Monthly Archives: September 2007

Motoring Memories: Studebaker, 1902-1966

By Bill Vance Studebaker history went back to 1852 when Clem and Henry Studebaker’s blacksmith shop in South Bend, Indiana, began building wagons. They prospered selling wagons during the American Civil War, and continued to grow until they claimed to … Continue reading

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Test Drive: 2008 Dodge Avenger R/T

2008 Dodge Avenger R/T. 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: 2008 Dodge Avenger North Vancouver, British Columbia – The … Continue reading

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Inside Story: 2008 Chrysler Sebring Limited convertible

2008 Chrysler Sebring Limited convertible. Click image to enlarge Review and photos by Michael Clark Photo Gallery: 2008 Chrysler Sebring convertible He’s cool. He’s hip. And he’s not yet 45 – so what am I doing here? It seems that … Continue reading

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Garage Lighting

A fluorescent light fixture. Click image to enlarge By Glen Konoroski Most people who work on their own vehicles will admit that you can never have enough light in your garage. Over the past year, I’ve been evaluating a selection … Continue reading

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Auto Tech: Honda’s crash safety technology

By Jim Kerr Play poker with an Ace hidden up your sleeve and you may find yourself in serious trouble. Drive a Honda with their hidden ACE and it could help you if you are in trouble. ACE is Honda’s … Continue reading

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First Drive: 2008 Jeep Liberty

2008 Jeep Liberty. 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: 2008 Jeep Liberty Indianapolis, Indiana – The first thing you … Continue reading

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Feature: Whither the supercar?

Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren. Click image to enlarge Article and photos by Laurance Yap Photo Gallery: Whither the supercar Toronto, Ontario – The market for cars playing in the rarefied air of a half-million dollars plus is, as you may expect, … Continue reading

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Test Drive: 2008 Land Rover LR2

review and photos by Peter Bleakney September 24, 2007 Photo Gallery: 2008 Land Rover LR2 Specifications: 2008 Land Rover LR2 The Guide: 2008 Land Rover LR2 Click image to enlarge Toronto, Ontario – Land Rover would be very happy if … Continue reading

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Day-by-Day Review: 2007 Jeep Wrangler Sahara

By James Bergeron Day 1: Click Image to Enlarge Up for review this week is the 2007 Jeep Wrangler Sahara two door 4×4 — now, that is a mouthful. This will be one tough vehicle for me to review — … Continue reading

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Steering you right: Photo radar fighter

By Jordan W. Charness It’s nice to see that some people are still willing to fight for their principles; sometimes though it would be nice if these people would actually win. Unfortunately, in the many years that I have been … Continue reading

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2007 Minivan Challenge: 2007 Mazda5 GT – First impressions

by Dave and Carolyn edited by Paul Williams Click image to enlarge Read more of Dave & Carolyn’s comments on the Mazda5 GT: Week 2 | Week 3 | Week 4 Read all the articles in the Minivan Challenge Photo … Continue reading

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Feature: SUVs make nice – Lexus RX400h and Saturn Vue Green Line

2007 Saturn Vue Green Line (left) and 2007 Lexus RX400h. Click image to enlarge Story and photos by Peter Bleakney Photo Gallery: Saturn Vue Green Line and Lexus RX400h Hybrids good. SUVs bad. If you’d just dropped in on planet … Continue reading

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Buyer's Guide: 2008 Lexus IS 250/350

NEW FOR 2008: – IS 350 RWD exchanges ventilated, premium-leather seats for heated leather seats – New IS F model – B, C and D option package content changed – Exterior colour: Glacier Frost deleted For 2008, the Lexus IS … Continue reading

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