Daily Archives: October 25, 2007

Inside Story: 2008 Chevrolet Silverado LTZ 4X4

Posted on October 25, 2007 by Paul Williams

2008 Chevrolet Silverado LTZ 4×4. Click image to enlarge Review and photos by Michael Clark Photo Gallery: 2008 Chevrolet Silverado Winnipeg, Manitoba – As my Forty’s speed toward me, like the Dodge Challenger at the end of ‘Vanishing Point’, I’ve … Continue reading →

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Mazda5 hydrogen/gas rotary hybrid unveiled at the Tokyo Motor Show

Posted on October 25, 2007 by Autos

Mazda5 gas/hydrogen hybrid. Click image to enlarge Story and photos by Norm Mort Photo Gallery: Mazda5 gas/hydrogen hybrid Tokyo, Japan – Mazda’s “Zoom-zoom” slogan began as a North American advertising theme back in 1999, but it wasn’t long (2002) until … Continue reading →

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Mazda’s new “environmentally friendly” paint shop reduces pollution

Posted on October 25, 2007 by Autos

New Mazda2 at U2 plant paint shop. Click image to enlarge Story and photos by Norm Mort Photo Gallery: Mazda plant innovations and technology development Hiroshima, Japan – Mazda World headquarters and its U1 and U2 car production plants are … Continue reading →

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Testing Mazda’s new Smart Idle Stop System

Posted on October 25, 2007 by Autos

Testing Mazda’s Smart Idle Stop System. Click image to enlarge Story and photos by Norm Mort Hiroshima, Japan – Well, it might have been the shortest test drive ever (about .05 kms with a maximum time allowed being three minutes!), … Continue reading →

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Used Vehicle Review: Saab 900/9-3, 1994-2002

Posted on October 25, 2007 by Chris

Saab might be the quintessential car for those who love weird stuff. Remember the 99 and 900 models, with their upright windshields? Then there’s the ignition switch located on the centre console, where most Saab models still have it to this day. Continue reading →

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First Drive: Mazda RX-8 Hydrogen RE

Posted on October 25, 2007 by Grant

Mazda RX-8 Hydrogen RE. Click image to enlarge Story and photos by Norm Mort Discuss this story in the forum at CarTalkCanada Find this vehicle in Autos’s Classified Ads Photo Gallery: Mazda RX-8 Hydrogen RE Hiroshima, Japan – With so … Continue reading →

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Buyer's Guide: 2007 Saturn Aura

Posted on October 25, 2007 by Autos

All-new for 2007, the Aura is Saturn’s midsize sedan and is based on a 2006 concept car bearing the same name. The Aura comes in three trim lines: the XE with 3.5-litre V6; the XR, with 3.6-litre V6; and the … Continue reading →

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