Monthly Archives: August 2006

Used Vehicle Review: Ford Expedition, 2003-2006

Posted on August 31, 2006 by Chris

Like its major competitors, DaimlerChrysler and General Motors, Ford’s been building sport utility vehicles (SUVs) since well before anyone had heard that now-ubiquitous term. Chevy’s Blazer nameplate survived until quite recently; Dodge had its Ram pickup-based Ramcharger and Ford’s Bronco (full-size) and Bronco II (mid-size) trucks were that company’s pre-SUV models. Continue reading →

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Test Drive: 2006 BMW X5 3.0i

Posted on August 30, 2006 by Bryan

2006 BMW X5 3.0i Continue reading →

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Test Drive: 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL450

Posted on August 29, 2006 by Autos

2007 Mercedes-Benz GL450. 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 All good things eventually come to an end, and for Mercedes-Benz, it … Continue reading →

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Learning to ride a motorcycle, Part 9: Service care, rain-soaked scare

Posted on August 29, 2006 by Chris

Dave Botchar of Winnipeg Sport and Leisure digs into the cylinder heads to check for proper valve lash. Click image to enlarge Article and photo by Michael Clark Wow! Even the hoists are pint-sized. When you’re dealing with mechanical issues … Continue reading →

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Feature: Speedstream

Posted on August 28, 2006 by Chris

2007 Audi RS4 – a speeding ticket waiting to happen? Click image to enlarge Article and photos by Laurance Yap It was, perhaps, an unfortunate bit of luck that the weekend I was driving one of the first 420-hp Audi … Continue reading →

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First Drive: 2007 Suzuki SX4

Posted on August 28, 2006 by Grant

2007 Suzuki SX4. 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 Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario – With current high fuel prices and slowing sales of … Continue reading →

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Motoring Memories: Crosley, 1939-1951

Posted on August 25, 2006 by Autos

1949 Crosley. Click image to enlarge Story and photo by Bill Vance When Powel L. Crosley Jr. became appalled at the high prices being charged for radios, he set about to develop a low priced one in co-operation with University … Continue reading →

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Test Drive: 2006 Dodge Dakota Quad Cab

Posted on August 25, 2006 by Autos

2006 Dodge Dakota Quad Cab. 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 Until the 2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac arrived this year, … Continue reading →

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Day-by-Day Review: 2006 Nissan X-Trail

Posted on August 24, 2006 by James

By James Bergeron Day 1: Click Image to Enlarge The Nissan X-Trail is one of the few vehicles available in North America that is not sold south of the border. Available in both front wheel drive (FWD) and all wheel … Continue reading →

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Used Vehicle Review: Lexus LS430, 2001-2006

Posted on August 24, 2006 by Chris

As recently as the early 1980s, it was inconceivable to many people that a Japanese automaker could ever produce a true luxury car. Indeed, there were many other segments too, such as the sport sedan market that the Japanese had yet to break into. Continue reading →

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Test Drive: 2006 Nissan Murano SE AWD

Posted on August 24, 2006 by Autos

2006 Nissan Murano SE AWD. Click image to enlarge Review and photos by Jil McIntosh All too frequently, you can get something that looks really nice, or that works really well, but you don’t get both in the same package. … Continue reading →

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Buyer's Guide: 2007 Toyota Camry

Posted on August 24, 2006 by Autos

Completely redesigned for 2007, the Toyota Camry features an all-new V6, a more powerful four-cylinder engine, and a Hybrid version. Overall length remains the same, but the 2007 version has a longer wheelbase and is slightly wider and lower, with … Continue reading →

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Buyer's Guide: 2007 Chevrolet Malibu/Malibu Maxx

Posted on August 24, 2006 by Autos

The Chevrolet Malibu family – the Malibu and Malibu Maxx hatchback, and the SS variations on each – receive performance and safety enhancements. The 3.5-litre V6 gains variable valve timing; dual-stage frontal airbags with GM Passenger Sensing System, and front … Continue reading →

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