Detroit abuzz with auto show unveilings
It’s taken a beating in recent years, but for 2012 it appeared the North American International Auto Show is back in a big way. Both media preview days proved to be a hub of activity, with more than 40 new …
Author: Zara McAlister
Auto show highlights from Detroit
With Detroit and LA often vying for attention when it comes to automakers plans to debut new vehicles, for 2012 at least, the Motor City appears to be staging a comeback. There were more than 40 concept and production unveilings …
Toyota unveils Fun-Vii “smartphone car”
A concept vehicle unveiled by Toyota at the Tokyo Motor Show this week got lots of attention and media coverage. The Toyota Fun-Vii is a concept vehicle that the company says heralds to a not-too-distant future where people, cars and …
Auto123.com picks top cars in 20 categories
Auto123.com, a leading Canadian automotive web portal, announced the winners of the 3rd annual Auto123.com awards in 20 categories. Auto123.com’s judging panel of 10 voting journalists have cumulated their scores in each of the 20 vehicle categories, including Green Vehicle …
Porsche Canada names new Marketing Director
Porsche Cars Canada, Ltd. promoted Laurance Yap to Director of Marketing. In his new role, Laurance will be responsible for all marketing activities surrounding the brand in Canada. Having joined Porsche Cars Canada, Ltd. at its inception in 2008, Laurance …
Mitsubishi i-MiEV arrives in Canada
The arrival of the 2012 North American spec i-MiEV (Mitsubishi Innovative Electric Vehicle) was celebrated Vancouver with Shin Fujioka, President and CEO of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada Inc.. The i-MiEV will be available to Canadians at Mitsubishi dealerships in …
Infiniti’s G37 Art Car raises $55,000 for charity
The Infiniti G37 Art Car, created to commemorate Infiniti’s 20th anniversary, fulfilled its mandate to benefit a worthy cause by drawing a winning bid of $55,000 at a private auction for ONE DROP which kicked off at the spectacular Masquerave …
Sunshine sensations dazzle at LA Auto Show
Having often vied for the attention of the world’s automakers with its great rival, the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, the LA Auto Show has experienced somewhat of a renaissance in recent years, thanks to a change in …
Toyota celebrates 25 years of Canadian manufacturing
In recognition of 25 years of making cars in Canada, Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada (TMMC) hosted a celebration at the new Waterloo Region Museum recently that featured company executives, community leaders and provincial and federal officials. Special guests included Ontario …
TADA Gift of Life wing opens for sick children
Seriously ill children from across Canada who need treatment have two million more reasons to smile now that the Toronto Automobile Dealers Association (TADA) Gift of Life Wing has officially opened in downtown Toronto. A generous donation of $2 million …
Which are the most profitable vehicles?
Given the plethora of vehicle nameplates these days and with manufacturers chasing what seems to be ever smaller slices of the sales pie, it often begs the question, just what are the most profitable vehicles currently available? That’s a question …
TADA opposes new carbon tax plan
MPPs returning to Queen’s Park this week are being called on by the Toronto Automobile Dealers Association (TADA) to dismiss a report calling for a new carbon tax on the family car. In its 10th Annual Report, the Task Force …
