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Bill Vance: Ford Taurus a big gamble that paid off handsomely

Bill Vance: Ford Taurus a big gamble that paid off handsomely

The 1970s and early eighties were difficult times for the American automobile industry as it struggled to meet tightening fuel economy legislation brought on by two 1970s oil crises, and to comply with increasingly stringent emissions standards.
Bill Vance: Continental was engine supplier to the industry

Bill Vance: Continental was engine supplier to the industry

In the early decades of the twentieth century many ambitious entrepreneurs were able to start car companies because entry was fairly easy for a talented blacksmith, carriage maker or bicycle builder.
Bill Vance: Post-war Roadmaster helped Buick stay in the lead

Bill Vance: Post-war Roadmaster helped Buick stay in the lead

Buick has been a respected and proud member of the General Motors family since the establishment of GM more than 110 years ago. It’s an amazing feat considering the number of other brands that have come and gone.
Bill Vance: Bugatti Type 41 Royale was created for European royalty

Bill Vance: Bugatti Type 41 Royale was created for European royalty

There have been some magnificent automobiles throughout history, cars like America’s Duesenberg J/SJ and Cadillac V-16, Britain’s Rolls-Royce Phantom III, Spain’s Hispano-Suiza V-12, Belgium’s Minerva AL, Germany’s Mercedes-Benz 540K, and Italy’s Iso
Bill Vance: Stylish and roomy 1956 Rambler was AMC’s salvation

Bill Vance: Stylish and roomy 1956 Rambler was AMC’s salvation

American Motors Corp. was born with the merger of Nash Motors and Hudson Motor Car Co. on May 1st, 1954.
Victoria's first fast-charging station opens downtown

Victoria's first fast-charging station opens downtown

The City of Victoria unveiled its first electric vehicle fast-charging station on Store Street Friday.
Range aside, Porsche Taycan Turbo is about as perfect as a car can be

Range aside, Porsche Taycan Turbo is about as perfect as a car can be

Before you get behind the wheel of a Porsche Taycan Turbo, some words of warning. First, remember to let your passengers know before you do anything insane — and it will be hard, as a new Turbo driver, to drive the Turbo in a calm, collected manner.
Bill Vance: 164 sedan moved Volvo upmarket

Bill Vance: 164 sedan moved Volvo upmarket

By the time the mid-1960s rolled around, the Volvo Co. decided it was time to offer its loyal 544 buyers more luxury and style for when they felt ready to move up from their “1946 Ford look-alike.
Bill Vance: Sunbeam Alpine a luxurious tourer with sports-car aspirations

Bill Vance: Sunbeam Alpine a luxurious tourer with sports-car aspirations

Sunbeam’s history began in 1899 when John Marston Ltd., a tin-plater and bicycle manufacturer of Wolverhamptom, Staffordshire, England, built two small prototype cars.
Bill Vance: Checker’s history traced back to 1909 Seven Little Buffaloes

Bill Vance: Checker’s history traced back to 1909 Seven Little Buffaloes

If one were describing the ideal taxicab it would likely be a tall, roomy, durable vehicle with big doors, lots of space inside, an ample trunk and maybe a couple of extra seats.