Monthly Archives: January 2007

Auto Tech: Ford’s wireless Sync system

By Jim Kerr I seem to be out of Sync. I look around and there are young (and young at heart) people everywhere walking around with mobile electronics (there were 57 million people born between 1981 and 1995). Maybe they … Continue reading

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Test Drive: 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited X

2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited X. 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 Photo Gallery: 2007 Jeep Wrangler Real Jeeps have round headlights … Continue reading

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Feature Interview: Bill Osborne, President & CEO Ford of Canada

Bill Osborne, President and CEO of Ford of Canada; photo by Chris Chase. Click image to enlarge By Chris Chase Bill Osborne has been President and CEO of Ford of Canada since November 2005, an 14-month tenure that, at first … Continue reading

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First Drive: 2008 Ford Super Duty pickup

2008 Ford Super Duty pickup. Click image to enlarge Review and photos by Michael Clark Discuss this story in the forum at CarTalkCanada Find this vehicle in Autos’s Classified Ads Photo Gallery: 2008 Ford Super Duty San Antonio, Texas – … Continue reading

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First Drive: 2007 BMW 530xi

review and photos by Peter Bleakney January 29, 2007 Photo Gallery: 2007 BMW 530xi Specifications: 2007 BMW 530xi The Guide: 2007 BMW 530xi Click image to enlarge BMW has built some exceptional sports cars over the years, and within the … Continue reading

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Steering you right: Superheroes on the roof

By Jordan W. Charness “I’ve got another driving story for you…if you’ve got the time,” were the first words out of Peter’s mouth when I saw him last week. As regular readers know, Peter’s stories often make for an interesting … Continue reading

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First Drive: 2007 BMW 3 Series Cabriolet

2007 BMW 3-series Cabriolet. 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 Photo Gallery: 2007 BMW 3-series Cabriolet Videos: Watch the top going … Continue reading

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Motoring Memories: Oldsmobile F-85 Jetfire Turbo

1963 Oldsmobile F-85 Jetfire turbo. Click image to enlarge Story and photo by Bill Vance Turbocharging has an alluring charm for engineers because it enables the recovery of “free” power from the engine’s exhaust flow: by inserting a gas turbine … Continue reading

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First Drive: 2007 Mazda CX-9

2007 Mazda CX-9. 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 Photo Gallery: 2007 Mazda CX-9 Victoria, British Columbia – At a time … Continue reading

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First Drive: 2007 Acura MDX

2007 Acura MDX. Click image to enlarge Review and photos by Grant Yoxon Photo Gallery: 2007 Acura MDX Ottawa, Ontario – If envy is a deadly sin, then surely faith in your self is a heavenly virtue. Acura builds some … Continue reading

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Used Vehicle Review: Nissan Altima, 2002-2006

When the Nissan Altima replaced the Stanza as the company’s mainstream family sedan for the 1993 model year, it stood out in a sea of average-looking Accords and Camrys as a stylish and fun four-door. That trend continued in 1998 with the introduction of the second generation Altima. But despite its long list of virtues, the four-cylinder Altima never quite got the attention it deserved, thanks to its big brother, the V6-powered Maxima. Continue reading

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Test Drive: 2007 Mazdaspeed3

2007 MazdaSpeed3; photo by Jil McIntosh. Click image to enlarge Review and photos by Justin Pritchard Discuss this story in the forum at CarTalkCanada Find this vehicle in Autos’s Classified Ads Find this vehicle in Autos’s Classified Ads Photo Gallery: … Continue reading

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Auto Tech: Chevrolet Volt electric car concept

By Jim Kerr Photo Gallery: Chevolet Volt concept Unveiled at the recent North American International Auto Show in Detroit, the Chevrolet Volt concept car is a compact similar in exterior size to the current Chevrolet Cobalt. However, from its composite … Continue reading

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