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		<title>Farewell, Auto Addiction</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I’ve had a great experience at the Canadian Automotive Institute. Three years after stepping foot in the door for the first time, I’ve come a long way and accomplished things I could have never dreamed of. I recently came across an old project I submitted approximately a year ago, where I listed my career aspirations [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.georgianc.on.ca/cai/auto-blog/farewell-auto-addiction/</link>
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		<title>Driven: 2012 Hyundai Veloster</title>
		<description><![CDATA[So, is anyone surprised that Hyundai has gone out and busted through some boundaries again? This company seems virtually unstoppable, turning everything it touches into automotive gold as of late. The new Veloster has a name that is difficult to pronounce right on first attempt, but it only takes one try to like this little car. While the styling may be a little too much for some, it has all the right curves to pique our interest. The recently announced Veloster Turbo has now stolen most of the thunder, but that one’s still a ways off, so let’s focus on here and now. The Veloster is available in a veritable rainbow of colour choices, but we were given a Triathlon Grey example with black cloth interior. On colourful versions equipped with the Tech Package, the wheels are upgraded to 18” rolling stock with body-coloured inserts running through each of the five spokes. Our monochrome tester received black spoke inserts rather than grey to contrast the wheel colour.

Hit the jump to read more about the 2012 Hyundai Veloster. ]]></description>
		<link>http://www.georgianc.on.ca/cai/auto-blog/driven-2012-hyundai-veloster/</link>
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		<title>Driven: 2012 Hyundai Genesis</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Hyundai Genesis was an impressive car when it was first thrust upon the world as the most expensive and most powerful car Hyundai had ever attempted to sell. 7 Series size, 5 Series performance, 3 Series price. Still, it was a Hyundai, and it would take an extremely open-minded luxury car buyer to see the merits of plunking down $50,000 on something with that slanted ‘H’ on the hood (which is why it isn’t there). Removing the corporate logo from the schnoz wasn’t enough to fool as many buyers as they’d initially hoped, and their sales targets were a long ways away from reality. But nevertheless, here was a car that showcased the best of the best from Hyundai, a company that people were still struggling to take seriously in 2008.

Hit the jump to read more about the 2012 Hyundai Genesis V6.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.georgianc.on.ca/cai/auto-blog/driven-2012-hyundai-genesis/</link>
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		<title>Driven: 2012 Kia Rio 5-door</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Within the last two years, the Koreans have really made their presence known in the automotive industry. Hyundai has really come into its own, and their subsidiary, Kia, is coming along nicely as well. With design guru Peter Schreyer at the helm, Kia has introduced some fantastic vehicles over the past few years, and the world is beginning to take notice. The media world at least is paying attention, as the gamut of AJAC journalists named the Kia Optima as the Best Family Car Under $30K, and the Optima Hybrid as Best Family Car Over $30K. The new Kia Rio scored a close second place in Best Car Under $21K, a mere 2 points behind the winning Hyundai Accent with which it shares most mechanical parts. Kia has never yet managed to set the sales floor on fire the way Hyundai has, even though our opinion would say that just about every Kia counterpart looks – and possibly performs – better than the Hyundai variant. While the Hyundai Accent leads the sales race in the subcompact arena by a fair margin, the Kia Rio finished 2011 in sixth place. In between, the Nissan Versa and Ford Fiesta make up second and third, while the Mazda2 and Toyota Yaris complete the rest of the field in front of the Rio.

Hit the jump to read more about the 2012 Kia Rio EX.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.georgianc.on.ca/cai/auto-blog/driven-2012-kia-rio-5-door/</link>
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		<title>Driven: 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Volkswagen Tiguan, refreshed for 2012, represents another step in the German automaker’s new unified design scheme. Most of their vehicles have now undergone the surgery to make them look like part of a family, and as the Tiguan takes its turn under the knife, it receives some genes from the dignified Touareg. At once, the Tiguan looks more mature, becoming less cute/more ‘ute. Our tester was loaded in Highline trim, which means it receives some of the fancier gear to set it apart from the rest of the lineup. In the mix are things like 19-inch Savannah wheels with sporty rubber, Bi-Xenon headlights, and LED daytime running lights which look to be curbed straight from the Touareg parts bin. These things combine to create a sharp-dressed little crossover, albeit an expensive one as well. In this Highline trim, the Tiguan will set you back $44,155, including freight and PDI. For that money, you could just as well go purchase a BMW X3, but the Tiguan will easily rival its German competitor on features and value. It may not have the luxury behind its name, but the technology is all there.

