GM to enter used market WITH the introduction of Optimum Used Vehicles at its dealerships early next year, General Motors of Canada will be entering the Canadian certified used car and light truck market. “Entry into chis rapidly-developing inarket is a brand mar- keting strategy which follows months of research and intense planning we have done to meet the challenges presented by the dramatic changes in the used vehicle marketplace in Canada,” said Curt Tingley, general manager of Canada’s director, cor- porate brand inarketing. “Used vehicle sales or leases now represent over 70% of the total vehicle cransactions cach year and inerzased demand tor used cars and light trucks is forecast through the year 2000,” he says. “Customers will gain from the extra value provided by the thorough inspection of vehicles a minimum of 150 points man- ufacturer-backed warranties, roadside assistance, full-service repair facilities and hassle-free shopping. And used car cus: tomers will be treated with all the courtesy offered to new car customers. Two classifications of cars and light trucks will be offered by Optimun: Used Vehicles. Premiere will be up to five model years old, having been driven fewer than 100,000 km and Select vehicles will generally be five to nine model years old, with fewer than 160,000 km. A limited warranty is provided for Premicre category vehi- cles, consisting of comprehensive coverage for six months or 10,000 km, plus Roadside Assistance, with $100 deductible per visit. north shore news Friday. December 5, 1997 — North Shore News - 47 nate AG safety is At rs eee rr wf ae LIKE the previous Audi A6, the new model (above) is one of the safest cars on the road with standard safety features such as front seat-mounted side-airbags, de-powered front airbags, and three-point seatbelts and head restraints for all five passengers. Greg Wilson profiles the new Aé in the Friday, Dec. 19 issue. re New Intrepid powers up From page 45 head camshafts and four valves per cylinder (replacing the 161 horsepower 3.3-litre OHV cast iron V6 enginc). Top-of-the-line [atrepid ES models have a new 225 horsepower 3.2-litre V6 with single overhead camshatts and four valves per cylinder (replacing the 214 horse- power 3.5 liter SOHC, 24 valve V6). Though more powerful than their predecessors, both of the engines offer 10% bet- ter fuel economy and both use Regular-grade fucl. In addition, Chrysler claims a 30% reduction in hydrocar- bon emissions. With a 25% inerease in horsepower, a noteably freer- revving character and a sporty exhaust note, the new base engine offers spirited acceleration with the sounds to match. However, its zero to 100 km-h of 9.2 seconds is about average for its class. An increase of 63 kilograms (139 tb.) in the curb weight partly offsets the increased horsepower. In addition, the new engine doesn’t have as much low-end grunt as the previous 3.3-litre pushrod engine. All Intrepids have stan- dard four-wheel-dise brakes with larger rotors, a new alu- minum rear suspension, and improved steering feel. The ES Intrepid is offered with a standard AutoStick automatic transmission which allows the driver to shift manually by pushing the floor shifter left or right to upshitt or “New bodyside cladding protects against stone chips and new bolt on wheel covers are harder to lose or steal.” downshift. A redesigned interior includes a sporty instrument cluster with white-faced round gauges including a tachometer, a two-tone colour treatment, a standard floor console and floor shifter, well-positioned dash controls with simple, large round knobs for the radio and climate control, and big, easy-to-grip door handles. A 60/40 split folding rear seat- back is standard, bur it's not lockable. The trunk has grown by 2 cubic feet ro an enormous 18.4 cubic feet. New bodyside ladding protects against stone chips and new bolt os wiieel cov- ers are harder t- Chrysler ¢ rs puta lot of effort into reducing noise and vibrations with increased sound insulation and a revised chassis, At highway speeds, the 2.7-litre V6 engine revs ata lazy 1950 rpun., keeping engine noise to a Minimum and fuel cconomy to the maximum; however, ] experienced some booming from the pawer- train under light acceleration. I found the new Intrepid casy to drive, with a comtort- able ride and excellent han- dling for such a big sedan. A couple of complaints: the left-side center pillar impedes visibility when look- ing left to change lanes, and the arced shape of the rear doors requires a deliberate step away from the door when opening to avoid being struck. Ifyou want a roomy sedan in the $25,000 ro $36,000 price range that is both practical and sporty, the Intrepid is worth a look. 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