangement in front of post office could be confusing

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Churches preparing for Advent season

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Advocate Community Bingo on Dec. 6

Trudeau’s pre-election cabinet

No Santa Claus?

Jocelyn Morris stands next to the Wentworth Cenotaph at the start of the ceremony. Hope Bridgewater photo

Honouring Wentworth's fallen soldiers

Leslie Tilley led a protest in front of Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil’s constituency office in Middleton Oct. 28. She wants more doctors, 1,000 long-term care beds, and the Nova Scotia Health Authority trimmed down.

Doctors Nova Scotia appeals contracts decision

Dumping Day 2019 got underway in LFA 34 on Tuesday, Nov. 26. Boats left their wharves at 7 a.m. Here was the scene in Pinkney's Point, Yarmouth County. TINA COMEAU PHOTO

PHOTOS & VIDEO: Lobster season dumping day morning in Pinkney's Point, ...

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In 15 years, the battery in the Escape hybrid alone has gone through four major changes and the research team behind their designs have tested literally thousands of other designs.

Hybrid batteries getting more power from smaller packages

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Tires are like humans, they age. Proper care during storage will extend their life.

Storing tires right leads to more mileage

Published Nov 27, 2019 at 5 p.m.

AUTO ADVICE: Tire pressure is fine, but the light stays on

Updated Nov 27, 2019 at 4:51 p.m.

Last week, Garry’s wife’s like-new 1999 VW GTI’s tenure expired at their daughter’s place in Fredericton. A round of phone calls and a scramble to get the GTI’s 2.8L VR-6 engine fired up got it, with just inches to spare, into a 15-foot mini storage unit south of Fredericton until spring.

A car addict's guide to winter storage

Updated Dec 02, 2019 at 5:51 p.m.

The 2020 Toyota Corolla SE six-speed tester we drove was powered by a 2.0-litre, four-cylinder engine that makes up to 169 horsepower and 151 lb.-ft. of torque.

Sophisticated suspension transforms 2020 Corolla

Richard Russell
Updated Nov 26, 2019 at 5:07 p.m.

If they keep this up, they’ll ruin their reputation. Just imagine, a Corolla with a six-speed manual transmission, spoiler and other sporty body cladding, 18-inch alloy wheels and Blue Crush metallic paint. What’s this world coming ...

A Smart ForTwo prototype undergoing winter testing.

The death of smart: North America's troubled relationship with teeny-tiny vehicles

Matt Bubbers
Updated Nov 22, 2019 at 6:02 p.m.

Driving his tiny Smart ForTwo felt like being in a fishbowl, Glenn Kolano remembers. Not because the car was so small, but because everybody would stare at him through the glass as he drove. “It would stop people in their tracks,” said ...

The 2019 Hyundai Kona EV is powered by a 64 kWh Lithium-ion polymer battery and 150 kW Interior permanent magnet synchronous electric motor.

2019 Hyundai Kona EV a 'solid contender' on the electric vehicle grid

Sabrina Giacomini
Published Nov 22, 2019 at 4:31 p.m.

The race to the best electric range is on. If money is no issue, then chances are you’ll be opting for a Tesla, currently the brand that offers the best electric range on the market. In the more affordable category, manufacturers are also ...

The $64,245 2020 RAM Power Wagon comes only in crew cab configuration with a 6.4-litre version of the Hemi V8, producing 410 horsepower and 429 lb.-ft. of torque. It is mated to a ZF eight-speed automatic.

2020 Ram Power Wagon, Rebel conquer all off-roads

Richard Russell
Updated Nov 21, 2019 at 6 a.m.

The Ram brand has been a huge success for FCA (Fiat Chrysler Automobiles). When talking about new-vehicle sales in North America, Canada generally accounts for about 10 per cent of the total — across all segments. The Ram brand bucks this ...

The Class of 2019 was inducted into the Maritime Motorsports Hall of Fame on Nov. 16. Recognized for their outstanding achievements in Maritime motorsports as competitors, builders and promotors, the 10 inductees were (left to right): Greg and Claudette Turner (N.B.), Ken Cunning (N.S.), Wendell Taylor (P.E.I.), Bill Sheppard (N.S.), Allan and Roy O'Blenis (O'Blenis Auto Body, N.B.), Paul Chenard (N.B.), Trueman Copp (N.B.), Bill Snowdon (N.B.), and Joe Baker (N.S.). - Maritime Motorsports Hall of Fame and Museum

Maritime Motorsport Hall of Fame inducts 10 new members

Lisa Calvi
Updated Nov 21, 2019 at 6 a.m.

The Maritime Motorsports Hall of Fame and Museum in Petitcodiac was a busy place last weekend. There was a festive feeling in the air on Nov. 15 at the museum’s Open House, the first event of the weekend celebrating the organization’s ...

The third-generation Honda Pilot had a 3.5-litre V6 engine with 280 horsepower and a six- or nine-speed automatic transmission. Most used models had AWD, though front-drive-only units were available.

Used 2016+ Honda Pilot big on space, safety, feature content

Justin Pritchard
Published Nov 15, 2019 at 2:24 p.m.

The third and latest version of Honda’s biggest crossover, the Pilot, hit the road in 2015 with a new take on the modern family hauler. Lower, longer, and more accommodating than its predecessor, the latest Pilot gave shoppers heaps of ...

Up to 60 per cent of the lead used in new batteries comes from old recycled batteries. Both the recycling of old and manufacturing of new lead acid batteries has shifted to the Third World, but tossing one into your backyard or a nearby ditch can obviously have drastic results.

Think of the planet when prepping rides for winter

Richard Russell
Published Nov 15, 2019 at 2:14 p.m.

This is the time of year when many do-it-yourselfers prepare their vehicles for winter. During this process they change tires, oil, and check fluids, topping them up or replacing them. This involves some serious environmental issues. While exhaust ...

The 2020 Carrara 4S starts at $137,100. The model we drove had $32,400 in options, bumping the tag to $169,500 before delivery and taxes.

Testing Porsche's road-to-roof redesign of the 2020 911 Carrera

Richard Russell
Updated Nov 15, 2019 at 2 p.m.

It didn’t take long to accept the invite to drive the 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera S. Ten auto writers from Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver and Halifax would be the first people to drive the Carrera 4S on Canadian soil. The frosting on the cake? It ...

Hydroplaning can occur at speeds as low as 25-35 km/h depending on conditions — even less if the tire has no or little tread.

What is hydroplaning and how do we prevent it?

Richard Russell
Published Nov 14, 2019 at 2:23 p.m.

We have all heard about aquaplaning or hydroplaning. Simply put, hydroplaning occurs when a film of water comes between a tire and the road. The steering goes light and you start to lose control. When the tire tread is no longer in contact with ...

As fastest and most powerful mid-size crossover in North America, the Dodge Durango SRT is a total package. It can serve as a comfy, luxurious hauler for six with plenty of cargo space, or tow up to 8,700 lbs. worth of toys. Or it can tackle back roads at speed with aplomb, accompanied by a muscle car soundtrack.

2019 Dodge Durange SRT AWD: It tows, it goes, but it's thirsty

Richard Russell
Updated Nov 16, 2019 at 6 a.m.

There is nothing environmentally friendly about the Dodge Durango SRT. This hulking, 5,600-lb. beast has a 6.4-litre HEMI V8 pushing 475-horsepower to all four wheels. Natural Resources Canada says it will average 18.3 litres/100 km in the city and ...