Dave Redinger - The Neighbourhood Mechanic
Oct 12, 2005
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 Nissan Murano SL AWD Review
Oct 12, 2005
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Nissan Murano SL AWD ENGINE: 3.5-liter DOHC V6 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 245 hp @ 5800 rpm/246 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm TRANSMISSION: Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) WHEELBASE: 111.2 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 187.6 x 74.0 x 66.5 in. TIRES: 235/65R18 CARGO CAPACITY: 81.6 ... Continue reading
2006 Mazda3 S Touring 5-Door Review
Oct 11, 2005
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2006 Mazda3 s Touring 5-Door What's not to like about the Mazda3 s 5-Door? With its space-efficient namesake five-door hatchback body style, an energetic 160-horsepower 2.3-liter engine matched to a smooth-shifting five-speed gearbox, and a fully-independent suspension that provide ... Continue reading
Details Emerge On Mercedes-Benz F600 Hygenius
Oct 10, 2005
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on October 10, 2005 at 9:24 AM CST As many of you car fanatics already know, the Tokyo Motor Show is taking place later this month. What you may not know, however, is that Mercedes has used the Tokyo Motor Show to unveil their last two F-Class Concept Cars (you can find more info on thes ... Continue reading
International Nameplates Sales up 8.2% in September
Oct 10, 2005
By Frank Giovinazzi, Contributing Editor AIADA AIADA International nameplate brands continued to rack up sales increases in September, posting a 5.9% increase for the year to date, versus a 2.8% increase for the industry for a whole. Sales increased 8.2% in September over the same month last year. Thanks to steady grow ... Continue reading
2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara Review
Oct 9, 2005
CUTE-UTE, NOT A BRUTE By Steve Purdy Detroit Bureau The name Suzuki, for me, brings to mind ring-ding-ding motorcycles and tiny, tinny cars. A week with the Grand Vitara has convinced me that Suzuki is a fully modern competitor in today’s automotive scene. From making weaving looms in the 1920s and motor bikes in ... Continue reading
Oct 7, 2005
Yet Another Reason To Wring Our Hands By Steve Purdy Detroit Bureau Perhaps a few months from now you’ll be out car shopping. You’re looking for an economical sedan; something to get you to and from work and all the other obligations and pleasures of life. You’re not averse to a late model used car so ... Continue reading
2006 Mercedes-Benz E350 Review By Carey Russ
Oct 7, 2005
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS From outside, there seems to be no change to Mercedes-Benz's mid-size, mid-level six-cylinder E Class sedan for 2006. Looking closer, the name has changed, from E320 to E350. That seemingly small change makes a major difference. Important changes to the engine and a seven-speed aut ... Continue reading
2006 Volkswagen Passat Preview
Oct 7, 2005
By Carey Russ Little did anyone realize, when the 1998 Volkswagen Passat debuted in late 1997, that it would have such an influence in the mid-size sedan class. Prior to that time, Volkswagen's mid-size sedans - called, in North America, Dasher in the late 1970s, Quantum in the 1980s, and finally Passat in the `90s - h ... Continue reading
Why Not H2 ICE? The Auto Channel Asks GM
Oct 6, 2005
LONDON, Oct 6, 2005; Stuart Penson writing dor Reuters reported that General Motors Corp. is committed to building low-pollution cars which run on hydrogen but cost and design challenges mean commercial production is still about a decade away, the company said on Thursday. The world's biggest carmaker aims to have in p ... Continue reading
Oct 3, 2005
Bit Byte: Ford spent its development resources wisely; the 2006 Explorer is a terrific successor to America’s most popular SUV. In August, TACH provided you with an in-depth examination of virtually every aspect of the all-new Ford Explorer including model lineup, powertrain variations, options, and even color sc ... Continue reading
Mercedes' Sales Figures Hit Record High... Again
Oct 3, 2005
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on October 03, 2005 at 11:27 PM CST For the fourth consecutive month, Mercedes-Benz USA has once again reported record sales figures, reporting its highest ever September on record, with vehicle sales totalling 17,552. Due to our unscientific research, we have to attribute the increase i ... Continue reading
Sep 30, 2005
NISSAN VERSA A Timely Addition to the Nissan Family By Steve Purdy Detroit Bureau After teetering on the brink of disaster a few years ago Nissan has come back strong under the guidance of the auto industry’s brightest mega star, president Carlos Ghosn (rhymes with bone), who believes any problem can be solved by ... Continue reading
Sep 30, 2005
Late News Flash (09/27/05) I guess that enough people who saw this “all new” MX-5 called it a Miata that Ford/Mazda have decided to once again officially call it a Miata By Bob Gordon Zippy yet refined, flashy yet restrained, bigger yet still smallish feeling, sports car look yet big car comfort, the 2006 M ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Screws Up Again - But Stll Mercedes
Sep 30, 2005
Posted By www.eMercedesBenz.com on September 30, 2005 at 10:00 AM CST Thanks to everyone for sending us this story, but we'll have to give credit to Gabriel for sending it to us first. Today, Mercedes announced they will be recalling 50,000 vehicles, due to a potential problem with the windshield wipers. The recall, wh ... Continue reading
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