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September 2002
September 30, 2002 Ford will present its settlement offer to the Canadian Auto Workers union at 10:00 a.m. today. Talks have continued throughout the weekend in advance of Ford's offer.
September 30, 2002 General Motors of Canada will continue its sponsorship of the Pontiac GMC Cup Series, an alpine ski series, for a further four years the company said Friday.
September 30, 2002 Ford Motor Company, along with the Arizona Attorney General, today announced several actions to enhance police officer safety across the country.
September 30, 2002 Dr. Bernd Pischetsrieder, Volkswagen AG's CEO, and Professor Wilfried Bockelmann, Member of the Volkswagen Brand Board of Management for the Technical Development Division, unveiled the new Touareg luxury off-road vehicle at the Paris Motor Show on the weekend.
European automakers revealed new concept and production vehicles on Thursday at the Paris Motor Show.
Pontiac, the "Excitement" division of General Motors, today unveiled the ninth generation of its midsize performance sedan - the 2004 Grand Prix.
September 27, 2002 Jupiter Industries, a Canadian manufacturer of booster car seats, today announced the launch of a province-wide bumper sticker campaign to promote vehicle safety in Ontario.
September 27, 2002 Consumers who have had collision repair work completed on their vehicles overwhelmingly prefer the use of factory-authorized parts by the body shop, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2002 Collision Repair Customer Satisfaction Index Study released today.
September 26, 2002 The Canadian federal government and Ontario provincial governments today announced $300 million in funding to improve the infrastructure needed to speed up cross border commercial traffic at the Windsor-Detroit border crossing. September 26, 2002 Working with St. John Ambulance, the Canadian Coalition for Child Passenger Safety and the Government of Canada, DaimlerChrysler Canada will be the first automotive manufacturer in the country to offer free child safety seat inspections. This child safety seat inspection, fitting and customer education service will help parents ensure their children are buckled up properly and safely. September 26, 2002 Recognizing that cup-holders don't have to be beverage-only containers, 7-Eleven stores and several leading food manufacturers are developing snack foods in disposable cups. September 26, 2002 Demand in the United States for sport utility vehicles (SUVs) continues to grow, according to a new analysis by R. L. Polk & Co. September 26, 2002 Dieter Zetsche, President and Chief Executive Officer of Chrysler Group, announced today that a key element of the Company's product offensive to increase volumes by one million units by the end of the decade is to also grow sales in markets outside of North America. September 26, 2002 One of the automotive industry's first production implementation of the Bluetooth communications protocol is being displayed on the new Saab 9-3 at the Paris Motor show this week. September 26, 2002 Irv Gordon, the Long Island, New York native who earlier this year became the first person to drive two million miles in the same car, a red 1966 Volvo P1800, has returned from his five-week European vacation with three bizarre yet minor injuries that he suffered during his stay. September 26, 2002 Toyota announced today that worldwide sales of its Prius hybrid sedan topped the 100,000 mark in August. September 26, 2002 The Jeep Campus Tour, a travelling Jeep exhibit which includes karaoke, video games, and prize give-aways, will make a stop at McGill University, Thursday, September 26. September 25, 2002 As the Canadian Auto Worker's union negotiations with Ford Motor Company get under way, CAW President, Buzz Hargrove, has sent a letter to Prime Minister Jean Chretien urging the federal government to put more money into the automotive sector. September 25, 2002 Saturn/Saab/Isuzu dealers rank highest in overall automotive service satisfaction, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2002 Canadian Customer Commitment Study released on Tuesday. Saturn/Saab/Isuzu also captured top spot in the 1999 survey. September 25, 2002 General Motors is voluntarily recalling about 597,000 model year 2000-2002 Chevrolet Tahoe, Cadillac Escalade and GMC Yukon and Denali sport utility vehicles to fix folding head restraints that may pinch fingers. September 25, 2002 Whitby, Ontario - Mini Canada announced 2003 manufacturers suggested retail prices today. The 2003 Mini Cooper is $25,200, up from $24,950 for the 2002 model year. 2003 Mini Cooper S models are $29,950, up from $29,600. A new continously variable transmission with Steptronic manual shifting capability, available on 2003 Cooper models, is a $1,200 option. September 24, 2002 DaimlerChrysler Canada Chairman, President and CEO, Ed Brust announced an additional $11-million investment for the University of Windsor/DaimlerChrysler Canada Automotive Research