Honda has announced pricing for the all-new Accord Crosstour, which will start at $34,900 when it goes on sale across Canada on November 24.
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November 19th, 2009 - More News...
Honda announces new Accord Crosstour pricing
Newfoundland man named Bridgestone Canadian Truck Hero
A Newfoundland man has been named the Bridgestone Canadian Truck Hero Award for 2009. The annual award recognizes professional truck drivers who demonstrate courage, quick thinking and integrity in the face of an emergency.
Porsche unveils new 911 GT3 R
Porsche will debut its new 911 GT3 R at the Birmingham Motor Show in January. The new model will be raced by customers in series based on the international FIA GT3 regulations and will succeed the 911 GT3 Cup S.
Several factors will drive hybrid growth: ABI Research
Consumer knowledge about hybrids, combined with continuing hybrid advancements, the development of indigenous battery suppliers for U.S. automakers, and an anticipated post-recession rise in fuel prices will help drive the consumer hybrid vehicle market in the coming years, according to a new report by ABI Research.
Department of Energy completes 1 million miles of PHEV testing
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has completed one million miles of plug-in hybrid electric testing (PHEV) through its advanced vehicle testing centre at its Idaho National Laboratory.
Daimler starts production of electric Smart
Daimler AG has started production of the electric drive version of its Smart Fortwo at its plant in Hambach.
November 18th, 2009 - More News...
27 vehicles earn Top Safety Pick award
Nineteen cars and eight SUVs have earned the 2010 Top Safety Pick Award from the U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the first time that good performance in roof rollover strength becomes a requirement for winning.
Honda to preview P-NUT design study at L.A. show
Honda will debut its new Personal-Neo Urban Transport (P-NUT) for the first time at the Los Angeles Auto Show in December, and will demonstrate a futuristic concept for an ultra-compact, aggressively-designed coupe.
Mercedes to debut SLS AMG, E350 BlueTEC and F-Cell at L.A. show
Mercedes-Benz will debut the 563-horsepower SLS AMG, the fuel-sipping E350 BlueTEC and fuel cell-powered F-Cell at the Los Angeles Auto Show in December. The company will also launch the ML450 Hybrid, its first hybrid SUV, and the Splitview dual-content viewing technology.
Mazda2 to debut at Los Angeles show
The 2011 Mazda2 will make its North American debut at the 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show in December, and will be sold in Canada and the U.S. beginning in late 2010.
Daimler’s Car2go project launches in Texas
Daimler and the City of Austin, Texas have launched a pilot car-sharing project, Car2go, that will offer a fleet of Smart Fortwo models to members.
Canadian trash truck wins international award
A new front-load refuse collection truck manufactured by Labrie Environmental Group of Quebec has won the prestigious Swedish Steel Prize.
U.S. addresses highway bus safety
The U.S. Department of Transportation has released its new Motorcoach Safety Action Plan, which lays out concrete steps for improving the safety of highway buses by addressing such issues as driver fatigue and inattention, vehicle rollover, occupant ejections, and oversight of unsafe carriers.
November 17th, 2009 - More News...
Quebec drivers urged to carry Joint Report
The Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) is reminding Quebec motorists to carry a copy of the Joint Report in their cars, and use it in case of an automobile collision where there is no injury.
Ford Fusion named Motor Trend Car of the Year
The Ford Fusion has been named Motor Trend's 2010 Car of the Year.
Transport Canada issues latest recalls
Transport Canada has issued its latest recalls, which may affect some Nissan, Mitsubishi, Chrysler and Dodge vehicles.
“Turn rate” indicates economic recovery: J.D. Power
The retail "turn rate," indicating the average number of days a car sits on a dealer's lot before being sold, is indicating signs of economic recovery in the Canadian new-vehicle market, according to a report by J.D. Power and Associates.
National Day of Remembrance honours crash victims
Wednesday, November 18 is the National Day of Remembrance for Road Crash Victims in Canada, publicly remembering thousands of victims of traffic collisions and acknowledging a collective responsibility to prevent serious injuries and deaths on the roads.
GM will preview Cruze and Volt at L.A. show
Chevrolet has confirmed it will debut the U.S. production version of the Cruze sedan at the Los Angeles Auto Show in December, along with the Volt extended-range electric vehicle, giving visitors a close-up view of Chevrolet's expanding lineup of gas-friendly and gas-free products.
Hybrid fleets will total 4 million by 2015: Pike Research
Cumulative sales of hybrid vehicles to fleets will total nearly four million worldwide between 2009 and 2015, according to a recent report by Pike Research.
Hyundai unveils its first direct-injection engine
Hyundai has unveiled its first direct-injection gasoline engine, which is expected to first appear in the redesigned Sonata in the first half of 2010.
November 16th, 2009 - More News...
Use caution on dark, wet roads: ICBC
With extreme rainfall hitting much of B.C., the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) is reminding drivers to slow down, keep their distance, and use extra caution on the roads.
Nissan Cube stars in television show
The Nissan Cube will star in the Canwest television Cra$h & Burn, which will air on Showcase on Wednesdays beginning November 18, 2009.
New Kia plant builds first U.S. vehicle
Kia has built its first vehicle in the U.S., an all-new Sorento that rolled off the production line at Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia (KMMG) to officially open the company's first U.S. Kia Motors plant.
Top CEOs launch Electrification Coalition
More than a dozen business leaders, including Nissan Motor Company CEO Carlos Ghosn, have formed the Electrification Coalition with the intention of deploying electric vehicles.
