Monthly Archives: September 2003

Toyota Canada renews sponsorship of school grounds “greening”

Posted on September 25, 2003 by Autos

September 25, 2003 Toyota Canada renews sponsorship of school grounds “greening” Toronto, Ontario – Toyota Canada announced that it has renewed its partnership with Evergreen to provide financial and logistical support for schools across Canada wishing to “green” their school … Continue reading →

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State of Michigan reports over 63,000 car-deer crashes in 2002

Posted on September 25, 2003 by Autos

September 25, 2003 State of Michigan reports over 63,000 car-deer crashes in 2002 Dearborn, Michigan – According to the Michigan State Police Criminal Justice Information Centre, there were 63,136 deer-vehicle crashes in 2002, down approximately 4 percent from 65,993 in … Continue reading →

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Demand for new Prius strong in U.S.A and Japan

Posted on September 25, 2003 by Autos

September 25, 2003 Demand for new Prius strong in U.S.A and Japan Torrance, California – Toyota dealers in the U.S. are experiencing an overwhelming response to the all-new 2004 second-generation Toyota Prius gas-electric hybrid vehicle. Even though the new Prius … Continue reading →

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Morgan offers Limited Edition Aero 8 GT Coupés

Posted on September 25, 2003 by Autos

September 25, 2003 Morgan offers Limited Edition Aero 8 GT CoupésMorgan offers Limited Edition Aero 8 GT Coupés Malvern Links, England – Morgan Motor Company has joined forces with Aero Racing, makers of the two Morgan Aero 8s currently enjoying … Continue reading →

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Automakers intend to move engineering, IT functions offshore

Posted on September 25, 2003 by Autos

September 25, 2003 Automakers intend to move engineering, IT functions offshore Detroit, Michigan – A recent survey of 40 senior executives at automotive manufacturers and suppliers reveals that 9 out of 10 executives say they intend to move certain non-manufacturing … Continue reading →

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Test Drive: 2004 Toyota Sienna CE

Posted on September 24, 2003 by Paul Williams

Click image to enlarge by Paul Williams Photos by Grant Yoxon The idea of automobile executives test-driving current models to see what needs to be improved for future ones seems pretty obvious. Apparently it’s not commonplace, though. Toyota chief engineer … Continue reading →

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Super 7 challenges speed records

Posted on September 24, 2003 by Autos

September 24, 2003 Super 7 challenges speed records Chemainus, British Columbia – Super7 Cars Incorporated, an independent licensed manufacturer of left-hand drive Super 7 cars equipped with Suzuki Hayabusa motorcycle engines, announced the results of its Canadian and World record … Continue reading →

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Mercedes-Benz Pre-Safe development team nominated for award

Posted on September 24, 2003 by Autos

September 24, 2003 Mercedes-Benz Pre-Safe development team nominated for award A team of engineers from Mercedes-Benz has been nominated for the German Future Prize 2003 in recognition of the development work they carried out on the Pre-Safe anticipatory occupant protection … Continue reading →

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100,000th Kia arrives in Canada

Posted on September 24, 2003 by Autos

September 24, 2003 100,000th Kia arrives in Canada Photo: Gerry FrechetteClick image to enlarge Richmond, B.C. – The 100,000th Kia vehicle to arrive in Canada, a Sorento SUV, came off a transport ship at Annacis Terminals near Vancouver on Tuesday. … Continue reading →

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Seven new vehicles earn ‘Good’ ratings in IIHS crash tests

Posted on September 23, 2003 by Autos

September 23, 2003 Seven new vehicles earn ‘Good’ ratings in IIHS crash tests Arlington, VA – In a recent series of frontal offset crash tests by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, all seven new or redesigned vehicles earned the … Continue reading →

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Chevy SSR sells on eBay Motors for $93,100

Posted on September 23, 2003 by Autos

September 23, 2003 Chevy SSR sells on eBay Motors for $93,100 The first Chevy SSR available for sale in Canada sold for $93,100 on eBay.ca Motors as part of a charity auction. Lee Munro of Paris, Ontario placed the highest … Continue reading →

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Trans-Canada highway in Newfoundland to be upgraded

Posted on September 23, 2003 by Autos

September 23, 2003 Trans-Canada highway in Newfoundland to be upgraded Ottawa, Ontario

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Kiefer Sutherland to narrate NASCAR 3D: The IMAX Experience

Posted on September 23, 2003 by Autos

September 23, 2003 Kiefer Sutherland to narrate NASCAR 3D: The IMAX Experience Glasgow, Scotland – Actor Kiefer Sutherland will narrate the first-ever IMAX 3D NASCAR film, NASCAR 3D: The IMAX Experience. The film is scheduled to open on March 12, … Continue reading →

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