and Development Centre (ARDC) yesterday. September 24, 2002 On Monday, the Canadian Auto Workers Union chose Ford of Canada as its second target for contract talks with the Big Three automakers. September 24, 2002 Toyota Canada announced a donation of $500,000 dollars to the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre in Toronto for the construction of the new Canadian Nikkei Heritage Hall. The announcement was made by Yoshio Nakatani, Chairman of TCI, as part of ceremonies which also included a presentation from the Honourable David Tsubouchi, Ontario Minister of Culture, announcing the contribution from the Ontario Trillium Foundation. September 24, 2002 Citing statistics that say eight out of ten children are not properly restrained in their child safety seats, DaimlerChrysler Canada says it will launch the first national child safety seat inspection service in Canada, building on the work of the Canadian Coalition for Child Passenger Safety and St. John Ambulance. September 24, 2002 The first Chevrolet Niva rolled off the assembly line yesterday to mark the start of production at the new GM-AvtoVAZ joint venture plant in Togliatti, Russia. September 24, 2002 The American Petroleum Institute and the Petroleum Equipment Institute are joining together to remind motorists how to avoid potential problems with static electricity at the gas pump. The groups also are encouraging motorists to follow all safe refuelling practices with every fill-up. September 24, 2002 John C. McCormack, Chairman and CEO of Cunningham Motor Company, announced the suspension of further development and engineering activities on the company's Cunningham C-7 vehicle, an ultra-luxury grand touring car intended to compete with Aston-Martin, Ferrari, Bentley and other high-end vehicles. September 24, 2002 Three special effects stunt cars filmed for the brand new James Bond movie DIE ANOTHER DAY will get their world public debuts at The British International Motor Show, in October. September 23, 2002 On Sunday, the Canadian Auto Workers (CAW) announced that its members have voted 72 per cent in favour of ratifying the 2002 tentative agreement with General Motors. September 23, 2002 Toyota Canada announced that suggested retail prices for most Camry, Echo and RAV4 models will be the same or lower than 2002 models. September 23, 2002 Canadian Auto Workers union president Buzz Hargrove announced that the next target in bargaining with the Big Three automakers will be announced on Monday, September 23 at 10 a.m. in the Imperial Room of Toronto's Fairmont Royal York Hotel. September 23, 2002 American Honda Motor announced that approximately two percent of automatic transmissions installed on approximately 1.2 million Honda and Acura models have experienced premature wear or failure. The vehicles affected include 2000 - 2001 Honda Accords, Odysseys and Preludes; 2000 - 2002 and some 2003 Acura 3.2 TLs; and 2001 - 2002 and some 2003 Acura 3.2 CL models. September 23, 2002 Toyota announced plans to assemble Tacoma pickup trucks at its new manufacturing facility in Tijuana, Baja California. Additionally, Toyota intends to invest $140 million (USD) in this plant, with a workforce of 460 team members when vehicle assembly begins in 2005.
Big on space and small in size, the Toyota Echo attracted the attention of drivers who wanted big-car comfort and room in a compact package with an economy car price tag. But some potential buyers were turned off by the styling. For 2003, Toyota has made some thoughtful mid-model changes that add more style and substance, while reducing the price on base models by $400. September 20, 2002 Lower pricing, special edition mark RAV4 for 2003 For 2003 Toyota's compact SUV, the RAV4, will be available in a new "Chili" special edition, while other models will benefit from reduced prices. September 20, 2002 Dana Corporation Canadian plant receives Quality Award of Excellence Dana Corporation's Spicer Driveshaft Canada facility in Magog, Quebec, Canada, received the National Quality Institute (NQI) Canada Quality Award of Excellence. September 20, 2002 BMW Auto Couture 540i sedan featured in Bloor Yorkville BMW Group Canada and Hoax Couture will showcase the BMW Auto Couture 540i sedan in Toronto by putting it on display in the Village of Yorkville park on Cumberland Street. The car will be on display through September 29, 2002 and showcases the custom designed vehicle created by Jim Searle and Chris Tyrell. September 19, 2002 Mazda to give away 1,000,000th vehicle sold in Canada Mazda Canada expects to sell its 1,000,000th vehicle in Canada this month. The purchaser or leaser of this vehicle will be in for a surprise. They will get their money back and receive the car free of charge. September 19, 2002 DaimlerChrysler Canada announced yesterday the appointment of a new vice president to its senior management team. Robert A. (Bob) Clark has been named Vice President - Sales and Service replacing Patrick W. Dougherty. Mr. Dougherty rejoins the U.S. organization