Monthly Archives: May 2011

Feature: Wings and Wheels Heritage Festival

Vintage cars and aircraft came together at the Wings & Wheels Heritage Festival in Toronto last weekend, reports Jil McIntosh.

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Quebecers can recycle oil bottles and filters

Quebec “do-it-yourself” drivers will now be able to recycle their empty plastic oil and fluid containers, and used oil and filters at Canadian Tire stores across the province through the Go Eco program.
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June marks Child Passenger Safety Month

June is Child Passenger Safety Month in British Columbia, marked for the fourth time by the BCAA Road Safety Foundation.
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B.C. woman wins Scion contest

A 2011 Scion tC has been awarded as the grand prize in Scion’s Take on the Machine contest. Continue reading

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Grant program will recycle tires

A new grant program in Ontario will award eligible communities and organizations up to $50,000 to purchase and install products made in the province from recycled rubber.
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Volvo adds jobs to meet demand

Volvo is increasing its production capacity based on strong demand. Continue reading

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First Drive: 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage S and 2012 Virage

James Bergeron takes downtown Montreal by storm in a pair of stunning new Aston Martins: the 2011 Vantage S and 2012 Virage. James Bond would truly be proud.

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Steering You Right: A good son

Can you be involved in a crash when you’re not even near your vehicle? You can, says Jordan Charness, if someone hits your vehicle while it’s safely parked at home.

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Nissan, Manitoba partner on electric vehicles

Nissan Canada is entering an agreement to help plan a battery charging network in Manitoba.
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Hot Wheels jump sets new world record

A jump stunt at the Indianapolis 500 has landed Hot Wheels the new world’s record for a ramp-to-ramp jump.
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Luxury company exec buys last DTS

Nicola Bulgari, vice-chairman of the Bulgari luxury goods company and an avid car collector, has purchased the last Cadillac DTS. Continue reading

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Ontario students win AUTO21 competition

A team of student researchers from Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario have taken first place in the AUTO21 poster competition. Continue reading

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Saab resumes auto production

Saab has restarted vehicle production following a shutdown that began on April 6, 2011. Continue reading

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