Posted February 07, 2012
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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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Posted October 25, 2011
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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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Posted August 19, 2011
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CAA finds hybrids cost more to run than compacts
The Canadian Automobile Association has released their annual Driving Cost Guide and once again it shows that hybrids are not the most cost effective vehicles to own.
The CAA Driving Cost Guide takes into account the purchase price,…
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Posted August 16, 2011
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Why Buy a CarProof Report?
Buying a used vehicle can be a very stressful experience. In any situation where you’re spending so much money, you want to be sure you have all the information available on what you are buying to make the best decision you can. You don’t want to go on just what you’ve been told –…
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Posted August 10, 2011
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Innovation key to Mazda’s SkyActiv technology
August 9, 2011
Mazda SkyActiv-G gasoline engine.
Article and photos by Paul Williams
Vancouver, British Columbia – You’ll soon…
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Posted June 24, 2011
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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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Posted May 23, 2011
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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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Posted May 18, 2011
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Vernon Towing Manager, Keith McLachlan shows the picture of deceased Vernon Towing employee, Ernie Semkiw who was struck and killed by a passing van while assisting a disabled vehicle on behalf of BCAA.
(Burnaby, B.C.): On December 13, 2006, Vernon Towing employee, Ernie Semkiw was struck and killed by a…
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Posted May 12, 2011
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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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Posted April 07, 2011
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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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