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Monthly Archives: December 2003
Auto Tech: Appraising older cars
by Jim Kerr If you enjoy restoring old cars or building custom cars, summer is the time for cruising. Winter is time for working on your project or seeking out another one. There are many collector car auctions or speciality … Continue reading
Posted in The Shadetree Mechanic
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First Drive: 2004 Honda Civic Si sedan
Photo: Paul Williams. Click image to enlarge by Paul Williams Toronto, Ontario – Honda Civics have been around so long that for many people, early versions are now classic cars. Their appeal has remained consistent because over the years, and … Continue reading
Posted in First Drives, Honda
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Test Drive: 2004 Ford F150 SuperCrew Lariat 4X4
Click image to enlarge Story and photos by Russell Purcell Ford brass knew that in order to retain their sales leadership in the hotly contested light-truck market they were going to have to offer consumers a stylish, durable package with … Continue reading
Posted in Ford, Test Drives, Trucks
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Test Drive: 2004 Mazda3 Sport GT
Click image to enlarge Story and photos by Greg Wilson Protege5 replacement fun and rewarding The Mazda Protege5 is a very popular car in Canada, particularly in major urban centres – so why did Mazda change the name of the … Continue reading
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First Drive: 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLR
Photo: Tony Whitney. Click image to enlarge by Tony Whitney As most enthusiasts know by now, the SLR was built almost without regard to cost using carbon fibre for the bodywork. A cooperative effort between Mercedes-Benz and the folks at … Continue reading
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Auto Tech: Mercedes-Benz Bi-Xenon Active Light System
by Jim Kerr Headlamps have come a long way from the simple incandescent bulb that provides little more light than a candle does in a dark cellar. In the recent past, vehicles used sealed beams. Halogen headlamps have now become … Continue reading
Posted in Safety, Technology
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Test Drive: 2004 Mazda6 GS V6
Click image to enlarge Story and photos by Grant Yoxon People shopping for a new mid-size family sedan will be pleased with the choices available on the market today. Cars like the Honda Accord, Nissan Altima, Toyota Camry, Chevrolet Malibu … Continue reading
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First Drive: 2004 Porsche Cayenne V6
Click image to enlarge by Richard Russel The Cayenne, or at least the concept of a Porsche SUV, got a pretty cool reception from the purist media at its introduction one year ago in the sunny south of Spain. Perhaps … Continue reading
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First Drive: 2004 Chevrolet Colorado/GMC Canyon pickups
by Paul Williams Georgian Bay, Ontario – When you think of the term “designer vehicle,” you probably think of an exclusive and expensive sports car. In fact, it’s the truck buyer who gets all the choice. With the new Chevrolet … Continue reading
Posted in Chevrolet, First Drives, GMC, Trucks
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Feature: AJAC Car of the Year: Coupes/Sedans under $35,000
Journalists put coupes/sedans under $35K through their paces at TestFest, October, 2003. From front: Pontiac Grand Prix, Mazda3, Acura TSX, Dodge SRT-4 and Toyota Solara. Click image to enlarge Story by Paul Williams Photos: Dennis Miles, Ryerson University The Automobile … Continue reading
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Auto Tech: Subaru brings rally car technology to the street
by Jim Kerr Photos by Grant Yoxon Some of the technology that makes Subaru all wheel drive vehicles handle so well comes from their many years of World Rally Car experience. Subaru has excelled in this form of racing and … Continue reading
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Feature: What’s new with minivans
Story by Tony Whitney Photos: Dennis Miles, Ryerson University Minivans competing for Canadian Car of the year honours. The Toyota Sienna was named Best New Minivan. Click image to enlarge At the recent Automobile Journalists Association of Canada “TestFest” staged … Continue reading
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First Drive: 2004 VW Jetta GLS 1.9 TDI PD
Click image to enlarge by Richard Russell The Jetta, like its Golf sibling, is usually associated with long life and high mileage. The German engineering that prepares it for life on the high speed Autobahn and snaky roads of Europe, … Continue reading
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