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Daily Archives: November 18, 2008
Nissan GT-R named Motor Trend Car of the Year
Motor Trend magazine has selected the Nissan GT-R as the 2009 Motor Trend Car of the Year. The 2009 GT-R is the sixth generation of Nissan’s flagship sports car, but is the first to come from a “clean slate” design, rather than based on Japanese-market Skyline models as previously, and the first to be globally marketed. Continue reading
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Auto cutbacks could affect 3 million jobs: CAR
Researchers at the Center for Automotive Research (CAR) in Michigan report that the effect on the U.S. economy would be substantial if only half of the three Detroit-based automotive manufacturers’ U.S. facilities were to cease operations. Continue reading
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U.S. Sugar may build world’s largest ethanol plant
U.S. Sugar Corp. has announced that it has entered into an agreement with Coskata Inc. of Illinois to explore building a 100 million gallon per year cellulosic ethanol facility in Florida. Continue reading
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Ford Fiesta sedan world premiere held in China
Ford has staged the global reveal of its all-new Fiesta four-door sedan at the Guangzhou Auto Show in China. The new model will be sold in North America from 2010. The Fiesta sedan will be launched in China within months of its global reveal, and will be built at Ford’s new manufacturing facility in Nanjing. Continue reading
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Ontario proposes new laws for novice or impaired drivers
Ontario is proposing tough new legislation that, if passed, will change the province’s Graduated Licensing System and also crack down on all drivers who drive while impaired or under suspension. Continue reading
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SCE announces milestone in advanced battery performance
Utility company Southern California Edison (SCE) has announced a “major milestone” in advanced battery performance, following testing of a lithium-ion battery that demonstrated an equivalent lifespan of more than 180,000 miles (289,682 km) in a commercial delivery van with minimal deterioration. Continue reading
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Volvo unveils long-wheelbase S80L in China
Volvo Car Corporation has presented the new Volvo S80L long-wheelbase sedan at the sixth Guangzhou Motor Show in South China. The S80L, a version of the S80 sedan, has been locally tailored and specifically designed for the market in China, where it will also be produced. Continue reading
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BCAA marks National Day of Remembrance
On November 19th, the British Columbia Automobile Association (BCAA) Traffic Safety Foundation’s executive director Allan Lamb will lead a minute of silence during the British Columbia Injury Prevention Conference to mark the National Day of Remembrance for Road Crash Victims. Continue reading
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CAA-Quebec asks politicians about fuel-efficiency incentives
CAA-Quebec has questioned the province’s main political parties during the current election campaign, starting with a letter asking them if they plan to introduce direct, truly beneficial incentive programs for consumers who opt to purchase fuel-efficient vehicles. Continue reading
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Redesigned 2010 Mustang now online
Ford has released an online video showing the exterior and interior of the redesigned 2010 Mustang, prior to its official unveiling at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Continue reading
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Ontario’s GO Transit donates bus to school
Ontario’s GO Transit has donated a retired GO bus to Toronto’s Centennial College for use in its Truck/Coach and Heavy Duty programs at the School of Transportation. Continue reading
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Day-by-Day Review: 2009 Honda Pilot Touring
By James Bergeron Photo Gallery:2009 Honda Pilot Touring Day 1: Click Image to Enlarge I was warned to not approach this vehicle from the front; it seems like some find the front of my tester this week a little unappealing. … Continue reading
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Chrysler to show electric prototypes at L.A. Auto Show
Chrysler LLC’s three production-intent electric vehicle prototypes will make their worldwide auto show debut at the 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show. Continue reading
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