Monthly Archives: January 2005

First Drive: 2006 Infiniti M35/M45

Posted on January 31, 2005 by Autos

2006 Infiniti M35x. Click image to enlarge by Paul Williams Scottsdale, Arizona – After rainfall that sent Phoenix residents scurrying for provisions, an unusually green Arizona desert provided Infiniti with a scenic backdrop to introduce its new “M” sedan. Located … Continue reading →

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Feature: GM’s power pair: Caddy STS-V & Corvette Z06

Posted on January 31, 2005 by Chris

2005 Cadillac CTS-V. Photos: General Motors. Click image to enlarge by Richard Russell Wixom, Michigan – General Motors is using horsepower and technology to prove it can compete with the very best the German car industry has to offer. Limited … Continue reading →

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Winter Tire Test: Michelin Pilot Alpin

Posted on January 30, 2005 by Autos

If you need extra traction in the winter, but still savour your performance car’s sharp reflexes, Pilot Alpins from Michelin strike a great balance, says Haney Louka. “While they’re not mountain-goat aggressive on the slick stuff, they still maintain their composure..when they are not on snow duty,” he reports. Continue reading →

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First Drive: 2006 BMW 3-Series

Posted on January 28, 2005 by Autos

Click image to enlarge Review and photos by Paul Williams Valencia, Spain – New vehicle introductions normally don’t consist of 700 journalists from 70 countries converging on Valencia, Spain in multiple waves over four weeks. If that sounds to you … Continue reading →

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Austin/Morris Mini and Mini-Cooper

Posted on January 28, 2005 by Autos

1967 Mini-Cooper S. Click image to enlarge Story and photo by Bill Vance When the British Austin/Morris Mini came on the scene in 1959, it set a new trend in automobile packaging. Its cross-mounted engine and front-drive layout was a … Continue reading →

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Test Drive: 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid 4WD

Posted on January 28, 2005 by Chris

Photos: Ford. Click image to enlarge by Greg Wilson The good news is that the new Ford Escape Hybrid offers approximately the same performance, passenger capacity and cargo capacity as a standard Escape V6 SUV for about the same price, … Continue reading →

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Used Vehicle Review: Subaru Legacy/Outback, 2000-2004

Posted on January 27, 2005 by Chris

When Subaru introduced the third generation of its Legacy/Outback models in 2000, the company knew it had big shoes to fill. After all, the original Outback, introduced in 1996, was the car that had suddenly made it cool to drive a Subaru, by combining the foul-weather capabilities of a small SUV with the looks and driving dynamics of a mid-sized car. Continue reading →

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Industry Update: Emphasis on horsepower reveals lack of imagination

Posted on January 27, 2005 by Chris

by Jeremy Cato Los Angeles, California – Horsepower. Horsepower again. And then some more of it. From the V-8-powered Chevrolet Impala (300 hp) to the massively gutsy Dodge Viper coupe (500 hp), to…well, it would have been hard to swing … Continue reading →

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Auto Tech: Boosting your vehicle

Posted on January 26, 2005 by Paul Williams

by Jim Kerr With the latest cold snap, the number of vehicles seen on the back of a tow truck has been astounding. Talk with the tow truck drivers and you will find that many of these vehicles needed a … Continue reading →

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Kia Canada moves head office

Posted on January 26, 2005 by Bryan

January 26, 2005 Kia Canada moves head office Mississauga, Ontario – Kia Canada has moved to new corporate offices. Previously, located at 5875 Chedworth Way in Mississauga, Ontario, Kia Canada has moved to 180 Foster Crescent in Mississauga. The old … Continue reading →

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First Drive: 2005 Acura RL

Posted on January 26, 2005 by Autos

Click image to enlarge Review and photos by Laurance Yap As it continues to push upmarket, Acura’s a brand that’s finally starting to find itself. What was once a company that produced what many considered to be nicely warmed-over Hondas … Continue reading →

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The dos and don’ts of anti-lock brakes

Posted on January 25, 2005 by Autos

by Lawrence Herzog Touted as breakthrough technology in the 1990s, anti-lock braking systems (ABS) are now showing discrepancies during performance testing. According to RCMP and Transport Canada research, some ABS work exceptionally well, but others, particularly in some domestic cars, … Continue reading →

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Test Drive: 2005 Chevrolet Optra Wagon LS

Posted on January 25, 2005 by Chris

Click image to enlarge Review and photos by Jil McIntosh I am not a fashion plate by any means; the “What Not To Wear” people would throw up their hands in surrender at my approach. But I do know that … Continue reading →

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