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Monthly Archives: April 2003
Test Drive: 2003 GMC Envoy XL
Click image to enlarge Story and photos by Russell Purcell Is Bigger Really Better? With the simple addition of a little length and a little power, GM has added a little more utility to the mid-sized Envoy SUV. The Envoy … Continue reading
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Mercedes-Benz Canada opens new retail dealership in Montreal
Toronto, Ontario – Mercedes-Benz Canada officially opened its newest location in Dollard-des-Ormeaux today, in the West Island of Montreal, making it the first factory-owned retail store operation in the Greater Montreal Area since the late 80′s. This latest addition to … Continue reading
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Test Drive: 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe GL FWD
Click image to enlarge Story and photos by Paul Williams SUVs are having a rough ride these days, in more ways than one. The criticisms are well known: excessive fuel consumption, truck-like handling, being too big, and costing too much. … Continue reading
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Anti-lock brakes: why you should have them
by Richard Russell In my humble opinion ABS, or Antilock Braking Systems, are the most significant safety advance since the invention of the brake itself. ABS requires no conscious thought, training or additional maintenance. Drivers simply have to react as … Continue reading
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First Drive: 2003 Porsche 911 Turbo X50
Click image to enlarge Story and photos by Laurance Yap It’s interesting how it’s easier, in life, to get away with some kinds of extremism and not others, a fact that’s no truer than in what car you choose for … Continue reading
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Feature: Can Corbin be revived?
by Paul Williams A Canadian company is confident it will build the Corbin Merlin Roadster and Sparrow three-wheeled microcars, despite the bankruptcy of California-based Corbin Motors. Corbin Sparrow Corbin MerlinClick images to enlarge “I guarantee you that both these projects … Continue reading
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Test Drive: 2003 Suzuki XL-7 JLX
Click image to enlarge by Greg Wilson Roomy, smooth, and quiet, but could use more passing power Suzuki’s top-of-the-line compact SUV, the Suzuki XL-7, was introduced two years ago to generally favourable reviews. It’s essentially a longer version of the … Continue reading
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Preview: Chrysler 300C
Eric Ridenour, executive vice president of Product Development, Chrysler Group, introduced the Chrysler 300C concept vehicle for media at the 2003 New York International Auto Show. 1955 Chrysler 300CClick images to enlarge Story and photos by Paul Williams New York, … Continue reading
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Test Drive: 2003 Buick LeSabre
2003 Buick LeSabre Limited Celebration Edition. Click image to enlarge by Richard Russell There must be something to this. So I decided to check it out. After a couple of weeks and several hundred kilometres of driving a 2003 LeSabre, … Continue reading
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Auto Tech: The future of fuel cells
by Jim Kerr Fuel cells have been proclaimed as the technology that will enable us to drive our cars and power our homes in the future. Even with all the news on fuel cells, very few really know what they … Continue reading
Posted in Green Technology, The Environment
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GM unveils 2004 Malibu Maxx SS concept
Alex Morency from Make-A-Wish Foundation (left) and General Motors President North America Gary Cowger introduce the 2004 Chevy Malibu Maxx SS at the New York Auto Show. Morency, 16, is from Brooklyn, New York and his wish is to be … Continue reading
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Test Drive: 2003 VW New Beetle Convertible
Click image to enlarge Story and photos by Russell Purcell Fun in the Sun on a Budget When Volkswagen resurrected the ‘Bug’ in 1998, the New Beetle was immediately a hit, as it brought a hint of nostalgia to a … Continue reading
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Motoring Memories: Messerschmitt, 1953-1962
1959 Messerschmitt T-500 Tiger. Click image to enlarge Story and photo by Bill Vance The interruption in car production during the Second World War caused a shortage when peace came. This was particularly acute in Germany where most of the … Continue reading
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