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Monthly Archives: February 2002
Auto Tech: Interest in ethanol fuel increasing
by Jim Kerr Gasoline is the automobile fuel of choice, but it may have been different. When the Model T was designed, Henry Ford expected ethanol to be the major automobile fuel. Gasoline took the lead because of the ease … Continue reading
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Industry Update: A conversation with Nissan President, Carlos Ghosn
Detroit, Michigan – We are halfway through our roasted Indiana duck a l’orange with French green lentils when I raise the question of politics with Carlos Ghosn, Nissan Motor Company’s chief executive and Renault SA CEO. Would he consider running? … Continue reading
Posted in Brands, Industry, Concepts
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Test Drive: 2003 Toyota Celica GT-S TRD
Click image to enlarge by Laurance Yap It was the third time that day, the guy standing and waiting for me to pull into the parking space and get out. I wanted to hide, because I didn’t want to hear … Continue reading
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1953-54 Buick Skylark
1953 Buick SkylarkPhoto: Bill Vance by Bill Vance In 1953 Buick marked its 50th anniversary, and it had a lot to celebrate. Among its achievements was the introduction of its new short-stroke, high-compression, overhead valve V-8 engine. Although first used … Continue reading
Posted in Classics, Motoring Memories
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Austin SevenAustin Seven
1927 Austin SevenPhoto: Bill Vance by Bill Vance The Model T Ford, Volkswagen Beetle, and original Austin Seven were simple, sturdy designs that were affordable by the masses. All were so popular they were built in several countries. The Austin … Continue reading
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Austin-Healey
Photo: Bill Vance by Bill Vance When Englishman Donald Mitchell Healey died in January 1988 at the age of 89, he left a lasting legacy in the many cars that bear his name. He organized the Donald Healey Motor Co. … Continue reading
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How to keep your tires black
by Paul Williams Last weekend I noticed a neighbour carefully detailing the new tires on his black Saab 900 Talledega, and I thought to myself, “Now, there’s someone I can relate to.” Who’d have thought that in the 21st century … Continue reading
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Automotive Product Review Rain-X De-Icer
by Paul Williams A bottle of Rain-X De-Icer Spray was sent to me for examination in the last half of November, 2001. This is a new product from Pennzoil-Quaker State created to make life easier for Canadian motorists as we … Continue reading
Posted in Product Reviews, Winter Driving
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K&N Air Filters
by Paul Williams Many people are interested in improving the performance of their vehicle. Even those with high-powered cars, like an Audi S4 or BMW 330i, still crave a few extra horsepower. Those of us with more mundane vehicles will … Continue reading
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Performance Exhaust Systems
by Paul Williams If you’re looking for more performance from your vehicle, the two easiest components to upgrade are the air filter and the exhaust system. Recently I wrote about filters and fuel injection performance kits designed to get air … Continue reading
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Lexol Leather Cleaner
by Paul Williams Like leather furniture, your car’s leather interior requires occasional cleaning and conditioning. Granted, not everyone has a leather interior in their car, but they’re becoming more common in a wider range of vehicles. The Ford Focus, for … Continue reading
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Product Review : In-car entertainment systems
by Paul Williams The events of “9/11″ caused many people to re-think their plans to travel by air. Instead, they’re travelling by road. Consequently, sales of mobile entertainment systems are booming. At least, that’s how André DeRouchie, of Derand Motorsport … Continue reading
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Used Vehicle Review: Toyota Camry Solara, 1999-2002
The 1999 Toyota Camry Solara coupe arrived in the fall of 1998 as a decidedly North American vehicle – right down to its role in capturing buyers who have the same goals and attitudes of sport-utility buyers, but want nothing to do with a truck. Continue reading
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