Monthly Archives: March 2005

Motoring Memories: MG Magnette Sedans, 1954-1958

Posted on March 31, 2005 by Autos

1957 MG Magnette ZB. Click image to enlarge Story and photo by Bill Vance The English MG name is inextricably associated with sporty, two-passenger roadsters. It was the car that laid the foundation for the North American sports car movement … Continue reading →

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Feature: 2005 convertibles with a back seat

Posted on March 31, 2005 by Chris

By Tony Whitney Maybe it’s the arrival of spring weather, but I’ve had quite a few reader queries recently about convertibles – and most of them have centred around the bigger ones capable of accommodating four, or even five passengers. … Continue reading →

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Test Drive: 2005 Honda Pilot

Posted on March 30, 2005 by Autos

Click image to enlarge by Richard Russell Amidst all the hoopla about new and exciting crossovers and SUVs, the Honda Pilot keeps plugging along. The Pilot competes in one of the most crowded segments in the market, bringing with it … Continue reading →

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Auto Tech: Advances in engine breathing

Posted on March 30, 2005 by Paul Williams

by Jim Kerr Today’s car engines put out astounding power, yet still deliver fuel economy and low emissions that were only dreams until recently. Six-cylinder engines are more powerful than V8s of a few years ago, and even four-cylinder engines … Continue reading →

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Test Drive: 2005 Suzuki XL-7

Posted on March 29, 2005 by Autos

Click image to enlarge Review and photos by Jil McIntosh One of my pet peeves with automakers is the way many of them describe their drivelines. “Four-wheel” and “all-wheel-drive” have pretty much become little more than marketing slogans, and not … Continue reading →

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Feature: Look out Detroit: Honda is now serious about trucks

Posted on March 29, 2005 by Chris

Photos: Honda. Click image to enlarge by Jeremy Cato Near Camp Pendleton, California – Gary Flint, the man most responsible for the success or failure of Honda’s first pickup, is talking about how tough it is to nail down all … Continue reading →

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Asian Truck Invasion

Posted on March 29, 2005 by Chris

by Jeremy Cato Honda Canada national sales manager Arch Wilcox predicts the Ridgeline will take a 13 per cent share of the compact pickup market once it hits showrooms in April. That’s just another front of the ongoing assault Asian … Continue reading →

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Winter Driving Tips

Posted on March 24, 2005 by Autos

by Lawrence Herzog It happened during a sudden whiteout near Lumsden, just northwest of Regina, Saskatchewan. Before he had time to apply the brakes, Murray Klatt’s van slammed into the back of a semi-trailer truck stopped in the travel lane. … Continue reading →

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Test Drive: 2005 Nissan Pathfinder

Posted on March 24, 2005 by Autos

Click image to enlarge by Haney Louka With the new Pathfinder, Nissan has a range of five sport-utilities and crossovers. At the entry level are the X-Trail and Xterra, the vehicle that forced the Pathfinder to move up-market and up … Continue reading →

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Feature: Winter Driving Tips

Posted on March 24, 2005 by Chris

by Lawrence Herzog It happened during a sudden whiteout near Lumsden, just northwest of Regina, Saskatchewan. Before he had time to apply the brakes, Murray Klatt’s van slammed into the back of a semi-trailer truck stopped in the travel lane. … Continue reading →

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Auto Tech: Torque Splitting

Posted on March 23, 2005 by Autos

by Jim Kerr The snow is melting quickly, but not quickly enough for drivers on my block. Deep snow, rain and running water have combined to make streets almost impassable. Even some 4×4 trucks are getting stuck if they drive … Continue reading →

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Used Vehicle Review: Kia Sportage, 2000 – 2002

Posted on March 23, 2005 by Chris

Kia was the third of Korea’s automakers, after Hyundai and Daewoo, to set up shop in Canada, importing its first vehicles under its own name into this country in 2000 (Ford sold the Kia-built Festiva/Aspire in the 80s and 90s). At that time, the company sold just two models here: the four-door Sephia sedan, and the subject of this week’s used-car review, the compact Sportage SUV. Continue reading →

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Feature: 2005 Toyota Corolla Tuner Project

Posted on March 22, 2005 by Chris

Click image to enlarge By Kelly Taylor Photos by Mike Aporius, Winnipeg Free Press Winnipeg, Manitoba – Can grandma’s grocery-getter be cool? Yes, if grandma can drive a stick and has the budget for enough Toyota Racing Development Parts to … Continue reading →

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