Archive for May, 2010
Buckle up, it could save your life
Monday, May 31st, 2010 | Car News | Comments Off
On Friday, the Sûreté du Québec (SQ), the Société de l’assurance automobile du Québec (SAAQ) and comedian and spokesperson Mario Jean kicked off the 3rd edition of the Opération ceinture, or Operation Seat Belt, a vast campaign whose goal is to increase the rate of seat belt use in the province of Québec.
Tesla Announces The Delivery of The First Roadsters to Canada
Monday, May 31st, 2010 | Car News | Comments Off
Tesla Motors, producer of the Roadster, the only electric highway-capable high performance vehicle announces the delivery of the first Roadsters to Canada.
Top 10 car makes to watch out for 2010-2011
Monday, May 31st, 2010 | Car News | Comments Off
You read the news, we read the news, so we’re all pretty much aware of what’s going on in the business. But, what about the future, what’s coming up next? With everything we know now about what car manufacturers are planning in the next 12 to 18 months, I thought it could be an interesting exercise to list those to watch out for.
Gordon Murray Design’s T.27 City Car: electric and lightweight
Sunday, May 30th, 2010 | Car News | Comments Off
After the T.25, a tiny city car designed to reduce congestion and the environmental impact of motor vehicles, the Gordon Murray Design company has just released more details on a fully-electric version called the T.27.
World’s Hottest Electric Vehicles On Display at EP!C
Saturday, May 29th, 2010 | Car News | Comments Off
The Vancouver Sun Sustainable Living Expo is back May 28-30 at the Vancouver Convention Centre West for its fourth year as Western Canada’s largest smart lifestyle consumer tradeshow and eco-marketplace.
What makes a car Canadian?
Saturday, May 29th, 2010 | Car News | Comments Off
Have you ever wondered what makes a car Canadian? Is it a matter of production sites, design, investment sources, domestic content, sales or popularity among Canadians? To answer that question, the Canada Science and Technology Museum will host a new exhibition called “In Search of the Canadian Car” starting June 23, 2010.
New Logo for Dodge
Saturday, May 29th, 2010 | Car News | Comments Off
As the Dodge brand redefines itself with new lifestyle packages, new ads, events and sponsorships, and a slew of upcoming new products, it’s using its brand name to send a clear message that its “forever young” attitude and performance-driven history will drive the brand into the future.
Volkswagen publishes iPad customer magazine
Saturday, May 29th, 2010 | Car News | Comments Off
Volkswagen is the first automaker to develop a digital customer magazine as an app specially for the iPad. The innovative digital product which goes by the name of DAS. lines up in good time for the launch of the new Apple product in Europe. The title stands for “Digital Automotive Space”. The magazine will be published quarterly in five languages and will be accessible throughout Europe.
Subaru Canada adds 2 new models to the Forester line-up
Saturday, May 29th, 2010 | Car News | Comments Off
Subaru Canada, Inc. (SCI) today announced that it will offer two new Forester models, just in time for summer fun. Each is designed to enhance the unique versatility of this iconic compact SUV-the Outdoor Package enhances Forester’s go-anywhere utility, and the Sport-tech adds a range of advanced features for even more fun-to-drive performance.
Ford may kill Mercury!
Friday, May 28th, 2010 | Car News | Comments Off
The Mercury brand could soon follow the path laid down by Pontiac, Saturn, Plymouth and Oldsmobile. Some industry sources quoted by US media say Ford may kill Mercury before the year end. Continuous sales drop would justify this decision.