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Monthly Archives: July 2004
Test Drive: 2004 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 Tiptronic
Click image to enlarge Review and photos by Greg Wilson I decided to take one last fling in the 2004 Porsche 911 before the revised 2005 models arrive. Frankly, I don’t see why anyone would buy an ’04 model at … Continue reading
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Feature: Stunt driving school
Student at the wheel. Click image to enlarge Stunt driving school Story and photos by Laurance Yap
Posted in Motorsports, Performance and Customization
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Auto Tech: Should you use high-octane Premium gasoline?
by Jim Kerr With the price of fuel high, drivers want to save money whenever they can, so the natural tendency is to fill up with the cheapest gas. For many of us, this works just fine but some car … Continue reading
Posted in Auto Tech, Maintenance
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Test Drive: 2004 Mazda6 Sport GT
Click image to enlarge Review and photos by Paul Williams There’s no doubt that Mazda takes its “zoom-zoom” image seriously and this is one of the keys to the company’s current success. Comparing Japanese sedan lineups, only the Nissan Altima … Continue reading
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Test Drive: 2004 BMW X3 3.0i
Photo: Paul Williams. Click image to enlarge by Haney Louka Photos by Grant Yoxon and Paul Williams For those of you expecting the sports sedan of SUVs, I’m sorry to disappoint you: the X3 is no 3-Series. True, on paper … Continue reading
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Feature: Cars under $15,000
One of the challenges of being an automotive journalist is that manufacturers always want you to drive and evaluate their top-of-the-line products. Quite understandably, they hope you go away with the best possible impression of their design and engineering skills … Continue reading
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First Drive: 2005 Saab 9-2X
Photos: Saab. Click image to enlarge by Richard Russell Even forced marriages can work out. As incongruous as it seems, the wedding of Saab and Subaru has resulted in an offspring that will stand out even when the honeymoon is … Continue reading
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Test Drive: 2005 Chevrolet Equinox LT
Click image to enlarge Review and photos by Greg Wilson Replacing the Chevrolet Tracker, the Ontario-built Equinox is now the largest ‘compact’ SUV on the market. Compared to the Ford Escape, the Equinox is 358 mm (14 inches) longer and … Continue reading
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Auto Tech: First-generation hydrogen vehicles
by Jim Kerr Fuel cells are the ultimate choice for hydrogen-powered vehicles but they still need several years of development. The Saskatchewan Research Council’s (SRC) solution: take a modern vehicle on the roads today and convert it so it will … Continue reading
Posted in Green Technology, Technology
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Test Drive: 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara JLX
Photos: Suzuki. Click image to enlarge By Jil McIntosh The “sport-cute” segment – small SUVs – has become a rather crowded one, with everybody and his brother throwing a model into the ring. But pare it down to real 4x4s … Continue reading
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Test Drive: 2004 Acura TL with Dynamic Package
Click image to enlarge by Paul Williams Photos: Grant Yoxon If you’re looking to move up in the automotive market, and have about $40,000 to play with, Acura has an impressive new TL for your consideration. If it were the … Continue reading
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AMC Gremlin, 1970-1978
Click image to enlarge by Bill Vance The Nash Motor Co. of Kenosha, Wisconsin, was the only successful American small car manufacturer between the end of the Second World War and 1960. Hudson, Studebaker, Willys, Kaiser-Frazer and a few fringe … Continue reading
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Test Drive: 2004 Cadillac CTS-V
Click image to enlarge Review and photos by Russell Purcell A Caddy for enthusiasts It is a rare occurrence for a car to make such a strong enough impression on me that I have to re-evaluate my perceptions of all … Continue reading
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