Feature: Birth of the new Challenger Senior Editor, Paul Williams witnessed the first production Dodge Challenger SRT8 roll off the assembly line at the Brampton Assembly Plant last Thursday. All 700 models for Canada have already been sold and buyers are already lining up for 2009 models.
CarTalkCanada Review: 2008 Volvo V50 T5 The V50 seems to be a controversial car among James' readers, but only because of Volvo's pricey options. Other than that, the car itself draws little criticism. Instead, James surmises that with rising gas prices, "will no longer equate price with size but rather with quality, content and feel."
Used Vehicle Review: Honda S2000, 2000-2007 Used Honda S2000s have generally proven reliable, but there are some issues to look out for, reports Contributing Editor, Chris Chase. As S2000s are highly desirable in the used car market, "resale values are high", he says.
Inside Story: 2008 Audi A3 3.2 S-Line quattro "A package that begs to be flung about on the turnpike", the Audi A3 is also extremely practical, says columnist Michael Clark. Minor complaints include retractable sunshades that don't block out the hot sun, and time-intensive spring-loaded temperature actuators.
Test Drive: 2008 Ford Sport Trac "Adrenalin" The stylish new Ford Sport Trac Adrenalin is aimed at "urban dwellers and sport truck enthusiasts," says Managing Editor, Grant Yoxon. Unlike the regular Sport Trac, the Adrenalin's AWD is "fully automatic and does not have a Low range," he reports.
Modern Classics: Subaru SVX "A plucky attempt by Subaru to enter the exclusive performance/luxury market," the SVX was designed by the famous Italian design firm of ItalDesign. Its signature design feature is the small "window within a window" in the side glass.
Auto Tech: Fuel saving tips Technical Editor, Jim Kerr, offers some tips on how to improve your fuel economy by altering your driving habits, doing proper vehicle maintenance, and using simple aftermarket tools to measure fuel consumption.
Test Drive: 2009 Nissan Murano LE AWD All-new for 2009, the Nissan Murano has an updated engine, new platform and improved luxury interior. "I'm not seeing much need to move up to an Infiniti," says Assistant Editor, Jil McIntosh.
Managing Editor: Grant Yoxon
Editor-in-Chief: Greg Wilson
Assistant Editor: Jil McIntosh
Senior Editor: Paul Williams
Contributing Editor: Chris Chase
CarTalkCanada Editor: James Bergeron Contributors
