Archive for July, 2010
Nissan unveils the new 2011 Rogue at the 23rd Annual International ZO Car Convention
Saturday, July 31st, 2010 | Car News | Comments Off
The popular Nissan Rogue has been redesigned and gets an upgraded look inside and outside. Model names and options are also revised, keeping Rogue fresh and exciting for its active lifestyle buyers. Now offered in three trim levels: S, SV and SL (in All-Wheel Drive only).
2010 Le Mirage Concours d’Élégance: $140,000 raised – a Duesenberg takes top honours
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Blainville, Quebec – A 1929 J Dual Cowl Duesenberg won the Grand Prize at the 2010 edition of the Mirage Concours d’Élégance. In addition, the event’s organizers confirmed that the Concours raised $140,000 for the Fondation André-Delambre, which supports research into amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
Saab back in Canada this coming August
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Now that the purchase of Saab has been completed between GM and Spyker Cars, the Sweden-based brand can now aspire to rekindle with its loyal customer base.
Voluntary recall for Toyota Avalons to replace steering column bracket
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TORONTO – Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) today announced that it intends to conduct a voluntary safety campaign involving approximately 4,200 2000-2004 Model Year Toyota Avalons to address the possibility that the vehicle’s steering lock bar could break under certain conditions. No other Toyota or Lexus vehicles are involved in this recall.
Mitsubishi i-MiEV rolls on eco-conscious tires from Yokohama
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LANGLEY, B.C.- The zero-emission Mitsubishi i-MiEV electric car will roll across Canada on sophisticated, low rolling resistance Yokohama prototype tires manufactured in one of the world’s most environmentally responsible factories.
Smyth Performance: From a VW Jetta to a mid-engine sports car
Friday, July 30th, 2010 | Car News | Comments Off
About 100 hours of work and Smyth Performance convert a used Volkswagen Jetta into a mid-engine sports car.
Smyth Performance: From a VW Jetta to a mid-engine sports car
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About 100 hours of work and Smyth Performance convert a used Volkswagen Jetta into a mid-engine sports car.
Porsche builds 25,000th Panamera in 10 months
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Great popularity for the new fourth Porsche with already 25,000 Panamera built in only ten months.
Porsche builds 25,000th Panamera in 10 months
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Great popularity for the new fourth Porsche with already 25,000 Panamera built in only ten months.
Back to school for auto journalists
Friday, July 30th, 2010 | Car News | Comments Off
July is not yet quite over and already the air waves are plastered with adds about “back to school”. Believe us when we say that when we finally graduated, that “Back to school” would no longer have any real meaning to us.