Archive for November, 2009

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EU mandates tire fuel efficiency labels

The European Union (EU) has mandated that all new tires sold in Europe will be classified and labelled for fuel efficiency, wet grip and noise performance, as of November 2012.


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First Drive: 2010 Toyota 4Runner



Along with its new “rugged, tough appearance” the 5th generation Toyota 4Runner is “even more capable off-road than ever before,” reports Managing Editor, Grant Yoxon. The new 4Runner goes on sale in Canada in early December.


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First Drive: 2010 Toyota 4Runner



Along with its new “rugged, tough appearance” the 5th generation Toyota 4Runner is “even more capable off-road than ever before,” reports Managing Editor, Grant Yoxon. The new 4Runner goes on sale in Canada in early December.


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What’s New: 2010 Acura TSX

What’s New: 2010 Acura TSX
The 2010 Acura TSX is available with a new 3.5-litre V6 engine in addition to the standard 2.4-litre four-cylinder. The V6 model has exclusive suspension tuning, larger wheels and other enhancements. 2010 MSRPs range from $32,990 to $42,790.
Read the article | View the photos | All the 2010 Models


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What’s New: 2010 Acura TSX

What’s New: 2010 Acura TSX
The 2010 Acura TSX is available with a new 3.5-litre V6 engine in addition to the standard 2.4-litre four-cylinder. The V6 model has exclusive suspension tuning, larger wheels and other enhancements. 2010 MSRPs range from $32,990 to $42,790.
Read the article | View the photos | All the 2010 Models


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Made in Canada: 2010 Chevrolet Equinox and 2010 Toyota RAV4



This week, we test two ‘made in Canada’ compact SUVs: the all-new 2010 Chevrolet Equinox AWD made in Ingersoll, Ontario, and a base Toyota RAV4 FWD built in Woodstock, Ontario, both equipped with four-cylinder engines.


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Automotive News, Chevrolet, Comparison tests and reviews, Feature Articles, Toyota
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Steering You Right: Reciprocity, Part two

Paying for a speeding ticket in another province or state doesn’t mean you’re off the hook in your home province, warns lawyer Jordan Charness. “You might earn demerit points at home based on your traffic offence abroad,” he says.


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Nissan features “Best Part of Your Day”

Nissan Canada has extended its “Best Part of Your Day” advertising campaign, including events, a microsite launch, online community, and social activities that focus on random acts of street-level kindness to thousands of Canadians.


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Canadian biofuels reduce GHG: study

A new third-party study of Canadian renewable fuel production has concluded that Canadian-produced ethanol and biodiesel significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG).


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Audi unveils all-new A8

Audi has revealed the all-new A8 in a world premiere in Miami, and will present the car at Design Miami 2009 to an audience of design experts from around the world.


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