November 30, 2001
5 mph bumper crash tests for Trailblazer, Ram, Explorer and Liberty

In low-speed crash tests, the bumpers on the new Chevrolet TrailBlazer sport utility vehicle and redesigned Dodge Ram 1500 pickup improved compared with predecessor models of the same vehicles. The Ford Explorer SUV didn't improve. And the Jeep Liberty sustained more damage than three other vehicles in a recent series of crash tests at 5 mph conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

November 30, 2001
Canadian Association of Japanese Automobile Dealers (CAJAD) to be shut down

The 1000 member Canadian Association of Japanese Automobile Dealers (CAJAD) announced that the Board of Directors has recommended the association be shut down.

November 29, 2001
Saab 9-3X 'cross-over coupe' to make debut at Detroit auto show

Saab will unveil its second concept vehicle in just four months at the 2002 North American International Auto Show in Detroit this January. Called the Saab 9-3X, the all-wheel-drive concept vehicle is designed for all-terrain motoring.

November 29, 2001
General Motors fuel cell technology moves closer to production

General Motors says it has made a number of important advances in fuel cell technology this year that will lead to eventual mass production of fuel cell vehicles.

November 29, 2001
Queen's University solar car first in its class, fifth overall in solar race

In a ceremony here, the Queen's University Solar Vehicle Team was awarded first place in their class in the World Solar Challenge in Australia. The 'production class' recognizes that vehicles such as the Queen's 'Mirage' who don't use the expensive technology of space grade solar cells and batteries that are used in the open class.

November 28, 2001
Nissan, Infiniti reveal sketches of future Quest minivan and FX45 SUV

Nissan and its luxury division, Infiniti, have revealed drawings of the next generation Quest minivan and the QX45 SUV concept, both of which are scheduled to make their public debuts at the 2002 North American International Auto Show in Detroit in January.

November 28, 2001
Jeep Liberty wins award from Popular Mechanics

The 2002 Jeep Liberty has won Popular Mechanics magazine's Design & Engineering Award. This award honours innovation, invention, design and engineering, and is awarded in five fields: automotive, technology, home improvement, outdoors, and science.

November 28, 2001
GM announces new E85 flex-fuel full-size pickups

The Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra will be the first full-size pickup trucks available with the option to operate on ethanol (E85) fuel. E85 is a renewable fuel made from starch crops such as corn.

November 28, 2001
McLaren Performance Technologies to build GM racing cylinder heads in Ontario

McLaren Performance Technologies announced that it has been named by GM Racing as the development and manufacturing source for its new VorTech V8 performance cylinder head.

November 28, 2001
Ford Focus recalled in six provinces

A total of 279,646 Ford Focus cars have been recalled in six Canadian provinces and 21 northern U.S. states to check rear wheel seals that may corrode when subjected to winter road salt. If the rear wheel bearings become damaged, the rear wheels may begin to wobble.

November 28, 2001
British auto magazine gives award to Volvo Safety Concept Car

British motoring weekly, Autocar, gave its annual Design award to the Volvo safety concept car last week. The award is given to products and companies of the automotive industry for extraordinary achievements during the past year.

November 27, 2001
Honda Canada offers commemorative Civic Sedan Sport Edition

Honda Canada has announced it will begin selling a Canadian-exclusive 2002 Honda Civic Sedan Sport Edition next month to commemorate the company's two-millionth vehicle sold in Canada.

November 27, 2001
Internet usage among U.S. new-vehicle buyers continues to increase: J.D. Power and Associates

Sixty-two percent of all new-vehicle buyers in the U.S. are turning to the Internet for automotive information while shopping for their vehicle, and most of them go online for automotive information before they begin visiting dealers, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2001 New Autoshopper.com Study released on Monday.

November 27, 2001
Subaru wins North American rally championship

Subaru's Tom McGeer won the Rally of the Tall Pines in Bancroft this past weekend, his sixth victory of the 2001 season. The win means that McGeer and co-driver Mark Williams, in their Subaru Impreza WRX, add the North American Rally Championship titles to the Canadian driving and co-driving championships the team clinched at the Rallye de Charlevoix just two weeks ago.

November 27, 2001
Richard Burns is 2001 World Rally Champion, in a Subaru

Subaru's Richard Burns became the first English driver to win the FIA World Rally Championship for Drivers at the final event of the 2001 season, the Rally of Great Britain. Burns and co-driver Robert Reid clinched the title with a third place finish.

