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January 2012 Sales
Monday, February 06, 2012
While Honda had vowed to ring in the Year of the Dragon on a high note, they probably didn't expect such a monster start. Year-to-year sales were up 144% in January, helping put away the memories of a disastrous 2011.
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NASCAR Canadian Tire: Andrew Ranger back in NCTS
Monday, February 06, 2012
Canadian Andrew Ranger will be back in the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series (NCTS) as he will spearhead the two-car effort of Go Canada racing which will become GC Motorsports International.
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Production of the 2012 Camaro ZL1 starts in Oshawa
Sunday, February 05, 2012
The Oshawa Assembly Plant today celebrated the start of regular production of the hotly-anticipated 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 in a ceremony with employees and invited guests.
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Fisker's coming to Canada
Thursday, February 02, 2012
Fisker Automotive has added Canada to the list of countries in which the Fisker Karma, the world's first true Electric Vehicle with extended range (EVer(tm)), is available.
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First Audi Terminal open its doors in Canada
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Groupe Park Avenue becomes the first Audi retailer in Canada to open a new Audi Terminal. This new state of the art facility incorporates all of the individual factors that contribute to the Audi terminal architecture.
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VIDEO: 2013 Infiniti JX at the Montreal Auto Show
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Infiniti's new seven-passenger crossover made its Canadian debut at the Montreal Auto Show. The 2013 Infiniti JX will join the Japanese luxury brand's lineup, slotting between the EX35 and FX35/FX50 crossovers.
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Sweetie Girl Racing
Monday, January 30, 2012
For Anna He, president of Sweetie Girl Racing, the track is a level playing field. Typically, the automotive world has been considered "uncharted territory" by most women - and track days such as this that I, and about a dozen other women are here to participate in, are generally male-dominated events.
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VIDEO: 2012 Honda CR-V (with Jerry Chenkin) at the Montreal Auto Show
Monday, January 23, 2012
The CR-V is a pivotal player in Honda's arsenal. This compact crossover is one of the originators of this extremely competitive compact crossover segment. In a bid to remain current and up to date, Honda has redesigned its CR-V without revolutionizing it.
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NASCAR Canadian Tire: Steve Cote with White Motorsports
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Montrealer Steve Cote, who claimed Rookie of the Year Title and finished second in points in the NASCAR Whelen All American Series will be back in Canada to take part in the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series.
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2012's most fuel-efficient vehicles
Monday, January 16, 2012
We all want to do our part for the environment, and with the emotional roller-coaster ride that fluctuating gas prices puts us through, fuel-efficient vehicles look better than ever. With that in mind, the Minister of Natural Resources has announced the recipients of the 2012 ecoENERGY Awards:
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Next week on Auto123.com: Montreal Auto Show coverage!
Friday, January 13, 2012
For the manufacturers and the automotive media, returning to work after the holidays is always brutal, with the back-to-back Detroit and Montreal Auto Shows. Despite the countless hours worked and countless cups of java consumed, we're not complaining; this new-car rush is what gets our adrenaline pumping!
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2012 Montreal Auto Show: 2013 Chevrolet Spark
Friday, January 13, 2012
The General's new sub-compact car is meant to spark (pun intended) the segment. Funky like nobody's business, the 2013 Chevrolet Spark is sure to be a hit with urbanites and the environmentally-conscious as well.
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2012 Montreal Auto Show: Mitsubishi i-MiEV + Global Small Car concept
Friday, January 13, 2012
Mitsubishi is banking on the small, technologically advanced and very green. Their novel all-electric i-Miev has already drawn much attention from the media and consumers alike. Proving to be quite popular, the Mitsubishi i-Miev may be the most urban-friendly 4-seater in North America.
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2012 Montreal Auto Show: a lot to see this year
Friday, January 13, 2012
At this year's Montreal Auto Show, there is something for everyone. For new-vehicle shoppers and automotive enthusiasts alike, the selection of product unveilings is impressive. As usual, the show is held at Palais des Congrès, and opens its doors to the public from January 13 to 22.
