Monthly Archives: September 2006

Day-by-Day Review: 2007 Nissan Versa

By James Bergeron Day 1: Click Image to Enlarge It’s larger than life, it’s so darn big……. actually it’s not very big at all! It’s a sub-compact competitor to the Honda Fit, Toyota Yaris and Hyundai Accent. It is the … Continue reading

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Test Drive: 2007 Volkswagen Eos

2007 Volkswagen Eos. 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 Portland, Oregon – Whether you consider them faddish, frivolous or the best … Continue reading

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Motoring Memories: Ford Skyliner (retractable hardtop), 1957-1959

1958 Ford Skyliner. Click image to enlarge Story and photo by Bill Vance A true hardtop convertible offers the full open-air motoring of a convertible with the snugness of a hard top. The world’s first production hardtop convertible was offered … Continue reading

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First Drive: 2007 Mercedes-Benz E320 Bluetec diesel

review and photos by Greg Wilson September 28, 2006 Photo Gallery: 2007 Mercedes-Benz E320 Bluetec diesel Specifications: 2007 Mercedes-Benz E320 Bluetec diesel Click image to enlarge Las Vegas, Nevada – Two new developments, the introduction of Ultra Low Sulphur Diesel … Continue reading

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Used Vehicle Review: Honda CR-V, 2002-2006

The CR-V was Honda’s first small SUV when launched in 1997 – actually, its first SUV, period – and it was a good first effort: the CR-V was Canada’s most popular small SUV for much of the late 90s. Only the Ford Escape, also that company’s first small SUV, was able to steal that sales title after its arrival in 2001. Continue reading

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Learning to ride a motorcycle, part 12: Death drives a Venture – scary times and colder climes

Don’t let the festive PR surroundings fool you; a Chevy Venture narrowly finished Michael Clark’s motorcycle experience features a little early. Click image to enlarge By Michael Clark You’ve probably heard the expression, “they came out of nowhere”. Usually, the … Continue reading

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First Drive: 2007 Acura MDX

review and photos by Grant Yoxon September 27, 2006 Photo Gallery: 2007 Acura MDX Specifications: 2007 Acura MDX The Guide: 2007 Acura MDX Click image to enlarge Ottawa, Ontario – If envy is a deadly sin, then surely faith in … Continue reading

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Test Drive: 2007 GMC Yukon Denali

2007 GMC Yukon Denali. 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 If you’re of a certain age, you remember a television show … Continue reading

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First Drive: 2007 Chrysler Sebring

2007 Chrysler Sebring. Click image to enlarge Review and photos by Bob McHugh Discuss this story in the forum at CarTalkCanada Find this vehicle in Autos’s Classified Ads Palm Springs, California – The junior member of the once mighty and … Continue reading

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Test Drive: 2006 Porsche 911 Carrera S

review and photos by Laurance Yap September 26, 2006 Photo Gallery: 2006 Porsche 911 Carrera S Specifications: 2006 Porsche 911 Carrera S Click image to enlarge It’s kind of deceptive, looking at this Porsche Carrera. In general terms, if not … Continue reading

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Test Drive: 2006 Honda Pilot EX-L Navi

2006 Honda Pilot EX-L. Click image to enlarge Review and photos by Haney Louka Discuss this story in the forum at CarTalkCanada Find this vehicle in Autos’s Classified Ads Take a look at Honda’s product history in North America, and … Continue reading

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Buyer's Guide: 2007 Mercedes-Benz B-Class

All-new in 2006, the Mercedes-Benz B-Class receives some standard equipment upgrades. The B200 receives 16-inch, five-spoke alloy wheels, leather-covered steering wheel and shifter knob, exterior chrome package, telescopic steering column adjustment, removable ashtray/storage cup, and heated windshield washers, while the … Continue reading

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Buyer's Guide: 2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

For 2007, the C230 Sport Coupe is gone, and all C-Class vehicles are sedans. There are five of them: the C230, C280, C280 4MATIC, C350 and C350 4MATIC. The C55 AMG sedan has been discontinued. There are several changes for … Continue reading

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