Jil M. posted an article on Jil McIntosh - Dec 6, 2009, 5:08 pm
What on earth is up with Dodge's new Ram campaign? I don't think I've ever seen anything more boring in my life. Chevrolet was a rock, and it made me want to follow the sun along Route ...
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Jil M. posted an article on Jil McIntosh - Dec 5, 2009, 10:39 am
I'm home from the two press days at the Los Angeles Auto Show (and missing the warm weather already). This was the second time I'd been to the show, but the first that I'd been able to sta...
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Jil M. posted an article on Jil McIntosh - Dec 5, 2009, 9:27 am
I was at the Los Angeles Auto Show this week, but the day before, I went to a special showing of the Chevrolet Cruze. You can read my report in the Toronto Star by clicking here.
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Jil M. posted an article on Jil McIntosh - Dec 2, 2009, 7:40 pm
I'm at the Los Angeles Auto Show, where General Motors announced that the Volt will go into production, and 100 will be built for the initial market. To which I say, wouldn't 110 have been ...
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Jil M. posted an article on Jil McIntosh - Dec 2, 2009, 8:38 am
On today's Canadian Driver, I have a review of the 2009 Volkswagen City Golf, which you can find by clicking here.
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Jil M. posted an article on Jil McIntosh - Nov 28, 2009, 8:45 am
In today's Toronto Star, I have a look at the all-new 2010 Toyota 4Runner, which you can find by clicking here. I also have an opinion piece on who really makes the decisions on environmentally...
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Jil M. posted an article on Jil McIntosh - Nov 23, 2009, 5:45 pm
In a single pass around the dealer's yard, I drove both the biggest and also the most expensive motorized vehicle I have ever piloted. (For the record, it's about $350,000.) John Deere call...
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Jil M. posted an article on Jil McIntosh - Nov 21, 2009, 10:00 am
In today's Toronto Star, I have a review of the new BMW ActiveHybrid X6, which you can find by clicking here.
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Jil M. posted an article on Jil McIntosh - Nov 19, 2009, 8:34 pm
This is an actual press release, sent out today on a newswire. The emphasis is mine: (MMD Newswire) November 18, 2009 -- $100,000 is being offered as a commission to anyone who can find a buyer for...
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Jil M. posted an article on Jil McIntosh - Nov 18, 2009, 4:31 pm
Every now and again, an automaker sends out a press release photo that simply defies a caption. This one comes courtesy of Mercedes-Benz's Smart division.
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Jil M. posted an article on Jil McIntosh - Nov 18, 2009, 7:30 am
The Ford Fusion has been named the 2010 Motor Trend Car of the Year. It was the first magazine to offer such an award -- the initial one was in 1949 -- and it's still considered the biggest of th...
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Jil M. posted an article on Jil McIntosh - Nov 15, 2009, 8:47 pm
In case you've never seen it, take a trip over to Autowriters.com. It's primarily a link between auto writers and clients, but there are some fascinating blogs, and a monthly newsletter.
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Jil M. posted an article on Jil McIntosh - Nov 14, 2009, 7:38 am
In today's Toronto Star, I have a story on a Canadian designer whose work showed up on a special Camaro at the SEMA show. You can find it by clicking here.
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Jil M. posted an article on Jil McIntosh - Nov 11, 2009, 10:50 am
I've got a report on SEMA up on Canadian Driver; you can find it by clicking here.
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Jil M. posted an article on Jil McIntosh - Nov 11, 2009, 8:08 am
Kia Canada has introduced a new customer rewards program. Here's how a representative describes it:  "We are committed to enhancing the purchase experience and positively impacting consumer ex...
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Jil M. posted an article on Jil McIntosh - Nov 5, 2009, 4:26 pm

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Jil M. posted an article on Jil McIntosh - Nov 4, 2009, 3:54 pm
... when a wheel company at SEMA can't afford live women, and draws customers to its booth with fake fake breasts.
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Jil M. posted an article on Jil McIntosh - Nov 4, 2009, 11:47 am
I'm at the Specialty Equipment Market Show, or SEMA, in Las Vegas, the enormous trade show for all things aftermarket. It's pretty big if you've never seen it before, but if you've vis...
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Jil M. posted an article on Jil McIntosh - Nov 1, 2009, 7:18 am
Well, it's all over for another year: Testfest, the annual back-to-back evaluation by members of the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada to determine category winners, and then the overal...
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Jil M. posted an article on Jil McIntosh - Oct 30, 2009, 7:40 pm
Oh, you better believe I had fun with this one. Dodge Ram heavy-duty 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks ... it doesn't get much better than a day spent behind the wheel of a monster diesel. You can find ...
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Jil M. posted an article on Jil McIntosh - Oct 29, 2009, 5:01 pm
I'm at Testfest, the annual event held by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada, where we test brand-new models back-to-back to determine the Canadian Car and Truck of the Year. And ...
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Jil M. posted an article on Jil McIntosh - Oct 29, 2009, 7:43 am
On Canadian Driver, I have a review of the 2009 Honda Fit, which you can find by clicking here.
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Jil M. posted an article on Jil McIntosh - Oct 24, 2009, 7:26 am
In the Toronto Star, I have a look at the redesigned 2010 Volkswagen Golf and GTI, which you can find by clicking here.
