Daily Archives: April 10, 2008

Inside Story: 2008 Nissan Altima Coupe 3.5 SE

2008 Nissan Altima Coupe. Click image to enlarge Manufacturer’s web site Nissan Canada Review and photos by Michael Clark Photo Gallery:2008 Nissan Altima Coupe 3.5 SE The scoop is the coupe: it’s baaaaaack! Perhaps it’s the salt-and-pepper complexion of the … Continue reading

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CAA releases annual Driving Costs Brochure

The Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) has released the 2008 edition of its annual Driving Costs brochure, which provides a comprehensive look at the total cost of personal vehicle ownership in Canada. The brochure is available to all drivers online. Continue reading

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Auto insurance up 5.5 per cent, says Kanetix

Insurance shopping marketplace Kanetix.ca has reported that automobile insurance premiums are up 5.5 per cent on the lowest premiums quoted for insurance in the first quarter of 2008, compared to the same period in 2007. Continue reading

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Second Magna auto parts plant joins CAW

The Canadian Auto Workers Union (CAW) has reported that workers at Qualtech Seating Systems in London, Ontario have voted 74 per cent in favour of joining the union. Continue reading

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Committee wants European biofuel target suspended

The European Environmental Agency (EEA) Scientific Committee has publicly recommended a new scientific study on the environmental risks and benefits of biofuels, and says that the European Union (EU) target to increase biofuels to 10 per cent by 2020 should be suspended. Continue reading

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New tests show rear protection needs improvement

New crash tests conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) on seven 2008 midsize cars show that protection in side impacts has improved, but most vehicles still only provide marginal or poor protection in rear crashes. Continue reading

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Volvo to offer upgraded S80 and XC90 seats

Volvo has announced that its 2009 S80 and XC90 will receive upgraded seats with massage and ventilation functions, along with a range of enhanced materials and trim details. Continue reading

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