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Monthly Archives: January 2006
Auto Tech: Lighting the road ahead
By Jim Kerr Long winter nights mean we spend more time driving while using our headlamps. All headlamps are not created equal however, so some vehicles are safer to drive at night than others. The gas-fired lamps and vacuum bulbs … Continue reading
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Test Drive: 2006 BMW 325xiT
Click image to enlarge Review and photos by Chris Chase Discuss this story in the forum at CarTalkCanada Find this vehicle in Autos’s Classified Ads I’m a geek for grocery-getters. While I don’t think minivans are particularly cool, I do … Continue reading
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Feature: Satellite radio comparison: Sirius vs XM
By Laurance Yap What, pay for radio? That seems to be the reaction of most of my friends and family when I tell them about satellite radio. They all seem to be just a bit offended that radio – the … Continue reading
Posted in Comparison tests and reviews
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First Drive: 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder
Click image to enlarge Review and photos by Paul Williams Discuss this story in the forum at CarTalkCanada Find this vehicle in Autos’s Classified Ads La Jolla, California – The debate about whether certain cars look better as hardtops or … Continue reading
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Test Drive: 2006 Infiniti M35x
Click image to enlarge Review and photos by Greg Wilson Discuss this story in the forum at CarTalkCanada Though they’re brand new this year, the 2006 Infiniti M35 (V6) and M45 (V8) sedans haven’t really made a big splash in … Continue reading
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Motoring Memories: Mazda RX-7 and the rotary engine
1982 Mazda RX-7. Click image to enlarge Story and photo by Bill Vance The British introduced North America to sports cars in the late 1940s and early ’50s. These light, relatively fast, usually open two-seater MGs, Triumphs and Jaguars were … Continue reading
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Smoking out cash from car hobbyists
The author’s London Taxi, a 1988 Carbodies FX4S Plus. Click image to enlarge By Murray Jackson The old-car hobby is a multimillion-dollar contributor to the Ontario economy. The tourism industry benefits from the thousands of Canadian and U.S. visitors who … Continue reading
Posted in Green Scene, Tech and Environment
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Used Vehicle Review: Audi A6, 1998-2004
For years, staid styling was the norm for European sedans. The Germans in particular – BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Audi – were among the staunchest proponents of this, their cars sporting handsome but plain sheetmetal. That’s changed, of course. It’d be a massive understatement to say that Chris Bangle’s work as BMW’s head stylist – think the most recent generations of 5 and 7 Series – caused some controversy. Continue reading
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Auto Tech: New vehicle painting strategy seems like a no-brainer
by Jim Kerr Winter’s slippery roads can be hard on your vehicle’s body. Dings, scrapes and fender benders occur all too often. Getting your vehicle repaired at a body shop could take many days, as new body panels are installed … Continue reading
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Feature: “Vision 2020″ – Volvo’s plan for the future
Volvo Cars Safety Centre, in Göteburg, Sweden. Photo: Volvo. Click image to enlarge By Paul Williams Volvo has a long history of producing safe, functional and reliable vehicles, and over the past decade they’ve added luxury and sportiness to their … Continue reading
Posted in Brands, Industry, Concepts, Health and Safety
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Test Drive: 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart
Click image to enlarge Review and photos by Jil McIntosh Discuss this story in the forum at CarTalkCanada Find this vehicle in Autos’s Classified Ads With the possible exception of its arch-rival, the Subaru Impreza, the Mitsubishi Lancer spans a … Continue reading
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Feature: Why you should drive your sports car in the Winter
2006 Porsche Cayman S. Click image to enlarge Story and photos by Laurance Yap Toronto, Ontario – I must admit I have an ulterior motive for suggesting that you drive your sports car all year. It’s not to help sales … Continue reading
Posted in Winter Driving
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