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Jil M. posted an article on Jil McIntosh - Oct 23, 2009, 8:21 am
On today's Canadian Driver, I have a review of the 2010 Lexus RX 450h, which you can find by clicking here.
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Jil M. posted an article on Jil McIntosh - Oct 21, 2009, 1:43 pm
   I was talking to a woman yesterday who asked my opinion on what vehicle she should buy. When I mentioned a model, she said she'd never buy a domestic. Why not? She wasn't happy with the ...
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Jil M. posted an article on Jil McIntosh - Oct 21, 2009, 5:08 am
On Canadian Driver, I have a look at my new fave little work trucklet, the Ford Transit Connect. You can find it by clicking here.
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Jil M. posted an article on Jil McIntosh - Oct 20, 2009, 7:17 am
On Canadian Driver, I have a look at the all-new 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class sedan, which you can read by clicking here.
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Jil M. posted an article on Jil McIntosh - Oct 18, 2009, 12:45 pm
The auto industry calendar is an odd one. Sure, it's 2009 by the one on your wall, but the 2010 models first started making their way to showrooms last spring. Fall tends to be the most confusing ...
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Jil M. posted an article on Jil McIntosh - Oct 18, 2009, 12:26 pm
In today's Wheels Extra, I have a look back at the Datsun 240Z, which you can find by clicking here.
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Jil M. posted an article on Jil McIntosh - Oct 17, 2009, 7:45 am
In today's Toronto Star, I have a story on tire safety and how to check pressure and tread, which you can find by clicking here.
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Jil M. posted an article on Jil McIntosh - Oct 10, 2009, 6:20 pm
Because nothing says "I will never forget you" like a vinyl sticker on your back window...
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Jil M. posted an article on Jil McIntosh - Oct 10, 2009, 6:16 pm
Chrysler. Portholes. No. 
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Jil M. posted an article on Jil McIntosh - Oct 10, 2009, 6:10 pm
It's a 1956 bass boat! 
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Jil M. posted an article on Jil McIntosh - Oct 10, 2009, 6:03 pm

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Jil M. posted an article on Jil McIntosh - Oct 9, 2009, 4:50 am
On today's Canadian Driver, I have a review of the 2010 Toyota Tundra, which you can find by clicking here.
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Jil M. posted an article on Jil McIntosh - Oct 5, 2009, 1:05 pm
So Chrysler is splitting the Brothers Dodge into two divisions: one for Dodge, which will cover cars, and one for Ram, which will sell trucks. Hmmm. So where are the smart horseplayers putting t...
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Jil M. posted an article on Jil McIntosh - Oct 3, 2009, 7:27 am
I have a story in today's Toronto Star on Audi's lightweight technology, which you can find by clicking here.
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Jil M. posted an article on Jil McIntosh - Sep 30, 2009, 5:28 pm
How I know I'm getting old: as of today, a major auto brand has both started and ended in my lifetime.
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Jil M. posted an article on Jil McIntosh - Sep 30, 2009, 2:52 pm
In the market for a collector car? I have a short piece on what to look for in Metro; you can find it by clicking here.
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Jil M. posted an article on Jil McIntosh - Sep 30, 2009, 2:40 pm
On today's Canadian Driver, I have a look at the 2009 Buick Enclave, which you can find by clicking here.
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Jil M. posted an article on Jil McIntosh - Sep 26, 2009, 7:52 am
I have a review of the 2010 Buick LaCrosse in the Toronto Star, which you can find by clicking here.
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Jil M. posted an article on Jil McIntosh - Sep 25, 2009, 12:57 pm
Last weekend I learned all about a new sport: lawn tractor racing. And it turns out that it's huge. I've got a report on it in the Toronto Star, which you can find by clicking here.
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Jil M. posted an article on Jil McIntosh - Sep 25, 2009, 7:21 am
On today's Canadian Driver, I have a review of the 2010 Toyota Prius, which you can access by clicking here.
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Jil M. posted an article on Jil McIntosh - Sep 20, 2009, 4:21 am
In today's Wheels Extra, I have a look at the Pontiac GTO, available by clicking here.
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Jil M. posted an article on Jil McIntosh - Sep 19, 2009, 7:20 am
In today's TorontoStar, I have an opinion piece on some of the great little touches that automakers put in vehicles, which you can find by clicking here. I also have a review of the 2009 Buick ...
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Jil M. posted an article on Jil McIntosh - Sep 17, 2009, 7:36 am
On today's Canadian Driver, I have a look at the 2009 GMC Sierra Hybrid pickup truck. You can find it by clicking here.
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Jil M. posted an article on Jil McIntosh - Sep 15, 2009, 3:08 pm
People come up to my old cars all the time and say, "They don't make 'em like that anymore." And my response is, "That's a good thing." I love my old cars dearly, but you better believe...
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Jil M. posted an article on Jil McIntosh - Sep 14, 2009, 3:48 pm
 In today's news: ExxonMobil Chemical is hosting a symposium in China, giving Chinese tire manufacturers an opportunity to see new products and technologies, including a tire inner liner that is ...
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Jil M. posted an article on Jil McIntosh - Sep 9, 2009, 3:46 pm
On today's Canadian Driver, I have a look at the 2010 Cadillac CTS Sports Wagon, which you can find by clicking here.
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Jil M. posted an article on Jil McIntosh - Sep 5, 2009, 8:18 am
In today's Toronto Star, I have a look at the 2010 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon and SRX. You can find it by clicking here.
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