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March 2005 March 31, 2005 Toyota Highlander Hybrid to arrive in June GM signs US$88 million agreement for fuel cell development March 30, 2005 Kia officially opens new Canadian headquarters Smart parades to the Auto Show GM to rally-test fuel cell vehicle Collisions rise when clocks spring ahead March 29, 2005 Highway 30 getting closer Transport Canada's latest recalls Jaguar introduces Super V8 Portfolio Donald Trump to receive first Cadillac DTS executive limousine World's largest Audi showroom opens in Florida March 24, 2005 New York auto show: Lexus reveals 2007 GS 450h Hybrid New York auto show: 2006 Lexus IS 350 displayed New York auto show: Dodge unveils Charger SRT8 New York auto show: Mercedes-Benz introduces R Class New York auto show: Toyota i-Unit concept debuts at auto show New York auto show: "NASCAR Herbie" rides again New York auto show: 2006 Mazda MX-5 debuts Mustang convertibles to parade in Toronto Pirelli streamlines its tire lineup Ford Escape Hybrid tackles New York commutes March 23, 2005 New York auto show: Jeep unveils Commander New York auto show: Grand Cherokee SRT8 fastest Jeep ever New York auto show: Ford unveils most powerful Mustang ever New York auto show: Cadillac introduces 2006 XLR-V New York auto show: Cadillac debuts two new limousines BMW Group Canada announces two new driver training courses 'Pirates' enter Volvo Ocean Race March 22, 2005 Compact SUVs fare poorly in side impact tests Toyota to build third plant in China March 21, 2005 John DeLorean dead at 80 New York auto show: Ford introduces Sport Trac Adrenalin high-performance SUT New York auto show: Chevrolet unveils SS versions of Malibu and Trailblazer New York auto show: 2006 Ford Tungsten GT marks racing anniversary Ford will increase Mustang production to meet demand BMW receives "Best Car In Brazil" awards 2005 vans crash test and rollover ratings now available New lane will reduce congestion at Niagara border Public consultations launched for Windsor-Detroit gateway Mustang introduces Shaker 500 and 1000 audio systems Honda to build new automotive plant in Vietnam March 18, 2005 Nissan to show Sport Concept Volvo to announce winner of space flight "Good Samaritans" use OnStar to aid others BMW reports best year ever Nissan Design America opens U.S.$14 million studio in Michigan Land Rover wins category award Audi A6 voted "Most Anticipated New Car" Study says larger, lighter vehicles are safer Fuel cell motorcycle: silence isn't golden Chevrolet HHR will accept iPod Vintage V-8 club plans museum March 17, 2005 Magna auto parts boss paid $52 million Toyota offers towing guide GM revises earnings outlook Wal-Mart to pump its own gas March 16, 2005 GM Canada announces pricing for 2006 Pontiac Solstice Insurance group releases list of deadliest vehicles Government report shows automobiles safer than ever Professor says Canadian auto parts makers in danger Toyota in basketball marketing partnership Lincoln teams up with Country Music Hall of Fame Buick named official vehicle of PGA Championship Actress arrested in EV1 protest March 15, 2005 Chevrolet named chief sponsor of Targa Newfoundland 2005 Jeep announces Rocky Mountain Editions for spring Trademark dispute possible over Ford GT shape National, Alamo rental cars to come with navigation systems Opportunities in China outweigh excess capacity concerns GM selects sole European distributor for Hummer March 14, 2005 Hyundai Sonata named "Most Reliable Vehicle" by Consumer Reports Toyota commits to Trout Unlimited Canada More funding available for National Safety Code Two new BMW models to make Canadian debut in Vancouver Canadian students nominated for worldwide engineering award CAW courts Toyota's Ontario workers GM to crush last of electric cars Side impact crashes a threat to seniors Supreme Court upholds punitive damages against Chrysler BMW wins coveted iF Production Design Awards New rule for U.S. trucks isn't improving safety Cops are back in Chryslers Lincoln promotes Mark LT with basketball sponsorship Super Bowl MVP winner receives Cadillac XLR Thunderbird gone, 200 workers laid offVolvo announces "Volvo For Life" finalists Fiat workers go on strike Escape Hybrid profits "in the future", Ford says Silver's hot, brown is not Audi recognized as "best to drive in rush-hour traffic" March 11, 2005 Canadian auto parts suppliers looking to China Mercedes-Benz unveils new two-wheeler William Clay Ford Sr. to retire "Fashionable" cars on display DaimlerChrysler and Mitsubishi reach deal on cover-up scandal "New American" automakers inject billions into economy Volkswagen ends tech-share deal with Maserati Consumer Reports issues "Good" and "Bad Bets" on used cars March 10, 2005 Anti-theft immobilizing systems to become mandatory in new cars BMW Group increased worldwide sales in February Jeep to help teach the American national anthem Volkswagen exceeds earnings guidance despite difficulties Delphi bonds downgraded as accounting problems raise concern Chrysler, Ford to reward bonuses for profitable 2004 Consumer Reports removes six more vehicles from "Recommended" list Michelin to market wheel and tire care products March 9, 2005 Smart dummy should improve safety One in five drivers nods off while driving, study shows Toyota Prius tops customer satisfaction survey Price not a big factor when choosing repair shop Crash test results put onus on SUV drivers Honda builds its half-millionth American model Crankshaft oil leak plagues Ford GT Grand Cherokee rolls off the line in Austria GM to take pre-tax charge of $121 million Maryland filmmaker wins "CadillacUnder5" film contest March 8, 2005 McGraw-Hill buys J.D. Power and Associates GM cuts car prices in China Accounting scandal hits Delphi Chrysler Group to continue with PGA March 7, 2005 Consumer Reports removes Ford Focus from "Top Picks" list 14 of 16 small cars rated 'poor' in side impact crash tests Chevrolet Cobalt gets top marks in frontal crash test Honda hybrid production to stay in Japan Mercury ends 20 years of Sable Group wants fuel consumption rating to reflect "real-world" driving Porsche to update Cayenne for 2006 Smart sales on the rise GM will return to Cranbrook Concours d'Elegance GM to build Saabs and Cadillacs in German plant Texas jury rules against Ford for Explorer rollover March 4, 2005 GM to invest $500 million in Ingersoll, Ontario plant McMaster University receives $60 million from GM Bugatti Veyron closer to production Alcohol lobbyist MADD at GM March 3, 2005 GM announces $2.5 billion investment in Canada Light vehicle sales up for February Recalls jump 44% General Motors introduces new models at Geneva BMW announces two new model series Mercedes-Benz B-Class runs on hydrogen Cellular phone use by American motorists on the rise Bricklin sweetens deal to carry Chinese vehicles GM to lay off 3,000 workers at Lansing plant Diesel and hybrids only short-term trends, Honda engineer says BMW to build new vehicle in South Carolina March 1, 2005 Ford Mustang rated Top Sport Coupe by Edmunds.com Kia to introduce new Rio Jaguar to unveil XK 4.2-S Car dealer beefs up business Mazda opens hydrogen station in Japan General Motors partners with Soul Train Music Awards Hummer H3 arrives in Europe Microwave "gun" could end police chases DaimlerChrysler to form Taiwan venture Fiat sells real estate assets for U.S.$270M Pricing for hybrid Lexus RX 400h announced Mercedes-Benz to adopt flashing brake lights Changing lanes isn't any faster, study says Toyota tops in "green plastic" use Saab "a keeper", Bob Lutz says More news....
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