New Models

It’s pretty common for secretive automotive innovations to come to light through patent offices and their relatively lax security measures. Mazda’s facelifted MX-5 and Nissan’s 370Z roadster both made premature debuts thanks to the European Union’s patent office, and now Mercedes has that same office to thank for the unveiling …

Nissan Canada Inc. (NCI) today announced pricing on the all new 2009 Nissan cube(R), on sale across Canada for the first time this spring. With an MSRP of $16,998, the base model is already fully loaded with standard equipment rarely offered in the entry-level market including air conditioning, privacy glass, …

When a manufacturer or nameplate celebrates a large birthday, it’s usually big news. When GM celebrated their 100th, Ford spelled out “Happy 100 GM” with their office’s lights at nights, while Ford themselves recently made big news of their 125th anniversary. So you’d think that something as monumental as a …

First All-New Porsche in Seven Years Poised to Set New Standards in the Premium Sedan Segment Porsche today officially unveiled its Panamera four-door performance car. The first all-new, built-from-the-ground-up vehicle from the German manufacturer since the debut of the Cayenne in 2002, the Panamera was presented at the Shanghai motor …

On the heels of record March sales, KIA Canada Inc. today announced the pricing and specifications of the all-new 2010 KIA Forte compact sedan. The 2010 Forte was developed under the leadership of world acclaimed designer Peter Schreyer and represents the first step in KIA's exciting brand evolution. "With its …

Insight targets entry segment as gateway to hybrid technology The all-new 2010 Honda Insight hybrid hatchback goes on sale on Earth Day, April 22, with a manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of $23,900 for the Insight LX. The distinctively styled, 5-passenger, 5-door dedicated hybrid vehicle is powered by an Integrated …

MMSCAN, Government of B.C., BC Hydro and the City of Vancouver Join Forces Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada (MMSCAN) announced, today, its new zero-emission electric car i MiEV could hit the streets of Canada as early as November 2009. As part of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between MMSCAN, Mitsubishi …

Acura's all-new V-6 model for its TSX sports sedan line-up will make its Canadian debut Monday, March 30, at the Vancouver International Auto Show. Scheduled to go on sale later this summer, the new 2010 TSX V-6 will be equipped with a powerful 3.5-litre V-6 engine, exclusive suspension tuning, larger …

Limited-edition model features exclusive design features Porsche is expanding its successful range of SUVs with an exclusive, limited-edition model. The company will build just 1,000 numbered units of the new Cayenne GTS Porsche Design Edition 3. The Cayenne GTS is the third Porsche Design edition, following in the footsteps of …

Automatic Engine Start/Stop Function Among Several New Technologies to be Featured on Porsche's Upcoming Four-Seat Gran Turismo Porsche AG today presented the key technologies of the new Panamera prior to the Gran Turismo’s world debut in Shanghai. They include several technological innovations new to the luxury performance segment. Among them …