Monthly Archives: September 2005

First Drive: 2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Posted on September 30, 2005 by Autos

Review and photos by Laurance Yap Click image to enlarge St. Moritz, Switzerland – Used to be there was an easy answer to the question, “What’s the best car in the world?”. Used to be the answer was the Mercedes-Benz … Continue reading →

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Motoring Memories: Mercedes-Benz 190SL, 1955-1963

Posted on September 30, 2005 by Autos

Story and photo by Bill Vance 1962 Mercedes-Benz 190SL. Click image to enlarge If cars had feelings, the Mercedes-Benz 190SL could be forgiven for having an inferiority complex; it had to grow up in the shadow of its bigger, more … Continue reading →

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Test Drive: 2006 Chevrolet Impala LTZ

Posted on September 30, 2005 by Autos

Review and photos by Greg Wilson Discuss this story in the forum at CarTalkCanada

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Advice: Tips on buying a used car for under $3,000

Posted on September 29, 2005 by Autos

All you want is cheap, reliable transportation. But how can you be sure you’re not buying somebody else’s problems? Michael Clark offers a few tips on finding the right car, and avoiding the wrong ones. Continue reading →

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Used Vehicle Review: Volvo S70/V70, 1998-2000

Posted on September 29, 2005 by Chris

1999 Volvo S70. Photo: Volvo. Click image to enlarge By Chris Chase It’s not uncommon for a car’s exterior design to undergo subtle changes at some point during a model’s production run. It’s the auto industry’s equivalent to plastic surgery … Continue reading →

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Auto Tech: Safety systems in the new Jeep Commander

Posted on September 28, 2005 by Autos

by Jim Kerr Photos by Grant Yoxon Click image to enlarge Jeep is taking safety seriously. While these stout durable vehicles have taken enthusiasts over some of the toughest terrain in the country, danger is always present when you are … Continue reading →

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Test Drive: 2005 Smart Fortwo Cabriolet

Posted on September 28, 2005 by Autos

Review and photos by Jil McIntosh Discuss this story in the forum at CarTalkCanada Find this vehicle in Autos’s Classified Ads Click image to enlarge Of all the times I’ve been in a Smart car, I think the defining moment … Continue reading →

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First Drive: 2006 Dodge Ram Mega Cab

Posted on September 27, 2005 by Autos

Story and photos by Grant Yoxon Discuss this story in the forum at CarTalkCanada Find this vehicle in Autos’s Classified Ads Click image to enlarge Kananaskis, Alberta – In the quest to make pickup trucks more passenger-friendly, interior space has … Continue reading →

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Advice: How to choose a tow vehicle

Posted on September 27, 2005 by Autos

Thinking of heading south with your trailer this winter? Jeremy Cato provides a checklist of questions to ask, and get answers to, before making a decision on a tow vehicle. Continue reading →

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First Drive: 2006 Porsche Cayman S

Posted on September 26, 2005 by Autos

Review and photos by Laurance Yap Discuss this story in the forum at CarTalkCanada Find this vehicle in Autos’s Classified Ads Click image to enlarge San Felice, Italy – Putting a hard top on one of the world’s greatest convertibles … Continue reading →

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Feature: Alternative power: where we are and where we’re going

Posted on September 26, 2005 by Chris

New York. March 22, 2005. The Ford Escape Hybrid was in town to take on the worst congested commutes and determine New York’s “Longest Miles” and demonstrate the vehicle’s fuel economy advantages. Click image to enlarge By Paul Williams With … Continue reading →

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Motoring Memories: Oldsmobile 4-4-2, 1964-1990

Posted on September 23, 2005 by Autos

Story and photo by Bill Vance 1970 Oldsmobile 4-4-2. Click image to enlarge The muscle-car era began in 1964 when the Pontiac Division put a 6.4 litre (389 cu in.) Pontiac V8 engine into the lightweight, intermediate Tempest model and … Continue reading →

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Test Drive: 2005 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

Posted on September 23, 2005 by Chris

Review by Greg WilsonPhotos by Russell Purcell Discuss this story in the forum at CarTalkCanada

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