Monthly Archives: July 2002

Preview: 2003 Maybach

Newly developed single seats enhance the feeling of well-being experienced by the rear passengers in the Maybach 62. The first thing one notices is the exceptionally generous amount of space. Passengers sitting in the rear can feel very much at … Continue reading

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Special Report: The future of hydrogen

BMW 745h at the Chutes Montmorency waterfalls, Canada. Click image to enlarge by Kelly Taylor Hydrogen. The smallest, lightest and first element on the periodic table. As one component of water, it is arguably the first building block of all … Continue reading

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Maintenance: Engine Oil For High-Mileage Cars

by Paul Williams Recently my neighbourhood garage owner offered me a used Honda at a great price. “How many kilometres?” I asked. “Well, it’s been around the block,” he said, patting its roof affectionately. We talked a bit more about … Continue reading

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Feature: Special Report – Ford: What’s New for 2003

2003 Mercury Marauder, Photo: Grant YoxonClick image to enlarge by Jim Kerr Seven Ford Cars, Six Ford SUV’s, Five Ford Trucks, Four Lincolns, Three SVT specials, Two Think electric vehicles, One Mercury Marauder, and a partridge in a pear tree. … Continue reading

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Test Drive: 2002 Chrysler Sebring GTC convertible

Click image to enlarge Story and photos by Greg Wilson New GTC model offers 5-speed manual transmission New for mid-2002, the Chrysler Sebring Convertible GTC model is a slightly sportier version of this mid-size, front-wheel-drive convertible. Since its introduction in … Continue reading

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Auto Tech: How to increase fuel economy

by Jim Kerr The cost of fuel for your automobile has increased in leaps and bounds since the 1950′ and 1960′s. Even so, our fuel cost today is cheap when compared to some European countries where fuel is over $2.00 … Continue reading

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Test Drive: 2002 Chrysler Concorde LXi

Click image to enlarge by Harry Pegg Photos by Grant Yoxon Chrysler’s luxury flagship is roomy and smooth-riding DaimlerChrysler has given Concorde a new role for 2002: luxury flagship, sailing with enthusiasm into the berth as replacement for the now-sunk … Continue reading

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Test Drive: 2002 BMW 745iA

Click image to enlarge by Grahame Shannon Photos by Laurance Yap A BMW from another planet? The 2002 BMW 745iA is BMW’s top of the line sedan, aimed at the Mercedes-Benz S-Class and the Audi A8. Recently introduced, it is … Continue reading

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Used Vehicle Review: Chevrolet Astro, 1985-2002

2000 Chevrolet Astro. Click image to enlarge by Jeremy Cato The Chevrolet Astro van has enjoyed more lives than your favourite cat. General Motors Corp., in fact, announced just this past June the latest official plan for the Astro: GM … Continue reading

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Feature: Koreans see surge in quality rankings

by Tony Whitney Of course, car buyers saw many examples of this kind of marketing turnaround by Japanese vehicles over the years. Back in the 1960s and 1970s, Japanese cars may have offered value and performance, but rust and often … Continue reading

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BusFusion

Frank CondelliClick image to enlarge by Paul Williams Frank Condelli is Almonte, Ontario’s Volkswagen Bus expert, and likely the town’s biggest fan of these unusual vehicles. His main interest is the 1980s Vanagon Westfalia camper, but he likes VW Busses … Continue reading

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Test Drive: 2002 Honda Civic SiR

Photos courtesy of Honda Canada. Click image to enlarge by Greg Wilson A sporty hatch with the heart of an RSX The Honda Civic two-door hatchback is back, but it’s not the inexpensive, entry-level hatchback that was last offered in … Continue reading

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Test Drive: 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500

July 16, 2002 Photos: General MotorsClick image to enlarge by Jim Kerr Remember the little Hot Wheels trucks we used to play with? Funky styling, bright colours, and bold wheels attracted lots of us to these pocket-sized dream machines. Now … Continue reading

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