Hit the jump to read more about the 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan Highline.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.georgianc.on.ca/cai/auto-blog/driven-2012-volkswagen-tiguan/</link>
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		<title>Driven: 2012 Chevrolet Sonic</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Let’s get one thing out in the open right off the bat. The new 2012 Chevrolet Sonic is not the Chevrolet Aveo. Well, at least not in North America. GM has had an extensive history of building cars they’d like to forget not long down the road, and the Aveo is certainly one of them. Although this new subcompact is still sold as the Aveo in other world markets, GM is hoping that slapping a new moniker on the tail of this little car will be enough to erase the memories created by the last eight years of Aveo production. We spent a week with the new Sonic, and within a very short time, any subpar subcompact fears were dismissed. Our tester was a 2012 Chevrolet Sonic LT 5-door hatchback finished in Victory Red with Dark Titanium/Jet Black interior with premium cloth seats. Is this smallest GM (for now) capable of competing in the new era of extremely competent small cars?

Hit the jump to read more about the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic LT.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.georgianc.on.ca/cai/auto-blog/driven-2012-chevrolet-sonic/</link>
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		<title>Driven: 2012 Chevrolet Volt</title>
		<description><![CDATA[What hasn’t already been said about this car? The Chevrolet Volt has only been on sale in Canada for a few months now, but news surrounding the Chevrolet Volt has been nearly constant since the Volt concept was first revealed in 2007. Now, five years later, the Volt has finally made its way into reality, winning awards, creating controversy, and saving the planet along the way. We’ve seen the Volt, read all the reviews, and even spent a few minutes in it at various ride programs, but even so, we were excited to spend a few days in it as our daily driver. We weren’t able to spend a full week with it like most test vehicles, but the four days we had was enough to get a good sense of its capabilities. Our tester was a 2012 Chevrolet Volt finished in Crystal Red Tintcoat with Light Neutral Leather interior. Our situation was one that would require more time in gas mode than electric, so how does the Volt perform as a regular vehicle?

Hit the jump to read more about the 2012 Chevrolet Volt.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.georgianc.on.ca/cai/auto-blog/driven-2012-chevrolet-volt/</link>
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		<title>Driven: 2012 Chevrolet Orlando</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This is one of those rare occurrences when Canada receives a brand new product that will not be going on sale in the United States. The Chevrolet Orlando was originally scheduled to be sold all across North America, but at some point, the decision was made that our southern neighbours wouldn’t appreciate the qualities of the Orlando. Claimed to be the most fuel-efficient seven-passenger vehicle on sale in Canada, the Orlando packs three rows of seats into a fairly compact package. We’re typically of the opinion that vehicles smaller than a Suburban shouldn’t be forced to make an attempt to carry more people than it really has room for, so we were sceptical about the usefulness of that last row in the Orlando. Our tester was a 2012 Chevrolet Orlando LTZ finished in Summit White with Medium Titanium Leather seats and Mineral Silver interior accents. Can this truly qualify as a useful seven-passenger vehicle, or is that just a gimmick to attract small families?

Hit the jump to read more about the 2012 Chevrolet Orlando LTZ.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.georgianc.on.ca/cai/auto-blog/driven-2012-chevrolet-orlando/</link>
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		<title>Driven: 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid</title>
		<description><![CDATA[As we began to plan our trip to TestFest this year, we needed a vehicle that would meet several criteria; it needed to be comfortable for a road trip, fuel efficient, and able to transport several people with luggage. Enter the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. It checked off all of our prerequisites and it gave us a great chance to compare luxury hybrid with the Kia Optima Hybrid we had just driven the week prior. The MKZ is currently one of the oldest vehicles in the Lincoln lineup, but is the only option for buyers looking for a hybrid. Lincoln is working up to a brand refresh, but before that kicks off, how is the current product presenting itself as a viable option in the luxury segment? Our tester was a 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid finished in Ingot Silver Metallic with Charcoal Leather interior. How does the MKZ Hybrid fare in its intended role, and more importantly, is it worth the premium over the Ford Fusion Hybrid?

Hit the jump for more about the 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.georgianc.on.ca/cai/auto-blog/driven-2011-lincoln-mkz-hybrid/</link>
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		<title>Driven: 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Little did we know when we took the keys to our vehicle for the week that we would be driving the 2012 Best Family Car over $30K, according to the Automotive Journalists Association of Canada. Now that another annual TestFest has gone by, we expect to see sales of Korean cars to soar based on their five collective category wins, with the Optima sedan taking two categories; the Optima also took home Best Family Car under $30K for the non-hybrid sedan. Illusions of such grandeur weren’t dancing in our head when we tested the fuel-sipping Optima, but we can understand why it was chosen. Our tester was a 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid finished in Bright Silver Metallic with Black Leatherette interior. What did the AJAC journalists see in this car that made it stand out above all the rest?

Hit the jump to read more about the 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.georgianc.on.ca/cai/auto-blog/driven-2011-kia-optima-hybrid/</link>
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