November 26, 2001
First photos: 2003 Lincoln Town Car

Ford released the first photos of the 'freshened' 2003 Lincoln Town Car yesterday. Both the exterior and interior have been revised.

November 26, 2001
Vancouver-area motorists to pay two cents more per litre of gas

TransLink, the organization responsible for transit and road infrastructure in the Greater Vancouver region, has decided to add two cents to the price of each litre of gasoline in order to raise an estimated $40 to $43 million to make up for a budget shortfall. Translink will also increase property taxes and increase transit fares.

November 24, 2001
Queens University solar car finishes sixth in Australian race

At approximately 2:30 pm. yesterday, the Queen's University Solar Vehicle Team car, Mirage, crossed the finish line in sixth place at the 2001 World Solar Challenge in Adelaide, Australia. It was the first Canadian team to cross the finish line.

November 24, 2001
Pricing announced for 2003 Cadillac CTS sedan

General Motors of Canada announced that Cadillac's new entry-level, rear-wheel-drive CTS sedan will have a base manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of $39,900, plus a Freight/Destination charge of $1,050.

November 23, 2001
2002 Ford Thunderbird a hot item south of the border

High demand and limited supply has created a strong market for the new 2002 Thunderbird in the United States where it is fetching up to U.S. $55,000 (Can $88,000) at car auctions.

November 23, 2001
New Range Rover gets bigger, roomier

The new Range Rover, unveiled in England this week, has grown longer and taller and has greater ground clearance than before.

November 22, 2001
Ford Thunderbird wins Motor Trend Car of the Year award

The new Ford Thunderbird was voted Car of the Year by Motor Trend magazine yesterday, the fourth time a Thunderbird has won this award. Motor Trend's editorial staff selected the Thunderbird over an international field of 27 competitors.

November 22, 2001
New Range Rover unveiled in England

The redesigned Range Rover has been officially unveiled at a special media and VIP reception at the Design Museum in London. It is only the third new Range Rover model in 31 years. Sales start in Europe on February 15th, 2002.

November 22, 2001
Jeep Liberty rolls over in Autoweek slalom test

A test-driver for Autoweek magazine rolled a 2002 Jeep Liberty during a slalom test in California last month.

November 21, 2001
GM of Canada agreement with parts-maker means 800 new jobs in Quebec

General Motors of Canada president and general manager Maureen Kempston Darkes announced supplier contracts with SaarGummi Automotive Group that will lead to the creation of 800 new jobs in Magog, Quebec.

November 21, 2001
Canadian solar car in 6th position on 3rd day of Australian race

With no mechanical problems during the first three days of the 2001 World Solar Challenge, the Queen's University Solar Vehicle Team from Kingston, Ontario is running strong.

November 21, 2001
GM launches new 'Sail S-RV' in China

Shanghai General Motors (Shanghai GM) introduced the new the Sail S-RV yesterday, a compact tall wagon that is referred to as a 'recreational vehicle' in China.

November 21, 2001
Ford studying blind-spot detection system

The Ford Motor Company is investigating a blind spot detection system that uses low power infrared beams to detect vehicles in adjacent lanes - a light-emitting diode, located in the sideview mirror tells the driver that the zone is occupied.

November 20, 2001
NHTSA releases list of 2002 vehicles to be crashed

The U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today released a list of the 72 model year 2002 vehicles it will crash test in frontal or side impacts, and the 61 vehicles it will rate for the risk of rollover, providing safety information to help consumers make buying decisions.

November 20, 2001
CAA announces winter driving tips

The Canadian Automobile Association is reminding motorists that it's time to get ready for winter. The CAA encourages motorists to remember the following seven winter driving safety tips...

November 20, 2001
UBC student wins tuition from Chrysler

Karl Bahena of the University of B.C. was one of three students across Canada to win cash from Chrysler simply for having his photo taken next to a PT Cruiser or Neon R/T.

November 20, 2001
Ford Credit tops J.D. Power and Associates satisfaction study

The 2001 J.D. Power and Associates Canadian Consumer Financing Satisfaction Study has ranked Ford Credit as the leader in customer satisfaction.

