Reid Bigland, President & CEO, Chrysler Canada
While Chrysler's change of owners has been getting a lot of media attention, there's one story the Canadian media has been missing, says Chrysler Canada President, Reid Bigland: "Sales of Chrysler vehicles here have increased continuously, month-over-month, for the past 18-months."
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CIAS Classics Concourse
Along with new cars, the Toronto Auto Show also pays homage to classic automobiles of days gone by. Assistant Editor, Jil McIntosh offers a brief overview of the vintage tin on display.
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Top Ten Must-See Vehicles
The Toronto auto show runs February 15 to 24; CanadianDriver Assistant Editor, Jil McIntosh, walked the show floor to find the top ten vehicles you shouldn't miss.
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Toyota Hybrid X and Toyota i-REAL concept vehicles
Toyota Canada unveiled the Toyota Hybrid X and Toyota i-REAL concept vehicles. The Hybrid X is a concept for a future time when vehicles produce zero smog-forming emissions. The Toyota i-REAL is a single-person concept vehicle that explores the possibilities of personal mobility.
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Canadian International Auto Show, February 15 to 24, 2008
The largest consumer show of any kind in Canada, the Canadian International Auto Show (CIAS) is open to the public from February 15 to 24 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre and Rogers Centre.
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2009 Audi A4
One of the most successful Audi models of all time, the A4 moves into its fifth generation with the all-new 2009 model. The new A4 will go on sale in Canada in the fall of 2008.
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2008 BMW 1 Series Cabriolet
Following the introduction of the 1 Series Coupe, BMW offers the new 1 Series Cabriolet. The new convertible will go on sale in March with a starting price of $39,900. The new Cabriolet is available as the 128i and as the 135i.
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2008 BMW M3 Sedan
BMW's all-new, 2008 M3 Sedan will arrive in the spring of 2008. It features a high-revving 4.0-litre V8 engine, a first in a series-production M3 and the highest-performing M3 ever offered by the company's M division.
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2009 Cadillac CTS-V
Making its Canadian debut at the Toronto show, the 2009 Cadillac CTS-V will go on sale in the fourth quarter of 2008. For the first time, the high-performance model will be sold outside North America, and will be offered in Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
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2009 Corvette ZR1
Unveiled earlier this year at the Detroit Auto Show, the 2009 Corvette ZR1 makes its Canadian debut in Toronto. Expected to be the first production Corvette with a top speed of at least 322 km/h, the ZR1 is powered by a new LS9 supercharged 6.2-litre small-block V8.
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2008 Dodge Challenger
Following its world debut at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show, the Dodge Challenger receives its introduction to Canada in Toronto. Fittingly, the new muscle coupe is built exclusively in nearby Brampton, Ontario.
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2008 430 Ferrari Scuderia
Introduced to the U.S. at the Los Angeles International Auto Show, the 430 Scuderia is Ferrari's newest high-performance two-seater Berlinetta. The 430 Scuderia is an evolution of the F430's 90-degree V8 engine.
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2009 Ford F-150
The best-selling pickup truck in Canada for the last 42 years, the Ford F-150 is all-new for 2009. The F-150 now rides on a new high-strength, lighter-weight chassis that helps it to deliver better fuel economy, improved safety, and higher towing and payload capacity.
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2009 Ford Flex
An all-new model in the company's line-up, the Flex is Ford's seven-passenger crossover, featuring a bold design and striking interior inspired by the Fairlane concept first seen at the 2005 Detroit Auto Show. The Flex will go on sale in the summer of 2008.
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2009 Hyundai Genesis
Following an introduction at the Detroit Auto Show, the Hyundai Genesis makes its first Canadian appearance at the Toronto show. The new, rear-wheel drive midsize sedan is already on sale in Korea, offering luxury features and available V6 and V8 powertrains; it will reach Canadian showrooms this summer.
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Mazda Furai Concept
Inspired by a Courage C65 chassis that was successfully campaigned under the Mazdaspeed Motorsports Development banner during two seasons of American Le Mans Series racing, the Mazda Furai Concept makes its Canadian debut in Toronto.
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2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart
Following its introduction at the Detroit Auto Show, the 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart comes to Toronto. The Ralliart bridges the gap between the Lancer GTS and the Evolution, using the Lancer's rigid unibody and four-wheel independent suspension with a turbocharged engine and all-wheel drive.
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2009 Nissan GT-R
Nissan fans in Canada will herald the arrival of the fifth-generation GT-R, the first time the model has been offered in North America. Having made its worldwide debut at the Tokyo Motor Show in October 2007, it goes on sale in Canada in June 2008.
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Porsche Cayenne GTS
Following its North American debut at the Chicago Auto Show, the Porsche Cayenne GTS comes to Toronto. The new model goes on sale in February. The company says that this newest version of its luxury SUV has been "tweaked" to offer the best on-road characteristics of any Cayenne.
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2009 Subaru Forester
First seen at the Detroit Auto Show, the 2009 Subaru Forester combines new styling with significantly enhanced safety technology and refinement. Now in its third generation, the Forester takes on a new, bolder, more SUV-like design. It's built on an all-new platform.
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