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Monthly Archives: July 2005
Motoring Memories: William Stout and his Scarab
Story and photo by Bill Vance 1936 Stout Scarab. Click image to enlarge William Bushnell Stout was a man of many accomplished titles, among them engineer, writer, inventor and futurist. His design accomplishments covered motorcycles, airplanes, including the famous Ford … Continue reading
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Test Drive: 2005 Mazdaspeed MX-5 Miata
Review and photos by Greg Wilson Click image to enlarge With the new and improved 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata arriving this year, there is arguably little point in considering the outgoing 2005 Miata. But as Autos contributor Laurance Yap reported … Continue reading
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Used Vehicle Review: Mitsubishi Eclipse, 2003-2005
Mitsubishi, eh? That’s that new car company that showed up a few years ago, right? Well, not quite. Mitsubishi’s been around for years – lots of years – but the company only expanded its dealer network north of the 49th parallel in 2003. Continue reading
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Test Drive: 2005 Dodge SRT-4
By Richard Russell Test Car not exactly as shown. 2003 model shown. Images provided by DaimlerChrysler. Click image to enlarge The dictionary says a hoodlum is a tough, aggressive youth. We’d add the Dodge SRT-4 to the definition. Chrysler’s compact … Continue reading
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Auto Tech: Improving fuel economy
by Jim Kerr Gasoline prices always seem to rise in summer, just as more frequent trips to the lake or holidays are planned. There are many ways to lower those fuel bills, and most of them require little effort on … Continue reading
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Second Look: 2005 Volvo V50 2.4i
Review and photos by Jil McIntosh Click image to enlarge Out with the old, in with the new. At Volvo, that means the revamp of its entry-level vehicles for 2005: the revised S40 sedan retains its name, but its sister … Continue reading
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Test Drive: 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx
Review and photos by Haney Louka Click image to enlarge Whether this car interests or bores you is a reflection of how pragmatic your approach to car shopping is. Does your heart-rate beat a little faster when you hit the … Continue reading
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Test Drive: 2006 Lexus GS 430
Review and photos by Russell Purcell Click image to enlarge Toyota’s Lexus division has totally reworked the GS line-up for 2006. Not that the original Giugiaro-penned design was lacking style or substance, but it was competing against a growing list … Continue reading
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Analysis: Will new Eclipse start a turnaround for Mitsubishi?
By Jeremy Cato 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT. Photos: Mitsubishi. Click image to enlarge La Jolla, California – Here on Highway 371 in the Cahuilla Valley, a stretch of highway lined with pink cactus flowers and the feathery, orange tips of … Continue reading
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Feature: Progress Report: Toyota Corolla project car
Click image to enlarge With all of the go-fast goodies firmly secured to the Winnipeg Free Press Tuner Project Corolla, it’s hard to imagine it not igniting a driver’s senses. That is, until you get inside it. The unfortunate realities … Continue reading
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Test Drive: 2006 Lexus RX 400h Hybrid
Review and photos by Greg Wilson Click image to enlarge Despite the rising price of gasoline and mounting evidence that a build-up of carbon-dioxide in the atmosphere is contributing to global warming, most truck and SUV owners are not rushing … Continue reading
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Motoring Memories: Plymouth Barracuda, 1964-1974
Story and photo by Bill Vance 1965 Plymouth Barracuda. Click image to enlarge Toward the end of the 1950s North America’s Big Three automakers (GM, Ford and Chrysler) noticed that a considerable number of motorists preferred less bulky cars. Rather … Continue reading
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Feature: Automakers take on the problem of whiplash
By Tony Whitney Anyone who’s suffered whiplash in a rear-end collision can tell you how painful it is. The effects of a serious collision can last for months – even years – and automakers and safety legislators have been trying … Continue reading
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