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PAGE 24, WHITBY PMEEPRES$s WSDNESDAY, MARCH 8,1989 Aftersi yecu's, Audi 200 st*il looks contemporazy FROGMPAGE 23 excellent back support and comfort over long drives. However, I found the power seat buttans hard ta, get at because of an intruding map pocket on the door. Like other *Germnan carmakers, - 00 Audi prides itself on quality engineering. Te unique single-overht*ead-cam 2.22 litre five clinder engn with an intercclled turbocharger pute out 162 horsepower at 5500 rpm. The five cylinder engine is al ittle rough at idle, but that is the only time you notice its five cylinder configuration. After an E'TTvrIu' initial lag in- throttle response, power cames on in a very even progression. The Audi 200 bas no surprising turbo-induced acceleration at higher revs, a problem common ta many turbocharged cars. Performance with the three speed autamatic transmission is somewhat slower than with the five speed manuaL. 0-100 kmh times are 9.5 seconds and 8.3 respectively. Most. German performance sedans are designed ta run consistently at high speeds on the Autabahn, so average highway speeds here in Canada are no problem. The Audi 200 is quiet and stale at 100 kmih.,. though the engine singe a bit high at 2800 rpm. The power-assisted rack and pinion is very precise, very accurate. There is a tendency for the car ta, drift in the direction of the siope of the road though, so driving the 200 reuires two bands on the wheel at all tixnes. Braldng is short, straight and sure thanke ta, four-wheel poe-assted ,disc brakes. The frontr ones are vented, therears are solid discs, and anti-bock ABS brakes are standard. Ail Audi's came with a three Year warranty that cavera just about everything, and a ten year corrosion perforation warranty with no distance restrictions. Ethanou*%l%àP' test reached objective The test marketing of vice-president, petroleuin. 'WeIll ethanol-enhanced gasoline just have Ethanol-Plus back at the completed by United Co-op's pumps as soon as it's Co-operatives of Ontario (UGO) feasible." a.chieved its objectives,* and the Large scale production and sale of Ethanol-Plus at UCO's refinery storage is essential for Guelph and Listowel test the economnical, ongoing locations will be discontinued on marketing of the blend which Jan. 31. uses ethanol instead of lead ta, "The consumers were very enhance the octane rating of willing ta try ethanol-blended gasoline. Under federal gasoline and many kept using it," ligisiation, lead must be said Glen Perschbacher, UCO's eliminated from all gasoline by Parking permits propnosed FRMPAGCE 23 "T'nerefore, cydlists shouid respect FROMtraffic signaia and rules as the police officer, and identify lawv requires of other drivers." themselves. The transportation minister Additional requirements of the pointed out that 34 cyclists were amendrnents are that bicycles killed and more than 5,000 have adequate brakes and must injured in Ontario in 1987. In the be walked, not ridden, across majarity of the accidents, the pedestrian crosswalks. bicyciet was driving improperly. "Bicycles share the road with Fifty-seve'n per cent of the mator vehicles." said F'ulton. accidents were at intersections. SAVE 20% ON ALL PAINT REPAIIRS (Includling Additional Painting Services & & RUST Accessories) AUTO PAINTING & 800Y WORKS TTrrSt 14011 Bloor'St. 0 0 o(n cr c o w I Collision Experts in Oshawa 710 WILSON RD. S.,OSHAWA 579-4000 Jan. 1, 1990. However, petroleumn industry support for ethanol- is weak as other heavy metal replacements for lead, such as magnesium-based MMT, can be used in Canada. These substitutes, which are les expensive than ethanol but may have adverse environmental impacts, are banned in the U.S. Aniericans use more fuel ethanol than Canadians use gasoline. for disaibled Another safety provision of the proposed amendments will reduce the number of smail children travelling on laps or in the cargo area of vehicles. Drivers will be responsibl for ensuring that children weighing under 23 ilograms occupy any available seats fitted with seat beits. Cohmnm provides valuable infok To the ecitor-. As the niinister responsible for motor vehicle insurance, I arn pleased to support information programs airned at reducing automobile accidents. Equally important, as a parent and an elected representative of the people of Ontario, I applaud al efforts ta help improve safety on our roads. "Driving Safely with Randy" is a fine example. It provides valuable information and advice that are a much-needed complement ta the safety legislation our provincial government administers. Through articles such as this, your organization is demonstrating its awareness of the value of educational programe in protecting the phyIcland financial health of the people of Ontario. Yours very truly, Murray J. Elston (MP -Bruce) Minister of FÎnancial Institutions -Ir 24 HOUR, COIN' CAR WASH 1 a r - -- - . m m a