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Monthly Archives: October 2002
Auto Tech: Kids and collector cars
By Jim Kerr Kids and collector cars: can they mix? The answer is a definite yes! As the owner of a classic 50′s Ford convertible, I wanted the rest of my family to share in my enjoyment of the car. … Continue reading
Posted in Auto Tech, Entertainment
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Test Drive: 2003 Porsche 911 Targa
Click image to enlarge By Haney Louka Photos by Laurance Yap This old dog learns new tricks all the time. While the 911 label has been affixed to various Porsche cars since 1963, Porsche has been diligently updating its flagship … Continue reading
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First Drive: 2003 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible
Click image to enlarge by Jim Kenzie Miami Beach, Florida – In that TV cop show which was set down here, actor Don Johnson always sported a stubble-beard – more 11 p.m. shadow than five o’clock shadow. Did you ever … Continue reading
Posted in First Drives, Volkswagen
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MazdaSpeed Protegé Touring Car
Paul Bonaccorsi. Click image to enlarge by Paul Williams The action was fast and furious in the SCCA (Sports Car Club of America) Touring Car Championship race held at Toronto’s Mosport International Raceway in August. The usual BMWs were challenging … Continue reading
Posted in Motorsports, Performance and Customization
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Test Drive: 2003 Honda Accord EX-L sedan
Photo: Laurance Yap. Click image to enlarge by Greg Wilson A good family sedan that keeps getting better The Honda Accord is one of those benchmark cars that other car companies disassemble in secret warehouses to see what makes it … Continue reading
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Auto Tech: Dynamic Rear Proportioning
by Jim Kerr With almost every introduction of a new vehicle in the last couple years, the words “Dynamic Rear Proportioning” have been touted as one of the key features of the brake system. What is Dynamic rear proportioning, and … Continue reading
Posted in Auto Tech, Technology
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Test Drive: 2003 Lexus IS300 L-Tuned
Click image to enlarge by Haney Louka Just in case you thought the stock IS300 was a little too mainstream for your tastes, Lexus has come up with an in-your-face answer: L-Tuned. Now this is a car that will cause … Continue reading
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First Drive: 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse Coupe
Click image to enlarge Story and photos by Laurance Yap So, like, just how superficial are you? Let’s be honest here. You want a Mitsubishi Eclipse – tested here in 3.0 V6 GT – premium form – because it’s a … Continue reading
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First Drive: 2003 Volvo XC90
Click image to enlarge by Jim Kenzie Sonoma, California – Is the 2003 Volvo XC90 an SUV? It looks like a tall wagon. Now, Volvo is well-known for their wagons, and would be happy to sell you one. THEY say … Continue reading
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Feature: Chrysler Cop-Car
Click image to enlarge by Bob McHugh Delta, British Columbia – The Daimler-Chrysler people called it a “Special Service Vehicle” (apparently there are other markets for it) when they were here last week, at the Boundary Bay police training facility, … Continue reading
Posted in Brands, Industry, Concepts, Chrysler
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Test Drive: 2002 BMW M3 SMG convertible
Click image to enlarge by Greg Wilson Paddle shifters add excitement to M3 experience After driving the BMW M3 Coupe with a standard six speed manual transmission last year, I wrote that, “it’s the kind of car that will make … Continue reading
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First Drive: 2003 Lincoln Aviator
Click image to enlarge Story and photos by Laurance Yap Hot Springs, Virginia – Despite what it says on that shiny new wrapper, there’s no way you’re going to be flying a Lincoln Aviator anytime soon. That’s not necessarily a … Continue reading
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