Motoring Memories: Canadian Transportation Museum and Historic Village One of the best kept Canadian automotive secrets is tucked away on one hundred peaceful acres of Southwestern Ontario's Essex County, says auto historian Bill Vance. "It's a place to quietly and peacefully view interesting Canadian transportation and social history."
CarTalkCanada Review: 2008 Saab 9-3 Though he didn't get as much seat time in the 9-3 as he wishes he could have, James comes away from this car with a positive impression. The pluses outweight the negatives, and the quirks seem like they'd be pretty easy to live with.
Used Vehicle Review: Volkswagen TDI models, 1997-2006 Volkswagen's TDI (Turbo Direct Injection) diesel engine models, Golf, Jetta, New Beetle and Passat, "appear to be pretty durable" reports Contributing Editor, Chris Chase, and their resale values "tend to be strong."
Inside Story: 2008 Mazda5 GT It's not that often that reviewer Michael Clark gets this excited about a vehicle. "Not only is the 5 jam-packed with sensible cargo solutions, it doesn't penalize you for all this thought with a price point that screams 'third mortgage'," he says.
First Drive: 2008 BMW M3 Sedan and Coupe After a two-year hiatus, the new BMW M3 returns with a "high-tech" 4.0-litre V8 that is "lighter than the six-cylinder engine it replaces and uses less fuel," reports Managing Editor, Grant Yoxon.
Auto Tech: Trailer towing There are many factors which determine how much a vehicle can tow, but the most important is engine torque, says Technical Editor, Jim Kerr. "Contrary to what most owners believe, it has very little to do with maximum horsepower," he says.
Test Drive: 2008 Smart Passion Coupe Equipped with snow tires, the rear-wheel drive, rear-engined Smart Fortwo can handle snowy roads and highways easily, says reviewer Norm Mort. Observed fuel consumption of just over 6.0 L/100 km is "impressive" he says.
Interview: Chip Foose In an exclusive interview with CanadianDriver, custom car designer Chip Foose recalls what motivated him to become a designer and reveals what cars excite him the most and where he wants to be in the future.
Test Drive: 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan Canada Value Package It may not have Stow 'N Go, but the Dodge Grand Caravan Canada "Value Package" model offers a lot of amenities and a comfortable ride for a reasonable price, says Assistant Editor Jil McIntosh.
Feature: Toronto Auto Show retrospective - 1897-2008 For more than a hundred years, Toronto has hosted annual automobile shows that have consistently attracted consumers looking to see what's new on the market.
Steering You Right: Importing Your Car, Part Two After you've purchased a used car in the U.S., there are certain procedures required to get it in to Canada, says lawyer, Jordan W. Charness. "The most important rule is to make sure that your paperwork is in order," he warns.
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