in the new position of Director - Commercial Vans Launch for DaimlerChrysler Corporation. September 19, 2002 Mitsubishi is well on its way to establihing itself in Canada. Earlier this month, the company opened 20 dealerships across Canada. Yesterday, Mitsubishi Motors Sales of Canada broke ground on its new 15,150 square foot head office and state-of-the-art technical and sales training centre. September 19, 2002 Transport Minister David Collenette, and Newfoundland and Labrador Transportation Minister of Works, Services & Transportation, Percy Barrett, have announced an agreement to provide joint funding of $23 million for national highway system improvement projects in Newfoundland and Labrador. September 19, 2002 The Saturn Spring Hill facility that currently produces VUE compact sport utility vehicles was awarded the MVP2 (Most Valuable Pollution Prevention) award from the National Pollution Prevention Roundtable for its efforts to improve water quality, conserve energy, reduce waste, improve air quality and address hazardous wastes. September 18, 2002 General Motors of Canada reached a new tentative three-year agreement with the Canadian Auto Workers today that will provide GM's 19,000 hourly employees with wage and benefit increases. September 18, 2002 Under new regulations, effective September 1, 2002, Transport Canada requires all new passenger vehicles made for the Canadian market to be equipped with a Lower Universal Anchorage System (LUAS). Child seat manufacturers are also required to adapt their new seats to the anchorage system so that the two hardware systems fasten together easily. September 18, 2002 DaimlerChrysler Canada has donated a two-acre parcel of land to Durham College in this suburban municipality east of Toronto. The property is directly adjacent to Durham College's Whitby Campus Skills Training Centre. September 18, 2002 The new Tea Garden at the Japanese Pavilion of the Montreal Botanical Garden was officially opened yesterday and dedicated to the late Hector Dupuis, a former Toyota Canada executive and prominent figure in Canada's automotive industry. September 18, 2002 BMW has announced a new system in steering: ActiveSteering. BMW ActiveSteering takes the responsivness of BMW's traditional steering one step further by introducing a technology that allows the front wheels to be positioned more accurately according to the drivers input. September 18, 2002 The five-millionth Ford Explorer produced rolled off the assembly line on Tuesday - driven by Ford Motor Company Chief Operating Officer and President Nick Scheele as hundreds of plant employees cheered. September 18, 2002 Lithium Technology Corporation, and its German lithium polymer battery company partner, GAIA, have shipped their first prototype 42-Volt automotive battery to BMW under the auspices of the European Union-sponsored "Astor" program (Assessments and testing of advanced storage systems for propulsion and other electrical systems in passenger cars). The Astor consortium consists of seven European auto companies: VW, BMW, Daimler Chrysler, Opel, Fiat, Volvo, and Peugeot. September 17, 2002 BMW Canada released a complete list of manufacturer's suggested retail prices for its 2003 model lineup today. September 17, 2002 Toyota's Cambridge, Ontario assembly plant will increase production of its popular Corolla sedan and Matrix hatchback by 30,000 vehicles, Toyota announced today. As well, the plant will produce 20,000 next-generation Lexus RX300 sport utility vehicles, bringing its total annual production to 250,000 vehicles. September 17, 2002 Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh's Center for Injury Research and Control (CIRCL) reported that at least one in 100 pregnant women in the United States will have been involved in a police-reported car crash. September 17, 2002 Nils Bohlin, a retired engineer for Sweden's Volvo Car Corporation, will be inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame (NIHF) during a ceremony in Akron, Ohio on September 21st. His achievement is a safety feature found in every vehicle manufactured today, 43 years after its invention: the three-point safety belt.
Jaguar revealed intial photos and details of the redesigned 2004 XJ sedans on the weekend. The car will make its public debut on September 26th at the Paris Motor Show and will go on sale in Canada in the second quarter of 2003. The 2004 XJ range will comprise of XJ8 and XJR models. September 16, 2002 General Motors presented its second economic offer to the Canadian Auto Workers on Sunday after being flatly rejected by the CAW on its first offer. September 16, 2002 Transport Minister David Collenette, together with Labour Minister and MP (Moncton-Riverview-Dieppe) Claudette Bradshaw, New Brunswick Transportation Minister Percy Mockler, and New Brunswick Minister of Family and Community Services Joan MacAlpine, today announced an agreement to provide joint funding of $29.2 million until March 2006 for highway improvement projects in New Brunswick.