November 20, 2001
Maserati to show collection of Spyders at L.A. auto show

After a 10-year absence from the North American market, Maserati is celebrating its return with a display of its open air motoring heritage at the Greater Los Angeles Auto Show, Jan. 5 - 13, 2002.

November 20, 2001
BMW Canada set for another record-breaking year

Despite the recent downturn in Canadian vehicle sales, BMW Canada recently surpassed last year's total sales of 11,022 vehicle sales with over six weeks to go before the end of the year.

November 20, 2001
Queen's University solar car running in 6th place

The Queen's University Solar Vehicle Team reports that their solar car, the Mirage, is running in 6th place of a pack of 33 solar cars in the World Solar Challenge 2001 in Australia.

November 20, 2001
DVD-based navigation systems preferred over CD systems: J.D. Power and Associates

According to the J.D. Power and Associates 2001 Navigation Usage and Satisfaction Study released yesterday, the top 10-ranked vehicles in the study are equipped with a DVD-based system rather than a CD-based navigation system.

November 19, 2001
Maranello BMW opens new dealership in Woodbridge, Ontario

Maranello BMW officially opened the doors to its brand new retail facility in Woodbridge, Ontario last week. The new location, located in the Woodbridge Auto Park Mall is the second building that Remo Ferri, Retailer Principal of Maranello BMW in Mississauga has opened in less than three years.

November 19, 2001
Queen's University solar car starts race in Australia

The 2001 World Solar Challenge (WSC) began in Darwin, Australia yesterday and will continue until all of the 33 cars reach the finish line in Adelaide, 3,020 km later.

November 19, 2001
GM's Ste. Therese plant idled this week

General Motors of Canada has idled the Ste. Therese, Quebec auto plant for a week, beginning today. Approximately 1200 workers will be temporarily laid off this week. The plant, which makes the Chevrolet Camaro and Pontiac Firebird, is scheduled to close permanently in September, 2002.

November 17, 2001
Queen's University solar vehicle team ready for race across Australia

On Sunday, a solar-powered car prepared by the Queen's University solar vehicle team will begin the 2001 World Solar Challenge - a race across the Australian outback from Darwin at the Northern tip of Australia to Adelaide in the south.

November 16, 2001
Lexus leads in vehicle durability, again - J.D. Power and Associates

Lexus vehicles continue to set the industry standard in vehicle durability, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2001 Vehicle Dependability Study (VDI) released yesterday.

November 16, 2001
Toyota Canada's $500,000 donation part of ongoing support for local health system

Toyota Canada's recent half-million dollar contribution to the Rouge Valley Health System for an MRI scanner magnet is just one of many donations made by the company to the local community over the years.

November 16, 2001
Saturn Canada awards five scholarships to female university students

Saturn Canada has named five Canadian female students as recipients of its 2001 Commitment to Excellence scholarships valued at $1,500 each. Over 300 students applied for the scholarships.

November 16, 2001
Norwegian auto parts manufacturer to build $60 million plant in Boisbriand, Quebec

Boisbriand, Quebec has been chosen as the location for the first North American manufacturing site for the Raufoss Group, a Norwegian auto components manufacturer.

November 16, 2001
Canadian fuel cell partsmaker appoints two GM directors

Hydrogenics Corporation, a designer and manufacturer of proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell systems, announced it has appointed two General Motors executives to Hydrogenics' Board of Directors.

November 16, 2001
Jeep Grand Cherokee named 'Four Wheeler of the Year' by magazine

Four Wheeler magazine editors named the 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland "Four Wheeler of the Year," marking the fourth time the Grand Cherokee has won this prestigious award - more than any other vehicle since the publication began the award in 1974. The Grand Cherokee upstaged seven rivals in both on- and off-road evaluations.

November 16, 2001
Saleen S7 supercar to be auctioned by Barrett-Jackson

The original factory prototype Saleen S7 supercar will be offered for sale at the 31st Annual Barrett-Jackson Classic Car Auction in Scottsdale, Arizona, January 16th - 20th, 2002.

November 16, 2001
Team Hummer wins the Score Baja 1000

Team HUMMER's Roger Norman overcame a 45 minute deficit in the final 200 miles of the 34th Annual SCORE Baja 1000 to win the Full Stock production class by seventeen minutes.

November 15, 2001
More used car shoppers do their research on the internet - J.D. Power and Associates

More used-vehicle buyers are turning to the Internet in their automotive shopping process than ever before, according to the 2001 J.D. Power and Associates Used Autoshopper.com Study. The study is based on the online shopping habits of late-model used-vehicle buyers (five model-years old or newer) in the United States.

