Monthly Archives: November 2004

Test Drive: 2005 Kia Amanti

Posted on November 30, 2004 by Paul Williams

Click image to enlarge Review by Paul Williams Photos by Grant Yoxon In my experience, luxury has always meant expensive. A luxury watch, a luxurious house, a luxury car – you’re going to pay, right? Korean manufacturer Kia begs to … Continue reading →

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Features: Upscale SUVs

Posted on November 30, 2004 by Chris Chase

by Tony Whitney While compact SUVs are the strongest sellers in this class in Canada, it’s amazing how much action there’s been in the top-end luxury segment over the past few years. It isn’t that long ago that the Range … Continue reading →

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Most fuel efficient vehicles for 2005 announced

Posted on November 30, 2004 by Autos

November 30, 2004 Most fuel efficient vehicles for 2005 announced Ottawa – Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) released the 2005 Fuel Consumption Guide on Friday and announced the 2005 EnerGuide winners for the most fuel-efficient new vehicles sold in Canada. Consumers … Continue reading →

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12 world debuts scheduled for L.A. auto show

Posted on November 30, 2004 by Autos

November 30, 2004 12 world debuts scheduled for L.A. auto show Los Angeles, California – The covers will be flying off of more than two dozen new vehicles as they make their World or North American debuts during media days, … Continue reading →

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Full-size pickup owners most loyal – survey

Posted on November 30, 2004 by Autos

November 30, 2004 Full-size pickup owners most loyal – survey Westlake Village, California – Owners of full-size pickup trucks have become increasingly loyal to the segment in the past two years, and are now the most segment-loyal customers in the … Continue reading →

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Motoring Memories: Jaguar E-Type, 1961-1975

Posted on November 29, 2004 by Bill

1966 Jaguar E-Type coupe. Click image to enlarge Story and photo by Bill Vance When Jaguar unveiled its new V-8-powered XK8 in March, 1996 it hoped to revive the magic of the E-Type that bowed 35 years earlier. Jaguar did, … Continue reading →

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First Drive: 2005 Porsche Boxster

Posted on November 29, 2004 by Autos

Click image to enlarge Story and photos by Laurance Yap Porsche’s not a company particularly interested in revolution. Look back through its history and instead what you see is a desire for continuous improvement, of incremental changes made here and … Continue reading →

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Saturn shows first sketch of 2006 Sky roadster

Posted on November 29, 2004 by Autos

November 25, 2004 Saturn shows first sketch of 2006 Sky roadster Click image to enlarge Detroit – Saturn released the first visual rendering of its upcoming sports roadster and announced that the two-seater will be called the Sky. It borrows … Continue reading →

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DaimlerChrysler signs joint ventures with Chinese partners

Posted on November 29, 2004 by Autos

November 29, 2004 DaimlerChrysler signs joint ventures with Chinese partners Bremen/Stuttgart – During a ceremony on Friday at the company’s car production plant in Bremen, representatives from DaimlerChrysler AG and its partners Beijing Automotive Industry Holding Company Ltd. (BAIC), the … Continue reading →

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Maybachs available with more customized features

Posted on November 29, 2004 by Autos

November 29, 2004 Maybachs available with more customized features Stuttgart, Germany – Maybach Type 62 and Type 57 limousines are now offered with more luxury features, many of which are personalized to individual owner’s tastes. Click image to enlarge Maybach … Continue reading →

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Toyota announces new option package for Echo Hatchback

Posted on November 29, 2004 by Autos

November 29, 2004 Toyota announces new option package for Echo Hatchback 2004 Toyota Echo hatchback LE. Photo: Grant Yoxon. Click image to enlarge Mississauga, Ontario – Toyota Canada announced a new option package for its 2005 four-door Echo Hatchback LE. … Continue reading →

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Land Rover releases photos of 2006 Range Rover Sport

Posted on November 29, 2004 by Autos

November 29, 2004 Land Rover releases photos of 2006 Range Rover Sport Click image to enlarge Irvine, California – Land Rover has released the first photographs of the Range Rover Sport. Powered by a supercharged 390 horsepower 4.2-litre V8, the … Continue reading →

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First Drive: GM’s 2005 minivans: Chevrolet Uplander/Pontiac Montana SV6/Buick Terraza/Saturn Relay

Posted on November 26, 2004 by Greg Wilson

Story and photos by Greg Wilson Buick Terraza, Chevrolet Uplander, Pontiac Montana SV6. Click image to enlarge Brentwood Bay, British Columbia – There’s little doubt that minivans are the most practical family vehicles on the market, but many buyers just … Continue reading →

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