Daily Archives: May 13, 2008

CAW blasts GM for plant closure announcement

The president of the Canadian Auto Workers Union (CAW) said that he is both “frustrated and angered” by the news that General Motors plans to close its transmission plant in Windsor, Ontario in 2010, putting 1,400 employees out of work. Continue reading

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Mitsubishi opens new dealership in Quebec

Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada has announced the opening of Saguenay Mitsubishi, the 22nd Mitsubishi dealership to open its doors in Quebec. Continue reading

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New Ford Focus coupe to debut on American Idol

Ford has announced it will debut the all-new 2009 Ford Focus coupe on the television show American Idol tonight, the first time it has ever revealed a new product on prime-time television.
Ford has announced it will debut the all-new 2009 Ford Focus coupe on the television show American Idol tonight, the first time it has ever revealed a new product on prime-time television.

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Students challenged to design “new” Ford Model T

Ford has announced a challenge to five universities from around the world to create a “Model T concept” for the 21st century.
In honour of both the 100th anniversary of the Model T and the launch of the compact Fiesta, Ford has announced a challenge to five universities from around the world to create a “Model T concept” for the 21st century.

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Nissan to market electric vehicles in 2010

Nissan Motor Company has unveiled its 2012 mid-term business plan, which includes the introduction of an electric vehicle in the U.S. and Japan in 2010, and a convertible version of its Infiniti G37 coupe. Continue reading

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Corvette ZR1 engine certified by SAE at 638 hp

The LS9 engine in General Motors’ 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 has become the 100th engine certified through the SAE International’s Engine Power Test Code – Engine Power and Torque Certification (J1349). Continue reading

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BCAA offers tips for rising fuel prices

The British Columbia Automobile Association (BCAA) is offering tips to help drivers save money at the pumps in the face of rising gas prices. Continue reading

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First Drive: 2009 Hyundai Sonata

2009 Hyundai Sonata V6 Limited. Click image to enlarge Manufacturer’s web site Hyundai Canada Review and photos by Paul Williams Discuss this story in the forum at CarTalkCanada Find this vehicle in Autos’s Classified Ads Photo Gallery:2009 Hyundai Sonata Toronto, … Continue reading

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Day-by-Day Review: 2008 Audi A5

By James Bergeron Photo Gallery: 2008 Audi A5 Day 1: Click Image to Enlarge There is one word that describes this week’s test car. I shouldn’t even be writing more than this one word as it may distract you, the … Continue reading

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Feature interview: Larry Burns, VP GM Research and Development

Larry Burns, VP GM Research and Development. Click image to enlarge By Jil McIntosh Toronto, Ontario – Just in case you hadn’t noticed at the pumps, gasoline is doing ridiculous things, and it’s going to get a lot worse before … Continue reading

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Used Vehicle Review: Chrysler Crossfire, 2004-2007

he marriage between Mercedes and Chrysler – DaimlerChrysler – might have been short, but the pair made some beautiful babies. Well, beautiful to some. The Chrysler LX-platform cars – the Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger and Magnum – are polarizing, but exhibit very nice driving dynamics thanks to their use of previous-generation Mercedes E-Class technology. Continue reading

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