Acura has announced a reduction in the prices on select levels of three of its models, along with the news that an all-new TSX Sport Wagon will be added to the 2011 vehicle lineup.
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November 05th, 2009 - More News...
Acura announces price reductions, all-new TSX sport wagon
MADD Canada launches Project Red Ribbon campaign
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Canada has launched its 22nd annual Project Red Ribbon campaign, using red ribbons as a symbol of safe and sober driving, and as a tribute to those who have been killed or injured in impaired driving crashes.
Ford Explorer will feature inflatable seatbelts
Ford has announced it will bring the world's first automotive rear-seat inflatable seatbelts to the market, which it will introduce on the next-generation Ford Explorer that will go into production next year.
U.S. hybrid sales rise in October
Reported U.S. sales of hybrids in October 2009 rose by 11.4 per cent over October 2008, capturing a 2.9 per cent share of all new vehicle sales for the month, according to the Green Car Congress.
Highway 69 construction starts in Sudbury, Ontario
The federal and provincial government have announced the start of construction on the next project to widen and improve Highway 69 in Sudbury, Ontario.
Union protests Chrysler over car hauler jobs
Union representatives and consumer protection advocates have protested outside the Italian embassy in Washington, D.C., urging the government to put pressure on Fiat/Chrysler to prevent the automaker shifting work to less-expensive companies for new vehicle transportation.
November 04th, 2009 - More News...
Operation Red Nose returns this holiday season
Operation Red Nose, a volunteer service in select communities across Canada that helps drivers and their vehicles get home safely, will return for another year this holiday season.
Veterans ride free on Toronto-area GO Transit on November 11
.GO Transit, in the Greater Toronto Area, will offer all war veterans and a companion free, all-day travel on any GO bus or train on Remembrance Day, Wednesday, November 11.
Calgary ring road sections open to traffic
The northern sections of the Stoney Trail ring road in Calgary are now complete and open to drivers, following two construction projects.
Toyota withdraws from Formula One racing
Toyota has announced it plans to withdraw from the Formula One World Championship (F1) at the end of the 2009 season.
Hands-free cellphones no safer than hand-held: IIHS
The U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has testified at a federal government hearing on the risks involved with using cellphones while driving, including hands-free units.
November 03rd, 2009 - More News...
New-car sales enjoy best month this year
New vehicle sales in October were down by 1.0 per cent when compared with October 2008, but was the best performance in the past 12 months, according to industry analyst Dennis DesRosiers.
Honda drops prices on three popular models
Honda Canada has announced price reductions, effective immediately, on the 2010 Civic, Accord and CR-V.
GM decides to keep the Opel brand
General Motors has decided to keep its Opel brand and restructure its European operations, after initially announcing that it would sell the brand, most likely to Magna International.
GM marks first sales increase in 21 months
General Motors has marked its first sales increase in 21 months in the U.S., with October sales rising four per cent over October 2008, its first year-over-year gain since January 2008.
Toyota debuts CNG Camry Hybrid at SEMA show
Toyota has debuted a specially-modified Camry Hybrid fuelled by compressed natural gas (CNG) at the Speciality Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show in Las Vegas.
Pirelli introduces new “green” performance tire
Pirelli has introduced its new Scorpion Verde, which it calls the world's first "green" performance SUV, crossover and light truck tire, at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show in Las Vegas.
New project targets sustainable urban transportation
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the National Research Foundation of Singapore have launched a project to develop new models and tools to plan, design and operate more environmentally sustainable urban transportation.
China’s Dongfeng will sell vehicles in Korea
China will import its first vehicles to Korea next year, with Dongfeng Motor scheduled to sell four models in the country, according to a report by JoongAng Daily.
November 02nd, 2009 - More News...
November 18 is Day of Remembrance for Road Crash Victims
The second annual “National Day of Remembrance for Road Crash Victims”, a day set aside to remember those killed or seriously injured on Canadian roads, is scheduled for November 18th.
Collector car market seeing “increased level of confidence”
Two recent collector car auctions in the Toronto area have seen increased buyer interest in American and European classic vehicles, says a Canadian antique vehicle auctioneer.
Drowsy driving responsible for many car crashes – poll
New data from the 2009 Sleep in America poll from the National Sleep Foundation reveals that as many as 1.9 million U.S. drivers have had a car crash or a near crash due to drowsiness in the past year.
Consumers Digest Magazine names 2010 Best Buys
The U.S. publication, Consumer’s Digest (CD) has chosen 36 vehicles and 12 companion models to receive its Best Buy ratings out of 240 vehicles tested. The ratings, published in CD's December issue span 10 vehicle categories.
Mitsubishi electric vehicle wins technology award
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC), announced that the "MiEV OS" integrated vehicle control system installed in Mitsubishi Motors' new-generation electric vehicle, the i-MiEV, has been selected by the Japan Automotive Hall of Fame.
November 01st, 2009 - More News...
Ford to close Ontario plant, add product to another
Ford will close its automotive assembly plant in St. Thomas, Ontario but add new products to its facilities in Oakville and Windsor, part of a new agreement reached with the Canadian Auto Workers Union (CAW).
