Monthly Archives: March 2008

Ford to re-open Windsor engine plant

The Government of Ontario and Ford of Canada have announced an investment to re-open the Ford Essex engine plant in Windsor, Ontario. The plant closed in November, 2007. Continue reading

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Quebec student wins Bridgestone Photo Contest

Martin Gros, a second-year student at Cégep de Matane in Matane, Quebec has been named the winner of the 2007 Bridgestone Photo Contest. Continue reading

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New MasterCard saves money on fuel purchases

The new card allows Shell customers to save on gas purchases
A new program, BMO Mosaik MasterCard, will enable customers to save up to five per cent on all Shell purchases. Cash-back savings and Air Miles rewards are being offered as reward options by BMO Mosaik MasterCard and Shell Canada Products as part of the new credit card program.

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Union reports replacement workers at refinery

A new complaint filed by the Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada (CEP) reports five new cases of replacement workers at a Montreal-area Petro-Canada refinery currently under strike. Continue reading

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Ford commits to electric power steering

The Ford Motor Company has announced a commitment to fit 80 to 90 per cent of its products with electric power steering (EPS) by 2012, improving the vehicles’ overall fuel economy, performance and line-up. Continue reading

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Independent sites will test hybrid vehicles

Powertrain and vehicle engineering company FEV Inc. has announced it has commissioned eight full hybrid powertrain development test sites. Continue reading

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GM opens new production facility in China

SAIC-GM-Wuling, General Motors’ mini-vehicle joint venture in China, has begun production at its second vehicle manufacturing facility in the coastal city of Qingdao. Its initial product is a new mini commercial vehicle powered by a 1.2-litre gasoline engine. Continue reading

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Test Drive: 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid

2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. Click image to enlarge Competitors 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Two-Mode Hybrid 2008 GMC Yukon Two-Mode Hybrid Manufacturer’s web site Toyota Canada Review and photos by Haney Louka Discuss this story in the forum at CarTalkCanada Find this … Continue reading

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Test Drive: 2008 Mercedes-Benz E 320 Bluetec

review and photos by Laurance Yap March 31, 2008 Photo Gallery: 2008 Mercedes-Benz E 320 Bluetec Specifications: 2008 Mercedes-Benz E 320 Bluetec The Guide: 2008 Mercedes-Benz E 320 Bluetec Click image to enlarge Toronto, Ontario – Surfing: that’s what it … Continue reading

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Steering You Right: The societal consequences of an incident

Recent Steering You Right articles To tell the truth License and registration Winter wonderland By Jordan W. Charness BAM!! It took just a second to happen. In a moment of inattention the driver of the car behind Peter’s slammed his … Continue reading

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Starting Your Own Business Profitable Paint Manufacturing

Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Mercedes-Benz has announced it will unveil the all-new versions of its A- and B-Class models at the Auto Mobil International motor show in Leipzig, Germany in April. The models share a platform, although the A-Class is not sold in Canada. Continue reading

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Transport Canada issues latest recalls

Transport Canada has issued its latest recalls, which may affect some Mercedes-Benz, Subaru and Mitsubishi vehicles. Continue reading

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Volvo wins prize for City Safety technology

Volvo cars has been named the recipient of the American “Traffic Safety Achievement Award” at this year’s World Traffic Safety Symposium in New York for its Volvo City Safety technology. Continue reading

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