November 15, 2001
Honda begins building Odyssey minivan in Alabama

Until now, the only Honda plant in the world building the Odyssey minivan was in Alliston, Ontario. As of yesterday, Honda began production of the Odyssey, and the V6 engine that powers it, in its new Alabama assembly plant - approximately six months ahead of schedule. Demand for the minivan is so strong that a new production facility needed to be built.

November 15, 2001
Montreal auto show to be held January 25th to February 3rd at Olympic Stadium

Organisers of the 2002 Montréal International Auto Show are pulling out all the stops to make the 34th edition a success. The show, to be held from January 25 to February 3, 2002 at the Olympic Stadium, will feature more than 450 vehicles.

November 14, 2001
Former Chrysler President, Bob Lutz becomes Chairman of GM North America

Former Chrysler President, ex-Marine, and 'car guy' Bob Lutz will become Chairman of GM North America effective immediately. In addition, Gary Cowger, group vice president of GM Manufacturing and Labor Relations, has been named president of GM North America.

November 14, 2001
Toyota announces additional U.S. $930,000 donation to disaster relief efforts

Toyota and its North American companies, employees and dealers, announced an additional U.S. $930,000 in donations to three organizations assisting in the relief efforts for the tragic events of September 11.

November 14, 2001
BMW Group sales keep going up

At a time when many auto manufacturers are seeing declining sales, the BMW Group is setting new sales records. Worldwide sales to customers of BMW and MINI brand vehicles rose by 18.5 percent to 78,443 in October.

November 14, 2001
Toyota Canada donates $500,000 to Rouge Valley Health System

Toronto, Ontario - Toyota Canada President, Yoshio Nakatani, announced this morning that Toyota Canada is donating $500,000 to fund a new MRI machine at Rouge Valley Health System's Centenary Heath Centre in Scarborough, Ontario. Among those present at a small ceremony was Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, Tony Clement and a crowd of donors and hospital staff. The MRI magnet arrived at the hospital on a flatbed truck at 9 am.

November 13, 2001
OnStar approaching 2 million subscriber milestone

OnStar announced today that its subscriber base has grown by 250% this year and the service now has close to two million subscribers.

November 13, 2001
Toyota and Lexus have the best seats - J.D. Power and Associates

A consumer survey by J.D. Power and Associates, an independent U.S. market research firm, shows that Toyota and Lexus owners are the happiest with their seats.

November 13, 2001
Volvo plans to sell between 10,000 and 20,000 in China by 2010

At a time when the international car market is holding its breath about the possibility of crises and a fall-off in the world economy, Volvo Car Corporation believes that China is poised for another leap forward.

November 12, 2001
Saturn funds another new children's playground in Ontario

A Toronto-area Saturn Saab Isuzu dealership has completed a new children's playground at Regent Park/Duke of York Junior Public School, one of 37 new playgrounds built by Saturn dealers this year.

November 12, 2001
Ford begins testing Canadian-developed natural gas Focus

Ford has begun road-testing a prototype Ford Focus, the world's first natural gas-fueled car with a diesel cycle engine. The engine was developed by a Vancouver company, Westport Innovations.

November 12, 2001
Opel/Vauxhall designated official partner of Disneyland Resort Paris

General Motors Europe and Euro Disney SCA announced today an agreement that will make Opel/Vauxhall the official automotive partner of Disneyland Paris as of April 12, 2002.

November 10, 2001
Honda Canada announces prices for redesigned 2002 CR-V SUV

Honda Canada has released prices for the redesigned 2002 CR-V compact, all-wheel-drive sport-utility vehicle. The base CR-V LX model with a five-speed manual transmission starts at $26,900, a $600 increase over the 2001 LX model.

November 9, 2001
Jeep Grand Cherokee wins Petersen's 4-Wheel and Off-Road '4x4 of the Year'

The 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee is a repeat winner of one of the most prestigious awards in the sport-utility vehicle segment, 4-Wheel & Off-Road Magazine's "4x4 of the Year" award.

