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Audi releases all the juicy stuff surrounding the 2012 A8 hybrid

Thursday, August 25th, 2011 | Car News, General | Comments Off

In addition to presenting its new urban concept, Audi will host the world premiere of the 2012 A8 hybrid sedan at the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show.

Why Audi is just like Madonna

Thursday, August 25th, 2011 | Car News, General | Comments Off

“At Audi, we work with a programmed gut-feeling.” It’s that type of inherent, emotional thinking that helps one of Audi’s head designers, Dany Garand, in his daily grind. “Programmed gut-feeling” might seem like an oxymoron to some, but for Audi employees like Garand, it’s a way of life. mand comme lui, c’est un mode de vie.

Statscan: Montrealer’s have the slowest commute by car

Thursday, August 25th, 2011 | Car News, General | Comments Off

If you’ve ever driven in Montreal you know the traffic can be horrendous and a recent survey by Statistic Canada proves it. According to survey results released yesterday residents of the Greater Montreal Area spend an average of 31 minutes commuting to work by car.

Residents of the Greater Toronto Area spend 29 minutes commuting to work by car while folks in Vancouver spend just 25 minutes behind the wheel on their way to work. The Canadian average is 26 minutes.

But don’t feel too badly for our friends in Montreal because when it comes to time spent commuting via public transportation they have it good. Very good.

More after the jump.

Ford Crown Vic retires after 30 years serving, protecting

Thursday, August 25th, 2011 | Car News, General | Comments Off

The St. Thomas plant in Ontario will soon stop producing the most recognized law enforcement vehicle in Canada and the US, the Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor (CVPI).

RIM showcases Charger police car equipped with BlackBerry PlayBook

Wednesday, August 24th, 2011 | Car News, General | Comments Off

This week a Dodge Charger police car with a Blackberry Playbook installed as the in-car computer is being showcased at the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police (CACP) conference in Windsor, Ontario.

RIM says the PlayBook is ideal because it frees up space in the front console of police vehicles and it’s portable. The on-board system also has the ability to connect to a mobile scanner and printer, which could assist with issuing tickets (oh joy!).

RIM has put together a brief video showing the advantages of the set-up. Check it out after the jump.

Nissan Canada announces dealership network for Nissan LEAF

Wednesday, August 24th, 2011 | Car News, General | Comments Off

For those who want to purchase a Nissan LEAF you might need to burn a considerable amount of fossil fuel to find a certified LEAF dealership that will sell you one. Right now in Canada only 27 dealerships have passed Nissan Canada’s rigorous certification process. Retailers must have modified sales and service departments with staff going through specialized training.

Find out which dealerships have the ability to sell the Nissan LEAF after the jump.

Stop/start system making its way into many Volvo models

Wednesday, August 24th, 2011 | Car News, General | Comments Off

Beginning in September 2011, a six-speed automatic transmission with stop/start technology will be available in four European Volvo vehicles, including the S60, V60, V70 and S80 powered by the 2.0-litre D3 turbodiesel engine, in order to help reduce their fuel consumption by 0.4 litre per 100 kilometres.

Volkswagen to unveil one-seat electric car in Frankfurt

Wednesday, August 24th, 2011 | Car News, General | Comments Off

Volkswagen will surprise Frankfurt Motor Show visitors by unveiling a one-seat experimental electric car as a showcase for its future zero-emission technology.

Curtains for the Mazda RX-8

Wednesday, August 24th, 2011 | Car News, General | Comments Off

Anemic sales and stricter emission laws across the globe have forced Mazda to stop production of the RX-8 at its Japanese plant in Hiroshima, asking dealerships to sell off their remaining inventory.

2012 Ferrari 458 Spider breaks cover

Wednesday, August 24th, 2011 | Car News, General | Comments Off

No one saw it coming. Ferrari has made the day of car buffs around the world, revealing the first images and specs of the 2012 458 Spider, the first rear mid-engine berlinetta with a retractable roof.