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Dave Redinger The Neighbourhood Mechanic

Dave Redinger The Neighbourhood Mechanic

Dave is a licensed auto mechanic with over 40 years in the trade. For the past 24 years he has operated Dr. H. Honda Specialists in Etobcoke Toronto). Dave the neighborhood mechanic can be heard answering his neighbors car questions on AM740 radio each Saturday at 9 AM. Some of these conversations will also be publishe ... Continue reading

2006 Cadillac DTS Luxury II Review

2006 Cadillac DTS Luxury II Review

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2006 Cadillac DTS Luxury II The DTS, Cadillac's newest sedan, replaces the DeVille in the company's lineup this year. As with the STS last year, the DTS name is familiar, from the old top-end model, meaning ``DeVille Touring Sedan.'' Unlike the STS, which migrated to an all-new rea ... Continue reading

2006 Dodge Charger R/T Review

2006 Dodge Charger R/T Review

THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Dodge Charger R/T ENGINE: 5.7-liter V8 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 340 hp @ 5000 rpm/390 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm TRANSMISSION: 5-speed automatic with AutoStick WHEELBASE: 120.0 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 200.1 x 74.5 x 58.2 in. TIRES: P225/60R18 CARGO VOLUME: 16.2 cu. ft. ... Continue reading

BACK ON BUDGET: A Follow Up - All's Well That Ends Well

BACK ON BUDGET: A Follow Up - All's Well That Ends Well

By Marc J. Rauch, Exec. Vice President & Co-Publisher Gosh, it’s not even the end of the calendar year and I can already tell you who I would award with the 2005 Automotive Scam of the Year, if we actually gave such an award away. Ironically, it goes to a company that I usually like and do a fair amount of busine ... Continue reading

2006 Saab 9-7X Arc Review

2006 Saab 9-7X Arc Review

THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Saab 9-7X Arc ENGINE: 5.7-literV8 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 300 hp @ 5200 rpm/330 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm TRANSMISSION: 4-speed automatic with manual mode WHEELBASE: 113.0 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 193.2 x 75.4 x 68.5 in. TIRES: 225/55R18 CARGO VOLUME: 80.1 cu. ft. ... Continue reading

Mercedes ML500 Vs. Range Rover Sport

Mercedes ML500 Vs. Range Rover Sport

Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on November 15, 2005 at 11:30 AM CST You know, the guys over at Motor Trend are pretty damn lucky. It seems like every other day they test drive a Mercedes and some other car, write about it, and on top of it all, they get paid to do it. Guess what? They're at it again, this time compari ... Continue reading

2006 Mini Cooper Review

2006 Mini Cooper Review

New Car Review: 2006 Mini Cooper ... Continue reading

Merc ML500; Nissan 350Z; BMW 7 Series; Liz Taylor and More In This Month's Letter From Europe

Merc ML500; Nissan 350Z; BMW 7 Series; Liz Taylor and More In This Month's Letter From Europe

Letter from Europe Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief I have been bashing away at various typewriters and computers on behalf of The Auto Channel for 10 years now, initially not quite understanding what the internet was all about. Now of course, one only has to go to the nearest Apple Store to see 6 year olds e mailin ... Continue reading

Getting Your Car Ready for Resale

Getting Your Car Ready for Resale

By Frank Giovinazzi, Contributing Editor AIADA AIADA If you’re thinking about selling your used vehicle – either as a trade-in, through private party sale or to an independent used car lot – obviously you’ve got to make sure it looks and drives as good as it can. But beyond the tangible look, so ... Continue reading

THE ALTERNATIVE FUEL VEHICLE REPORT

THE ALTERNATIVE FUEL VEHICLE REPORT

All About Alternative Fuel Cars This is a background and introduction to alternative fuel cars. If you are considering buying one, not sure if it is a good idea, and curious about what technologies you might see on the market in a year or two or ten, this report is for you. I have worked as a consultant to industry and ... Continue reading

Are You Worried about The Decline of the U.S. Auto Industry ?

Are You Worried about The Decline of the U.S. Auto Industry ?

Are You Worried about The Decline of the U.S. Auto Industry ? What will be the effect of an ailing American car industry on the next car you buy? Are you wondering whether you should buy American or not? Here, below, are some of the reasons the US auto industry has been failing in recent years, reasons other than produ ... Continue reading

Buying A Car ? - Nine Very Good Tips for Car Buyers

Buying A Car ? - Nine Very Good Tips for Car Buyers

Americans like to buy a car at the dealership in one afternoon, and the dealerships try very hard to make you think that is possible and even smart. But it’s not. Realize how big a purchase a car is. And it is complicated. Buying a car is the second-largest purchase most people make after buying a home. ... Continue reading

2006 Jaguar XKR Coupe Review

2006 Jaguar XKR Coupe Review

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2006 Jaguar XKR Coupe, The 2007 Jaguar XK has been announced, and prototypes have been displayed at auto shows. So why could there still be interest in the 2006 XK, a design that is now pushing 10 years old? Because it's gorgeous, still. Because it's one of the most important Jagua ... Continue reading

DaimlerChrysler Agrees To Sell Mitsubishi Stock

DaimlerChrysler Agrees To Sell Mitsubishi Stock

Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on November 11, 2005 at 10:00 AM CST DaimlerChrysler has announced today they will be selling their remaining equity interest in the Mitsubishi Motors Corporation. DaimlerChrysler, who currently owns a 12.4% stake in the company, expects an increase of EUR 500 million (about $600 million ... Continue reading

2007 Cadillac Escalade DataBank

2007 Cadillac Escalade DataBank

2007 Escalade Overview Craftsmanship Design Equipment Interior Performance Specifications Technology For Release: Nov. 10, 2005 , 12:01 a.m. EST All-new distinctive exterior design All-new spacious interior with superior refinement Powerful 6.2L all-aluminum small-block V-8 with VVT rated at 403 hp (301 kw)* Efficient ... Continue reading

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