June 2012

A public opinion poll, which will help to kick-start a Toyota Canada-sponsored program, reveals that more can be done to inform motorists about vehicle safety features. Results from a new public opinion poll by the Traffic Injury Research Foundation (TIRF) show that a majority of Canadian drivers can benefit from more knowledge about the many [...]

Chrysler Canada has announced a $100,000 investment to the Ed Lumley Centre for Engineering Innovation at the University of Windsor. “This investment in Canadian higher education, further signals our strong commitment to ensure engineering students are well prepared for the integral role they will play in society,” said Reid Bigland, president and CEO, Chrysler Canada, [...]

Toyota Motor Manufacturing France (TMMF) will as of May 2013 start building its Toyota Yaris compact car for export to Canada, the United States and Puerto Rico. The annual export volume is planned to be around 25,000 units. Building the Yaris for customers across North America will represent an additional investment of EUR 8 million [...]

Mercedes-Benz Canada has celebrated the completion and official grand opening of the world’s first automated automotive facility dedicated to both the production and production-technology development of fuel cell stacks. According to the vehicle maker, the 3,300-square-metre building, located in Burnaby, B.C, represents a major development on the road to a more sustainable future. The development [...]

Lexus was the highest ranking nameplate in the industry in the 2012 J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study (IQS) with 73 problems per 100 vehicles. Lexus has ranked highest in the IQS study in 14 of the last 23 years, beginning with the brand’s first model year in 1990. Lexus LS Places First for [...]

GMC has announced pricing for the Terrain Denali, a luxury compact crossover that goes on sale in the third quarter of this year. With the longest list of advanced safety features ever for a GMC, a fuel-efficient 2.4L I-4 and front-wheel drive, the Terrain Denali will cost $39,830, plus $1,500 freight. Unique Denali interior design [...]