Saab’s Turbo X and Innovative New Cross Wheel Drive Technology Take Vehicle Handling and Control To New Levels
Oshawa, Ontario (April 9, 2008) – General Motors of Canada today announced pricing on the new, limited edition 2008 Saab Turbo X 9-3 variant. The all-black Turbo X takes Saab “back to the future,” evoking the iconic appeal […]

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NEW QUALITY STUDY SHOWS FORD IS SECOND TO NONE
* Ford catches Honda in initial quality, putting it in statistical tie at the top with Toyota and Honda.
* Ford’s vehicle quality improved 8 percent versus last year.
* Every new car and truck, including the 2008 Ford Focus, launched with improved quality versus its predecessor

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ALL-NEW KUGA IS LATEST FORD MODEL TO GAIN “ALLERGY TESTED INTERIOR” SEAL OF APPROVAL
Ford further expands market leadership in provision of allergy-friendly interiors
COLOGNE, April 7, 2008 – The all-new Ford Kuga is the latest Ford vehicle to gain the German TUV Rheinland Group’s “Allergy Tested Interior” Seal of Approval.

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Parents need more education on car and booster seat safety, advise paediatricians
OTTAWA, April 4 /CNW Telbec/ - Doctors should help educate parents on the
proper use of infant and child car seats, says the Canadian Paediatric Society
(CPS) in a new statement.
The position statement, published this week in Paediatrics & Child
Health, provides detailed recommendations for […]

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GM Urges More Hydrogen Stations
Rapid Progress on Fuel Cell Vehicles Needs to Be Matched With Rapid Progress on Hydrogen Fueling
SACRAMENTO, CA – General Motors today called on the energy industry and governments to step up and help automakers make volume production of fuel cell-electric vehicles a reality by opening more hydrogen fueling stations.

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Government of Canada to harmonize bumper standard
OTTAWA, April 2 /CNW Telbec/ - The Government of Canada has proposed an
amendment to the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (MVSR) to harmonize the
Canadian bumper standard for passenger cars with similar safety standards from
the United States and Europe.

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GM and OnStar Lead the Way with New Navigation Services
GM’s new navigation services include OnStar download to navigation system and MapQuest functionality
Dallas - OnStar today announced the introduction of two new navigational services to complement and enhance its existing Turn-by-Turn service, the most widely available navigation system on the market. These features solidify GM’s leadership […]

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Jaguar and smart won the race in March with 33.7% and 58% increase in their sales over the same month last year!
The big loosers are Saab and Volvo with sales dropping 59.7% and 54.8% in March 08 over March 07.
For the complete report visit Desrosiers Automotive

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EPRI JOINS FORD-SCE ANALYSIS OF PLUG-IN HYBRIDS ON GRID
PALO ALTO, Calif. – March 27, 2008 – The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) and Ford Motor Company today announced a three year agreement to develop and evaluate technical approaches for integrating plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) into the nation’s electric grid system, a key requirement to […]

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SUBARU TO EVALUATE QUICK CHARGE ELECTRIC CAR
WITH NEW YORK POWER AUTHORITY
▪ 50-mile Charge Costs Less Than $2 Dollars
▪ 80-Percent Re-Charge in 15 Minutes
NEW YORK, March 20, 2008 - Subaru today announced that it would begin evaluating its R1e electric vehicle (EV) in the United States this summer. The Subaru R1e will be on display at […]

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