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Month: August 2019
Ford is seeing an additional increase in sales of its Transit van – already America’s top seller – as small business owners rethink traditional models of…
Porsche Passport Comes to Canada
Porsche expands its subscription model to new cities in the US, and into Toronto. Porsche Cars Canada has announced that the company will now be offering…
Automechanika Shanghai Trade Fair
The Automechanika trade fair, which will take place in Shanghai, China, from December 3 to 6, will offer a fascinating window into the global automotive aftermarket…
CARQUEST & WORLDPAC Help Feed the Kids
The annual golf CARQUEST/WORLDPAC Charity Golf Tournament took place at Springfield Golf & Country Club in Guelph, Ontario with a record number of golfers registered—156—the Club…
Nexen Tire Unveils Its New Europe Plant in Czech Republic
The ceremony was held on August 28 under the slogan “The New Wave for the Future”, ushering in the new era of Global Nexen. Travis Kang,…
ADAS Alerts Bothering Customers, Finds J.D. Power
J.D. Power 2019 U.S. Tech Experience Index (TXI) Study finds that bothersome alerts on Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) have annoyed customers into switching them off…
The Exotic Daily Driver
By introducing the GT, McLaren is hoping to expand its lineup to a larger customer base. McLaren chose Montreal for the Canadian launch of its new…
Polestar Opens First Production Centre
New manufacturing facility is located in Chengdu, China. Polestar recently announced the opening of its first production facility, along with news that the company has a…
Fleets Not Sold on EVs
New survey sheds light on fleet’s attitude towards EVs. A survey published by U.K.-based Venson Automotive Solutions, offers a glimpse into the mindset of global fleet…
Pirelli P Zero Named Best Performance Tire
Pirelli recently announced that its P Zero tire has been the best ultra-high performance tire by Evo magazine. Evo, an international publication for car enthusiasts worldwide,…