Monthly Archives: July 2006

First Drive: 2006 Ariel Atom

2006 Ariel Atom. Click image to enlarge Review and phtos by Laurance Yap Discuss this story in the forum at CarTalkCanada Shannonville Raceway, Ontario – If you like cars, and you’ve spent a fair amount of time online, you will … Continue reading

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Feature: Fun times at the Canadian Grand Prix

Downtown Montreal activities, race weekend. Click image to enlarge by Paul Williams Montreal, Quebec – Checking the sports section of most Canadian newspapers in late June, you’d think a Formula One Grand Prix was not taking place anywhere in North … Continue reading

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Test Drive: 2007 Hyundai Accent GS Sport Hatchback

2007 Hyundai Accent GS Sport. 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 After introducing a redesigned Accent four-door sedan in the fall … Continue reading

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Motoring Memories: AMC Rambler American 1958-1960

1959 AMC Rambler American. Click image to enlarge Story and photo by Bill Vance Following the Second World War the Rambler nameplate had the distinction of leading the North American auto industry into smaller, more economical cars, which came to … Continue reading

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Test Drive: 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid

2006 Ford Escape Hybrid. Click image to enlarge Review and photos by Jil McIntosh When the 2000 Honda Insight arrived on the market, the first consumer gasoline/electric hybrid, it didn’t look like anything else on the road. It was small … Continue reading

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Used Vehicle Review: Buick Rendezvous, 2002-2006

Perhaps “Rendezvous” was an apt name for Buick’s new-for-2002 crossover SUV. After all, it looked like the result of a “rendezvous” between a minivan and an SUV that had done a little, uh, “platform sharing.” Continue reading

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First Drive: 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe

2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. Click image to enlarge Article and photos by Chris Chase Discuss this story in the forum at CarTalkCanada Find this vehicle in Autos’s Classified Ads Someone get in touch with the guy who invented the Chinese … Continue reading

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First Drive: 2007 Hyundai Accent two-door hatchback

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 Merrickville, Ontario – At one time, entry-level vehicles were a common sight in Canada. Favoured … Continue reading

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Auto Tech: Turbocharging makes a comeback

By Jim Kerr Turbocharging is becoming popular again. BMW, GM, Mazda and Acura have already introduced, or soon will be introducing new turbocharged models. Sure, there have always been vehicles around with turbos such as Audi, Saab or VW, but … Continue reading

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Test Drive: 2006 Ford F-150 Harley-Davidson Edition

2006 Ford F-150 Harley-Davidson Edition. 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 Call it the ultimate American partnership: the Ford F-150 pickup … Continue reading

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Feature: Learning to ride a motorcycle, Part four

Michael Clark’s Yamaha waiting for the fledgling motorcyclist to summon the courage to venture onto Winnipeg’s busy Henderson Highway for the first time. Click image to enlarge Part Four – Why is everyone trying to kill me? by Michael Clark … Continue reading

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Day-by-Day Review: 2006 Mitsubishi Galant GTS

By James Bergeron Day 1: Click Image to Enlarge The Mitsubishi Galant GTS is a fully loaded Mid-sized sedan worthy of consideration by much of the mid-size market shoppers. Often overlooked the Galant in GTS trim provides roominess, ergonomics and … Continue reading

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Tire review: Pirelli P6

by Michael Clark Pirelli P6. Click image to enlarge Winnipeg, Manitoba – When it comes to fashion, a quick scan of the runway often proves that what’s old can definitely be new again. While that may work for polyester prints, … Continue reading

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