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NEW YORK  – The all-new 2011 Acura TSX Sport Wagon made its world debut at the New York International Auto Show. The TSX Sport Wagon is designed to offer a smart solution to modern utility needs with its balanced and efficient driving performance coupled with bold styling and versatile cargo capabilities. “The TSX Sport Wagon [...]

SAN DIEGO – As lawsuits over Toyota acceleration problems multiply nationwide, more than 150 attorneys gathered Wednesday to sharpen their legal skills on the eve of a major federal court hearing on whether dozens of cases will be consolidated before a single judge. The main topic at the conference, organized by legal publisher HarrisMartin, was [...]

Honda Motor Co. has been one of the most disciplined automakers when it comes to sales practices, steering clear of splashy deals and incentives that can erode brands and profits. But Honda is being pulled into a price war now by its archrival, Toyota Motor Corp. The two Japanese automakers are fiercely competitive, tending to [...]

Toyota has instructed dealers to replace accelerator pedals if customers are not satisfied with the way dealers have repaired their pedals under a January recall. The news came as Toyota shares rose to $82.35 Tuesday, their highest price since Jan. 26 when the company stopped sales of eight models covered by the pedal recall. The [...]

In these times of conservation and preserving our natural resources, every company is out to try and find their niche in this ever-growing market.  From household cleaners to organic produce, everywhere you turn now you can find something that is either better for the environment or healthier for you as a general rule.  Nowhere has [...]

Toyota Canada brings together academics, governments, cities and power authorities to test for a more sustainable future of transportation TORONTO – The need for sustainable transportation is greater than ever, and as Toyota continues to prepare for transportation that relies on less fossil fuel, today it announced the first phase of a national Canadian partnership [...]

On Display at 2010 New York International Auto Show Only Dedicated Hybrid Vehicle in the Premium Compact Segment Expected to Lead the Class in Fuel Economy Numbers Standard Safety Features Include Eight Airbags TORONTO – Lexus announced today that the all-new CT 200h premium compact hybrid will go on sale in Canada in early 2011 [...]

HONG KONG – Ford CEO Alan Mulally said talks to sell the automaker’s Volvo unit to China’s Zhejiang Geely Holding Group are proceeding, rebutting local media reports the deal could be delayed. “We are making progress on the negotiations,” Mulally said Thursday in Shanghai, without giving a time frame for when the agreement will be [...]

HONG KONG – Zhejiang Geely Holding Group chairman Li Shufu indicated talks to buy Ford’s Volvo car unit had hit a snag due to problems at Ford (F.N), but continues to expect to complete the deal, a newspaper report said on Friday. “We’re ready to seal the deal,” Li told the Wall Street Journal on [...]

Nissan Motor Corp. (7201.TO) plans to sell its new Leaf 5-person electric car in Japan for between Y3.5 million-Y4 million, the Mainichi Shimbun reported Wednesday. The Japanese automaker will launch the car in Japan, Europe and the U.S. this autumn, the report said. Nissan’s Leaf will be cheaper than Mitsubishi Motor Corp.’s (7211.TO) i-MiEV electric [...]

Volvo Cars, which is seeking a 198 million-euro ($272 million) loan to produce new models, may get the money only after Ford Motor Co. signs a definitive agreement to sell the Swedish brand. Anders Kaerrberg, a Volvo executive participating in loan discussions with KBC Bank NV, said the Brussels-based lender is unlikely to approve the [...]

In appearance before Parliamentary committee, Toyota Canada executives also outline contribution to Canadian economy and highlight launch of second shift at Woodstock manufacturing facility. OTTAWA – Appearing today before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Transportation, Infrastructure and Communities, executives from Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI), Toyota Motor North America (TMA) and Toyota Motors Manufacturing [...]

TORONTO – Honda Canada will recall 24,680 Odyssey and 4,137 Element vehicles from the 2007-2008 model years in Canada to modify the Vehicle Stability Assist(TM) (VSA(R)) modulator. Honda has received customer complaints of brake pedals that feel “soft” or that gradually exhibit a pedal height that gets lower (closer to the floor) before the vehicle [...]

