Daily Archives: March 7, 2008

Car repair financing now offered in Canada

Car Repair Financing Company (CARFCO) has announced its grand opening in Canada, providing loans for car repairs for customers throughout Canada, with the exception of Quebec. Continue reading

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400 classic cars to be sold at Toronto auction

The RM Classic Car Auction returns to Toronto on April 4 to 6 and will showcase more than 400 classic cars, along with an assortment of nostalgia and automotive memorabilia. Continue reading

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Electronic stability control standard in 2009 VWs

Volkswagen of America has announced that its electronic stabilization program (ESP) will be standard equipment on every 2009 model-year Volkswagen vehicle. Continue reading

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Jeeps drive from London to Berlin on one tank

JeepFuel economy enthusiasts John and Helen Taylor have driven a Jeep Compass and Jeep Patriot with 2.0-litre turbo diesel engines from London to Berlin on less than a single tank of fuel each. Jeep calls it “an unmatched achievement among SUVs.” The husband-and-wife team first drove the vehicles 1,059 km between the two European capitals.

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Few willing to pay for environmental vehicles

A new report by J.D. Power and Associates found that although many new-vehicle buyers may want to purchase an environmentally-friendly vehicle, only 11 per cent are “very willing” to pay more to do so. Continue reading

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Suzuki to unveil Concept Kizashi 3 at NY Show

American Suzuki Motor Corporation has announced it will unveil its Concept Kizashi 3 at the New York Auto Show on March 20. The new concept is the final addition to its Kizashi concept series and will be joined at the show by the North American debuts of the Concept Kizashi and Concept Kizashi 2. Continue reading

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Safety warning issued for Combi Infant Carrier

Transport Canada is advising the public of a safety issue with respect to certain models of the Combi Infant Carrier, which could separate from its base in a moderate to severe collision. Continue reading

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Test Drive: 2008 Ford Focus sedan SES w/ SYNC audio and communications system

2008 Ford Focus SES. Click image to enlarge Competitors 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt 2008 Honda Civic 2008 Hyundai Elantra 2008 Kia Spectra 2008 Mazda3 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer 2008 Nissan Sentra 2008 Pontiac G5 2008 Suzuki SX4 2008 Saturn Astra 2008 Toyota … Continue reading

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