November 9, 2001
Ford recalls F-150 Lightning pickups

Detroit, Michigan - Ford Motor Company is recalling 8,966 F-150 Lightning pickup trucks, including 363 in Canada, because of a potential coolant leak in the engine's supercharger. The problem affects F-150 Lightnings built between December 1998 and August 2000 at the Oakville, Ontario Truck Assembly plant. Affected owners will receive letters in the mail and Ford will fix the problem at no charge.

November 9, 2001
Bridgestone/Firestone to pay U.S. $51.5 million to U.S. states

Bridgestone/Firestone will pay up to U.S. $51.5 million to U.S. state governments to settle claims over allegedly faulty tires that have been linked to hundreds of deaths and injuries in road accidents.

November 8, 2001
Ford offers 0% purchase financing to spur sales

A day after DaimlerChrysler Canada announced new 0% financing to spur slowing car sales, Ford of Canada has done the same. Effective immediately, 0% financing is available on certain 2002 Ford models, including the Focus, Taurus, Windstar and Explorer.

November 8, 2001
DaimlerChrysler makes web-shopping easier - integrates company web-site with those of its Five-Star dealers

DaimlerChrysler Canada has integrated its Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep web-sites with the web-sites of its Five Star dealers, improving ease of use and information availability. Consumers now have easier access to pricing information, new and used vehicle inventory, financing options, and servicing appointments.

November 8, 2001
GM to provide more than 5,000 vehicles to 2002 Olympic Winter Games

General Motors is making an unprecedented commitment of more than 5,000 vehicles to the Salt Lake Organizing Committee and the United States Olympic Committee for the 2002 Olympic Winter Games.

November 8, 2001
Jeep Liberty wins Northwest Auto Writers "Economy SUV of the Year" Award

The Northwest Automotive Press Association (NWAPA) announced yesterday that the Jeep Liberty earned "Economy SUV of the Year," bettering the Ford Escape, Honda CR-V, Nissan Xterra and Subaru Outback Sport at the eighth annual NWAPA competition in Olympia, Washington.

November 7, 2001
DaimlerChrysler Canada announces zero percent financing

Effective immediately, DaimlerChrysler Canada is offering zero percent financing on selected 2002 and 2001 model cars and trucks. The zero percent APR financing is for terms of 36 and 48 months. The company also offers 2.8 percent APR financing for 60 month terms.

November 7, 2001
New Altima boosts sales at Nissan

Nissan Canada reported record vehicle sales last month spurred by a boost in demand for the redesigned 2002 Altima. Combined, October sales totaled 6,611 units - up by 614 units from the previous record breaking month of May, 1973.

November 7, 2001
ConsumerReports.org unveils enhanced web-site

ConsumerReports.org, the web-site of Consumer Reports magazine, unveiled its new site design yesterday. The web-site also reported that its paid subscriber base has reached more than 650,000, reinforcing its position as the largest magazine subscription site on the Web.

November 7, 2001
Hyundai/Kia to break ground on new California design centre

On Monday, November 12th, Mong Koo Chung, Chairman of Hyundai and Kia, will help break ground on a new U.S. Design Center in Irvine, California. He will be joined by executives from Hyundai, Kia, Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc., The Irvine Company, Cushman & Wakefield and local, state and federal elected officials. The $25 million state-of-the-art facility, slated to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2002, will house 150 auto designers, engineers, model makers and technicians.

November 6, 2001
Photo Feature: SEMA 2001

The 2001 Specialty Equipment Market Association Show is the largest specialty automotive accessories trade show in the world. There are more than 1,300 companies exhibiting in 6,300 total booth spaces, occupying more than 1.2 million square feet at the 2001 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. For vehicle manufactures, SEMA is an opportunity to showcase new vehicles, concepts, and vehicles modified by partners and aftermarket manufacturers.

November 6, 2001
Toyota wins fourteen 2002 AMES environmental performance awards

Toyota, Ford and GM were the big winners in the 2002 model year Automotive Market Environmental Sensitivity (AMES) Awards announced yesterday. The awards were presented jointly by Amesaward.com, a leading authority on vehicle environmental performance, and R. L. Polk & Co., a data gathering service.

November 6, 2001
Honda clinches 2001 CART championship

Honda finished the CART FedEx Championship Series season this weekend at California Speedway having already clinched it's fourth CART Manufacturer's Championship with Gil de Ferran winning his second consecutive driver's title.