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My heart she pumps for Calabogie
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Because I suffer from withdrawal in the winter, withdrawal from something vital like an addict who goes cold turkey, I will once again share with you one of my track day experiences. Kind of like my last blog, this entry explores the world of an Ontario circuit, a recent track with baby-butt-smooth pavement that I just can't get enough of.
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Volvo announces Canadian pricing for the 2013 XC90
Friday, January 06, 2012
Volvo Canada has just revealed the
pricing scheme for its sophisticated 2013
XC90. The luxury SUV has long been
applauded by industry experts and
consumers alike, winning no less than 102
awards since its launch in 2003.
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The debate surrounding Bill 48 rages on
Friday, January 06, 2012
Following the publication of an APA press release about Bill 48, we received an interesting comment from a reader. I thought a response was in order.
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Recalls of the week by Transport Canada
Saturday, January 07, 2012
2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV, 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer, 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback, 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander, 2012 Mitsubishi RVR and 2012 Jaguar XF.
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Canadian recalls of the week
Friday, December 30, 2011
2011 Nissan Juke, 2010-2011 Nissan Sentra, 2011 Infiniti FX50, 2011 Nissan Pathfinder, 2011-2012 Nissan Xterra, 2012 Infiniti M56, 2012 Nissan NV, 2010-2011 Cadillac SRX, 2012 Chevrolet Sonic
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2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV now on sale in Canada
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Canadians looking to buy a fully electric vehicle now have an alternative to the Nissan LEAF as Mitsubishi recently began taking orders for the 2012 i-MiEV.
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Auto123.com thanks you!
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Special thanks to all the auto industry people who took part in the 2012 edition of the Auto123.com Awards. Once again, Auto123.com's entire team would like to congratulate all the winners. A big thank you to all the representatives who joined us in Toronto on November 24th for the Awards ceremony.
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Happy New Year!!
Sunday, January 01, 2012
We, at Auto123.com Racing, would like to wish you all a happy new year.
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Merry Christmas!!
Sunday, December 25, 2011
We, at Auto123.com Racing, would like to wish you all a very merry Christmas, with lots of exciting racing under the three.
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Top 10 most stolen cars in Canada in 2011
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Some major surprises and a new No. 1 highlight this year's list of the top 10 most frequently stolen vehicles in Canada as published by the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC).
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Nissan LEAF NISMO RC headed to Montreal Auto Show
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Nissan Canada has announced that the Nissan LEAF NISMO RC prototype and NV3500 HD Passenger Van will make their first appearance in the country at the 2012 Montreal International Auto Show.
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Canadian recalls of the week
Saturday, December 10, 2011
2011 Ford E-Series (Econoline) E-150, E-250 and E-350, 2011-2012 Toyota Sienna,
2001-2002 Honda Accord, 2001-2002 Honda Civic, 2002 Honda CR-V, 2002-2003 Honda Odyssey, 2001-2002 Acura EL, 2002-2003 Acura TL and 2010-2011 Ford Fusion
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Facebook: The most influential automakers in Canada
Thursday, December 01, 2011
These days, car manufacturers need to carefully cultivate their image in social media if they want to get the attention of consumers and bring them into their dealerships without spending ridiculous amounts of money on conventional media. The question begs to be asked: what kind of influence do they have in Canada?
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Canadian auto industry at risk
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
A new report from economist Carlos Gomes confirms that the Canadian auto industry is at risk because of falling investments in assembly and parts plants.
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Auto123.com's Formula 1 contest!
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Just in time for Christmas, Auto123.com launches a special contest on our Facebook page with a chance to win several exciting Formula 1 prizes!
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Formula Tour 1600: Goodbye Dunlop, hello Toyo
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Formula Tour 1600 organizers have announced their drivers would be putting TOYO Proxes R88 on their cars next year, rather than the Dunlop tires they got used to in the past.
