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Monthly Archives: June 2005
Special Used Car Feature: 20 fun-to-drive cars for under $20,000!
By Chris Chase Open up any car magazine and it seems that all they feature are fast cars no one can afford. Either that or there’s an article comparing the newest family sedans, minivans or SUVs. Boring! What you’re dreaming … Continue reading
Posted in Consumer Information and Advice
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Motoring Memories: Intermeccanica
Story and photo by Bill Vance 1997 Intermeccanica Porsche Speedster replica. Click image to enlarge Vancouver-based Intermeccanica International Inc., was Frank Reisner’s brainchild, a family business and a labour of love. Until his death in October, 2001, Frank was president, … Continue reading
Posted in Motoring Memories
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Test Drive: 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring Turbo Convertible
Click image to enlarge By Jil McIntosh Photos by Paul Williams Say what you like about sedans – there is nothing like a hot summer night, an open road and the top down. Cool wind in my hair, warm smell … Continue reading
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Test Drive: 2005 Mazda3 Sport GT
Review and photos by Bob McHugh Click image to enlarge Voted Canadian Car of the Year by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada in 2004, the Mazda3 continues to impress, even in an increasingly competitive compact market segment. In the … Continue reading
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Auto Tech: Faulty fuel pumps
by Jim Kerr With all the complexity of modern car electronics and fuel injection, the lowly fuel pump often gets forgotten when it comes to solving driveability problems. Smart technicians have learned to never overlook this small part, but unfortunately, … Continue reading
Posted in Auto Tech, Maintenance
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Test Drive: 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle Turbo Convertible
Review and photos by Russell Purcell Click image to enlarge Return of the punch buggy The Volkswagen New Beetle has been a resounding success since its introduction in 1998, but it was the topless version that hit showrooms as a … Continue reading
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Honda Element: a modern day Grand Tourer?
by Tony Whitney Auto enthusiasts have long argued as to what exactly a “GT car” is. The term GT (it stands for “grand touring”) has been used on all kinds of vehicles over the years – some of them very … Continue reading
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First Drive: 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata
Click image to enlarge Review and photos by Laurance Yap Kona, Hawaii – To get a sense of just how important the new MX-5 (Miata) is to Mazda, you have only to look at the business cards that all of … Continue reading
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Feature: The secret behind Volvo’s ‘surround sound’ stereos
By Jil McIntosh Volvo S60. Click image to enlarge Being of a certain age, I remember when a high-end car radio was one that came with an FM band, and if you went all the way to the top – … Continue reading
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Motoring Memories: Jeep All-Steel Station Wagon, 1946-1962
Story and photo by Bill Vance 1948 Willys Jeep All-Steel Station Wagon. Click image to enlarge Today’s Jeep Liberties and Grand Cherokees can date their heritage back more than five decades to a little station wagon introduced in 1946, a … Continue reading
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Test Drive: 2005 Chrysler 300C AWD
Review and photos by Paul Williams Click image to enlarge It hasn’t taken long for the Chrysler 300 to become a familiar sight on Canadian roads. But it will be a while before the dramatically styled sedan stops turning heads. … Continue reading
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Used Vehicle Review: Saab 9-5, 1999-2005
Sweden’s known for a few things: blonde-haired people, meatballs and a crazy Muppet chef. Abba too, of course, and if you’re really into cheesy pop music, then you’ll remember Roxette, Sweden’s “other” big-name pop group. This Scandinavian nation is also home to two storied car manufacturers, but like the Abba/Roxette situation, one is better known than the other. Continue reading
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Auto Tech: Evaporative emissions
By Jim Kerr If you drive a 1998 or newer vehicle, you may have had the “Check Engine” light come on for no apparent reason. The vehicle seems to be running fine except for that glaring warning light on the … Continue reading
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