The manufacturer's suggested retail prices for the new 2003 Honda Accord Sedan were announced today by Honda Canada Inc. The 2003 Accord Sedan is available in DX, LX-G, EX-L and LX V6, EX V6 trim levels, and will go on sale nation-wide on September 30th.
Volkswagen AG released photos and preliminary information about the New Beetle Cabriolet today. Scheduled to be unveiled at the North American International Auto Show in January, 2003, the four passenger New Beetle Cabriolet will have automatically deploying roll-over supports, a cloth-lined three-layered top with a heated glass rear window, a pass-through to the trunk, and an optional six-speed automatic transmission.
DaimlerChrysler Canada is leveraging its relationship with jazz singer Diana Krall by designing a one-off special edition 2003 Sebring Limited Convertible. The vehicle was designed to support Diana Krall's charitable endeavours for bone marrow research. September 13, 2002 Alexander Park Rejuvenation Project, Home Depot Canada, KaBOOM! and Saturn Canada will build a playground this Friday for children and youth in the Etobicoke area. More than 120 Home Depot associates, community volunteers and others will participate in this building event. September 13, 2002 Nissan will begin a global advertising campaign this month aimed at convincing consumers that Nissan is a revitalized company. The campaign features ads that ask consumers to 'shift' the way they view driving, Nissan products and the Nissan brand.
Yokohama has introduced a new Advanced Vehicle System (AVS) Winter radial with construction similar to its current ultra-high performance AVS line of summer tires. September 13, 2002 Members of the British Columbia Automobile Association (BCAA) are not opposed to paying tolls to finance new road and bridge construction, but they require assurance that tolls will be removed once the project is paid for, and they want a clear accounting of how toll revenue is being spent, according to recent survey of BCAA members.
Prices for the popular Civic Sedan DX and DX with Group Option Package will start at $16,000 and $17,600 respectively, up just $100 - or approximately 0.6 percent - over the previous year despite a standard tachometer and other value-added enhancements. September 11, 2002 General Motors is recalling approximately 280,000 2000-2002 Cadillac DeVille passenger cars to repair seatbelt pre-tensioners that may not function properly in moderate to severe crashes. Pretensioners help the safety belts reduce a person's forward movement in a moderate to severe frontal crash. September 10, 2002 Hyundai Auto Canada (HAC) announced today that the horsepower ratings on some of its vehicles have been mistakenly reported in the company's marketing materials. The ratings error involves a number of vehicle lines over a period of several years, with a weighted average overstatement of 3.6 horsepower. September 10, 2002 Natural Resources Minister and MP (Vancouver South-Burnaby) Herb Dhaliwal, on behalf of Transport Minister David Collenette, together with British Columbia Transportation Minister Judith Reid announced on Monday that the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia will contribute joint funding of approximately $17 million for two highway construction projects in the province. September 10, 2002 According to the J.D. Power and Associates 2002 Original Equipment Tire Satisfaction Study released on Monday, Michelin ranks highest in passenger vehicle original equipment tire satisfaction for the fifth year in a row, and highest in light truck OE tire satisfaction for the third straight year.
