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Monthly Archives: June 2003
Test Drive: 2003 Nissan Xterra SE-SC
Click image to enlarge by Richard Russell Nissan makes no pretense about this being a soft-roader. Where the majority of SUV’s carry only a pretense of off-road ability beneath a smoothly sculpted body, the Xterra offers in-your-face butch styling. Where … Continue reading
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Test Drive: 2003 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Wagon GLS
Click image to enlarge Story and photos by Greg Wilson Small wagon gets great fuel economy 2003 Volkswagen Jetta Wagons are available with three different four cylinder engines, but if you want great fuel economy, the Jetta TDI Wagon is … Continue reading
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Feature: Canada’s Top Ten Best-Sellers
By Greg Wilson Value, practicality, and reputation figure prominently Canada’s top ten best-selling vehicles reflect the practical, value-oriented nature of Canadian buyers, says one of Canada’s leading automotive writers. “Canada has traditionally been a more price-sensitive market than in the … Continue reading
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Test Drive: 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe
Click image to enlarge by Richard Russell The Chevrolet Tahoe is one of the most familiar names on the SUV landscape. Extensively redesigned for the 2000 model year, it has received some mid-life upgrades for 2003 making it worth a … Continue reading
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Auto Tech: Air conditioning repairs
by Jim Kerr Warm weather has returned and vehicle air conditioning systems are being put to work again. Hopefully, yours is still performing well, but many systems will need some service. Refrigerants have to be the number one area of … Continue reading
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Test Drive: 2004 Mercedes-Benz C240 4Matic
C240 4Matic near Montebello, January 2003. Click image to enlarge By Haney Louka Photos by Laurance Yap I’ve seen Mercedes Benzes all over the place, but I never thought I’d find them on the bandwagon. While some car companies jump … Continue reading
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First Drive: 2004 Echo Hatchback
2004 Toyota Echo RS Hatchback. Click image to enlarge. by Grant Yoxon Kingston, Ontario – The hatch is back. After a 14 year absence, Toyota Canada will once again give Canadians an entry-level hatchback. And unlike the slew of five … Continue reading
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Test Drive: 2003 Saturn Ion Quad Coupe VTi
Click image to enlarge by Greg Wilson Unique features distinguish new Saturn coupe I can’t think of another car that has as many unique features as the new Saturn Ion Quad Coupe – at least in the under-$30,000 price range. … Continue reading
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Auto Tech: Improved auto technology helps, not hinders
by Jim Kerr Automobile manufacturers are continually introducing new models with more features, more powerful engines, computer networks to rival a small office and more gears in transmissions. Just the other day Mercedes announced they are introducing a 7-speed automatic … Continue reading
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Test Drive: 2003 Mazda B4000 Quad Cab 4X4
Click image to enlarge Review and photos by Russell Purcell Big value in a small package When the compact pick-up truck trend kicked off in the mid 1970s, Ford, the world’s largest producer of light trucks, turned to Mazda to … Continue reading
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Feature: Chrysler’s cool concepts
Chrysler California Cruiser and Dodge Kahuna. Click image to enlarge By Richard Russell Miami, Florida – Not content to get a feel for what the car-conscious auto show crowd think of their concept vehicles, DaimlerChrysler takes them to the streets … Continue reading
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Test Drive: 2003 Volkswagen Jetta GLI
Click image to enlarge Story and photos by Laurance Yap One of the most interesting things I’ve ever heard about the Volkswagen Jetta was blurted out by a slightly exasperated executive at the design forum at last February’s Toronto auto … Continue reading
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