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February 2003
At the Geneva Motor Show next week, Volkswagen will introduce a Phaeton sedan with a 5 litre ten cylinder diesel engine with twin turbochargers. The engine develops 313 horsepower and 750 Nm of torque at 2000 rpm. The Phaeton V10 TDI also features a newly developed six-speed automatic transmission and 4Motion all-wheel-drive.
February 28, 2003 OnStar has signed a distribution agreement with RiverPark Inc. of Elkhart, Indiana to work with RV manufacturers (OEMs) in providing its safety and security services in motor homes.
February 28, 2003 In response to Wednesday's Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee report on light trucks and SUVs, the American International Automobile Dealers Association (AIADA), which represents over 10,000 international nameplate dealers, will submit testimony stating that as questions surface regarding SUVs and their safety, AIADA supports the ability of the consumer to choose the vehicles that best meet their transportation and lifestyle needs.
February 28, 2003 As official sponsor of the SAE 2003 World Congress, DaimlerChrysler will showcase some novel advanced technology vehicles on the exhibit floor during the four-day technology and engineering showcase March 3-6 at Cobo Center in Detroit, Michigan.
February 28, 2003 The 500 horsepower Dodge Ram SRT-10 concept pickup made its Canadian debut at the Edmonton International Auto Show on Thursday.
February 27, 2003 At a GM auto plant in Oshawa on Wednesday, Ontario Premier Ernie Eves announced his province will provide $625 million to the auto industry over the next five years. February 27, 2003 A report issued by the Bank of Montreal forecasts a 5.8% decline in the automobile production sector by the end of 2004 and a 5.0% decline in motor vehicle parts production. The bank also predicts auto sales in North America will decline by approximately six percent in 2003, and won't return to current levels until around 2005. February 27, 2003 In response to the federal government's 'Straight Ahead' plan for Canada's transportation system issued on Tuesday, the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) said it is disappointed the proposal does not contain any concrete actions or adequate funding for Canada's increasingly deficient road infrastructure. The CAA also said it is opposed to new road tolls and user fees. February 27, 2003 In a speech yesterday before the Committee on Commerce, Science and Transporation of the U.S. Senate, Jeffrey Runge, administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, singled out SUV's and trucks for their higher propensity to roll over and their poor crash compatibility with passenger cars. February 27, 2003 Responding to rising attacks against sport-utility vehicles (SUVs) and their owners, Sport Utility Vehicle Owners of America (SUVOA) has announced steps that will increase its visibility and expand its grassroots support. Founded in 1999, the group actively defends the rights of SUV owners and rebuts false charges regarding SUVs' safety and environmental record. February 27, 2003 New regulations in Europe now permit headlamps that turn with the car. One of the first cars available with this system is the Mercedes-Benz T-model E-Class. Its 'active bend lighting' is a swivelling bi-xenon system jointly developed by Hella lighting specialists and Mercedes engineers. February 27, 2003 The final touches have been put on the new programs that attendees will experience at the SAE World Congress to be held at the Cobo Center in Detroit, March 3-6.
BMW Group's Mini division will show two more powerful versions of the Cooper and Cooper S models at the Geneva Motor Show. A John Cooper Works tuning kit for the Cooper includes a modified cylinder head with higher compression, altered engine electronics, and a special air filter and muffler.
Mazda Motor Corporation will showcase a new concept vehicle at the 2003 Geneva International Motor Show: the Mazda MX Sportif. The all-new design concept indicates the direction Mazda will take for its new, global "C-segment" vehicle. February 26, 2003 Mercedes-Benz intelligent adaptive cruise control, Distronic, reduces driver fatigue and improves road safety claims the automaker. February 26, 2003 General Motors announced a new, multi-million dollar campaign to promote the use of corn-based ethanol fuel E85 as an alternative to gasoline. The public awareness effort is a 2-year partnership with the non-profit National Ethanol Vehicle Coalition (NEVC) focused on increasing ethanol use in flexible fuel vehicles. F February 26, 2003 Goodyear Canada has introduced a new online buyer's guide website for belts and hoses: www.goodyearbeltsandhose.com. February 26, 2003 General Motors announced it is opening a technical centre in Bangalore, India. The Technical Centre will focus on engineering and research and development work in support of GM's global portfolio. February 25, 2003 Fixed-barrier frontal crash tests, such as those used by the U.S. and Canadian federal governments and an insurance industry-sponsored organization, may need to be re-evaluated because they could be making large and small vehicles less compatible in crashes, say a pair of automotive engineers. February 25, 2003 The U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced a safety recall of tether kits for Snug Seat, Inc., child safety seats. February 25, 2003 Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire is expanding the size offerings for its Bridgestone Potenza RE950 performance radial. The company will add seven new sizes, in response to consumer demand for more all-season, V- and Z-speed rated tires.
