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Monthly Archives: September 2002
First Drive: 2003 Toyota 4Runner
Click image to enlarge Story and photos by Laurance Yap Vancouver, B.C. – You can be forgiven for forgetting about the 4Runner, Toyota’s midsize truck-based SUV. What with all the hoopla around the full-sized Sequoia, the successful car-based Highlander, and … Continue reading
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Test Drive: 2003 Suzuki Aerio AWD
Photo: Laurance Yap. Click image to enlarge by Greg Wilson Chunky runabout now available with all-wheel-drive Earlier this year, I gave the thumbs up to the new Suzuki Aerio Fastback (hatchback) citing its roomy interior, practical cargo-carrying capabilities, good fuel … Continue reading
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Feature: AMG: Mercedes’ tuner division
Mercedes-Benz S 55 AMG. Click image to enlarge By Tony Whitney When Mercedes-Benz called me to say they were staging a couple of media test days focusing on AMG models, I didn’t need too much coaxing to get behind the … Continue reading
Posted in Brands, Industry, Concepts, Mercedes-Benz
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Auto Tech: Ford’s Hydraulic Power Assist system
by Jim Kerr When Ford first showed off the Hydraulic Power Assist in their Mighty F350 Tonka concept truck at last January’s North American Auto Show in Detroit, it looked like an interesting concept. Most concepts never go beyond that … Continue reading
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First Drive: 2003 Mercedes-Benz E320
Click image to enlarge Story and photos by Laurance Yap Surely there’s something in the “what NOT to do when you drive a Mercedes” section of the manual about stuff like this. Stuff like sleeping on your friends’ floors while … Continue reading
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First Drive: 2003 Infiniti M45
Click image to enlarge by Ted Laturnus Talk about a turnaround. It wasn’t that long ago when Nissan was in serious danger of slipping into oblivion. A lacklustre model range, stagnant sales, and an apparently out-of-touch management had put this … Continue reading
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Test Drive: 2003 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer
Click image to enlarge by Greg Wilson Big SUV has improvements to ride, handling, steering As I was writing this column, a new book called “High and Mighty: SUVs, the World’s Most Dangerous Vehicles and How They Got That Way,” … Continue reading
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Freelanders in Iceland
Click image to enlarge Story and photos by Tony Whitney Flying from Vancouver to Reykjavik is not that straightforward, but when there’s a new Land Rover Freelander waiting for you at the airport for a drive around Iceland, what more … Continue reading
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Auto Tech: Preparing your vehicle for Fall travel
Summer is but a memory now, but for those that take advantage of it, Fall can be the best time of year to travel. It avoids the summer rush and warm fall days, drier weather and good road conditions add … Continue reading
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Test Drive: 2002 Corvette Z06
Photos: General Motors. Click image to enlarge by Jim Kerr Every now and then along comes a car that sets new standards for automotive performance. The 2002 Corvette Z06 is one of those cars. Its forte’ is civilized power. And … Continue reading
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Product Review: California Water Blade
by Paul Williams Don’t you just love things that are, “As seen on TV?” They must be good, otherwise why would that actor whose name you can’t remember be pitching them? Water Blade and Dash Duster, Photo: P. Williams, click … Continue reading
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Used Vehicle Review: Hyundai Sonata, 1999-2002
2002 Hyundai Sonata GLX. Click image to enlarge by Jeremy Cato photos by Grant Yoxon Hyundai reinvented the Sonata mid-size sedan for the third time with the 1999 model year. It was a credible effort. That combined with a remarkable … Continue reading
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