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As I’ve never been shy in coming forward, I simply had to jump in on this subject!

The Targa Newfoundland Rally has been taking place for ten years now, and... [article by Kevin "Crash" Corrigan] Sat, 17 Sep 2011 02:41:35 +0100 Features 2011 Ford Explorer - First drive http://www.carkeys.ca/features/2011_ford_explorer_-_first_drive.76.html http://www.carkeys.ca/features/2011_ford_explorer_-_first_drive.76.html

 

Quebec City, Quebec

Love it or hate it, the Explorer nameplate has been around for quite some time now. Personally, I’ve always had a soft spot for the vehicle.... [article by Kevin "Crash" Corrigan] Wed, 02 Mar 2011 16:00:10 +0000 Features A glimpse at the incredible Lexus LFA http://www.carkeys.ca/features/a_glimpse_at_the_incredible_lexus_lfa.75.html http://www.carkeys.ca/features/a_glimpse_at_the_incredible_lexus_lfa.75.html

When I say a glimpse, I mean precisely that!

Recently, a handful of Canadian auto journalists, including yours truly, were invited to downtown Toronto to discover what... [article by Kevin "Crash" Corrigan] Thu, 10 Feb 2011 20:53:47 +0000 Features Will we ever learn? http://www.carkeys.ca/features/will_we_ever_learn.74.html http://www.carkeys.ca/features/will_we_ever_learn.74.html

From the Toronto Sun recently, “A 15-year-old was behind the wheel of a car involved in a horrific crash which... [article by Russ Bond] Thu, 09 Dec 2010 14:27:34 +0000 Features Steering our way to safety http://www.carkeys.ca/features/steering_our_way_to_safety.73.html http://www.carkeys.ca/features/steering_our_way_to_safety.73.html

In 1976, I broke my jaw…on a steering wheel. The problem was, as you can well imagine, was that the car, including the steering wheel had stopped, and... [article by Russ Bond] Fri, 26 Nov 2010 13:46:44 +0000 Features CCOTY - How, why, and the results http://www.carkeys.ca/features/ccoty_-_how_why_and_the_results.72.html http://www.carkeys.ca/features/ccoty_-_how_why_and_the_results.72.html

Below you will find a full list of vehicles which recently competed for the Canadian Car of the Year Awards, together with the results. However, before we get to that,... [article by Kevin "Crash" Corrigan] Mon, 01 Nov 2010 15:21:26 +0000 Features Targa Newfoundland 2010 http://www.carkeys.ca/features/targa_newfoundland__2010.71.html http://www.carkeys.ca/features/targa_newfoundland__2010.71.html

The view through the rookie’s windshield.

Now I’m sure most of you have heard of Targa... [article by Kevin "Crash" Corrigan] Sat, 16 Oct 2010 19:33:22 +0100 Features Toronto Classic Car Auction - Update http://www.carkeys.ca/features/toronto_classic_car_auction_-_update.70.html http://www.carkeys.ca/features/toronto_classic_car_auction_-_update.70.html

 

I’ve enjoyed going to car auctions for about as long as I can remember. In fact, I spent a large portion of my life in and around... [article by Kevin "Crash" Corrigan] Mon, 04 Oct 2010 21:54:42 +0100 Features The all-new Ford Explorer revealed http://www.carkeys.ca/features/the_all-new_ford_explorer_revealed.69.html http://www.carkeys.ca/features/the_all-new_ford_explorer_revealed.69.html

Toronto, Ontario, July 16th, 2010

It’s been several years since I walked out of a downtown nightclub to have the morning sunshine hit my face, but bright and early this... [article by Kevin "Crash" Corrigan] Tue, 27 Jul 2010 04:16:45 +0100 Features "Crash" Corrigan takes a ride with Canadian NASCAR driver Joey McColm http://www.carkeys.ca/features/crash_corrigan_takes_a_ride_with_canadian_nascar_driver_joey_mccolm_.68.html http://www.carkeys.ca/features/crash_corrigan_takes_a_ride_with_canadian_nascar_driver_joey_mccolm_.68.html

 

