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Monthly Archives: December 2002
First Drive: 2003 BMW 760Li
All images shot on location in Miami by BMW. Click image to enlarge by Paul Williams “Oh, my!” said the beautiful girl hanging out the car window next to my shiny 2003 BMW 760Li. “Oh, my, my, my!” she continued, … Continue reading
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Test Drive: 2003 Hyundai Accent GL sedan
Click image to enlarge by Greg Wilson Great value in a small sedan The Hyundai Accent is one of only two subcompact cars left in the Canadian marketplace that starts under $13,000 (if you don’t count the languishing Daewoo brand) … Continue reading
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Test Drive: 2003 Acura CL Type S six-speed
Click image to enlarge by Haney Louka Home of possibly the best stir stick on the planet Acura must be listening. Lo and behold, a new six-speed manual transmission is now offered on the 2003 edition of Acura’s thoroughly competent … Continue reading
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Unsightly Brake Dust (and what you can do about it)
by Paul Williams Have you seen the new BMWs? Great-looking cars. Too bad about the black wheels, though. Actually, it’s not just BMWs, and if your car has four-wheel disc brakes, it’s not just the front wheels. Brake dust is … Continue reading
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Test Drive: 2003 Saturn L200
Click image to enlarge by Greg Wilson Styling makeover not enough to keep mid-size Saturn competitive A lot’s been happening at General Motors’ ‘different kind of car company’ lately. Saturn introduced its first sport utility vehicle, the Vue, last year, … Continue reading
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Test Drive: 2003 Hyundai Tiburon Tuscani
Click image to enlarge Story and photos by Grant Yoxon Mid-way through a very long model year, Hyundai has shuffled its Tiburon line-up, dropping one trim level and adding another. While base and SE trim levels continue as introduced in … Continue reading
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DaimlerChrysler Canada sponsors car drawing contest for children
Windsor, Ontario – DaimlerChrysler Canada is sponsoring a nationwide drawing contest called “Start Your Engine! Design That Cool Car,” for children aged 13 and under. The contest is running on www.canadianparents.com between now and December 31, 2002. “The holidays are … Continue reading
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Test Drive: 2003 Chevrolet Silverado CrewCab 1500 Heavy Duty with Quadrasteer
Click image to enlarge Story and photos by Jim Kerr The Heavy Duty truck market is hot. Chevy’s latest entry into this market is the 2003 Crewcab 1500 HD series truck. With new front end styling, common to the other … Continue reading
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First Drive: 2003 Mini CVT
Click image to enlarge Story and photos by Laurance Yap Heresy! A tiny urban runabout – and the cutest little urban runabout at that – that I want with the optional automatic transmission rather than with the standard, and slick-shifting … Continue reading
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Feature: Q-Ships – Autos readers pick their favourite ‘sleepers’
Nissan Altima. Photo by Laurance YapClick image to enlarge by Paul Williams The recent www.Autos.ca article on Q-ships brought some excellent suggestions from our readers. Q-ships, you remember, are ordinary-looking cars with big performance. A popular suggestion was the Ford … Continue reading
Posted in Brands, Industry, Concepts, Motorsports, Performance and Customization
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Feature: Van or Sports Car? It’s a tough choice for an enthusiast
Porsche Boxster S. Photo by Laurance YapClick image to enlarge by Paul Williams As a Famous Automotive Journalist, I’m regularly asked for my opinion on what kind of car to buy. “Should I get a van or a sports car?” … Continue reading
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Test Drive: 2003 Mitsubishi Galant ES
Click image to enlarge (Photo: Paul Williams) by Greg Wilson Not a class leader, but good value in four cylinder Galant New to the Canadian market, the Mitsubishi Galant is a mid-sized family sedan in the same class as such … Continue reading
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Auto Tech: GM’s Oshawa Truck Assembly Plant
by Jim Kerr For anyone interested in automobiles, the vehicle assembly plant has to be a source of fascination. Behind the security fences and inside huge buildings, a synchronized ballet goes on almost around the clock. General Motor’s truck plant … Continue reading
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