General Motors of Canada Ltd. has rejected calls to follow its parent company’s example and voluntarily reinstate dealers who were terminated when the auto maker restructured its operations last year, saying courts and arbitrators should rule on demands by some dealers that their businesses be restored. “We cannot rewrite history,” Marc Comeau, GM Canada’s vice-president [...]

MISSISSAUGA, ON – Today, Nissan unveiled the company’s first foray into the North American commercial vehicle market – the 2011 Nissan NV – at a press conference during the National Truck Equipment Association’s (NTEA) annual Work Truck Show in St. Louis, MO. As Nissan finalizes plans to bring its first production commercial vehicle (CV) to [...]

MARKHAM, ON – Canadian Black Book (CBB) has released their fifth annual Retained Value Awards, and Toyota and Lexus models have taken the top spot in 7 categories, confirming the trusted quality, reliability and exceptionally high retained value of these vehicles. The 2010 CBB Retained Value Award Toyota and Lexus winners were named in the [...]

Toyota Canada and Tim Hortons have awarded 130 Toyota vehicles over five years of Roll Up The Rim to Win(R) Contest partnership TORONTO – Ever think of replacing that dingy old cup holder in your car? How about replacing the whole vehicle instead with a 3.5-litre V6, 2010 Toyota RAV4 with the most horsepower in [...]

When General Motors backed out as the Academy Awards’ official car partner last year, Hyundai eagerly revved up its marketing efforts to tie in with the Oscars. Yet despite ponying up the big bucks, executives had to put a muzzle on their longtime celebrity spokesman. Jeff Bridges, nominated for lead actor in “Crazy Heart,” has [...]

Don’t mistake Ford’s stunning 43.4% sales increase in February for a short-term windfall fueled by Toyota’s multiple recalls. While Ford almost certainly gained a few sales at Toyota’s expense, February’s triumph, with the company topping General Motors in monthly U.S. sales for the first time since 1998, was building for months before Toyota stalled. “Ford [...]

NEW YORK – Shuttered General Motors dealers hoping to get their business back should stay near the phone. General Motors is in the process of calling 661 dealers targeted for shutdown to offer them their franchises back, company executives said Friday afternoon. That represents more than half of the dealers who lodged an arbitration appeal [...]

MARKHAM, ON – Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. continues to have record breaking sales in 2010. With 8,502 units sold, the company beat its previous best February by 1,590 units. That record was set back in 2009. With a month-over-month increase of over 23 per cent, February marked thirteen straight months of best-ever months for Hyundai, [...]

General Motors said Tuesday that it is overhauling its North American sales operation by putting new executives in top positions. The moves are the latest indication, auto industry analysts say, that Edward E. Whitacre Jr., who replaced Fritz Henderson as chief executive in December, is pushing for better results as he attempts to turn around [...]

Ford Motor Co. beating General Motors Co. in U.S. sales in February may signal a new automaker atop the industry as Chief Executive Officer Alan Mulally pares operating costs and refreshes the vehicle lineup. Monthly results released yesterday showed Ford topping GM in deliveries for the first time since 1998. Before that, the Dearborn, Michigan-based [...]

MISSISSAUGA, ON – Kia’s strong sales momentum continued in February with record breaking results of 3,001 units. This was the first time in the company’s eleven year history that Kia has achieved 3,000 units in the February retail period. February also marked the fourteenth month of consecutive sales growth for the company. Continuing to post [...]

TORONTO – Combined February sales of 8,917 units by the Honda and Acura divisions represented a 27% increase over last year. The Honda Automobile Division reported February sales of 8,059 units, up 33% from last year. The Acura Division reported February sales of 858 units, down 13% from last year. “We are pleased to see [...]

MISSISSAUGA, ON – Nissan Canada Inc. (NCI) today released its February 2010 sales figures totaling 4,446 units sold, down 5.7 per cent from February 2009. Sales for the Nissan brand totaled 4,006 units in February, down nearly 6.6 per cent from same period last year, while the Infiniti brand accounted for 440 units sold, up [...]

BMW and MINI combine for 21 per cent increase in February sales. WHITBY, ON – BMW Group Canada (BMW and MINI brands combined) reported retail sales of 1,613 units in February, up 21% over the same period last year. On the year, BMW Group Canada reported sales of 2,811 units, representing a 22% increase over [...]