Daily Archives: December 7, 2008

CAW president urges support for Coalition government

On Saturday, CAW President Ken Lewenza urged delegates to step forward and become actively involved in the work of supporting the Liberal/NDP/Bloc Coalition in the coming weeks. Continue reading

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Test Drive: 2009 Audi S4

A new supercharged 333-hp 3.0-litre V6 engine replaces the previous S4’s 340-hp 4.2-litre V8 and offers 27 per cent better fuel economy, reports contributor Bob McHugh. The new S4 is “faster, more fuel-efficient, more agile and more stable,” he writes.

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B.C. company converts Ford trucks to electric vehicles

Vancouver-based REV Technologies has introduced its REV AC Direct Drive system that converts the Ford Ranger and Ford Escape to battery-electric vehicles. Continue reading

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Saskatchewan completes twinning Trans-Canada Highway

Representatives of the federal and Saskatchewan governments have announced completion of the twinning of the Trans-Canada Highway in Saskatchewan. Continue reading

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New Highway 101 section opens in Nova Scotia

The governments of Canada and Nova Scotia have marked the completion of a new and improved stretch of Highway 101 between Falmouth and Avonport. The 11.8 kilometres of twinned highway is a four-lane section. Continue reading

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RV dealers offer pre-owned certified program

To better protect consumers against fraud when purchasing a pre-owned RV, the Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) has announced a Pre-Owned Certified Program. Continue reading

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Nissan/Renault chief named president of ACEA

Carlos Ghosn, president and CEO of Renault and Nissan, has been elected as the new president of the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA). Continue reading

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Honda withdraws from Formula 1 racing

Citing a quickly deteriorating operating environment facing the global auto industry, Honda has announced that it will withdraw from all Formula One activities, making 2008 the last season of participation. Continue reading

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