Monthly Archives: March 2004

Auto Tech: Rear wheel drive is back!

Posted on March 31, 2004 by Paul Williams

by Jim Kerr Good ideas never die. Chrysler is building rear wheel drive cars in volume again. True, rear wheel drive has always been around in trucks and high performance cars, but most car models have been redesigned with front … Continue reading →

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Test Drive: 2004 Kia Magentis

Posted on March 31, 2004 by Chris

Photo: Jil McIntosh. Click image to enlarge By Jil McIntosh Established in the United States in 1994, Kia “Korea’s oldest car manufacturer, founded in 1944″ first opened its Canadian dealerships in 1999. Their low prices, long warranty and a successful … Continue reading →

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Test Drive: 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe 3.5 GLS

Posted on March 30, 2004 by Chris

Photo: Hyundai. U.S. model shown. Click image to enlarge by Grant Yoxon For 2004, Hyundai has added a new, more powerful engine option to the Santa Fe that will appeal to buyers who want more “sport” in their sport utility … Continue reading →

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Motoring Memories: General Motors X-Cars

Posted on March 29, 2004 by Autos

1981 Chevrolet Citation. Click image to enlarge Story and photo by Bill Vance The General Motors compact cars of the 1980s, called X-cars, the Chevrolet Citation, Pontiac Phoenix, Oldsmobile Omega and Buick Skylark, were the corporation’s all-new front-wheel drive models … Continue reading →

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First Drive: 2005 Volvo S40 and V50

Posted on March 29, 2004 by Autos

Click image to enlarge Story and photos by Paul Williams Estapona, Spain – Judging from recent introductions by several automakers, you could say that the sport wagon is making a comeback. But in Volvo’s case, it never really went away. … Continue reading →

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Test Drive: 2004 Toyota Prius

Posted on March 26, 2004 by Chris

Click image to enlarge Review and photos by Greg Wilson When it was first introduced in Canada in 2000, the Toyota Prius gasoline/electric hybrid car was looked upon as a curiosity rather than a vehicle people would actually buy to … Continue reading →

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Auto Tech: Ford borrows Volvo safety expertise

Posted on March 24, 2004 by Autos

by Jim Kerr When Volvo came under the umbrella of the Ford Motor Company, I thought that Volvo cars would lose some of their identity under Ford’s large presence but I have been proven wrong. Volvo appears to have retained … Continue reading →

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Test Drive: 2004 Chevrolet Aveo LS Sedan

Posted on March 24, 2004 by Chris

Click image to enlarge By Jil McIntosh With a flourish, Chevrolet has thrown its hat back into the subcompact ring. GM bowed out of this segment at the turn of the millennium, when it retired the Chevy Metro and its … Continue reading →

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Motoring Memories: Jaguar C-Type/XK120C, 1951-1953

Posted on March 23, 2004 by Autos

1952 Jaguar C-Type. Click image to enlarge Story and photo by Bill Vance When the 1949 Jaguar XK120 two-seater roadster arrived in late 1948 it was a stunning new post-Second World War sports car. Its sensuously beautiful lines were penned … Continue reading →

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Test Drive: 2004 Lexus ES 330

Posted on March 23, 2004 by Chris

Click image to enlarge by Haney Louka When evaluating upscale versions of mainstream cars, it’s important to determine whether the premium paid for the name and features is worth the extra investment. Luxury items, whether cars, boats, houses, watches, or … Continue reading →

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First Drive: 2005 Chrysler 300

Posted on March 22, 2004 by Autos

Photo: Paul Williams. Click image to enlarge by Paul Williams Palm Springs, California – Assembled in Brampton, Ontario, and with its signature V8 engine sourced from Mexico, the 2005 Chrysler 300 heralds the return of the Big American Car. After … Continue reading →

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First Drive: Toyota trucks: what’s new for 2004

Posted on March 19, 2004 by Autos

2004 Toyota 4Runner. Photo: Greg Wilson. Click image to enlarge by Greg Wilson Calgary, Alberta – Toyota may be best-known for its reliable cars, particularly the Camry and Corolla models, but the company is expanding rapidly in the light truck … Continue reading →

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Motoring Memories: 1951 Chrysler Hemi

Posted on March 18, 2004 by Autos

1951 Chrysler New Yorker. Click image to enlarge by Bill Vance From its formative years in the 1920s, the Chrysler Corporation developed a reputation for building well engineered cars. Walter Chrysler, a master machinist, valued the importance of soundly designed … Continue reading →

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