Mercedes-Benz will show four new models at the Geneva Motor Show: the new CL 65 AMG, the new CLK Cabriolet, the SLK "Final Edition", and the E400 CDI diesel sedan. February 21, 2003 Saab Canada, a division of General Motors of Canada, announced that it will be the presenting sponsor of Man Inc. - a mixed-media musical play that combines movie clips, jazz and dance with traditional theatre. Man Inc. will open at the Monument National in Montreal on March 27, 2003. February 21, 2003 Ford announced that it will change the way it designs and develops new vehicles. Its North American product development organization will now include four platform groups that will be responsible for sets of like vehicles. Previously, product development was organized around five brand-oriented groups.
Toyota Canada has announced the manufacturer's suggested retail prices for the redesigned 2004 Sienna minivan. The seven-passenger Sienna CE starts at $30,000, a $635 reduction over the 2003 model despite an additional $1,500 in new features. February 20, 2003 Now in its seventh year of operation, OnStar's emergency and information service will be available on 11 additional vehicles in the 2003 calendar year and will offer its services on more than 60 models from seven different automotive manufacturers. February 20, 2003 Porsche has chosen the Michelin Diamaris 20 inch tire to be standard equipment on its new Cayenne S and Cayenne Turbo SUVs. Michelin and Porsche worked closely together to develop a tire that fit the unique demands of the Cayenne. February 19, 2003 The 2004 Volvo S60 R sedan and V70 R wagon, which will go on sale in the Canadian market in May, 2003, will be priced at $58,995 for the S60 R and $59,995 for the V70 R, announced Volvo Cars of Canada. February 19, 2003 Avanti Motor Corporation announced that plans to roll out the 2004 Studebaker Xtreme Utility Vehicle (XUV) will move forward, despite a recent lawsuit filed by General Motors. GM's suit contends that Avanti's Studebaker XUV "knocks off" the shape of GM's Hummer H2 and will confuse the public. February 19, 2003 Barrett-Jackson has announced that Dodge-Chrysler-Jeep will be the Title Sponsor for the inaugural Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach Classic Car Auction on April 11-13, 2003 in Palm Beach, Florida. The Chrysler Group has been the title sponsor of the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Classic Car Auction since 1995. February 18, 2003 Paul Cummings, president and chief executive officer of Volvo Cars of Canada Ltd., will expand his responsibilities to include Mexico and assume the role of president and CEO of Volvo Cars in both Canada and Mexico. February 18, 2003 Bridgestone/Firestone's upcoming "Drive a Dream Sweepstakes" will give consumers a chance to win the vehicle of their dreams. The contest kicks off March 1, 2003, and ends April 30, 2003. February 18, 2003 Earth Day Canada and Toyota Canada have announced a new scholarship program that rewards environmentally-minded students. February 18, 2003 The first Hydrogen Expo in North America will be held in Washington DC on March 4 to 6, 2003. Partnering with the National Hydrogen Assocation's (NHA) 14th Annual Meeting, Hydrogen Expo will showcases technologies that will help reverse North America's dependence on oil imports from politically instable regions. February 18, 2003 The Volvo Car Corporation announced it will unveil an active safety system to prevent unintended lane departures during the SAE 2003 World Congress, March 3-6, Cobo Center, in Detroit, Michigan. February 17, 2003 General Motors has filed a federal trademark infringement lawsuit in the United States District Court in Detroit against Avanti Motor Corporation. The lawsuit alleges that on February 14, 2003 at the Chicago Auto Show, Avanti Motors debuted the Studebaker XUV that knocks off and misappropriates the shape of the "world-famous and incredibly popular" Hummer H2 SUV. February 17, 2003 Toyota announced it will bring the Lexus automobile brand to Japan and reorganize their Japanese-market Toyota-brand sales channels into four channels from the current five. February 17, 2003 Ford Motor Company and General Motors Corporation, the world's two largest automakers, announced they have signed an agreement to develop a high-volume, front-wheel-drive, 6-speed automatic transmission with improved fuel economy. February 17, 2003 Land Rover Canada will commit a total of $30,000 plus the use of a Land Rover Discovery over three years to its sponsorship of the Endangered Species Foundation of Canada (ESFC) and its recovery programs dedicated to saving the Amur Leopard from the brink of extinction. February 17, 2003 The category winners in the 2003 Straight Goods buyers guide were announced last week by the editors of straight-six.com, an independent car enthusiast Web site. February 14, 2003 The Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) announced the winners of its annual Pyramid Awards during the Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto yesterday. February 14, 2003 Each year, Natural Resources Canada presents the EnerGuide Awards to the manufacturers of the most fuel-efficient new vehicles sold in Canada in each of nine classes. The EnerGuide Awards are now in their fifth year, and winners are determined using fuel consumption estimates for vehicles published in the annual Fuel Consumption Guide.
