Volvo C-70
The C70 Coupe and Convertible look almost too good to be Volvos. Indeed, the Volvo badging is the only thing with a straight line on these cars. See and check out Eagle Ridge Chev Maple Ridge Canada....
View ArticlePreview: 2012 Porsche Cayman R
PALMA DE MAJORCA, Spain – With the new Cayman R, available in Canada as a 2012 model, Porsche has borrowed just about every page from its Boxster Spyder playbook to create the lightest and fastest...
View ArticlePorsche GTS
What does a trip down memory lane have to do with the 911 Carrera GTS? It comes from Stuttgart, not Detroit, and it sure isn’t V8-powered, true. But that big-displacement (for a Porsche) 3.8-litre...
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The point of spine compression should the tarmac be anything less than glass smooth. I could take Sport in small doses only – staying in that mode for too long proved tiresome. What is far from...
View ArticleMazda 3 Sport GX/GS/GT
VEHICLE: 4-dr., 5-pass. Hatchback, FWD ENGINE: 2.0L 14 DOHC HP (@RPM): 148@6500/^/156@6500 TORQUE @ RPM: 135@4500/^/150@4000 TRANS 5M FUEL CONSUMPTION (L/100 km): CITY: 9.2 HWY: 6.7 FUEL GRADE: Reg...
View ArticleMazda Speed3
VEHICLE: 4-dr., 5-pass. Hatchback, FWD ENGINE: 2.3.OL I4 DOHC Turbo HP (@ RPM): 263@5500 TORQUE @ RPM: 280@3000 TRANS 6M FUEL CONSUMPTION (L/100 km): CITY: 11.8 HWY: 7.6 FUEL GRADE: Prem TANK (L) 55...
View ArticleMazda 6/GS/GT
VEHICLE: 4-dr., 5-pass. Sedan, FWD ENGINE: 2.5L 14 DOHC/^/3.75L V6 DOHC HP (@ RPM): 170@6000/^/272@6250 TORQUE @ RPM: 167@4000/^/269@4250 TRANS 6M FUEL CONSUMPTION (L/100km): CITY: 10.4 HWY: 6.9 FUEL...
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The Manitoba Classic and Antique Auto Club (MCAAC)
The Manitoba Classic and Antique Auto Club (MCAAC) is a non-profit organization of hobbyists, incorporated under the laws of the province of Manitoba. MCAAC is a member of the National Association of...
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Peking to Paris Vintage Car Challenge roars off in China
Few car rallies can compete with the stunning backdrop provided by the Great Wall of China. Some 96 vintage and classic cars are setting off from the historic setting in a race to Paris that spans more...
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Classic cars on display
From Montana to Vernon, Dale and Nancy Grochowich’s 1926 Model T Roadster has seen lots of roads. The Grochowiches are the third owners of the car which got its start in the U.S. Pacific Northwest....
View ArticleNorth End Winnipeg Banyuk Mentalities in Action
Here is a good example of how not to tow your Ford F-150 truck or even a new Oxford white color Ford Escape given by two north ender Manitoba types. Fun , fun fun , then off to MPIC to file an auto...
View ArticleSpark Plugs – Early History & Recent Innovations
Spark plugs and the history of spark plug - fuel igniting devices it seems go way way back in early automotive history. Some of it back to now familiar auto parts suppliers names like Bosch (Robert...
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GM Electric Car Rescued from the Crusher
The headline reads “Original GM EV1 Found In Missouri” These GM EV1 cars – early electric car prototypes were all supposed to be sent to the crusher . How did this one survive ? You can read more here-...
View ArticleClassic 1963 GMC Truck
Here is an example of the type of well restored classic trucks that you still find around from time to time – be they GMC, Chevrolet , Ford Motor Company products or even good old Dodge trucks. Works...
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Paul Newman’s “Godzilla” VW Bug
Here is a car worthy of Japanese 1960′s sci-fi creatures from outer-space fame. You might think you heard about this late one night on Coast to Coast listening on the famed Winnipeg radio station CJOB....
View ArticleCar Cruise evenings far and wide
While there is little doubt about it that the “Peg “ has great summertime car cruise evenings those in the know – know that there are major “cruise events” to be found near and far -especially when it...
View ArticleCar Prices Then & Now
Its amazing what you do and don’t get for your money. “Real cars“ that were solid metal , ringed with chrome – each differing in memory cost in the range of $ 3,000. So reports William Simpson. Yet...
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Back to 59 Cadillac Fighter Insprired Cars
Well its retro and yet forward thinking. Military fighter jets exude raw power , strength and Sspeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeed. One can remember the landmark cars of the late 1950′s – mainly General Motor...
View ArticleIs a Diesel on Your Horizon
Diesel engines have gotten a bad rap and worse reputation with Canadian drivers – that is other than semi-trailer truck and diesel locomotive drivers. In these settings diesels are considered or...
View ArticleWelcome to Life in 2013 in “Car Ads”
It used to be that we lived in a “real world” – well that was before Obama , David Axelrod Valerie Jarett et al. It has often been said that all new ideas – are not new – they have been thought of...
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