Monthly Archives: June 2007

Test Drive: 2007 Volkswagen Passat Wagon 3.6 4Motion

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 Over the past decade or so, mid-sized station wagons have been gradually replaced by SUVs … Continue reading

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Motoring Memories: Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe, 1983-1988

1988 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe. Click image to enlarge Story and photo by Bill Vance From the time it arrived on the scene as a 1955 model, the Ford Thunderbird was strongly associated with V8 engines. In fact, for the … Continue reading

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Test Drive: 2007 Mini Cooper 6-Speed Auto

2007 Mini Cooper. 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 Mini Cooper Just looking at it, it’s difficult to … Continue reading

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Test Drive: 2007 BMW X5 4.8i

2007 BMW X5 4.8i. Click image to enlarge Review and photos by Laurance Yap Photo Gallery: 2007 BMW X5 Bloat. It besets all of us, really. I wish I was the same weight that I was ten years ago – … Continue reading

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Used Vehicle Review: Dodge Viper, 1993-2002

I remember the first time I saw a Viper up close: in the spring of 1995, when I was almost 18, I went with my parents to a Chrysler dealer so they could look at minivans. But what caught my eye was not the Caravan we drove home in – it was the blazing yellow Viper parked in the showroom, front-and-centre, as soon as we walked in the front door. Continue reading

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Auto Tech: Volvo’s history of safety innovations

By Jim Kerr Two things happened last week that made me sit back and think about vehicle safety. First, I received a CD entitled “What Makes a Volvo a Volvo.” That same day, I was test driving the Volvo S80 … Continue reading

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Replacement headlights for older vehicles

Sylvania replacement headlight. Click image to enlarge By Glen Konoroski Many people who have an older or vintage car are aware that their headlights are just not up to spec. As headlights age, the filament inside the sealed beam headlight … Continue reading

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First Drive: 2008 Subaru Legacy and Outback

2008 Subaru Legacy; photo by Paul Williams. Click image to enlarge By Paul Williams Discuss this story in the forum at CarTalkCanada Find this vehicle in Autos’s Classified Ads Photo Galleries: 2008 Subaru Legacy and Outback Collingwood, Ontario – Subaru … Continue reading

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Feature: Teasers from Mitsubishi

Mitsubishi Colt; photo by Paul Williams. Click image to enlarge By Paul Williams Discuss this story in the forum at CarTalkCanada Photo Gallery: Teasers from Mitsubishi When Mitsubishi first came to Canada four years ago, it did so riding a … Continue reading

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Test Drive: 2007 Dodge Ram 2500 HD Mega Cab Laramie 4×4 Diesel

2007 Dodge Ram 2500 HD Mega Cab Laramie 4×4 Diesel. 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 Photo Gallery: 2007 Dodge Ram … Continue reading

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Test Drive: 2007 Saab 9-3 Aero Convertible

review and photos by Andrew McCredie June 25, 2007 Photo Gallery: 2007 Saab 9-3 Aero Convertible Specifications: 2007 Saab 9-3 Aero Convertible The Guide: 2007 Saab 9-3 Aero Convertible Click image to enlarge In sport and in business, making a … Continue reading

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Steering you right: Odometer tricks

By Jordan W. Charness With sunny weather comes the urge to buy a new car. New, does not necessarily mean brand-new: it could simply mean a car that is used but is new for you. With the advent of leasing … Continue reading

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2007 Minivan Challenge Dave and Carolyn’s Comments – Hyundai Entourage

June 18, 2007 (Dave) Intitial impressions of the Hyundai Entourage from Dave and family after one week in the van: This GLS model is very well equipped: leather interior, all the amenities. Nicely appointed. Not having driven vans before, we … Continue reading

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