OK, hands up those of you who love watching NASCAR drivers roar around an oval track at breakneck speeds! Great, now keep your hands up if you’ve actually ridden... [article by Kevin "Crash" Corrigan] Wed, 07 Jul 2010 01:10:23 +0100 Features Saab is back in business, and I like what I see! http://www.carkeys.ca/features/saab_is_back_in_business_and_i_like_what_i_see.66.html http://www.carkeys.ca/features/saab_is_back_in_business_and_i_like_what_i_see.66.html

 

Yesterday I attended a rather special event. I’ll term it that way because it involves an automotive brand which has always held a certain appeal to me. You see,... [article by Kevin "Crash" Corrigan] Wed, 12 May 2010 14:53:15 +0100 Features Blowing smoke - What's a "chick-car"? http://www.carkeys.ca/features/blowing_smoke_-_whats_a_chick-car.65.html http://www.carkeys.ca/features/blowing_smoke_-_whats_a_chick-car.65.html

 

One of Toronto’s most popular talk radio hosts, Mike Stafford just bought himself a brand new Nissan 370Z. When he mentioned that he had bought the car on his... [article by Russ Bond] Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:55:38 +0000 Features Mercedes brakes work behind the scenes http://www.carkeys.ca/features/mercedes_brakes_work_behind_the_scenes.64.html http://www.carkeys.ca/features/mercedes_brakes_work_behind_the_scenes.64.html

Brakes are very important safety components, we all know that. But did you know that weather can drastically affect the way your brakes work.

To understand this,... [article by Russ Bond] Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:52:20 +0000 Features The Toyota issue _ Is there a lesson here? http://www.carkeys.ca/features/the_toyota_issue___is_there_a_lesson_here.63.html http://www.carkeys.ca/features/the_toyota_issue___is_there_a_lesson_here.63.html

You know, I hate to say this, but maybe we should have seen this coming way back. Shared platforms may sound wonderful to the car makers, but along with... [article by Kevin "Crash" Corrigan] Sat, 30 Jan 2010 22:39:57 +0000 Features My thoughts on Detroit http://www.carkeys.ca/features/my_thoughts_on_detroit.62.html http://www.carkeys.ca/features/my_thoughts_on_detroit.62.html

I wasn’t expecting much from this year’s Detroit Auto Show, and because of that, I wasn’t too disappointed. After last year’s rather subdued and woeful event, it would have been... [article by Kevin "Crash" Corrigan] Mon, 18 Jan 2010 15:18:40 +0000 Features Blowing Smoke: I feel like a number! http://www.carkeys.ca/features/blowing_smoke_i_feel_like_a_number.61.html http://www.carkeys.ca/features/blowing_smoke_i_feel_like_a_number.61.html

I have noticed a disappointing trend that is going on in automotive naming, there seems to be less and less names every year – its all numbers or numeric now.

... [article by Russ Bond] Tue, 01 Dec 2009 20:47:11 +0000 Features Lexus Remote Touch a home run http://www.carkeys.ca/features/lexus_remote_touch_a_home_run.60.html http://www.carkeys.ca/features/lexus_remote_touch_a_home_run.60.html

 

They say the simple ideas are the best – now I have proof. When manufacturers started putting navigation screens and MMI (multi-media interfaces) in cars, there has... [article by Russ Bond] Tue, 01 Dec 2009 20:28:32 +0000 Features My new ride... Ford Escort Mk1 http://www.carkeys.ca/features/my_new_ride_ford_escort_mk1.59.html http://www.carkeys.ca/features/my_new_ride_ford_escort_mk1.59.html

Now as many of you know, I’ve been talking about purchasing a rally car and entering Targa Newfoundland for quite a while now. Well, I finally went out and did... [article by Kevin "Crash" Corrigan] Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:51:59 +0000 Features AJAC TestFest 2010, and the winners are... http://www.carkeys.ca/features/ajac_testfest_2010_and_the_winners_are.58.html http://www.carkeys.ca/features/ajac_testfest_2010_and_the_winners_are.58.html

 

AJAC TestFest 2010, and the winners are...

BEST NEW SMALL CAR (under $21k) - Mazda3

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BEST NEW FAMILY... [article by Kevin "Crash" Corrigan] Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:08:52 +0000 Features