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Monthly Archives: May 2009
GM expected to file for bankruptcy protection
General Motors is expected to file for bankruptcy protection on June 1, following a decision by the U.S. Department of the Treasury that would allow a new GM to acquire the assets of the old GM.
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Canada’s Magna will take over GM’s Opel division
Canadian auto supplier Magna International will take over General Motors’ Opel division, following Germany’s agreement to the deal. Continue reading
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Quebec prohibits right-hand drive vehicles
Quebec has become the first province to prohibit the licensing and operation of certain right-hand drive vehicles on public roads. Continue reading
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“Slow down and move over” now law in B.C.
A new law requiring drivers to slow down and move over when passing stopped emergency vehicles with flashing lights is now the law in British Columbia, effective June 1, 2009.
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European automakers reduce environmental impact
European auto manufacturers have significantly reduced the environmental impact of vehicle production in recent years, according to the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA).
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GM to build new small car in a U.S. plant
General Motors has announced that it plans to build a small car in the future in the U.S., using an idled United Auto Workers Union (UAW)-GM facility.
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Tesla launches safety recall for flange bolts
Electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla Motors has launched a safety recall covering all 345 Tesla Roadsters manufactured before April 22, 2009 for rear inner hub flange bolts.
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New GM agreement eliminates competitive gap
A new labour agreement ratified by members of the United Auto Workers Union (UAW) eliminates the competitive gap with other automakers, according to General Motors. The amended agreement covers approximately 54,000 hourly workers in 46 U.S. facilities.
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Test Drive: 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited
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For just over $35,000, the top-of-the-line Hyundai Santa Fe Limited is a good all-around value in the mid-sized, non-luxury SUV/crossover class, says Editor-in-chief, Greg Wilson, even though it’s no longer available with seven seats.
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Index for May 29, 2009
New today on Autos: Test Drive: 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe LimitedWhat’s New: 2009 Dodge NitroMotoring Memories: The roots of Land RoverDay-by-Day Review: 2009 Buick Enclave CX FWD
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Motoring Memories: The roots of Land Rover
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In 1947, Maurice Wilks, Rover’s design director, needed to replace the aging Jeep on his farm. He bought two used war surplus Jeeps which he stripped down and fitted with Rover mechanicals and a rectangular aluminum body. The Land Rover was born.
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What’s New: 2009 Dodge Nitro
What’s New: 2009 Dodge Nitro For 2009, the Dodge Nitro is relatively unchanged, save for some extra comfort and appearance features. The major difference is the retirement of the six-speed manual transmission: all Nitro models now use automatics. Read the … Continue reading
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Alberta student wins Toyota scholarship
Adil Adatia, a student from Lethbridge, Alberta, has been named the 2009 Toyota Earth Day Scholarship national winner. Continue reading
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