Nissan is adding a new V8-powered, eight-passenger full-size SUV to its vehicle lineup. The Pathfinder Armada, which will be unveiled at the New York International Auto Show in April, goes on sale this Fall as a 2004 model. It will be assembled at Nissan's new $1.4 billion plant in Canton, Mississippi. February 14, 2003 Ford of Canada's Essex Engine Plant in Windsor will supply V-6 engines for the all-new 2004 Mercury Monterey and Ford Freestar minivans - including a new 4.2-litre engine that is the largest and highest torque motor offered in a minivan. February 14, 2003 The Mercedes-Benz E-Class will be available in a version with the world's most powerful V8 passenger car diesel engine. The bi-turbo unit with common rail direct injection, together with other high-tech innovations, is capable of developing 260 horsepower from a displacement of 3996 cubic centimetres. February 14, 2003 A new-generation E55 AMG made its North American debut yesterday at the Chicago Auto Show. The new E55 AMG represents the next chapter in a proud history of high-performance Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
The 2004 Dodge Ram SRT-10 brings a massive dose of Viper power to the performance pickup segment, with a class-demolishing 500 horsepower and 525 lb.-ft. of torque. Topping 150 mph in maximum speed and reaching 60 mph in approximately five seconds, Dodge has recalibrated all expectations for truck performance.
Subaru introduced the Forester 2.5 XT, a new higher-performance version of its compact Forester sport-utility vehicle powered by a 210-horsepower turbocharged and intercooled 2.5-litre boxer engine. The new model will arrive in Subaru showrooms this summer. February 14, 2003 After reviewing over 400 submissions of vehicle designs for the "Start Your Engine! Design That Cool Car" children's drawing contest, DaimlerChrysler Canada has announced the winners. February 14, 2003 Citing studies that show that older children aged four to eight (weighing between 40 and 80 pounds and up to four-feet, nine-inches tall) are rarely buckled up properly in the family vehicle, the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) urges parents to protect the safety of their older children by placing them in booster seats.
At this year's Chicago Auto Show, Ford is displaying a customized Focus ZX3 that demonstrates the mobility enhancements that can make vehicles accessible yet still exciting to people with disabilities. February 14, 2003 The British Columbia Automobile Association (BCAA) welcomed the announcement of a new provincial transportation strategy and planned road improvements, but says the government should not be looking to drivers to shoulder the entire cost of the plan. February 13, 2003 Toyota Canada Inc. confirmed yesterday that it would re-enter the Car of the Year award competition next year. February 13, 2003 Yesterday, at the Canadian International Auto Show, Mazda Canada Inc. announced the RX-8 sports car, equipped with either automatic transmission and rated at 210 horsepower or with a six speed manual transmissionand rated at 250 hp, will be priced at $36,795 when it goes on sale in June.
