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Toyota opens automotive plant in Woodstock, Ontario (TORONTO). Canadian drivers now have even more reasons to love the RAV4, with the official opening of Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada’s Woodstock, Ontario assembly plant – the first new automotive plant investment in Canada in almost 20 years. The RAV4 was introduced earlier …

For the first and only time in the history of Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) testing, an automobile nameplate has earned the prestigious TOP SAFETY PICK rating for every vehicle in its entire line-up. To accomplish this safety milestone, all 2009 Acura luxury sedans and SUVs received the highest …

Nissan Motor Co. said Monday it is pulling out of the Detroit and Chicago auto shows, citing the tough economy and the lack of new vehicles to unveil. ``Based on the fact that we have no major new products to show at the 2009 Detroit and Chicago auto shows, as …

Global vehicle production at Toyota and Nissan declined in October, hit by a U.S. slump, but worldwide production was up at Honda and Mazda, according to data released Thursday. Toyota Motor Corp., Japan's top automaker, produced 791,665 vehicles last month, down 12.6 per cent from a year earlier. It was …

Mercedes-Benz Canada today announced pricing for the 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 4MATIC. This all-new entry offers the perfect balance of style, versatility and performance with a powerful 3.5-litre, 268 horsepower V6 engine and luxurious interior. The GLK-Class also boasts impressive driving dynamics and off-road capability courtesy of the standard AGILITY CONTROL …

From January 16 to 25, 2009, the Palais des congrès de Montréal will host the 41st Edition of the Montréal International Auto Show (MIAS). Once again this year, this incredible event will feature a truly exceptional line-up of amazing vehicles! This is one event you won’t want to miss! Innovation …

Mazda Motor Corporation will showcase the world premiere of the all-new Mazda3 Sport (known as Mazda Axela in Japan) 5-door hatchback at the Bologna Motor Show on December 3, 2008. The second-generation Mazda3 Sport follows on the heels of the sedan version, which made its world premiere at the 2008 …

Three-quarters of a year prior to market launch, Porsche has released the first official photos of its new four-door Panamera. Porsche’s unique four-seater was conceived as a four-door grand touring sports car, combining numerous talents in typical Porsche style: sporting driving dynamics, a spacious interior, and the supreme comfort of …

General Motors Corp. said Monday it is ending its nine-year endorsement deal with golf superstar Tiger Woods as the automaker continues to cut expenses and hoard cash while trying to survive the worst sales downturn in a quarter-century. The cash-strapped company said in a statement that it is looking to …

Volvo Car Thailand will give away ten thousand (10,000) Volvo cars of the Volvo XC90, Volvo XC70 and Volvo C30 models. In collaboration with Viking Toys Ltd, a leading Swedish toy manufacturer of global note, Volvo Car Thailand announces a playful "My First Volvo" project giving away over 10,000 model …