Monthly Archives: March 2003

Test Drive: 2003 Pontiac Vibe AWD

Posted on March 31, 2003 by Chris

Click image to enlarge By Haney Louka Photos by Laurance Yap It’s been just over a year since Pontiac’s Vibe and its mechanical twin, the Toyota Matrix, were unleashed on the North American public. Demand for these models is still … Continue reading →

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Pacific International Auto & Light Truck Show

Posted on March 30, 2003 by Autos

The Pacific International Auto & Light Truck Show opened Friday. Regina Chan was there and captured these images of the auto show. Click the images to enlarge. 2004 Subaru WRX STI 2004 Chevrolet Epica 2004 Chevrolet Optra Dodge Durango 2004 … Continue reading →

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Pacific International Auto & Light Truck Show

Posted on March 30, 2003 by Bryan

The Pacific International Auto & Light Truck Show opened Friday. Regina Chan was there and captured these images of the auto show. Click the images to enlarge. 2004 Subaru WRX STI 2004 Chevrolet Epica 2004 Chevrolet Optra Dodge Durango 2004 … Continue reading →

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Test Drive: 2003 Dodge Ram Hemi 2500 SLT Quad Cab 4X4

Posted on March 28, 2003 by Chris

Click image to enlarge by Greg Wilson Photos by Grant Yoxon Improved performance, comfort and roominess for heavy duty Ram Quad Cab pickup While 1/2 ton pickups are still the most popular type of pickup, heavy-duty (over 8500 lb. GVWR) … Continue reading →

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Chevy SSR to pace Indy 500

Posted on March 27, 2003 by Bryan

Herb Fishel, Executive Director of GM Racing with the Chevy SSR Indy 500 Pace Vehicle. Click image to enlarge Indianapolis, Indiana – Chevrolet and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway announced that the new 2003 Chevy SSR will serve as the Official … Continue reading →

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First Drive: 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix

Posted on March 26, 2003 by Autos

Click image to enlarge By Laurance Yap The new Pontiac Grand Prix is a challenging car. Not challenging in the sense that it’s difficult to drive or anything (far from it) but challenging because of the way it messes with … Continue reading →

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First Drive: 2004 Rolls Royce Phantom

Posted on March 25, 2003 by Autos

Click image to enlarge by Jim Kenzie Santa Barbara, California – There is a new candidate for the title, “Best Car in the World”. It is the Rolls-Royce Phantom. It may not be perfect – and you know how I … Continue reading →

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Motoring Memories: Willys-Overland Whippet

Posted on March 25, 2003 by Autos

1929 Whippet SedanPhoto: Bill Vance by Bill Vance The Whippet car had a short but surprisingly successful sales history. A product of the Willys-Overland Co. of Toledo, Ohio, it was introduced late in 1926 as a 1927 model to replace … Continue reading →

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Motoring Memories: Studebaker Lark

Posted on March 24, 2003 by Autos

1959 Studebaker LarkPhoto: Bill Vance by Bill Vance Smaller companies often have better ideas which they can implement quicker. In the automobile industry the period just after the Second World War was a good example of how smaller automakers beat … Continue reading →

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Test Drive: 2003 MazdaSpeed Protegé

Posted on March 21, 2003 by Chris

Click image to enlarge by Greg Wilson Photos by Laurance Yap and Grant Yoxon New turbocharger adds power to limited production Protegé In 2001, Mazda jumped into the sport compact segment with a limited production version of the Protegé sedan … Continue reading →

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Used Vehicle Review: Ford Focus, 2000-2003

Posted on March 20, 2003 by Autos

by Bob McHugh 2000 Ford Focus. Click image to enlarge An imaginative design that was also very practical, the year 2000 Ford Focus was a trend-setting small car – for a new millennium. Its taller-than-average body has raised seating that … Continue reading →

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Auto Tech: Keeping Windshields Clear

Posted on March 19, 2003 by Paul Williams

by Jim Kerr People have tried many ways to get the frost off their windshields in the winter. For decades, cars and trucks have come with defrosters that blow hot air on the inside of the glass to keep it … Continue reading →

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Motoring Memories: Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost

Posted on March 19, 2003 by Autos

1923 Rolls Royce Silver GhostPhoto: Bill Vance by Bill Vance The British Rolls-Royce built by Rolls-Royce Motors of Crewe, Cheshire, had a long established reputation as the best car in the world. And the model that did more than any … Continue reading →

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