November 6, 2001
Subaru's McGeer takes Charlevoix and 2001 Canadian Rally championship

The Subaru team of Tom McGeer and Mark Williams took top spot in the 15th Rallye International de Charlevoix in round seven of the 2001 Subaru Canadian Rally Championship. The win also confirms McGeer as the 2001 Drivers' Champion and gives Williams the Co-Drivers' title, both for the second consecutive year.

November 6, 2001
Biggest GM dealer purchases another GM dealership

Only a couple of weeks after moving to a new, bigger location, Canada's largest GM dealership has bought another GM dealership in Vancouver. Dueck GM has purchased Paul Fong GM at Cambie and 7th in Vancouver.

November 5, 2001
2002 Dodge Ram 1500 wins Four Wheeler's "Pickup Truck of the Year" award

The new 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 pickup has won Four Wheeler magazine's "Pickup Truck of the Year" award. During an intensive four-day competition, the Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 Quad Cab upstaged rivals in the competition.

November 5, 2001
Isuzu announces new 'Ascender' flagship SUV

American Isuzu Motors announced that the new 2003 Isuzu Ascender will begin production in North America in September 2002 and will make its debut in dealer showrooms shortly thereafter.

November 5, 2001
VW and Audi October sales increase

Volkswagen Canada's October sales totalled 3,543, an increase of 9.7% compared with October last year. Year to date sales were 36,691 units, which is 0.9% lower than at this time last year.

November 5, 2001
Huge Chevy/Vettefest schedule for November 10th in Chicago

The largest indoor Chevrolet show in the U.S. will open its doors to the public on Saturday, November 10, and Sunday, November 11 at Chicago's lakefront McCormick

November 2, 2001
Popularity of leases diminishing among Canadian new-vehicle buyers: J.D. Power and Associates

Canadian consumers are increasingly using loans for their new-vehicle purchases rather than leases, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2001 Canadian Consumer Financing Satisfaction Study released on Tuesday.

November 2, 2001
October car sales: GM, Toyota, BMW up; Ford, DaimlerChrysler down

Some automakers reported October sales yesterday. General Motors of Canada dealers sold 34,640 vehicles in October, an increase of 19.0 per cent from the same period last year. Passenger car sales for the month were 17,540 units, up 6.8 per cent, and truck sales were 17,100 units, up 34.8 per cent when compared to October 2000.

November 2, 2001
General Motors of Canada first to offer digital car radio

General Motors of Canada Limited will become the first automaker to offer factory installed Digital Audio Broadcast (DAB) technology in automobiles.

November 2, 2001
Ottawa-area woman wins Toyota Prius in Car Heaven draw

Yoshio Nakatani, President of Toyota Canada, and Bruce Lourie, Chairman of the Board of the Clean Air Foundation, today presented the keys of a 2002 Toyota Prius to Ms. Lianne Watt of Ottawa. Watt won the environmentally friendly sedan in a draw of owners across Ontario who sent their old vehicles to Car Heaven.

November 2, 2001
GM of Canada and employees donate over $1 Million to United Way

The United Way presented a special award to General Motors of Canada president and general manager, Maureen Kempston Darkes and to Mike Shields, president of CAW Local 222 for the company's and employees' contributions to the United Way.

November 2, 2001
Goodyear's new Fortera Tire wins Popular Mechanics award

Goodyear's quietest SUV tire ever received one of Popular Mechanics Editor's Choice Awards for New Products this week.

November 2, 2001
GM's HydroGen1 only fuel cell car to complete Bibendum endurance run

At last weekend's Michelin Challenge Bibendum, a competition for environmentally friendly vehicles, Opel's fuel cell concept car, HydroGen1, was the only fuel cell-powered vehicles to finish the tough, 350 kilometre course from Los Angeles to Las Vegas.

November 1, 2001
Decoma wins DaimlerChrysler award for PT/10 Lifestyle Cruiser

Decoma International Inc. has won the SEMA 2001 Design Excellence Award from DaimlerChrysler Corporation for their work on a PT Cruiser concept called the PT/10 Lifestyle Cruiser.

November 1, 2001
Magna subsidiary wins contract to build BMW X3

SFT (Steyr-Daimler-Puch Fahrzeugtechnik AG & Co. KG), Graz (Austria), a subsidiary of Canadian-based Magna Group, will build the new BMW "X3" Sports Activity Vehicle.

November 1, 2001
Four deadliest and five safest cars of all time