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Canadian recalls of the week
Saturday, November 26, 2011
2012 Chevrolet Colorado/GMC Canyon
210 units
Certain vehicles fail to conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 208 - Occupant Restraint Systems in Frontal Impact.
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Winter tires: Consider buying in the US, says APA
Friday, November 25, 2011
The Automobile Protection Association (APA) has just published the results of a study comparing the price of winter tires between Canada and the United States, revealing that Canadian consumers can save a bundle by shopping south of the border.
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Toyota Celebrates 25 years of production in Canada
Monday, November 21, 2011
In recognition of 25 years of making cars in Canada, Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada (TMMC) hosted a celebration at the new Waterloo Region Museum and donated 10 RAV4 vehicles to local community groups.
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Calgary drivers soon to be silenced by Noise Snare
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Calgary looks primed to fight noisy vehicles starting next summer. A new secret weapon called the "Noise Snare" will pair a noise reader with a camera to catch offenders like speed cameras do.
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Patrolling the Water - Like Patrolling the Streets
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
In most port cities, the police patrol the waterways in addition to the mean streets of town; Vancouver is one of those cities. Interestingly, policing the water has many parallels to policing the roads. There are speed limits to enforce, and reckless and impaired drivers to nab. I spent time with the Vancouver Police Marine Unit and had an opportunity to see the work firsthand.
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WTCC: Gary Kwok to drive at Macau
Monday, November 14, 2011
Canadian driver Gary Kwok will drive a BMW 320 TC with team Wiechers Sport in Macau, for the two last rounds of the WTCC championship.
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A BMW legend in the flesh
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Last week I was in the presence of a real automotive legend. No, it wasn't a multiple-race champion; it wasn't a legendary Formula 1 winning car from the 1950s; it wasn't a modern marvel of technological advancement or even a leader in the automotive world. What it was, however, was a one-of-a-kind BMW M1; and not just any M1 (even though they're special enough as is), this one was painted by pop artist and icon Andy Warhol.
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Robert Wickens column: Abu Dhabi Debut!
Wednesday, November 09, 2011
It goes without saying I was always going to be looking forward to this weekend's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. My prize for winning the 2011 Formula Renault 3.5 Series was a test day with Lotus Renault GP driving their R31 Formula One car at the Yas Marina International Circuit in the 'Young Driver' test.
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Rebates for green car buyers in B.C. start this December
Monday, November 07, 2011
In a bold move, the government of British Columbia is about to invest $17 million to encourage the purchase of environmentally friendly vehicles, protect the environment, and support the province's green technology sector.
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Will subcompacts grow in popularity someday?
Friday, October 28, 2011
I'm at this year's AJAC Testfest, an event that gathers journalists and manufacturers from all over the country for a five-day blitz of car testing. Us journalists each chose a few vehicle categories prior to arriving and we must drive these cars and trucks back-to-back in order to compare them, evaluate them and submit our votes for the best models in each category.
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Bank of Canada says gas prices will remain high
Thursday, October 27, 2011
The Bank of Canada (BoC) had some rather bad news for Canadian motorists today after they revealed that gas prices will likely remain high for a few more years.
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Test Fest!
Thursday, October 27, 2011
My life has revolved around TestFest for the last seven years. What I mean to say is that it is now the turning point of my year. As a kid, the holidays were the time when the old and the new would meet. Sure, it made sense because it coincided with New Years Eve. Nowadays, it's TestFest.
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News & Events Multimedia
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If it's February in Chicago, it's time for one thing - sports cars. Bringing a taste of hot performance to the Windy City winter, Nissan today debuted the revised 2013 Nissan 370Z on the floor of the 2012 Chicago Auto Show. The new Z, which is scheduled to go on sale at Nissan dealers nationwide next June, features a number of enhancements designed to keep the legendary sports car fresh and exciting. For 2013, the Nissan 370Z will once again be available in Coupe, and Roadster configurations.
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