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Reviewed: The Garage Light Editor Gary Grant has a look at The Garage Light by Haiku Home.

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Driven: Porsche 991.2

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Driven: 2016 Chevrolet Camaro 2LT I take a few gentle laps of the Driver Development Centre at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park to talk about the sixth generation Camaro, in the V6 paddle shift variety.

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The Garage Guy visits Crazy Leo at Race Lab A few weeks ago, my kid and I headed west of Toronto to the Rockton Fair Grounds, where Leo Urlichich, aka Crazy Leo, teaches drivers how to control a car on mixed surfaces.

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Driven-2016 Ford CMAX ENERGI The Subtle Way To Go Green

Driven-2016 Ford CMAX ENERGI The Subtle Way To Go Green

I decided to take a walk the other day at a local trail system that runs out along a spit into Lake Ontario. The weather was perfect, a few billowy clouds, 15 degrees, a slight breeze and birds chirping merrily to each other. On my sojourn of reflection I happened upon a pair of swans who were busy tending to their nest which was located in an isolated pond. I sat and watched as the male would…

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The Garage Guy drives the 2016 Nissan Titan XD In this week's video, I talk about the all new 2016 Nissan Titan XD. For the love of whatever it is you hold dear, stop comparing this truck to the F-250 Super Duty!

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An Often Over Looked But Important Aspect Of Vehicle Service

An Often Over Looked But Important Aspect Of Vehicle Service

Not long ago a friend came by concerned after he was told his car needed new brakes. He was right to question what he was being told because 6 months earlier he had new brakes installed. We put his car on the hoist and inspected the brakes. His mechanic was right; the brakes had to be replaced. However, only the inboard pads had worn. The outer pads had very little wear on them.

  The person who…

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Welcome into our messy garage We've been working towards a new video series here in Driven Wheels and are proud to show off the first episode.

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Car goes over the edge at Newfoundland's Signal Hill

Car goes over the edge at Newfoundland’s Signal Hill

Have you ever stood atop some marvel of nature and thought “hmmm….that is a long way down. I think I’ll step back a bit”? Well, so have I.

Details are few and far between, but it seems that someone today has driven over the edge of the historic Signal Hill in St. John’s, Newfoundland.

Local News reportssay that a person has been taken away by ambulance and a tow truck is standing by, but the car…

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Canadian NASCAR racer Derek White charged in tobacco smuggling ring investigation

Canadian NASCAR racer Derek White charged in tobacco smuggling ring investigation

Derek White in action in the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series at the Honda Indy Toronto in 2011.

In a story reminiscent of Randy Lanier and John Paul, smuggling has reared its head in professional auto racing once again, this time involving Canadian NASCAR racer Derek White.

White, who was previously a NASCAR Canadian Tire Series regular, surrendered himself to police on Wednesday after being named as…

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Vancouver driver experiences instant karma while driving like an idiot

Vancouver driver experiences instant karma while driving like an idiot

We’ve all been there, stuck in traffic when a guy comes flying up a lane that isn’t really a lane and tries to force his way in to traffic. The natural response, albeit not the correct one, is to prevent the guy from cutting in line.

That is what happened to YouTuber xSupaD, who was stuck in traffic when a guy in a late Eighties Honda Civic approaches from the right, using the bike lane and…

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Watch a stock GMC Sierra tackle the Kamloops Widowmaker

Watch a stock GMC Sierra tackle the Kamloops Widowmaker

Hill climb’s are usually left to dirt bikes and specially modified trucks. That didn’t stop Kamploops, BC resident Daniel Vye from making an attack on a hill that locals call the Widowmaker in a stock GMC.

Vye removed the ABS and airbag fuses to prevent any unwanted technology interventions, before taking a run at the hill in his GMC Sierra, complete with base steel wheels and stock tires. The…

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The recent popularity of the Porsche 911 on the used car market has caused even the most mediocre examples of early 911 to sell for numbers that would have been unthinkable even a decade ago. It wasn’t so long ago that five grand would buy you a nice 912 driver. Now, the 911’s four-pot sibling routinely seems to sell for upwards of $50K, with some examples hitting six figures. It is insane.

[pullquote]Please dont waste my time if dont have lots of cash[/pullquote]

A Toronto area listing on Kijiji clearly is an attempt to capitalize on that market by someone who has been hoarding rotten and crashed old porkers and is now cleaning out the yard.

The ad reads:

I HAVE A COLLECTION OF EARLY PORSCHES AND PARTS AND ENGINES FOR SALE. 3- 1966 912’s 1 1973 911 S, 1 spare 2.2 engine longblock 1 1983 slantnose cab non-turbo 1 1985 cab 1 1989 cab 1 1979 911 SC targa and lots of parts Would prefer package deal Please dont waste my time if dont have lots of cash willing to cut a deal to right buyer 416 984 9401

I’m counting eight cars here, not including the 356 coupe which appears to have been pulled from a long dirt nap, complete with a caved in roof. One 912 looks to be somewhat complete, although it is sitting so high that I wonder if it has an engine installed. No matter, there is a spare.

I actually sent the seller a note to ask if this is a serious sale, but not surprisingly received no response.

If this collection strikes you as a treasure, visit the original ad here.

Trash or Treasure: $160,000 worth of rusted Porsches The recent popularity of the Porsche 911 on the used car market has caused even the most mediocre examples of early 911 to sell for numbers that would have been unthinkable even a decade ago.

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Last month I wrote about my day playing in the snow at Canadian rally star “Crazy Leo” Urlichich’s Race Lab advanced driving school. Last weekend I headed back to the Rockton Fair grounds an hour West of Toronto so that my kid could get his first taste of driving in the dirt.

While we were there, we spoke with Crazy Leo about the program and what benefits there are for students. Leo also talked about Race Lab’s new arrive and drive program for those who want the school experience, but don’t want to use their own car. Oh, and my kid got a whole bunch of practice!

To learn more, visit Race Lab

Crazy Leo builds better drivers with Race Lab Last month I wrote about my day playing in the snow at Canadian rally star "Crazy Leo" Urlichich's Race Lab advanced driving school.

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Mechanical failure leads to frightening racing crash in Argentina

Mechanical failure leads to frightening racing crash in Argentina

Reports say that a mechanical failure caused the Renault driven by Augusto Scalbi during the TC 2000 in Argentina to leave the racing surface at more than 200 km/h. Once the car crossed a lump in the grass and the left side wheels dug in, all the driver could do was hold on and hope.

Scalbi is said to have lost consciousness following the crash but woke up at the scene. Not surprisingly, the…

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Racer goes for a tour outside the track when brakes fail at Sebring

Racer goes for a tour outside the track when brakes fail at Sebring

Going fast is awesome, but power is nothing without brakes.

Ride along with a racer at Sebring who runs out of brakes and then takes a tour of the neighbouring area as he tries to slow the car down.

Always check your brakes!

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Drag racing disagreement in the Ozarks sparks a scuffle

Drag racing disagreement in the Ozarks sparks a scuffle

What could be more perfect for Easter Sunday viewing than watching a bunch of hillbilly drag racers having a go at each other over some sort of staging disagreement?

Truthfully, there are so many things I don’t understand about this whole scene. Mega dollar drag racing beasts, one of which performs its burnout while still surrounded by a crowd. A crowd of people standing AT the starting line.…

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