Monthly Archives: March 2002

Feature: Hatchbacks go upmarket

Posted on March 31, 2002 by Chris

by Greg Wilson Hatchbacks are back, but they’re no longer inexpensive entry-level models At least seven new compact hatchback models will be introduced over the next year, but they’re not the inexpensive, entry-level hatchbacks that were so popular with first-time … Continue reading →

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Used Vehicle Review: Nissan Maxima, 1999-2002

Posted on March 29, 2002 by Autos

2000 Nissan Maxima SE, Click image to enlarge The redesigned 2004 Nissan Maxima started rolling off the assembly line at the NMMC plant in Smyrna, Tennessee last month. It’s the first Maxima to be built in North America, so a … Continue reading →

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Motoring Memories: Volvo P1800

Posted on March 25, 2002 by Autos

1969 Volvo P1800Photo: Bill Vance by Bill Vance The Volvo Car Corp. of Gothenburg, Sweden is known more for sturdy, reliable cars than for sports cars. Thus it was a surprise when Volvo introduced a new sports coupe in 1959. … Continue reading →

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Motoring Memories: The Studebaker Hawks

Posted on March 24, 2002 by Autos

1957 Studebaker Golden HawkPhoto: Bill Vance by Bill Vance Although Studebaker stopped building cars in 1966 (they were last produced in Hamilton, Ontario), the enterprise that grew from a wagon-building company formed in 1852 by Henry and Clement Studebaker in … Continue reading →

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Test Drive: 2002 Cadillac Escalade EXT

Posted on March 23, 2002 by Chris

Click image to enlarge by Greg Wilson New for 2002, the Cadillac Escalade EXT is based on the Chevrolet Avalanche with its unique folding ‘midgate’ between the cabin and the cargo box. The Escalade EXT features Cadillac’s 345 horsepower 6.0 … Continue reading →

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Pennzoil Roadside Rescue

Posted on March 21, 2002 by Chris

by Paul Williams Pennzoil Roadside Rescure is no longer sold. Click here for more product reviews (.ed). A friend of mine drives a beautiful Saab 900 Talledega. You can often see it parked around town, gleaming with its polished black … Continue reading →

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Used Vehicle Review: Ford Ranger, 1999-2002

Posted on March 20, 2002 by Autos

by Bob McHugh 2002 Ford Ranger. Click image to enlarge A compact pickup truck, the Ford Ranger dates back to 1982 and was initially introduced to combat a growing tide of smaller imported trucks from Japan. It was an immediate … Continue reading →

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Auto Tech: Noisy engine? It might be “piston slap”

Posted on March 20, 2002 by Paul Williams

by Jim Kerr Knock, knock, knock, knock. No it’s not the neighbour at the door. It’s the disturbing sound of piston slap coming from your car or truck’s engine. Is it a problem? Maybe – it depends on whom you … Continue reading →

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Across B.C. in a Pontiac Vibe AWD

Posted on March 20, 2002 by Autos

by Greg Wilson Last week, I drove a 2003 Pontiac Vibe AWD from Calgary to Vancouver as part of a General Motors cross-country media promotion. The new Vibe, as you may be aware, is Pontiac’s version of the Toyota Matrix … Continue reading →

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Motoring Memories: Riley One-Point-Five

Posted on March 19, 2002 by Autos

1959 Riley One-Point-FivePhoto: Bill Vance by Bill Vance One of the characteristics of most small imports of the 1950s was their modest performance compared with North America’s large, often V8-powered cars. Typical zero to 96 km/h (60 mph) acceleration time … Continue reading →

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Motoring Memories: End of an era: Chevrolet Camaro and Pontiac Firebird

Posted on March 19, 2002 by Autos

1967 Firebird ConvertibleClick image to enlarge by Bill Vance In the second of our two-part tribute to the Camaro and Firebird, our resident auto historian, Bill Vance, looks back on the colourful history and development of GM’s other pony car, … Continue reading →

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Used Vehicle Review: Saab 9-3, 1999-2002

Posted on March 18, 2002 by Chris

2001 Saab 0-3, Click image to enlarge By Jeremy Cato Saab (which is now completely owned by General Motors Corp.) introduced the 9-3 in 1999 with a 2.0-litre turbocharged engine (185 horsepower), but, alas, it wasn’t all smooth sailing from … Continue reading →

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Used Vehicle Review: Suzuki Esteem Wagon, 1998-2002

Posted on March 18, 2002 by Chris

2002 Suzuki Esteem, click image to enlarge By Jeremy Cato Okay, folks, we’re not talking about the sexiest of used cars here when we recommend the Suzuki Esteem station wagon. But if you’re looking for a very tidy, very well … Continue reading →

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