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CP News:
- Two major Canadian unions consider merger
- Magna announces 'governance enhancements'
- Nissan announces new $2 billion plant in Mexico
- Safety regulator: 'We pulled no punches' on Volt
- Hyundai Motor reports record $7.2B profit for 2011
- Caterpillar 4Q profit rises, tops Wall St. view
- 3M posts small profit increase in 4Q
- North America boosts Ford in 4Q
- Zenn Motor Co. narrows Q4 loss to $753K
- Ford posts big profits but misses Wall Street
- Bosch to buy SPX Corp division for $1.15 bn
- Harley-Davidson posts profit versus year-ago loss
- Ford earns $13.62B profit in 4Q
- Ford posts $13.4B profit in 4Q with big gain
- GM CEO defends company over Chevy Volt battery
- Wholesale sales down in November: StatsCan
- Government closes Volt probe, says car is safe
- Harley-Davidson posts profit after year-ago loss
- Malaysia's DRB-Hicom open to selling Lotus
- Swedish Automobile in push for survival
- Finning in Caterpillar deal valued at US$465M
- GM retakes title of top-selling global automaker
- Ford salaried workers to get raises, bonuses
- Automodular names new CEO, ups dividend
- Province on hook for cyclist's crash claim
- Malaysia's DRB-Hicom to buy carmaker Proton
- Canadian drivers unprepared for winter: poll
- CAA winter survival kit list
- New auto sales slipped in November: StatsCan
- Average age of US vehicles hits record 10.8 years
- Arcamone to head Bombardier Commercial
- Deere CEO's pay up 35 per cent after strong results
- Finning in Caterpillar deal valued at US$465
- Saab owner hopes to survive carmarker's bankruptcy
- New auto sales slipped in November: StatsCan
- CAA winter survival kit list
- Malaysia's DRB-Hicom to buy carmaker Proton
- Deere CEO's pay up 35 per cent after strong results
- Arcamone to head Bombardier Commercial
- Canadian drivers unprepared for winter: poll
- China auto sales slow in 2011
- Electric cars making inroads: car show boss
- Daimler adds 1,200 jobs at NC truck plant
- Daimler truck plant to add 1,100 jobs in U.S.
- BMW to add 300 jobs in SC with big investment
- China auto sales slow in 2011
- Fed survey shows economy ended 2011 with strength
- Magna raises sales outlook by as much as 8%
- Toyota Prius Japan top-selling car for third year
- GM says Opel brand is not for sale
- LA court seeks more info in Honda hybrid suit
- Swerving can be worse than hitting animal
- Corporate profit index falls for sixth month
- Auto presidents foresee little growth in 2012
- GM likely to recapture global auto sales lead
- GM likely to recapture global auto sales lead
- Hyundai Elantra wins car of year
- GM, Ford report strong China sales in December
- BMW vehicle sales up more than 14.2 pct in 2011
- Top car, truck to be named at Detroit auto show
- Dodge Dart to join compact car race
- Cadillac goes after BMW 3-Series with new ATS
- Auto Show: 3 car trends at Detroit auto show
- Daimler, Nissan to produce engines at US plant
- Survival app aims to help drivers in storms
- Volkswagen reports record 2011 sales
- Ford to open Silicon Valley lab
- GM to add more steel to Volt to protect battery
- Chrysler to add 1,250 jobs at 2 Detroit factories
- Mercedes reports new sales record in 2011
- Magna buys German bus, trains seat maker
- Skoda Auto reports 15 pct increase in 2011 sales
- Japanese new car sales fall 16.7 per cent last year
- Fiat gets another 5 per cent of Chrysler
- Auto sales up nearly two per cent in 2011
- Harper mum on lockout at photo-op plant
- Chrysler caps turnaround year with strong December
- Boyd Group acquires Master Collision Repair
- Woman sues Honda in unlikely place: small claims
- Volkswagen Canada says 2011 best-ever sales
- US auto industry to post another good sales year
- Fender benders cost feds millions: data
- Auto sales on track to best year since 2008
- Raydan Q2 loss widens to almost $383K
- 6 indicted in Internet-based car-selling scheme
- Lehman Trikes to sell business
- Buhler increases in Q4, full-year profits
- Documents question B.C. breathalyzers
- Toyota aims to sell 8.48 million vehicles in 2012
- Recovery on global auto sales continues
- CAW calls for review of Caterpillar purchase
- Air bag victim lawyer questions Honda recall scope
- Volkswagen pulls ad with pregnant woman
- Toyota Canada says CEO Tomihara is exiting
- Competition forces Honda to revamp new Civic
- Air bag victim lawyer questions Honda recall scope
- Nissan recalls 2 vehicles for engine stalling
- Saab declares bankruptcy as GM blocks Chinese deal
- Henry Ford Museum revamps automobile displays
Industry News
- Two major Canadian unions consider merger
TORONTO - Two of Canada's biggest private-sector labour unions are formally exploring the possibility of creating a new, merged organization, a move they believe could spark other unions to join them.
- Magna announces 'governance enhancements'
AURORA, Ont. - Magna International Inc. (TSX:MG) said Tuesday that its board has adopted a number of "shareholder friendly" corporate governance enhancements.
- Nissan announces new $2 billion plant in Mexico
MEXICO CITY - Nissan Motor Co. announced Wednesday it is investing $2 billion to build a new manufacturing plant in Mexico. It will be the Japanese company's third in the country, helping it serve markets throughout the Americas.
Autos Blog
Provincial vehicle inspections can get pricey...By Mark Atkinson for MSN Autos Gotta love the minor differences between Canadian provinces and territories when it comes to annual vehicle inspections or certifications. Sometimes it's the smallest things that can bring nothing more than wasteful financial outlays. Cousins...
- Turns out hair care products can make for dangerous junk in the trunk
Police say the man was driving down MacDougall Street in Glace Bay when the hairstylist smelled smoke coming from the trunk of his somewhat-ironically-named Pontiac Sunfire.
2012 Honda CR-V now built by Canadians for CanadiansAlliston, Ont. — If you’re a proud Canadian about to buy a 2012 Honda CR-V, you may want to check out the Vehicle Identification Number of “your” CR-V before you accept delivery. If the VIN doesn’t start with a “2,” it wasn’t built in Canada.
Racing News
Ganassi celebrates run of championshipsCONCORD, N.C. - The celebration of Chip Ganassi's success was supposed to be a surprise, an opportunity to gather his great champions and toast their remarkable runs.
Federal appeals court hears NASCAR drug caseRICHMOND, Va. - Lawyers for former racecar driver Jeremy Mayfield are asking a federal appeals panel to reinstate his lawsuit against NASCAR over his suspension for failing a random drug test at Richmond International Raceway in 2009.
Ford unveils 2013 race car, Ford FusionCONCORD, N.C. - Ford on Tuesday became the first manufacturer in NASCAR to unveil its 2013 car, rolling out a Fusion that closely resembles what fans can buy off the showroom floor.
Does buying used really save you money?In this edition of The Fast Lane, David Booth breaks down how buying a new car might actually cost you less than buying a used one.
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2012 Detroit auto show: 12 cars we can't wait to driveThey looked great on the stand … but this dozen should rock on the open road
Beautiful girls of the 2012 Detroit auto showThe Detroit auto show is known for debuting some of the hottest cars to ever hit the road. But beyond steel and rubber, the show is also known for the eye candy hosting in the automaker boots and modeling the cars as they're revealed. Click through the gallery to see shots of the most beautiful ladies from the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
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