February 13, 2003 Honda Canada has signed a sponsorship agreement with the Police and Community Educating Racers (PACER) program. February 13, 2003 For the first time ever, one car company has won both the Canadian Car of the Year and Canadian Truck of the Year awards. The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) announced today that its members had chosen the Nissan 350Z as the "Canadian Car of the Year", the Nissan Murano as "Canadian Truck of the Year". As well, the Nissan Altima was voted "Best New Design". February 13, 2003 General Motors' MagneRide System was declared the winner of the "Best New Technology" award for 2003 by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC). February 13, 2003 For the eighth consecutive year, General Motors of Canada will sponsor the Juno Awards telecast. The show will be on the CTV network, Sunday April 6 from the Corel Centre in Ottawa.
The all-new Toyota Tundra "Big Rig" Double Cab pickup truck made its world premiere at a press conference Wednesday at the 2003 Chicago Auto Show.
Unveiled at the Chicago Auto Show, the Volkswagen GTI 20th Anniversary Edition comes to showrooms this spring, with only 4,000 being produced at a price of U.S$23,225 (Canadian price not available).
Mazda North American Operations unveiled two limited-production versions of its popular two-door roadster, the Mazda Miata, at the Chicago Auto Show: the Shinsen Version and Special Edition Miata - only 1,500 units of each model are being produced and both will be available in dealerships in February.
The all-new 2004 Mercury Monterey minivan, which goes on sale in the U.S.A. this Fall, offers new exterior and interior styling and a standard 4.2-litre V6 engine with greater torque than any other vehicle in the minivan segment. February 13, 2003 MSN Autos Canada announced a strategic marketing and lead referral relationship with DaimlerChrysler Canada. February 13, 2003 xtending its corporate citizenship from the U.S. to Canada, Mitsubishi Motors North America is sponsoring the Chill Foundation's ability to reach 170 Toronto at-risk youth in a six week program to help them learn sportsmanship, build confidence and strengthen their self esteem by learning to snowboard. February 13, 2003 PBS's MotorWeek, America's long-running automotive magazine show, has announced the winners in its 2003 Drivers' Choice Awards. February 13, 2003 Mong-Koo Chung, chairman and CEO of Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Motors Corp., gathered with elected officials in Irvine, California on Wednesday to celebrate the grand opening of the Hyundai/Kia Motors Design & Technical Center. February 12, 2003 A New Vehicle-Buyer Attitude Study on SUVs conducted by Kelly Blue Book shows that more than half of respondents feel the negative press around SUVs is hype and more than 70 percent felt that groups criticizing SUVs ignored the vehicle's positive aspects. February 12, 2003 Romance may blossom inside a lot of cars this Valentine's Day. A recent survey of 1,000 U.S. car owners by the International Carwash Association (ICA) found that 50% of Americans have kissed or 'made out' in their cars. February 12, 2003 For the first time since the mid-1990s, automotive registration data reveal that Americans are keeping older vehicles on the road for longer periods. February 12, 2003 Toyota will unveil a "made-for-Canada" small car to the media today at the Toronto auto show at 2:55 pm. February 12, 2003 Winners in this year's Art of the Automobile Competition were announced on Tuesday during the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada Media Reception, held in conjunction with the first press day of the Canadian International AutoShow at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in downtown Toronto. February 12, 2003 Mercedes-Benz announced it will offer a diesel-powered car in the Canadian market starting in 2004. February 11, 2003 DesRosiers Automotive Consultants, a Canadian automotive research company, has released a list of the top ten best-selling cars and trucks in Canada in 2002. February 11, 2003 Two Nissan models and one Infiniti have made the finals of the Best New Design award sponsored by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada. The 2003 Nissan 350Z sports car, the 2003 Nissan Murano 'crossover' sport utility vehicle and the 2003 Infiniti G35 Sport Sedan were finalists from a starting field of over 50 vehicles. The winner will be announced Thursday at Canadian International AutoShow in Toronto. February 11, 2003 Mini Canada has announced a contest where sixteen Canadians and their guests will win the opportunity to pilot a Mini in true winter conditions in Mont Tremblant, Quebec from March 5 - 7, 2003. February 11, 2003 A bright-red Mini Cooper was transformed into a larger-than-life, 300 horsepower snowmobile by Discovery Channel's Monster Garage TV program. February 11, 2003 Mercedes-Benz has announced that it will again offer a diesel-powered car in the U.S. market - no plans were announced for the Canadian market. February 11, 2003 The 2005 Ford Mustang, which was first shown as a concept vehicle at the 2003 North American International Auto Show, will be built at AutoAlliance International (AAI) in Flat Rock, Michigan, Ford announced. February 11, 2003 General Motors has increased the range of its HydroGen3 compressed hydrogen fuel cell vehicles by 80 percent with the world's first successful test of a 10,000-PSI (700 bar) hydrogen storage system. February 11, 2003 In the United States, restraint use among young children rose to a record level in 2002, according to estimates from a major survey conducted by the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. February 10, 2003 A total of 160,000 readers of the German auto magazine, "auto motor und sport" have chosen the Mini Cooper as the "Best car" in the annual vote. This is the second year the Mini Cooper has received this award.
