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20 models recalled in Canada in June Nearly 350,000 vehicles named in recalls to address some 20 problems

July 4, 2017, 10:30 PM

Audi, BMW, Buick, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, Hyundai, Honda, Jaguar, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Toyota and Volvo all require attention to some issues.

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Over 345,000 vehicles recalled in Canada in May Various manufacturers issued recalls for 23 models over the month

June 2, 2017, 10:20 PM

Recalls from Audi, BMW, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Ford, Jaguar, Jeep, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Ram and Volkswagen address issues from labels to fuel leaks.

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<p>If you’re looking to enjoy green motoring from the back seat as much as at the wheel, the plug-in hybrid BMW 7 Series might be for you. Rated in Europe for up to 45 km of pure electric driving, the long-wheelbase 740Le is the model we’re getting here in Canada. At a starting price of $107,900, it’s set to arrive this fall.</p>

<p>Let's not beat around the bush, the 7-Series is a top choice on Valentine's Day for its spacious interior. The cabin has tonnes of room, especially in the long wheelbase form, where the back seat almost resembles a family room, with optional TVs and a standard removable tablet to access the command system. The rear cabin also provides massaging comfort, ambient lighting, and even a fragrance option that can be sprayed throughout the cockpit. </p>

<p>The BMW 7-Series is all about class, sophistication and comfort – a recipe to impress. Beyond its elongated shape and powerful body lines, a stand-out feature is a taller version of BMW's signature twin-kidney grille. There are plenty of engine options available, including a turbocharged 320-hp inline-six and the sportier turbo 445-hp 4.4-litre V-8. If  that's not enough, there's the M760i variant that gets up to 600 hp from its super-sized V-12 engine.</p>

<p>BMW’s range-topping 7 Series executive sedan is a technological tour de force that offers a mind-bending array of high-tech driving aides to keep this big sedan on the straight and narrow while coddling its driver and passengers. In typical Teutonic fashion, BMW furnished an array of powertrains – the classic 3.0-litre turbocharged inline six-cylinder, a 4.4-litre twin-turbo V-8, and a monster 6.0-litre twin-turbo V-12 that produces 535 hp – to ensure customers can choose the right level of intimidating power befitting the car’s stature.</p>

<p><strong></strong>The 7 Series has a remarkable key fob – like having a dedicated smartphone and app in the palm of your hand.</p>

<p><strong></strong>And to think, a hundred years ago we were driving around in Model-T Fords. The new BMW 7 Series shows just how far we’ve come.</p>

<p>The new BMW 7 Series is one of the most technically advanced production cars in the world today.</p>
<p>Words and pictures by Mark Richardson</p>

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