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Hertz USA to Rent Nissan Leaf

When you rent a car, there’s typically a few question you have to answer: are you 25? Do you have a driver’s licence? What size car do you want? Now, the folks behind the Hertz desk when you take a trip south of the border will have a new one …May 23, 2010

Saab Expectings Profits By 2011

Saab, the quirky European brand once known for bubble-backed turbocharged coupes and sedans with floor-mounted ignition switches, has fallen on hard times. Having suffered the loss of their corporate identity under the General Motors banner, Saab finally crossed the auction block when GM dissolved under massive debt last year. After …May 22, 2010

BMW Using Bathroom Mirrors To Sell 3-Series Coupe

Usually, when we hear about a new risqué advertising scheme, its coming to us from the European continent... except in this case. Imagine walking into your local men’s room and seeing sexy lines like “I’ll make your heart pound” and “My body is absolutely stunning” magically appear on the mirror …May 21, 2010

Ford Adding SuperCrew to SVT Raptor Lineup

Ford’s latest SVT product, the off-road racing themed Raptor pickup truck, has been an astounding sales success. Although intended to appeal to a small, performance-oriented market, the appeal has been universal. But there’s one problem. Although the desert-racing crowds may enjoy the wheelbase offered by the small box and cab …May 20, 2010

Chrysler Canada announces pricing for the most luxurious Grand Cherokee Ever

- All-new 2011 Jeep(R) Grand Cherokee delivers legendary Jeep capability and uncompromised on-road experience - New Quadra-Lift(TM) Air Suspension and Selec-Terrain(TM) systems deliver new levels of Jeep capability - All-new Grand Cherokee is the most luxurious Jeep ever with sculpted new exterior and world-class interior styling featuring more than 10 …May 18, 2010

Audi Adding 8-Speed Gerbox To New Models

When Lexus first introduced their eight speed automatic, many considered it to be superfluous advancement with little practical application. However, while we may not have truly appreciated the application of two more gears, the advantages are obvious: better fuel economy and increased acceleration. So, like so many other pieces of …May 15, 2010

NHTSA Launching New Investigation Into Toyota Truck Recall Delay

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration has launched yet another investigation into Toyota’s recall history, this time as a result of a recall surrounding the steering linkages of the 1989 to 1998 Toyota T-100 and 4Runner trucks. Having noticed the issue in 2004, Toyota announced a Japan-wide recall of all …May 14, 2010

Volkswagen Rekindles Phaeton

When Volkswagen rebranded the Audi A8 to create the Phaeton, someone, somewhere, got fired. Selling vastly less examples than VW expected, the most expensive Volkswagen made slightly less sense than tattooing your name on your face, but only slightly. So, Volkswagen’s bringing it back! Having debuted in China at the …May 10, 2010

New Hyundai Elantra Sneaks Out In Korea

Hyundai is one busy, busy company these days. With new models rolling out every week (or so it seems), the Korean company has been bringing their newest cars to a plethora of international shows, and the Elantra hasn’t escaped. Unveiled at the Busan Motor Show in South Korea, the Elantra …May 8, 2010

Toyota Canada Reaches 84% Completion Rate For Sticking Pedal Recall Remedy

Toyota Canada Inc. today provided an update on the significant progress that has been made to remedy Lexus and Toyota vehicles affected by the sticking pedal and ABS software update recalls. Remedies have been performed on more than 230,000 Canadian vehicles included in the following recalls: •? ? ? ? May 7, 2010

Auto dealers see sales rebounding this year

OTTAWA _ Canada's new car dealers say they expect 2010 to be a rebuilding year for sales after last year's crash. The Canadian Automobile Dealers Association says first- quarter sales have been strong, up 15 per cent over the same period last year. For the full year, they expect an …May 7, 2010

Audi Debuts A8L W12

Long wheelbase sedans are, quite honestly, awesome. Seemingly gaining popularity with every passing day, everyone from Lexus to Rolls Royce to Maybach offers a long-wheelbase variant of their full size luxury sedan. Why? Because they need to. While cars like the R8 and LF-A are great halo cars, it’s the …May 7, 2010

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