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Monthly Archives: February 2006
Feature: In Praise of the Minivan
1984 Plymouth Voyageur. Photo: Chrysler Group. Click image to enlarge by Tony Whitney Recent announcements by a couple of major automakers that they’re getting out of the minivan business may prompt some buyers to believe that the days of these … Continue reading
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Test Drive: 2006 Nissan Quest 3.5S Special Edition
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 There’s a black sheep in every family, or in the case of the automotive industry, … Continue reading
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Feature: Japanese import cars in Manitoba
1990 Nissan Skyline GT-R. Click image to enlarge Story and photos by Michael Clark At first glance, Japan and the city of Winkler, Manitoba have about as much in common as sushi and Mennonite sausage. The relaxed country pace seems … Continue reading
Posted in Brands, Industry, Concepts
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First Drive: 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL
2007 Mercedes-Benz SL 55 AMG. Click image to enlarge Review and photos by Laurance Yap Discuss this story in the forum at CarTalkCanada Find this vehicle in Autos’s Classified Ads Palma Mallorca, Spain – For more than fifty years now, … Continue reading
Posted in First Drives, Luxury Cars, Mercedes-Benz
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Motoring Memories: Detroit Electric
1913 Detroit Electric. Click image to enlarge Story and photo by Bill Vance At the turn of the century when the car was in its infancy, three power sources were vying for supremacy: electricity, steam and gasoline. Each had its … Continue reading
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Test Drive: 2006 Acura CSX
2006 Acura CSX Premium. Photo: Greg Wilson. Click image to enlarge Review by Laurance Yap Second opinion by Greg Wilson Photos by Laurance Yap and Greg Wilson Discuss this story in the forum at CarTalkCanada Find this vehicle in Autos’s … Continue reading
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Feature: Traction 2006: Giant winter traction test
2007 Dodge Caliber. Click image to enlarge Download the video: Small (5.8 mb), large (19.7 mb). Windows media player compatible viewer required. Video courtesy of AdvanTech Studios. Visit AdvanTech Studios to view more cool car videos. By Paul Williams Photos … Continue reading
Posted in Winter Driving
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Used Vehicle Review: Isuzu Rodeo, 1998-2003
Despite how popular SUVs have become, Isuzu was never able to rise above bit-player status. Not even selling its designs to Honda – the Rodeo and larger Trooper were sold as the Honda Passport and Acura SLX, respectively in the U.S. – was able to boost this little Japanese company’s fortunes and it all but disappeared after the 2003 model year. Continue reading
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Traction 2006: Giant winter traction test
2007 Dodge Caliber. Click image to enlarge Download the video: Small (5.8 mb), large (19.7 mb). Windows media player compatible viewer required. Video courtesy of AdvanTech Studios. Visit AdvanTech Studios to view more cool car videos. By Paul Williams Photos … Continue reading
Posted in Comparison tests and reviews, Winter Driving
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Hybrid long-term test update: 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid and 2006 Toyota Prius
2006 Honda Civic Hybrid (left) and 2006 Toyota Prius. Photo: Grant Yoxon. Click image to enlargeRead the first article in this series Story and photos by Paul Williams and Grant Yoxon Discuss this story in the forum at CarTalkCanada Read … Continue reading
Posted in 2009 Montreal International Auto Show, Green Reviews, Honda, Hybrid, Test Drives, Toyota
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Auto Tech: Car designing software creates 3D images
By Jim Kerr Designing a new vehicle can take years. From the initial concept, through drawings, mock-ups, clay models, hand built prototypes and pre-production models, thousands of people and months of work are involved. At any point in this process, … Continue reading
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Feature: Research shows strong niche market for full-size SUVs
2007 Ford Expedition. Click image to enlarge By Tony Whitney If there’s one topic that will generate lively conversation – even among SUV owners – it’s the subject of whether full-size SUVs are justifiable in today’s world of high gas … Continue reading
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Test Drive: 2006 Mercedes-Benz R350
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 Save for a few niche companies like Rolls-Royce and Ferrari, the latest trend is for … Continue reading
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