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Monthly Archives: February 2005
First Drive: 2006 Honda Ridgeline
Click image to enlarge by Paul Williams La Jolla, California – The first look at Honda’s temporarily-named “SUT” pickup truck at the 2004 Detroit auto show created a lot of raised eyebrows and scratching of heads. After all, wasn’t the … Continue reading
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Motoring Memories: Chrysler returns the convertible
1986 Chrysler Town & Country Convertible. Click image to enlarge Story and photo by Bill Vance After being fired from his job as president of the Ford Motor Co. by Henry Ford II in 1978 (“I just don’t like you” … Continue reading
Posted in Motoring Memories
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First Drive: 2005 Toyota Avalon
2005 Toyota Avalon Touring. Click image to enlarge Review and photos by Greg Wilson Think back. When’s the last time you saw a Toyota Avalon? Not sure? Okay, can you remember what a Toyota Avalon looks like? I’ll give you … Continue reading
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Hybrids and hybrid history
by Tony Whitney This year will see the widest variety of gasoline/electric hybrid vehicles ever offered to the North American public. You’ll be able to buy anything from a compact Honda Insight two-seater to a husky full-size Chevrolet Silverado pickup … Continue reading
Posted in Green Technology, History and AutoShows, Hybrid
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Auto Tech: Is Big Brother Watching?
by Jim Kerr A vehicle may be a necessity to many of us but it is also an expression of personal freedom. From the time we first get a driver’s license, we make choices about where we want to go, … Continue reading
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Test Drive: 2005 Volkswagen GTI VR6
Photos: Volkswagen. Click image to enlarge Review and photos by Laurance Yap At first glance, the Volkswagen GTI doesn’t look like a great snow car. It’s small, it’s low to the ground, it has big tires, and has that overtly … Continue reading
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Test Drive: 2005 Toyota Tacoma
Richard Russell at the wheel of the 2005 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab V6 during press preview in October 2004. Click image to enlarge by Richard Russell Photos by Grant Yoxon Toyota has an enviable reputation for building tough trucks. It’s … Continue reading
Posted in Test Drives, Toyota, Trucks
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Feature: Head restraints: Save Your Neck!
by Lawrence Herzog Even as collisions have decreased, whiplash-related claims across Canada have been going up. In Manitoba, for instance, claims have spiked from 7,300 in 2000 to more than 12,000 in 2003. Nationally, the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) … Continue reading
Posted in Health and Safety
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Feature: Minivans: is the love affair over?
by Jeremy Cato Is there a chill coming over the heated love affair we Canadians have had with minivans for all these years? The numbers certainly say yes, despite a surge of new models and features in the past two … Continue reading
Posted in Brands, Industry, Concepts
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Consumer Feature: Minivan roundup
by Jeremy Cato Here’s a closer look at some of the most popular minivan entries, which I recently sampled. 2005 Chrysler Town & Country/Dodge Caravan and Grand Caravan Price range: $28,205-$46,975 The big picture: A solid, well-priced contender with the … Continue reading
Posted in Consumer Information and Advice
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Used Vehicle Review: Toyota Avalon, 1995-1998
If you’re a baby-boomer like me, “Avalon” may bring to mind the mellow tones of Bryan Ferry and Roxy Music, however “Avalon” the car is made by Toyota and it’s an extremely nice car. Continue reading
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Used Vehicle Review: Nissan Pathfinder, 1990-1995
It used to be that Jeep was to sport/utility vehicles what Kleenex was to tissue. That was when Jeep meant roughing it on four wheels and Kleenex meant help for a runny nose. Continue reading
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