In a continued bid to push the limits of fuel economy it is interesting to hear talk that General Motors is looking to release a version of it`s wildly successful Cruze in a diesel version in 2013. Details are yet to be released but word is that markets will receive a 163 hp and 265 [...]
Built on the traditional Passat platform Volkswagen may have a winner with the CC. Beautiful lines combined surprising power have made the Volkswagen CC a hit.
A tumultuous few days for Toyota corporation came to an apex today as they rolled out a solution to the issue of the accelerating gas pedals that had spawned a worldwide recall of over 2 million vehicles. From Globe Drive: Toyota Canada announced Monday that it will begin fixing faulty accelerator pedals by the end [...]
It’s big, it’s bad and it’s back. make sure you make your way down to the Metro Convention Centre over the next couple weeks to check out what is new in domestics, imports, concept cars and much more.
[photopress:mazda5.jpg,full,centered] There are a few changes in store for the stylish Mazda 5 SUV, including: – Redesigned grille, front and rear bumpers, 16- and 17-inch alloy wheels, and gauges – Standard side and curtain airbags – New five-speed sport mode automatic transmission replaces four-speed automatic – New LED taillights on GT model – Front mud [...]
[photopress:20050524_porsche_cayman_1.jpg,full,centered] The resurgence of the Canadian dollar has led to a price break for Canadians interested in purchasing a Porsche. Porsche Cars North America is the first automaker to announce that it will be sharply reducing the prices of its vehicles sold in Canada. Overall, the price of a 2007 Porsche model compared to a [...]
[photopress:aerialshopbig.jpg,full,alignleft] Interesting to see that a Texas based company is reviving the once super-cool DeLorean. Mechanic and businessman Stephen Wynne has begun brining the classic car back in limited production in a warehouse facility outside of Houston. The creation of renowned automotive engineer John DeLorean, DMC eventually made fewer than 9,000 cars, distinctive for their [...]
Here is a quirky car review I found for the dashing Porsche 911 GT3. The review was released by British show ‘Fifth Gear’, check it out:
[photopress:2006_toyota_prius.jpg,full,centered] If I told you that a GM Hummer, Ford F-Series Pickup or even a cadillac CTS is a ‘greener’ car than the Toyota Prius you’d think I was nuts! But an article by Neil Reynolds in this morning’s Globe and Mail highlights a recent study that says just that. Oregon-based CNW Marketing Research Inc. [...]
[photopress:Volvo_C30_5_lg.jpg,full,centered] That is the question as rumours swirl about Ford putting Volvo on the block. The Sunday Times, citing unnamed sources in London, said the decision to sell Volvo was made in the past two weeks, but that the timing of the sale had yet to be decided. Volvo certainly has been an expensive piece [...]