* Forty percent of Canadians surveyed said the first thing they would buy is a new house, while 30 percent said they’d buy a new car
* Survey conducted in support of DaimlerChrysler Canada’s You Could be a Millionaire sales promotion
More than half of Canadians surveyed said that if they won one million dollars, they would share their newly found fortune with their spouse, family and friends, while three percent said they wouldn’t share it at all.
Toyota has released its fifth annual Environmental Report for North America, which describes the company’s continued improvements in its environmental performance for the fiscal year 2005. Vowing to be a driving force in environmental sustainability by implementing the most advanced technologies, Toyota made progress managing environmental issues across the life cycle of automobile design, production, sales, distribution and recycling.
“As Toyota continues to grow and invest in North America, we constantly search for new ways to be environmentally responsible in all areas of our operations,” said Dennis Cuneo, senior vice president, Toyota Motor North America, Inc. “Every affiliate, team member, associate, dealer and even our suppliers have an important role to play in supporting a sustainable future for us and future generations.” More…
FORD, VOLVO AND JAGUAR DEVELOPING “INTELLIGENT” SAFETY SYSTEMS OF TOMORROW
DEARBORN, Nov. 28, 2005 (FCN) — Engineers across the Ford brands are creating intelligent active safety technologies that help drivers avoid accidents, as well as developing passive safety technologies, which protect occupants at the point of a collision.
The challenge is to devise active safety systems that do the job without diminishing the driver’s sense of control over the vehicle, or the good old-fashioned enjoyment of driving.
“Our emerging safety thinking at Volvo Cars is about putting natural human abilities at the centre of our research and evolving solutions, designed not only to further enhance safety but also to ensure drivers can enjoy their motoring experience,” said Jan Ivarsson, safety, strategy and requirements manager. “Over the years we have provided significant passive and active safety, but our challenge now is to deliver software and hardware approaches that serve as a sympathetic ‘co-driver’ for the motorist.”
Whitby, Ontario — Calgary BMW today achieved Quality Management Autohaus (QMA) certification and was awarded the BMW Quality Trophy. The award recognizes the successful completion of the QMA certification process, including participation from all 88 employees of Calgary BMW.
“The award demonstrates the commitment of our whole team - from Client Advisors to Technicians - to deliver the best service and maintain the highest levels of customer satisfaction,” said Grant Keil, General Manager, Calgary BMW. “It confirms our pledge to deliver the highest levels of service to our customers.”
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Parkview BMW today achieved Quality Management Autohaus (QMA) certification and was awarded the BMW Quality Trophy. The award recognizes the successful completion of the QMA certification process, including participation from all 88 employees of Parkview BMW.
“The award demonstrates the commitment of our whole team - from Client Advisors to Technicians - to deliver the best service and maintain the highest levels of customer satisfaction,” said Steve Quinn, Owner, Parkview BMW. “It confirms our pledge to deliver the highest levels of service to our customers.”
DETROIT - General Motors will undergo a wide-ranging restructuring of its manufacturing operations in the United States and Canada as part of its comprehensive four-point plan to return the company to profitability and long-term growth, GM Chairman and CEO Rick Wagoner announced today.
GM’s next step in its North American turnaround plan addresses its ongoing capacity utilization, a major component of reducing structural cost. A total of nine assembly, stamping and powertrain facilities and three Service and Parts Operations facilities will cease operations. More…
Stuttgart, Nov 18, 2005
DaimlerChrysler concluded the sale of its stake in Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC).
DaimlerChrysler realized an amount of EUR970 million from this disposal. Due to the complete sales of its shares in MMC, DaimlerChrysler’s financial income in 2005 will improve by EUR680 million, resulting in a positive impact on net income in 2005 of EUR501 million. More…
HALIFAX (Nov. 17, 2005) - Twenty-five years ago this week, two tired adventurers and their battered Volvo wagon completed a record-setting around-the-world driving odyssey - a trip that would eventually gain a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records, launch a career and a new company, and polish the Volvo reputation for durability and reliability around the world.
Tomorrow, adventure driver Garry Sowerby and his trusty 1980 Volvo 245 DL wagon will ride again through the streets of this port city to celebrate the anniversary of establishing the world’s record for circling the globe by car: 74 days, 1 hour and 11 minutes.
In the 8th World Solar Challenge a smart fortwo diesel, driven by model, TV host and friend of the environment Annalise Braakensiek, has bettered every other hybrid vehicle in Australia in the race for top fuel efficiency honours. And that’s with the air conditioning on. More…
2005’s Top Gear Car Survey was the largest yet, with 76,000 of Britain’s motorists helping them uncover the best and worst money can buy.
Cars were rated for reliability, driving enjoyment and dealer service in the United Kingdom.