Toyota Canada unveiled its FXS - Future Experimental Sports - concept car in Toronto on Thursday. The unveiling took place at the opening of the "Re-Design" exhibit at the Design Exchange. The FXS, which was developed to explore the possibilities for a next generation sportscar, will also be on display at the Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto, February 14 to 23. February 7, 2003 An insurance rate review released yesterday by The Consumer's Guide to Insurance reveals a spread of up to 400 per cent in auto insurance rates across Ontario. February 7, 2003 The first new 2004 Chrysler Pacifica today rolled off the production line at the Chrysler Group's assembly plant in Windsor, Ontario. February 7, 2003 Nissan North America announced that its first official Z site, www.z.com, went live last month. This virtual community for Z enthusiasts is designed to be the end-all resource for anyone who owns a Z or simply shares a passion for the car. February 7, 2003 The hydrogen-powered Honda FCX, the only fuel cell vehicle certified by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and U.S. EPA for every day commercial use, joined the White House's ceremony on the Freedom Fuel Initiative today in Washington D.C. on Thursday. February 7, 2003 In conjunction with a display of fuel cell cars from some of world's leading automakers, U.S. President, George W. Bush delivered a speech at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C. on Thursday encouraging energy independence for the United States and promoting the development of hydrogen as a clean fuel. February 7, 2003 The fuel cell initiative announced by President Bush in his State of the Union address will expedite the development of fuel cell technologies and supporting infrastructure, a Toyota executive said on Thursday in a ceremony at the National Building Museum in Washington D.C. February 7, 2003 In response to President Bush's statement on future energy independence, the Alliance to Save Energy has commended his proposal for future hydrogen use, but said that more can be done now to reduce energy consumption. February 7, 2003 Tokyo-based Bridgestone Corporation announced that it has launched a web site dedicated to Ferrari's premier model, the Enzo, which is factory equipped with Bridgestone tires. The site - www.forzarossa-bridgestone.com - went live on January 31st. February 7, 2003 Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire has added another Potenza street tire to its line of ultra-high performance tires - the Potenzaâ RE750 with UNI-Tâ technology. February 7, 2003 Carpoint.ca announced it has changed its name to MSN Autos Canada. This reflects a similar strategy employed by MSN internationally to unify several MSN network channels under the MSN brand. As a result, MSN Autos Canada now can be found at http://autos.msn.ca/. February 7, 2003 Walt Disney World is recommending that fans flocking to Daytona International Speedway make a "pitstop" at the Vacation Kingdom for a few entertaining racing-related rides and activities.
Nissan released a photo today of its 2004 350Z Roadster. The new convertible will debut at the New York International Auto Show in April and go on sale this summer.
Toyota Canada announced that it has donated a Prius gasoline-electric hybrid vehicle to Ability Rally Racing. The Ability team will enter the Prius in the 2003 Canadian Rally Championship to raise awareness of the Alberta Association for Conductive Education (AAFCE), an organization dedicated to meeting the special needs of children with a variety of motor impairments.
