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Auto Show Highlights from Detroit

Posted February 07, 2012 in Industry Highlights

With Detroit and LA often vying for attention when it comes to automakers plans to debut new vehicles, for 2012 at least, the Motor City appears to be staging a comeback. There were more than 40 concept and production unveilings this year, including a number of world premieres. Here’s a look at some of the most…

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Nissan Eyes Top Spot for Green Autos

Posted October 25, 2011 in Industry Highlights

Yokohama - Oct. 24 - Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn unveiled a new environmental plan on Monday, pledging a host of measures that aim to balance ambitious growth targets with sustainability. Among goals in the Nissan Green Program 2016, the automaker will further expand the global market for electric vehicles, cut CO2…

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How to Read a Vehicle History Report

Posted June 24, 2011 in Industry Highlights

Look for these things on a vehicle history report when buying a used car (rjs1322, Flickr). Old cars don't die, they just get resold. If you're buying a used car, whether from a dealer or someone who put an ad in the paper, you'll want to know as much about it as you can. Even without anyone trying to deceive…

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Has Canada’s Auto Production Reached its Peak?

Posted May 23, 2011 in Industry Highlights

Canada's share of North American light vehicle production is at an all-time high. According to Toronto auto analyst Dennis DesRosiers, Canada now accounts for 17.3 per cent of North American vehicle production, which is up slightly from pre-recession levels of about 16.8 per cent. However, this industry…

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Mazda Not Planning to Discontinue the 6, Contrary to Reports

Posted May 12, 2011 in Industry Highlights

Despite an unattributed claim by a Japanese business newspaper earlier today, Mazda is not canceling its slow-selling 6 sedan. The company confirmed to Car and Driver that “there is no intention to discontinue” the model. This is consistent with what we were told during a recent conversation with Mazda’s U.S. CEO…

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Hyundai Canada Launches Fuel Rebate Program

Posted April 07, 2011 in Auto Mall News, Industry Highlights

Hyundai Canada has announced a new sales promotion to entice buyers with savings on fuel costs. During the month of April, in partnership with Petro Canada, Hyundai is offering a gasoline card that provides a discount of 30- cents/litre until 2012 with the purchase of selected Hyundai vehicles.   “Our new…

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