| General Motors Canada has announced pricing for the new two-mode hybrid versions of the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 1500 crew cab pickup trucks, which will start at $46,725 in 2WD and $50,875 in 4WD. |
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GM announces pricing of new hybrid pickup trucks
Young Drivers of Canada offers winter driving tips
| With some drivers already experiencing snow this season, Young Drivers of Canada asks motorists if they are prepared for winter driving and the extra demands it puts on a driver and vehicle. |
Auto glass manufacturer to close two Ontario plants
| Pittsburgh Glass Works (PGW) has announced that it is closing some plants and cutting its salaried work force, including the closure of its glass fabrication facility in Oshawa, Ontario in the first quarter of 2009, and a satellite assembly plant in Cambridge, Ontario later in 2009. |
Low-speed electric vehicles safe, says Electric Mobility
| Electric Mobility Canada, a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of readily-available electric mobility, said it is responding to a number of recent news stories concerning the viability of low-speed electric vehicles in mixed-use environments. |
EU automobile emission reductions vary
| Despite significant emission reductions in recent years, only 11 European Union Member States are expected to remain within their emission limits set by the EU National Emission Ceilings (NEC) Directive for all four air pollutants. |
Ferrari/Maserati dealership opens in Nanjing, China
| Technorient Ltd., a subsidiary of China Premium Lifestyle Enterprise, has opened a new Ferrari and Maserati Center in Nanjing, China. The city of more than five million is the second-largest commercial centre in the East China region after Shanghai. |
BMW-sponsored AIDS centre marks first anniversary
| The BMW LoveLife youth centre in Knysna, South Africa has marked its first year on World AIDS Day. The centre, which was initiated and implemented by BMW, provides programs for young people living in townships in the area, where few facilities are available. |
Aston Martin may cut up to 600 jobs
| Aston Martin and its trade union partners have begun consultation on a range of cutbacks. The automaker said that while it hopes to minimize the effect on employees, it cannot rule out the possibility of a loss of up to 300 permanent jobs and a similar number of temporary job cuts. |
Ford considering selling Volvo to raise cash
| The Ford Motor Company announced today it will "re-evaluate strategic options for Volvo Car Corporation, including the possible sale of the Sweden-based premium automaker." |
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All four Subaru vehicles rate “Top Safety Pick”
| Subaru Canada has announced that all four Subaru vehicles have been rated as "Top Safety Picks" by the U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). |