The new Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class Cabriolet will be shown to the public for the first time in the spring at the Geneva Motor Show. February 6, 2003 The anticipatory occupant protection system, called Pre-Safe, developed by Mercedes-Benz has been awarded the 2003 Paul Pietsch Prize by the German motoring magazine "auto motor und sport". February 6, 2003 The organizers of the New York International Automobile Show (April 18-27, 2003) have unveiled their 2003 consumer web-site. The new site offers a first look at the cars and trucks that are headed to New York. February 6, 2003 Nissan Motor Co. and UTC Fuel Cells (UTCFC), a part of United Technologies Corporation's UTC Power unit, announced the signing of an agreement to jointly develop proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell technology. February 5, 2003 Toyota has announced plans to build its sixth North American vehicle assembly plant in San Antonio, Texas. Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Texas, Inc. will build approximately 150,000 Tundra full size trucks annually, beginning in 2006. February 5, 2003 After a hot sales year in 2002, things cooled down considerably in January. Domestic automakers reported sharply lower January sales, although the results were being compared with a record January in 2002. Some import automakers reported a record sales month in January, while others saw sales decline. February 5, 2003 Volkswagen and Audi in Canada and the United States announced that they will replace the ignition coils in all 2001 and 2002 model year cars equipped with certain engines that have been experiencing a higher-than-normal failure rate. Also affected are very early production 2003 models.
Porsche AG will unveil its V10-powered Carrera GT high-performance roadster in March at the Geneva International Motor Show. It was first shown in Paris as a concept. February 5, 2003 A pair of Toyota FCHV market-ready hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles are receiving good grades in on-road use at major California universities, says Toyota.
The Chrysler Group announced that production of the all-new 2004 Chrysler Crossfire is underway. Chrysler Group Chief Operating Officer Wolfgang Bernhard marked the occasion by driving the first Chrysler Crossfire off the assembly line in Germany.
General Motors announced to its Hummer dealers at the National Automotive Dealers Association conference that it will add a second bodystyle to the Hummer H2 lineup, the sport utility truck (SUT) in 2004. February 4, 2003 The third season of BMW Driver Training in Canada, which to date has graduated over 3,500 participants, starts in Toronto on March 28th. February 4, 2003 Toyota will unveil its new Tundra Double Cab full-size pickup truck at the opening press conference at the 2003 Chicago Auto Show on Wednesday, February 12th. February 4, 2003 Honda Canada Inc. and Grand Prix F1 du Canada Inc. have renewed a three-year partnership agreement for sponsorship of the Air Canada Grand Prix. February 4, 2003 Canadian Auto Workers union President Buzz Hargrove has welcomed Ontario Liberal leader Dalton McGuinty's plan to institute a strategic investment fund for the auto industry if his party wins the next provincial election. February 4, 2003 The National Hydrogen Association (NHA) is praising President Bush's commitment to the research and development of hydrogen-powered automobiles through the FreedomFUEL Initiative. February 4, 2003 Volkswagen and its two Chinese joint venture partners, Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (SAIC) and First Automotive Works (FAW), opened their newly built gearbox plant in Shanghai "Volkswagen Transmission (Shanghai) Co.Ltd." (VWTS). February 3, 2003 The official program of the Canadian International AutoShow will include Carguide's annual Buyers Guide, a 226-page directory of every car, minivan, pickup and SUV on sale in Canada, complete with photos, specifications and Canadian pricing. February 3, 2003 The Mercedes-Benz SL 55 AMG has picked up two new awards. It beat eight contenders to be named "Car of the year 2003" by the "Robb Report" magazine, while the television motoring magazine "Motor Week" voted it "Best Dream Machine". February 3, 2003 The New York Times reports that some Volkswagen and Audi models, model years 2001 and 2002, have been having problems with faulty ignition coils. Ignition coils produce a high-voltage current that fires the sparkplugs. February 3, 2002 An all-new Sport Package for the 745i and 745Li will make its world debut at the Chicago Auto Show. February 3, 2003 Equus Products, an automotive aftermarket manufacturer, has introduced the Innova 3145 Ford Code Reader, a hand-held diagnostic tool for 1981 to 1995 Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles. February 1, 2003 Buying tires and wheels online from U.S. direct mail companies can prove expensive when you add the exchange, shipping, brokerage fees, duty and taxes. Vancouver-based Mort Koch came up with the idea of selling low-priced tires and wheels online in Canada without the cross-border hassles. His timing was perfect.. February 1, 2003 If you've ever thought of becoming an automotive technician or an auto body specialist, now may be the time. The Province of Ontario has launched an Apprenticeship Pilot Project which offers some tempting financial incentives. |  | |
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