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Monthly Archives: August 2005
Test Drive: 2006 Audi A4 3.2
Review and photos by Laurance Yap Click image to enlarge Mid-cycle facelifts for cars are usually just cosmetic: a little nip here, a little tuck there, new lights and maybe a couple of different trim pieces to maintain interest in … Continue reading
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Auto Tech: Gasoline direct injection
by Jim Kerr Fuel injection has long replaced carburetors because of the advantages it provides in fuel economy, lower emissions and drivability. Most vehicles now use port injection systems, where the fuel is sprayed into the engine’s intake manifold near … Continue reading
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Ontario booster seat law takes effect September 1
Toronto, Ontario – The Ministry of Transportation in Ontario has passed a new law regarding child booster seats, which comes into effect tomorrow, September 1. The new law makes it mandatory for anyone transporting children to make sure they are … Continue reading
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First Drive: 2006 Pontiac Torrent
By Richard Russell Click image to enlarge As a result of extensive engineering work at GM of Canada’s new engineering centre in Oshawa, Ontario, Pontiac dealers are getting their first Sport Utility Vehicle, the 2006 Torrent. Based on the Chevrolet … Continue reading
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Test Drive: 2005 Land Rover LR3 V8 SE
Review and photos by Russell Purcell Click image to enlarge I remember many a lazy afternoon or Saturday morning spent watching great programs like Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom and the outstanding National Geographic Specials as a kid, where the … Continue reading
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First Drive: 2006 Mazda MX-5
By Paul Williamsphotos by Paul Williams and Greg Wilson 2006 Mazda MX-5 GS. Photo: Greg Wilson. Click image to enlarge Kelowna, British Columbia – Although it’s not likely you know what “Jinba Ittai” means, you may be familiar with classic … Continue reading
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Motoring Memories: Triumph 1800/2000 Roadster, 1946-1949
Story and photo by Bill Vance 1949 Triumph 2000 Roadster. Click image to enlarge The Triumph Motor Company, famous for its motorcycles, began making cars in 1923. Like many others it was hard-hit by the Depression and fell into receivership … Continue reading
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Used Vehicle Review: Toyota Echo, 2000-2005
2003 Toyota Echo sedan. Click image to enlarge By Chris Chase; photos by Grant Yoxon Sometimes you have to wonder about Toyota. For years, they’ve adhered to a strict function-over-form mantra, pumping out generation after generation of plain Corollas, Camrys … Continue reading
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Test Drive: 2005 Infiniti G35
Review and photos by Jil McIntosh Click image to enlarge In 2003, the freshly-introduced Infiniti G35 picked up Motor Trend’s coveted Car of the Year honours. But the company didn’t rest on its laurels; for 2005, the model receives several … Continue reading
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Auto Tech: All about immobilizers
By Jim Kerr “Immobilize”. “Stop dead in their tracks”. That’s what the Police, Government and car owners would like to do to car thieves. Stolen cars affect everyone. Insurance rates go up. Police are busy with property crimes and that … Continue reading
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First Drive: 2006 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 and 4S
Review and photos by Michael La Fave 2006 Porsche Carrera 4. Click image to enlarge Some of my fondest automotive memories are of driving one variant of Porsche or another. I’ve had the good fortune to have drifted the Cayenne … Continue reading
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Preview: Frankfurt auto show
By Tony Whitney Mid-September sees the first of this season’s major auto shows, the huge IAA event in Frankfurt, Germany that is staged every two years. The Frankfurt auto show is usually a platform for major world vehicle introductions and … Continue reading
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