Daily Archives: March 25, 2008

The 88th annual Vancouver International Auto Show opens to the public this Saturday, March 29 and runs through Sunday, April 6 at BC Place Stadium in downtown Vancouver. More than 450 new makes and models will be on display in the 250,000 square feet stadium, and more than 120,000 people are expected to attend. Continue reading →

Chrysler Canada has announced pricing for the limited-volume 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8. The modern muscle car will have a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $44,995 (excluding a $1300 destination charge). Continue reading →

AUTO21, a federal program that supports researchers working on auto-related research and development projects at Canadian universities and institutes, has spoken in favour of a new report which provides recommendations on how to help improve the health of Canada’s children and youth, including endorsing mandatory use of booster seats for children. Continue reading →

A new study by BrandIntel notes that consumers are concerned about environmental concerns when it comes to their vehicles, but that economics play a major role in their buying decisions. Continue reading →

Nissan Motor Company Limited has announced it will issue its Green Procurement Guidelines in April, which will define a set of environmental protocols to augment the Nissan-Renault Purchasing Way. The guidelines will apply to all global parts and materials suppliers. Continue reading →

BorgWarner has announced it broke ground for a new production facility in Rzeszow, Poland, where it plans to produce an initial 500,000 turbochargers for European carmakers beginning in 2009. Expansion over the next two years will increase capacity to up to two million units. Continue reading →

General Motors has established a joint venture in Uzbekistan, which will play a defining role in the continued rapid global growth of Chevrolet. UzAvtoSanoat holds the majority stake in the new joint venture, called General Motors Uzbekistan, with GM holding 25 per cent plus one share, with the option of share increase in the future. Continue reading →