Jan 13, 2010 
If Fiat decides to build a new Alfa Romeo model it will do so in Brampton, Ontario the head of Chrysler Group LLC announced today.
Sergio Marchionne, who is also head of Fiat SpA, told reporters at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit today that a decision will be made this year on whether the project is a go.
Jan 13, 2010 
BMW Group Canada is using the Montreal Interntional Auto Show to premiere three all new models to the Canadian public. The 5 Series Gran Turismo, BMW ActiveHybrid X6, and 750i/750Li xDrive will be on display at the second largest auto show in Canada from January 15th to the 24th.
Road trip perhaps?
Jan 13, 2010 
A Toronto heart surgeon says he was speeding to save a life, but that explanation wasn't good enough for a police officer who issued him a ticket. And not just any ticket, Dr. Michael Kutryk was handed a $300 ticket for allegedly going 35 kilometres an hour over the posted speed limit.
He told police he was rushing to an emergency call to operate on a man who had just suffered a major heart attack and needed urgent surgery. Because he was pulled over, he was delayed by 10 minutes.
Toronto police, surgeon, traffic ticket in Misc. Jan 12, 2010 
That's what Scott Burgess of The Detroit News thinks. Although Burgess believes the V6 engine will go out of production, he admits it will be a slow process, taking up to 10 years or maybe longer.
One such example that demonstrates the move away from V6 engines (at least in family sedans) is the 2011 Hyundai Sonata, which won't have a V6 option. And when you consider 4 out of 5 Chevrolet Malibus in the United States are powered by a standard inline 4 it's clear that people are looking for efficiency over power. What a shame.
Scott Burgess, The Detroit News, V6 engine in Editorials Jan 12, 2010 
If demand for hybrid vehicles continues to grow Toyota could allocate some hybrid production to Canada.
Stephen Beatty, Toyota Canada's managing director said in a telephone interview with The Canadian Free Press that the company has said for a long time that there is no reason why they could not be built in Canada.
But that's not the only production news from Toyota Canada.
Jan 11, 2010 
Nick Heidfeld in 2007. Video after the jump.In celebration of the return of the Canadian Grand Prix, those adrenalin junkies at Red Bull will be placing one of their Formula 1 cars on ice this coming weekend in Montreal
Jan 11, 2010 
It's pretty obvious that the auto industry is transitioning to more fuel efficient vehicles. And with OEMs trying to meet the demands of fuel conscious consumers, auto parts suppliers are putting pen to paper in an effort to meet the demands of auto manufacturers.
Magna International, which is one of the most diversified parts suppliers in the business, is hard at work becoming a leader in electric and hybrid vehicle components.
Magna has partnered with Ford Motor Company to develop the Ford BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle), which has the capability to run 160km on electric power. The vehicle will be on sale at some point in 2011, although production will be limited.
Jan 8, 2010 
Honda Canada is scheduled to make the big move to their new corporate head office this spring. However, yesterday Honda Canada commemorated the opening of "Honda Boulevard" off the Woodbine Road bypass leading to its new head office campus in Markham, which is just northeast of Toronto.
The new head office campus will house Honda's growing sales, marketing and customer service operation teams. The campus is on a 53+ acre parcel of land.
Jan 8, 2010 
While the Detroit Auto Show is capturing the attention of most blogs (yes, we'll be there too!) the second largest Canadian auto show will open its doors to the public one week today.
Nissan Canada has announced that they'll be displaying the Infiniti Essence Concept which was first revealed at the Geneva Auto Show last year.
Video and more information about the Essence after the jump.
Jan 7, 2010 
VW Canada sales rose by a whopping 33 vehicles (yes, thirty-three vehicles) in 2009 compared to 2008. So yes, they were higher than last year (up by .082%). Anyway, the interesting piece of information is that 26% of the 40,059 VW's sold were compression ignition.
Volkswagen's clean diesel technology is available on the Touareg, Jetta, Golf, and Golf Wagon.
Full press release after the jump.
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