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Elle Alder

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What does a mid-pack F1 team mean to Aston Martin’s sportscar business? →

A brand in transition, Aston's new path marks a significant shift for the luxury wallflower.

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categories: Automotive, Publications
Monday 06.20.22
Posted by Elle Alder
 

Luxury Review: 2022 Lexus LC 500 Convertible →

Like the idea of a Jag without the Jag maintenance? Hop on this 5.0L V8 while you can.

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categories: Automotive, Reviews
Friday 06.17.22
Posted by Elle Alder
 

First Drive: The hybrid McLaren Artura is eroding my automotive traditionalism →

Hybrid tech makes this advanced twin-turbo as sharp as a quad.

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categories: Automotive, Reviews, Publications
Tuesday 06.14.22
Posted by Elle Alder
 

'Hashiriya Ladies' has opened my eyes to the wholesome joy of grassroots drifting →

Women-only driving events like this Ontario 'Spring Slide' track day aim to make the male-dominated hobby more welcoming.

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categories: Publications, Automotive
Friday 04.22.22
Posted by Elle Alder
 

Performance Review: 2022 BMW M3 Competition xDrive →

A thrillingly muscular, dissociatively precise enthusiast drive.

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categories: Reviews, Automotive, Publications
Monday 04.11.22
Posted by Elle Alder
 

The Porsche Taycan Turbo S reignites the lost magic of the 911 →

This hyper-modern shooting brake is all the best of Porsche — without the purist baggage.

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categories: Automotive, Publications, Reviews
Tuesday 03.08.22
Posted by Elle Alder
 

Tyco toy for a big boy: The Nissan Desert Runner →

Nissan Desert Runner

Researching R/C trucks led one man to a bigger toy than he could’ve imagined.

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categories: Automotive, Publications
Thursday 02.10.22
Posted by Elle Alder
 

Off-Road Review: 2021 Ford F-150 Raptor →

With six cylinders that bark like eight, this truck commands you to live your truth.

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categories: Publications, Automotive, Reviews
Monday 01.10.22
Posted by Elle Alder
 

Twisting the Defender 110 through a Land Rover Trek →

Land Rover evokes the spirit of the Camel Trophy with their Trek dealer competition.

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categories: Automotive, Publications
Friday 12.24.21
Posted by Elle Alder
 

Track Test: 2022 Hyundai Kona N →

Hyundai Kona N and Elantra N at Sonoma

Hyundai’s N introduces a new segment with astonishing success.

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categories: Reviews, Publications, Automotive
Tuesday 11.23.21
Posted by Elle Alder
 

Let them eat cake in the Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 →

Any grateful child should ferry their family in a Maybach.

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categories: Automotive, Reviews
Monday 11.15.21
Posted by Elle Alder
 

Monster Wagons Compared: E 63 AMG vs RS 6 Avant vs Taycan Cross Turismo →

Audi RS6 Avant, Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo Turbo S, and Mercedes-AMG E63

Two enthusiast-darling V8s go head-to-head with a visit from the future of the segment.

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categories: Reviews, Publications, Automotive
Thursday 10.14.21
Posted by Elle Alder
 

Breaking down is fun with the MG Car Club of Toronto →

MG club’s first post-COVID rally marked by smiles, leaks.

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categories: Automotive, Publications
Monday 07.12.21
Posted by Elle Alder
 

Dear Diary: How I almost made myself yack in a new BMW M →

Heading out onto the track with BMW's latest M cars, I discover the limits of my poor stomach.

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categories: Automotive, Publications
Sunday 07.04.21
Posted by Elle Alder
 

How I finally made my peace with the Toyota 86 →

An obstinate purist softens on the people’s sports coupe.

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categories: Automotive, Publications
Wednesday 05.05.21
Posted by Elle Alder
 

Autostrada Magazine: Cletus & the 'Vette

Originally published in the Spring 2020 edition of AutoStrada Magazine.

Originally published in the Spring 2020 edition of AutoStrada Magazine.

I say "Aston DB5," and you probably think "shaken, not stirred."

I say "1970 Corvette," and you probably think "Dale Earnhardt back tattoo."

Clayton Seams isn't part of the denim shorts brigade, however. He's 28 and works as the Online Editor for National Post's motoring division, Driving.ca.

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tags: AutoStrada Magazine, Corvette, Clayton Seams
categories: Automotive, Shoots, Publications
Sunday 03.08.20
Posted by Elle Alder
 

Porsche Provinz: The 911, Redefined - Porsche's 964 Reimagined by Singer Vehicle Design

This article was originally published as "Porsche 964 Redefined: Celebrating 70 Years of the Porsche Sports Car" in the May 2018 issue of Provinz, the official magazine of the Porsche Club of America Upper Canada Region.

“I always thought the 911 was a stupid looking car,” was not the statement I had expected the conversation to open with.

But like a 911 piloted with a hesitant foot, the man sitting across the table unexpectedly came around — indeed, in his pocket rested the keys to of one of the most significant ‘elfers’ on Canadian roads.

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tags: Singer Vehicle Design, Porsche, classic cars, Feature Article
categories: Shoots, Automotive
Friday 05.04.18
Posted by Elle Alder
 

Porsche Provinz: Black Apples, Black Oranges Part 2: A Tale of Two Turbos

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“Why don’t you drive you cars?” Doug asked Rob.

“Why do you drive your cars?” Rob retorted.

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tags: Provinz, Porsche, Feature Article
categories: Publications, Automotive
Thursday 02.08.18
Posted by Elle Alder
 

Porsche Provinz: Dealer Profile: Porsche of London

When UCR's passionate southwest Ontarian drivers need something for their beloved vehicles, they needn’t look far.

This article was originally published in the December 2017 issue of Provinz, the official magazine of the Porsche Club of America Upper Canada Region.

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tags: Porsche, Dealership, Provinz
categories: Reviews, Automotive
Tuesday 12.19.17
Posted by Elle Alder
 

An afternoon with a 964

I have a strange affection for blocky 80s cars, from the 500E to the Volvo 240. On the off chance that my petrol gallery hasn't already given it away, I'm also a pretty big Porsche enthusiast.

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tags: Porsche, shoots
categories: Automotive, Shoots
Sunday 05.01.16
Posted by Elle Alder
 
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