DaimlerChrysler reported recently that 14-percent of initial Jeep Wrangler Rubicon orders came from people who had played the new Jeep 4x4 EVO2 Web-based video game. This was the Chrysler Group's first effort to use only Internet and gaming to launch a new vehicle model. September 10, 2002 For the third consecutive year, Toyota Canada Inc. and Evergreen are inviting students, parents and teachers across Canada to apply for assistance in turning sterile school properties into inviting play spaces and natural learning environments. September 10, 2002 New advances in internal combustion engine technology can reduce emissions of harmful air pollutants to levels that were considered impossible only a few years ago, according to the preliminary findings of a University of California, Riverside study. September 10, 2002 GM's Powertrain division has taken the Northstar 4.6-litre, dual-overhead-camshaft V8 to a higher level of performance and refinement by developing a next-generation version of the highly regarded engine for the 2004 Cadillac XLR and SRX. The next-generation Northstar is the first adaptation to rear-wheel-drive (RWD) and all-wheel-drive (AWD) configurations. September 10, 2002 GM Powertrain's new Hydra-Matic 5L50-E 5-speed automatic transmission, developed to manage the high torque and horsepower of the next-generation Northstar 4.6-litre V8 in the 2004 Cadillac XLR and SRX, is one of the most technologically advanced transmissions on any highway or autobahn in the industry, says a recent GM Powertrain news release. September 9, 2002 Ford Motor Company took the covers off its 2004 F-650 and F-750 Super Duty trucks Friday - giving the world its first glimpse of these new players in the medium duty truck market. September 9, 2002 Every year some four million teenagers take to the streets across North America and require auto insurance. A parent almost always makes the call to the insurance agent or broker and asks, "How do I get the lowest rate for my new teen driver and what coverage does he or she need?" The I Promise Program, a teen safe driving initiative, surveyed insurance agents and brokers across North America asking these questions.
Ford Motor Company and Harley-Davidson Motor Company unveiled the 2003 Ford Harley-Davidson F-150 SuperCrew - a supercharged, limited-edition truck. September 6, 2002 Jeep vehicles will be marketed beginning later this month with an advertising tag line from the past and a first-ever logo designed to reinforce customer experience with the brand's core values of fun, freedom and legendary capability. September 5, 2002 Both domestic and import automakers reported higher vehicle sales in August, despite it being near the end of the 2002 model year and a vacation month. September 5, 2002 Ford announced a new Ford Performance Group that will expand the array of performance vehicles, parts and services offered by Ford, Lincoln and Mercury. September 5, 2002 A group of seven fuel-cell powered vehicles left San Francisco on Wednesday for a three-day tour of the California coastline ending in Santa Barbara.
General Motors of Canada and Suzuki Motor Corporation announced that their CAMI joint venture plant in Ingersoll, Ontario will invest more than $500 million to bring a new compact sport utility vehicle to the plant. The Chevrolet Equinox will debut in 2004 as a 2005 model. September 4, 2002 Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada, Inc. (MMSCAN) opened for business on Tuesday with a coast-to-coast Canadian dealer network. September 4, 2002 Toyota and Nissan have agreed to share hybrid vehicle technology and jointly develop hybrid technology over the next ten years, or longer. September 4, 2002 Fuel efficiency will be a major driving force in the evolution of powertrain and vehicle technologies, according to a new assessment of automakers, regulators and drivers. September 4, 2002 Ford Motor Company reports that critical safety information from crashed vehicles can now be delivered automatically to 9-1-1 operators in less than sixty seconds from the moment of impact, equipping EMS personnel to provide a more informed and possibly quicker response. Today crashes are reported to authorities an average of 5.2 minutes after the impact. By reducing the time in which authorities are notified to one minute, approximately 3,000 additional lives per year can be saved, resulting in almost a 10% reduction in fatalities, says the company. September 3, 2002 Canadian Mitsubishi dealerships officially open for business today, but the first Mitsubishi vehicle was sold last week at a dealership in Ontario. A blue Montero Sport LS was sold by Wilson Mitsubishi in London, Ontario. September 3, 2002 The Ambassador Bridge announced the availability of three additional Customs primary inspection lanes for commercial traffic. These lanes have been outfitted with temporary inspection booths constructed by the Ambassador Bridge and are able to accommodate U.S. Customs officers. September 3, 2002 For the third consecutive year, Pontiac has been named Automobile Manufacturer of the Year by the readers of Car Craft magazine. It is the fifth time in the last six years that Pontiac has been named to the Car Craft Drag Racing All Star team. September 3, 2002 Microsoft Corporation announced that Microsoft Windows CE for Automotive, a software platform designed to deliver in-car communication and information systems, is at the heart of the new in-car telematics devices used by "G-BOOK," Toyota Motor Corp.'s new information network service. Toyota will begin installing the in-car "G-BOOK" device in a new car in Japan this fall. September 3, 2002 Approximately 125 automotive enthusiasts from throughout the world will participate in the 2003 California Mille which takes place from April 27 through May 1, 2003. The four-day, one thousand-mile tour will take car enthusiasts throughout scenic, historic northern California. |  | |
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