Daily Archives: November 6, 2008

CAA and Transport Canada offer winter driving tips

The Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) and Transport Canada have released a new brochure listing the top ten winter driving safety tips, with the goal of helping Canadian motorists prevent problems before they occur. Continue reading

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MADD Canada part of Day of Remembrance

Canada’s National Day of Remembrance for Road Crash Victims is being marked with a special ceremony on Wednesday, November 19 in Ottawa, with Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Canada named one of the lead organizing bodies. Continue reading

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B.C. police target intersection safety

British Columbia’s Solicitor General John van Dongen has joined police and the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) to kick off a month-long campaign to reduce intersection crashes across the province. Continue reading

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25th annual Operation Red Nose announced

The Ontario Safety League (OSL) and the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) have announced the 25th Operation Red Nose campaign, offering partygoers and their cars a safe ride home. Continue reading

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BMW to debut diesels at Los Angeles show

BMW has announced that it will debut two diesel-powered models at the Los Angeles Auto Show in November, prior to their market launch in Canada and the U.S. Continue reading

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Shelby GT500KR returns for 2009

Ford has announced that it will offer a Shelby GT500KR for 2009, building on the concept unveiled at the 2007 New York International Auto Show to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the 1968 Shelby Cobra GT500KR. Continue reading

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Custom Mazda6 models showcased at SEMA

Mazda has showcased its redesigned Mazda6 at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show in Las Vegas, with two new customized models. Continue reading

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U.S. DOE issues rules for automaker loans

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has issued an Interim Final Rule that implements the federal loans available to automakers. Continue reading

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USDA joins Chevrolet’s Project Driveway

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has become the newest partner in Chevrolet’s Project Driveway, the first and largest market test designed to speed hydrogen-powered fuel cell electric vehicles to the consumer marketplace. Continue reading

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Oxford researchers turn glycerol into methanol

Researchers at Oxford University have announced they have discovered a new way to produce the biofuel methanol from glycerol, an industrial waste chemical. Continue reading

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Product Review: Bluetooth Devices

More and more jurisdictions are banning hand-held cell phones while driving, but what if your cell phone is Bluetooth-enabled and your vehicle isn’t? Reviewer Frank Rizzuti tries out an aftermarket Bluetooth-enabled headset/earpiece and speakerphone to see how they work. Continue reading

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Inside Story: 2009 Dodge Journey R/T

Despite a “re-hashed” instrument panel and awkwardly positioned information screen, there is genuine “think” behind the Journey’s practicality that both soccer moms and hockey dads will appreciate, says contributor Michael Clark. Continue reading

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