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Monthly Archives: March 2006
Motoring Memories: Citroen 2CV, 1948 – 1990
1975 Citroen 2CV. Click image to enlarge Story and photo by Bill Vance The Citroen Deux Chevaux (two horsepower), known as the 2CV, was the French equivalent of Henry Ford’s Model T, Germany’s Volkswagen Beetle or Britain’s Austin Seven. It … Continue reading
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First Drive: 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser
Click image to enlarge Review by Greg Wilson Photos by Russell Purcell Discuss this story in the forum at CarTalkCanada Find this vehicle in Autos’s Classified Ads Kanata, Ontario – Such is the reputation of Toyota’s iconic FJ40 Land Cruiser, … Continue reading
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Test Drive: 2006 BMW 330xi
2006 BMW 330xi. Click image to enlarge Review and photos by Laurance Yap Since the first one I drove, I’ve been a big fan of BMW 3 Series sedans. But I haven’t much been a fan of all-wheel-drive BMW 3 … Continue reading
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Used Vehicle Review: Saturn L-Series, 2000-2005
2001 Saturn L300. Click image to enlarge By Chris Chase Discuss this story in the forum at CarTalkCanada For almost the first full decade of its existence, Saturn offered just three models – a compact sedan, station wagon and coupe, … Continue reading
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Auto Tech: Small technology stories are important too
By Jim Kerr There are a million stories out there about what is happening in the auto industry. Some are big. Some are smaller. Here are a few smaller stories that still play a significant part in what we drive. … Continue reading
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Winter Tire Test: Bridgestone Blizzak Revo 1
Everything that made the Blizzak WS-50 a most serviceable winter skin has been enhanced on the Blizzak Revo 1, reports Michael Clark, who tested a set of Revo 1s on the snowy streets of Winnipeg. “The Revo 1s are the next big thing in snow-go,” he says, “and it’s end-of-season bargain time!” Continue reading
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Advice: How to test-drive
It’s estimated that the average test-drive lasts about twelve minutes: not very much time spend on a vehicle that may cost more than a year’s salary. Often it’s because people are intimidated or not sure what they should be looking for when they test. Assistant Editor Jil McIntosh suggests the best way to “take it for a spin.” Continue reading
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First Drive: 2007 Mazda CX-7
Click image to enlarge Review and photos by Michael La Fave Discuss this story in the forum at CarTalkCanada Find this vehicle in Autos’s Classified Ads Mazda wants you to know that this is a new kind of SUV: a … Continue reading
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Test Drive: 2006 Nissan Xterra
2006 Nissan Xterra S Off Road. Click image to enlarge Review and Photos by Brian Early Discuss this story in the forum at CarTalkCanada Find this vehicle in Autos’s Classified Ads So why, in this day and age, would any … Continue reading
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First Drive: 2006 Porsche Carrera 4S
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 It’s been less than two years since Porsche launched its latest-generation “997″ Carrera, but in … Continue reading
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Motoring Memories: BMW 507
BMW 507. Photos courtesy BMW. Click image to enlarge Story and photo by Bill Vance Although BMW returned to building sports roadsters a few years ago, for a long period it was known for sharp-handling, well-engineered sedans that could run … Continue reading
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CAW approves work schedule changes at Ford’s Oakville, Ontario plant
Oakville, Ontario – Canadian Auto Worker (CAW) Local 707 members at Ford in Oakville, Ontario have approved work schedule changes at the company’s new assembly plant, which will be implemented in the event more production is needed to meet future … Continue reading
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