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Monthly Archives: January 2002
Auto Tech: New Engine Technology at the NAIAS Detroit auto show
by Jim Kerr There are always lots of interesting features, and displays to notice at the Detroit Auto Show. This year, several engines caught my attention. They come from Ford, General Motors, Chrysler, and BMW. Although the technology in the … Continue reading
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Test Drive: 2002 Toyota Camry LE
Click image to enlarge Review and photos by Grant Yoxon “… the fifth generation Camry – it was first introduced in 1983 as a replacement for the Corona – has more space for passengers and luggage. It has a longer … Continue reading
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Used Vehicle Review: Chrysler 300M, 1999-2002
Although inspired by the furious 300-horsepower hemi-engine, big tail-finned Chrysler “letter series” cars of the late fifties and early sixties, the 1999 Chrysler 300M is a well-mannered and modern interpretation. This 300M offers a nice balance of performance, handling and fuel efficiency, along with a luxurious and a very spacious interior. Continue reading
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Feature: Drowsy Drivers
by Iris Winston A single shoe, sole up. A battered overnight bag with clothing bursting out at all angles. A family photograph, the frame twisted and the glass smashed. The remnants of a laptop computer. These were just a few … Continue reading
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First Drive: 2003 Toyota Matrix
2003 Toyota Matrix XRSClick image to enlarge by Harry Pegg Montreal, Quebec – Toyota is making a play for a younger audience with a new vehicle they call a crossover utility vehicle (CUV). The Matrix, built on the new Corolla … Continue reading
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Test Drive: 2002 BMW 325i Touring
Photo: BMW, Click image to enlarge by Haney Louka “The single biggest reason to consider a wagon over an SUV in this price range is right here: the driving experience. Behind the wheel of the 3-Series Touring, the extra cargo … Continue reading
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Used Vehicle Review: Chevrolet Tracker, 1999-2002
The Chevrolet Tracker may look like a sport cute – one of those urban-only small utilities – but looks can be deceiving. The Tracker, folks, is a real truck with a rugged, ladder frame, not to mention a low-range gear for really challenging off-road terrain. Continue reading
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Used Vehicle Review: Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 2000 – 2002
Right here in Canada, we are building some of the highest quality cars in the world, a fact not to be overlooked for any used car buyer. In the most recent J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study (IQS), the Oshawa, Ontario-built Chevrolet Impala and Monte Carlo were shown to come off of an assembly line with the highest quality rating of any auto plant in North and South America. Continue reading
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Auto Tech: AUTOnomy – the future of the automobile?
by Jim Kerr In the surreal atmosphere of world-class auto shows, it’s the flashy concept vehicles with their wild body shapes and glamorous colours that gather all the attention. This year at Detroit’s North American International Auto show, it was … Continue reading
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Feature: Say What? A plain language guide to automotive slang
by Murray Jackson Have you ever grabbed a snack in a truck stop restaurant? If so, perhaps you overheard something like this: “I was on the flip flop from Shakey Town, rolling down the boulevard about ten yardsticks after a … Continue reading
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Used Vehicle Review: Buick Park Avenue, 1997-2002
For 2003, Buick has launched a modest campaign to remind potential buyers about the virtues of Buicks in general, and the Park Avenue in particular. For instance, there’s a new emphasis on “heritage” design cues such as the new badging, as well as three new fender portholes on each side. Buick first used the portholes in 1949. And in the case of the Park Avenue Ultra, Buick has spiced up the car’s face with a new tri-shield emblem on the grille) and added 17-inch chrome-plated aluminum wheels. Continue reading
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Auto Tech: Gas Cap Codes: Loose gas cap can activate warning light
by Jim Kerr When the “check engine” or MIL (malfunction indicator light) shines brightly on the dash display and the vehicle seems to run fine, there is a good chance you have just become the latest victim of what many … Continue reading
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Test Drive: 2003 Audi A4 1.8T Avant quattro
Click image to enlarge by Paul Williams For the past five years or so, Audi has barely put a foot wrong. There was that little snafu with the TT crashing at something close to the speed of sound, but they … Continue reading
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