Daily Archives: July 8, 2008

Test Drive: 2008 Bentley Continental GTC

review and photos by Andrew McCredie July 8, 2008 Photo Gallery: 2008 Bentley Continental GTC Specifications: 2008 Bentley Continental GTC The Guide: 2008 Bentley Continental GTC Click image to enlarge North Vancouver, British Columbia – Driving Vancouver’s rain-slicked streets in … Continue reading

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B.C. dealer licensing body establishes new guidelines for deposit-taking

The British Columbia Registrar of Motor Dealers has issued a new directive to the province’s motor vehicle sales industry concerning the proper procedures for accepting deposits or partial payments from consumers. Continue reading

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Smart fortwo celebrates 10-year anniversary

Mercedes-Benz is celebrating 10 years of production of its diminutive Smart Fortwo this year. The company says it has sold more than 900,000 examples of the two-seater since it began building it in 1998, including 12,400 in Canada since it became available in this country in 2004. Continue reading

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Study proves in-car voice recognition systems improve road safety

A study released today shows that the use of in-car voice recognition systems has a positive impact on road safety, by allowing drivers to control stereo and navigation systems and cellular telephones using voice commands. Continue reading

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Bentley to unveil restyled Flying Spur

Bentley has announced it will unveil restyled 2009 versions of its Continental Flying Spur and Flying Spur Speed later this month at the British International Motor Show in London, England. Continue reading

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Product Review : Ryobi 12V Lithium-Ion Compact Drill

Ryobi 12V lithium-ion compact drill. Click image to enlarge Manufacturer’s web site Ryobi Tools By Frank Rizzuti Photo Gallery:Ryobi 12V Lithium-Ion Compact Drill Cordless tools have come a long way since they first appeared in the early 1980′s. These tools … Continue reading

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Hyundai to sell first hybrid model in 2009

Hyundai plans to begin selling its first hybrid vehicle in Korea in 2009, wearing the brand’s Avante badge. The Avante is sold in North America as the Elantra. The vehicle will be the world’s first hybrid to be powered by liquid petroleum gas (LPG) and use Lithium Polymer (Li-Poly) batteries. Continue reading

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Travel author to produce virtual tours of Trans-Siberian Railway

Noted photojournalist, author and traveller Helge Pedersen has teamed with the European/Asian travel consultancy MIR Corporation to bring live virtual tours along the Trans-Siberian Railway to the MIR website. Continue reading

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