Monthly Archives: April 2005

Motoring Memories: General Motors Ventures into Front-Wheel-Drive

Posted on April 29, 2005 by Autos

By Bill Vance Photo: GM. Click image to enlarge Front-wheel-drive is now the most popular way of getting the power to the road in passenger cars, but its widespread use is a relatively recent development. It was only during the … Continue reading →

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Test Drive: 2005 Toyota Sequoia Limited

Posted on April 29, 2005 by Autos

Photo: Toyota. Click image to enlarge By Rob Rothwell While wheeling Toyota’s full-size, lavish SUV out of the cramped quarters of the modern warehouse serving as the base for Toyota’s press fleet, I found it difficult to comprehend that the … Continue reading →

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Auto Tech: NISMO: Factory-tuned performance

Posted on April 28, 2005 by Autos

Click image to enlarge By Jim Kerr Photos by Grant Yoxon You may be familiar with Ford’s SVT, Mercedes’ AMG or have seen the TRD decal on Toyota Products. These are all acronyms for departments or companies that specialize in … Continue reading →

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Used Vehicle Review: Chevrolet Lumina, 1995-1999

Posted on April 28, 2005 by Chris

One of the most contentious issues in the automotive kingdom is that of the quality of modern domestic-built cars versus that of import models. Bring it up among a group of car nuts, and you’re almost certain to spark a brawl worthy of an NHL playoff game. Continue reading →

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Feature: Edscha convertible roof

Posted on April 27, 2005 by Chris

Click image to enlarge Story and photos by Paul Williams Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible owner Rolf Endre loves his car. “It’s just fantastic,” he says. “With the roof up, it’s silent inside; feels just like a hardtop. But it takes … Continue reading →

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Test Drive: 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS

Posted on April 27, 2005 by Chris

Photo: GM. Click image to enlarge by Tony Whitney In U.S. markets, the Chevrolet Monte Carlo is a very popular automobile and in some regions dominates the two-door coupe class. This is not surprising, considering that it’s the “model of … Continue reading →

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Feature: Automaker’s accident investigations

Posted on April 26, 2005 by Chris

by Tony Whitney Imagine the scenario. A motorist is cruising happily through the Swedish countryside at the wheel of a Volvo. It’s a winter evening and visibility isn’t that great, so when an errant moose emerges from the forest and … Continue reading →

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Test Drive: 2005 Ford Freestyle AWD Limited

Posted on April 26, 2005 by Autos

Click image to enlarge Review and photos by Paul Williams When it comes to buying a new vehicle, today’s consumers want it all: the roominess of a minivan, the style of an SUV and the handling of a car, along … Continue reading →

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First Drive: 2006 BMW 7 Series

Posted on April 25, 2005 by Autos

Click image to enlarge Review and photos by Laurance Yap Marbella, Spain – It’s funny, you know. After all of the controversy surrounding the BMW 7 Series’ design since its introduction in 2002 – the complaints about the distinctive trunk … Continue reading →

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Nismo performance parts now available in Canada

Posted on April 25, 2005 by Bryan

Mississauga, Ontario – Nissan Canada Inc. has announced that Nismo high-performance parts and accessories are now available at Nissan dealers nationwide. Up until now, Nismo components and apparel have been available only in Japan and the U.S. Nismo (Nissan Motorsports … Continue reading →

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Advice: What you need to know about warranty coverage

Posted on April 24, 2005 by Chris

A warranty is more than just “free repairs”. Beyond basic coverage, there’s a sometimes-confusing array of extended plans, recalls and service bulletins. Assistant Editor Jil McIntosh looks at what you need, what you might not, and where you should be careful. Continue reading →

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Motoring Memories: Lotus Elite, 1958-1963

Posted on April 22, 2005 by Autos

1959 Lotus Elite. Click image to enlarge Story and photo by Bill Vance Englishman Colin Chapman was a brilliant engineer: innovative, imaginative, and shrewd. And his technical creativity was beautifully demonstrated in the Lotus Elite, his first real production road … Continue reading →