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Monthly Archives: July 2003
Test Drive: 2003 Audi A4 3.0 quattro
Click image to enlarge by Russell Purcell Bigger, bolder, better Audi rebounded from the sudden acceleration scare of the late 1980s (that almost pulled the plug on the sales of the marques in North America) in fine form. Although the … Continue reading
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B.C or Bust, Part Two: Across Canada in a Honda Civic Hybrid
Civic Hybrid at junction of Eastern Time Zone and Central Time Zone. Click image to enlarge by Paul Williams With over 2000 kilometres under its serpentine belt, the Honda Civic Hybrid was definitely warming up to a long trip. I … Continue reading
First Drive: 2004 Saab 9-3 Convertible
Click image to enlarge by Richard Russell Copenhagen, Denmark – There is something about a convertible that brings a smile to your face and a positive outlook to your day. Saab is hoping the new 2004 9-3 convertible will have … Continue reading
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Test Drive: 2003 VW Passat W8
Click image to enlarge Story and photos by Greg Wilson The merits of Volkswagen’s plunge in to the luxury class with the new Passat W8 and the upcoming Phaeton are hotly debatable. Is Volkswagen intruding into Audi territory, and if … Continue reading
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Test Drive: 2003 Chevrolet Silverado SS
Click image to enlarge Story and photos by Russell Purcell Is it worthy? A quick glance around the parking lot at your local car dealership will reveal that the Canadian consumer has a thing for trucks. In fact, this love … Continue reading
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Used Vehicle Review: Volvo S80, 1999-2003
Volvo S80 (2004 2.5 AWD model shown). Photo: G. Yoxon. Click image to enlarge By Bob McHugh Without a doubt, the best looking Volvo sedan ever, the S80 was a major styling shift for the Swedish auto maker. A luxury-class … Continue reading
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Auto Tech: Ford’s updated 5.4 litre Triton V8
by Jim Kerr Click image to enlarge Ford’s new 2004 F150 pickup will be arriving at dealerships in a few weeks and the 5.4 Triton engine has had some major redesigns to increase it’s horsepower to 300 ponies and 365 … Continue reading
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Used Vehicle Review: Volkswagen Cabrio, 1989-1993
1989 Volkswagen Cabriolet By Bob McHugh Summer is the worst time of the year to buy a convertible, if you’re looking for a bargain. The weather is hot, the convertible tops are down, and just about everybody is envious of … Continue reading
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B.C. or Bust: Driving across Canada in a Honda Civic Hybrid, Part One
Civic Hybrid near Confederation Bridge, PEI. Click image to enlarge by Paul Williams There’s something a little too complex about hybrid cars, don’t you think? I mean, they have two motors, for a start – one gasoline and one battery … Continue reading
First Drive: 2004 Porsche 911 GT3
Click image to enlarge Story and photos by Laurance Yap South Boston, Virginia – In the years that I’ve been driving, there have been two car brands that I’ve had a real affinity for: Honda, because I spent many of … Continue reading
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Test Drive: 2003 Saab 9-3 Vector
Click image to enlarge Story and photos by Greg Wilson The 2003 Saab 9-3 Vector is the top trim level in the new 9-3 sedan lineup, which now includes the 9-3 Linear ($34,900), 9-3 Arc ($40,500), and 9-3 Vector ($43,500). … Continue reading
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Auto Tech: The science of lowering interior noise
by Jim Kerr Interior noise levels in passenger vehicles have been decreasing for years. Hop into most new vehicles and the first impression will be how comfortable the ride is. Part of this comfort is provided by the quiet ride. … Continue reading
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Feature: 2003 Toyota Tundra T3
Click image to enlarge by Tony Whitney It’s shaping up to be a great summer for interesting new vehicles starring in movies. First we had the new Mazda RX-8 making an all-to-brief appearance in “X-Men Two,” which was filmed in … Continue reading