Motoring Memories: Cadillac Allante, 1987-1993 The Allante was Cadillac's entry into the ultra-luxury sporty market, a tasteful collaboration by GM and Pininfarina. But it lacked European prestige, says contributor Bill Vance, and ultimately failed to capture the public's fancy.
Day-by-Day Review: 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara JLX James does some rooting around the Grand Vitara's interior and finds that this is a useful little truck, with good cargo space and easy-to-use controls. He advises taking care around the swing-out rear door when it's open, though.
Used Vehicle Review: Pontiac Vibe, 2003-2008 A sister car to the Toyota Matrix, the Pontiac Vibe is a good choice as a used vehicle, says Contributing Editor Chris Chase; it's the same car, but it'll cost you less to buy.
Inside Story: 2008 Mazda B4000 Cab Plus 4x4 It's the 1990s again, says contributor Michael Clark, as he looks at the 2008 Mazda B4000. The cockpit is all old school, he says, and the body is definitely "built to corrode."
Test Drive: 2008 Mazda6 Sport GS-I4 While the 2009 Mazda6 will be sedan-only, Contributing Editor Chris Chase loves the 2008 6 Sport for its cargo space. The I4 isn't a "rocket", he says, but a road trip proved it good on fuel.
Steering You Right: Self-serve gasoline Pumping your own gasoline is hardly uncommon, but filling up at a self-serve gas station has its risks, especially if you accidentally pump more fuel than you have cash to pay for. Leaving a gas station without paying is a crime, no matter what.
Auto Tech: Ford's Oakville Assembly Plant Vehicle assembly is "like a ballet", says contributor Jim Kerr, who travelled to Oakville, Ontario to watch Ford building the Edge, MKX and the all-new Ford Flex.
LuxuryCarCanada: 2008 Audi RS4 The RS4 is not a "typical car", says Senior Editor Paul Williams; with 420 horsepower and 4.8 seconds to 100 km/h, it "transcends the experience of driving just about any other car on the road".
Motoring Memories: Brooks Steamer, 1924 - 1926 The Brooks steamer was complicated to operate and had more handicaps than most motorists were prepared to tolerate, says auto historian, Bill Vance. But what killed it was the financial skullduggery of the company's founder, Oland J. Brooks.
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