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When Toyota launched their entry level Scion brand, the news was accompanied by the strange pronouncement that Scion vehicles would not be available in Canada. However, that didn’t stop many enterprising dealers from using creative means to bring the diminutive and unique xB model into the Canadian marketplace. But they …

In Quebec, classic car buffs don’t have it easy. Aside from private initiatives, there are no museums dedicated to this niche in La Belle Province. One of the nicest museums ever created, the Pohénégamook in the Bas-St-Laurent region, closed its doors last year. To my knowledge, the only one we’ve …

We’re used to Toyota developing all sorts of bizarre and wonderful inventions; most of which come on wheels. Sure, sometimes those conceptual ideas are pretty bizarre and some are downright strange, but this takes the cake. As outlined in a recent review, there’s been some that accuse the Prius’ production …

To the uninitiated, BMW’s M-division may represent the ultimate in BMW performance. But, long before M ever existed, BMW used a different collection of letters to designate their top performance model: CSL. Perhaps best represented by the old 3.0 CSL of racing fame, the letters designated only the most potent …

Seventy of Canada's top automotive journalists spent this week in the picturesque tourist town of Niagara-on-the-Lake; but not for the scenery or the wine tasting. Journalist members of the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) were here for the express purpose of determining the 'Best New' cars, trucks and SUV/CUVs …

French billionaire Vincent Bollore is joining the global rush to build electric batteries for the vehicles of tomorrow. And he's setting up shop near Montreal. Bollore says his company, Bollore Group, will invest $120 million in a battery-producing factory east of Montreal. He plans to hire 200 new workers to …

When GM and Chrysler accept the US government handouts, the US taxpayers became massive shareholders in both companies. And as always, those companies have to be responsible to their shareholders. Of course, in this instance, that responsibility is administered by President Obama’s administration. And those administrators will apparently be knocking …

With news that Porsche will soon be a branch of the Volkswagen Auto Group, the automotive world is abuzz with rumours and speculation as to how the iconic sports car manufacturer will integrate itself within the vast VW empire. With most speculation hovering around the manner in which VW, Audi, …

A recent altercation between Indian labourers and management in an auto parts plants has left Ford’s crossover plant idle. After persistent troubles and issues involving fired labourers and a striking work force, it came to blows as the striking workforce marched towards a group of men acting “at the behest” …

Know what Edward Cullen drives? Volvo is putting a challenge out to all Twilight fans by launching a new global online promotion in conjunction with the release of The Twilight Saga: New Moon film. Visit http://www.whatdrivesedward.com/ and enter to compete in the game and get the opportunity to win a …