Monthly Archives: May 2006

Auto Tech: Brake fluid maintenance

Posted on May 31, 2006 by Paul Williams

By Jim Kerr May is Car Care month. Its time to remember all those routine maintenance items on your vehicle that need looked after. Other than oil changes, most of us wait until something is wrong before getting our vehicle … Continue reading →

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First Drive: 2007 Volkswagen Eos

Posted on May 31, 2006 by Grant

2007 Volkswagen Eos. Click image to enlarge By Tony Whitney Discuss this story in the forum at CarTalkCanada Find this vehicle in Autos’s Classified Ads Athens, Greece – It was a long time ago that the Ford Skyliner made its … Continue reading →

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Feature: Cool Britannia

Posted on May 30, 2006 by Chris

2006 Lotus Elise. Photo: Lotus. Click image to enlarge By Laurance Yap British cars have always been cool. But owning them hasn’t necessarily been the same. Traditionally, Jag convertibles have acquired a reputation as the cars to be seen in … Continue reading →

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First Drive: 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Posted on May 30, 2006 by Autos

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. 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 The man who runs Aston Martin, Dr. Ulrich Bez, might … Continue reading →

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Feature: The Richard Petty Driving Experience

Posted on May 29, 2006 by Chris

Click image to enlarge Story and photos by Peter Bleakney It would have been all too easy to trick myself into thinking this was some kind of fantastic, virtual thrill ride. After all, I was at the Walt Disney World … Continue reading →

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First Drive: 2006 BMW M roadster

Posted on May 26, 2006 by Autos

Click image to enlarge Review and phtos by Laurance Yap Jerez, Spain – Well, it’s about time. The BMW M Roadster is back. The original M Roadster, you may recall, was a bit of a hot rod, enhancing the relatively … Continue reading →

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First Drive: 2006 BMW M Coupé

Posted on May 26, 2006 by Autos

Click image to enlarge Review and photos by Grant Yoxon Discuss this story in the forum at CarTalkCanada Find this vehicle in Autos’s Classified Ads Kohler, Wisconsin – The conventional way to build a roadster is to take a coupe, … Continue reading →

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First Drive: 2007 Kia Magentis

Posted on May 26, 2006 by Grant

Click image to enlarge Review and photos by Greg Wilson Discuss this story in the forum at CarTalkCanada Find this vehicle in Autos’s Classified Ads How does a relatively unknown Korean family sedan compete with established family cars like the … Continue reading →

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Used Vehicle Review: Kia Magentis, 2001-2005

Posted on May 25, 2006 by Chris

In 2000, Korean automaker Kia made its debut in Canada with two models, the compact Sephia sedan and Sportage sport utility vehicle (SUV). Drivers looking for basic transportation at a low price were thrilled to have another option to choose from; not surprisingly, enthusiasts were underwhelmed by the Sephia’s and Sportage’s underachieving performance. Continue reading →

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Test Drive: 2006 Dodge Magnum SRT8

Posted on May 24, 2006 by Autos

2006 Dodge Magnum SRT-8. Click image to enlarge Review and photos by Peter Bleakney Discuss this story in the forum at CarTalkCanada Find this vehicle in Autos’s Classified Ads For those of you who think “minivan” is really just an … Continue reading →

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Buyer's Guide: 2007 Honda Fit

Posted on May 24, 2006 by Autos

Although it’s been available in Japan since 2001, and currently marketed in over 100 countries – some of which know it as the Jazz – the Honda Fit is an all-new model to North America for 2007. It becomes Honda’s … Continue reading →

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Buyer's Guide: 2007 Audi Q7

Posted on May 24, 2006 by Autos

All-new for 2007, the Q7 is the first SUV to bear the Audi name. Although it bears a resemblance to the Volkswagen Touareg and Porsche Cayenne, it only shares about 15 per cent of their components, and most of them … Continue reading →

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Day-by-Day Review: 2006 Cadillac DTS

Posted on May 23, 2006 by James

Day 1: Click Image to Enlarge It’s all singing and all dancing….. not really but it is loaded with enough goodies to keep you happy for days. This week is the 2006 Cadillac DTS the only Cadillac in the lineup … Continue reading →

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