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Ford wins two CAA Pyramid Awards

Ford has won two prestigious CAA Pyramid Awards(TM) - one for its newly developed blind-spot mirror and the other for its 100%-recycled seats. This is a historic first, as no automaker has previously won both awards. CAA-Quebec, the second-largest automobile club in Canada, was part of the awards jury and, …January 21, 2009

Ford Taurus SHO Coming Soon?

Ford has made a pretty big deal out of the launch of the 2010 Ford Taurus, and rightfully so. Arguably the most important vehicle Ford’s launched in recent memory, the ‘80s wouldn’t have been the same without the launch of America’s favourite family sedan. But the 90s brought shame to …January 17, 2009

Ford Cancels Rear Wheel Drive Sedan Project

Although truck and SUV sales may be on the rise as a result of a dramatic drop in US gas prices, however, it’s clear that Ford has a little more foresight than the average American buyer. Announcing that FoMoCo will be ceasing development on their conceptual rear-wheel drive platform, Ford’s …January 17, 2009

GM 2-Mode Hybrid Powertrain Wins 2009 Best New Green Technology Award

General Motors 2-mode Hybrid Powertrain was declared the inaugural winner of the 2009 Best New Green Technology award the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC). The award was announced today during a press conference at the Montreal International Auto Show. "AJAC's Best New Green Technology award, presented by Shell Canada, …January 15, 2009

Mercedes hit with CAFE fines

CAFE, the US organization in charge of stipulating mandatory fuel economy averages, has handed out more than $37 million in fines this year, for vehicles sold in 2007. Six manufacturers failed to meet the nationwide requirement fuel economy average, with Mercedes Benz being the worst offender. As such, CAFE hit …January 9, 2009

More Powerful Lotus Evora North America Bound for 2011

After the comparatively huge sales success that Lotus’ diminutive Elise and Exige models have proven, the quirky English brand will be unloading a decidedly more comfortable model on our shores in just two short years. Their four-seater Evora grand-tourer (or as close to a grand tourer as you’re liable to …January 9, 2009

Honda is named as Canada's best 'Mainstream Brand' for Residual Value

Individual segment awards won by Honda Odyssey, Fit and Ridgeline Honda Canada Inc. received top honours from ALG as the winner of the "Mainstream Brand Residual Value Award" as part of ALG's Canadian Residual Value Awards that honour vehicles that are predicted to retain the highest percentage of their original …January 8, 2009

Infiniti Named Canada's Best Luxury Brand For Residual Value

Nissan Canada Takes Home Four Segment Residual Value Awards, Most of Any Manufacturer Just one day after announcing another record year for sales, Nissan Canada Inc. (NCI) is pleased to accept ALG's recognition of both its Infiniti and Nissan brands. The announcement came yesterday, as ALG named Infiniti as its …January 8, 2009

New Porsche Panamera to make world debut in China

Porsche Gran Turismo Combines Sportiness, Comfort and Function Porsche will present its new Panamera to the public for the first time at Auto Shanghai 2009 in China from April 20–28. The unique, four-door Gran Turismo will make its world debut at a press conference on April 19 and will go …January 7, 2009

Don't get used to cheap oil, analysts say, another price spike possible

All that money you're saving these days at the gas pump? You might want to put it in the bank. The same cheap oil that's providing relief to drivers and businesses in an awful economy is setting the stage for another price spike, perhaps as soon as next year, that …January 7, 2009

Toyota, Honda lead declines in December auto sales

Toyota and Honda's U.S. sales fell more than their U.S. competitors' in December, with Toyota's 37 per cent decline and Honda's 35 per cent drop showing the Japanese company's popular fuel-efficient models were little help as consumers steered clear of showrooms due to the dismal economy. Ford Motor Co.'s U.S. January 6, 2009

Hyundai: Can't make car payments? Just return it

Can't make the payments on that new car you just bought? No problem _ just return it free of charge. At least that's the deal being offered in the United States by Hyundai Motor America. In a bid to woo skittish consumers, the South Korea-based automaker will cover the depreciation …January 6, 2009

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