Monthly Archives: October 2004

Test Drive: 2004 Volvo S80 AWD

Click image to enlarge by Grant Yoxon When the S80 arrived in 1999, Volvo said goodbye to its boxy image. The new S80 offered two powertrains and advanced safety technology wrapped in an attractive package. Base engine was and still … Continue reading

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BMW builds 3 millionth 3 Series

October 29, 2004 BMW builds 3 millionth 3 Series Munich – The 3 millionth BMW 3 Series rolled off the assembly line at BMW’s Regensburg plant today – six years after the production launch of this version in 1998. Never … Continue reading

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Ford invests $1 billion in Oakville assembly plant

October 29, 2004 Ford invests $1 billion in Oakville assembly plant Oakville, Ontario – Ford Motor Company today announced plans to invest $1 billion (CDN) at its operations in Oakville, making it Ford’s first flexible assembly plant in Canada capable … Continue reading

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First Drive: 2005 Lamborghini Murcielago

Click image to enlarge by Laurance Yap Forgive me for a second, but it’s all a bit much right now. Like a lot of you, I grew up with a poster of a Lamborghini Countach on my wall, spent many … Continue reading

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Motor Trend names Land Rover LR3 SUV of the Year

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Pontiac to produce compact SUV

October 28, 2004 Pontiac to produce compact SUV Click image to enlarge Anaheim, Calif. – Pontiac yesterday announced plans to produce a new sport utility vehicle, the 2006 Pontiac Torrent, scheduled for introduction in fall 2005. The Torrent will be … Continue reading

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V-8 power for Pontiac Grand Prix GXP

October 28, 2004 V-8 power for Pontiac Grand Prix GXP Anaheim, Calif. – Pontiac announced production plans for the 2005 Grand Prix GXP – a high-performance sedan equipped with more refined interior appointments, distinctive exterior appearance, sport-tuned suspension and a … Continue reading

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Motor Trend names Land Rover LR3 SUV of the Year

October 28, 2004 Motor Trend names Land Rover LR3 SUV of the Year Click image to enlarge The 2005 Land Rover LR3 was named Motor Trend’s 2005 Sport Utility of the Year. Motor Trend editor-in-chief, Angus MacKenzie, presented the award … Continue reading

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Automotive Hall of Fame names Carlos Ghosn Industry Leader of the Year

October 28, 2004 Automotive Hall of Fame names Carlos Ghosn Industry Leader of the Year The Automotive Hall of Fame has named Carlos Ghosn, President and CEO of Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. as its 2004 Industry Leader of the Year. … Continue reading

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Magna Steyr to build Chrysler 300C

October 28, 2004 Magna Steyr to build Chrysler 300C After confirming ratification of a third shift agreement at Brampton (Ontario) Assembly Plant, Chrysler Group and Magna Steyr announced plans to grow their production relationship by forming a manufacturing agreement for … Continue reading

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New H1 Alpha Hummer revealed

October 27, 2004 New H1 Alpha Hummer revealed Anaheim, Calif. – The 2006 H1 Alpha, featuring GM’s Duramax 6600 diesel engine, arrives in dealerships in early 2005. The H1 Alpha, revealed today at the California International Auto Show, delivers more … Continue reading

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Hummer reveals mid-size H3

October 27, 2004 Hummer reveals mid-size H3 Anaheim, Calif. – GM revealed the next Hummer-styled and off-road capable addition to the Hummer family at the California International Auto Show in Anaheim, California today – a mid-size SUV called the H3. … Continue reading

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Auto Tech: Preparing for winter

by Jim Kerr The warm fall days have made procrastinators out of the best of us, but the nights are getting longer and winter is starting to rear its head. When snow and cold weather hit, even the smallest vehicle … Continue reading

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