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Updates from July, 2010

  • Judging by the spec sheet and a stylish new exterior, the Explorer SUV has magically achieved the delicate balance of trying to be everything to everyone: fuel-efficient and rugged with a good mix of city and cottage.
    11:10 am on July 30, 2010
     
  • Despite the German badge affixed to its hood, the Windsor, Ont.-built Volkswagen Routan is as Canadian as maple syrup because it's based on the popular Dodge Caravan/Chrysler Town & Country.
    10:58 am on July 30, 2010
     
  • Auto parts maker BorgWarner posted stronger-than-expected quarterly earnings and raised its full-year earnings forecast due to stronger vehicle output in North America, Europe and China.
    10:46 am on July 30, 2010
     
  • The 2011 Sportage has abandoned some of its predecessor’s off-road flavour for a more urban feel — more crossover and less sport utility.
    10:42 am on July 30, 2010
     
  • The new RS will sprint to 200 kilometres an hour in a positively frightening 9.8 seconds and will hit 300 km/h in less than 30 seconds. It’s absolutely breathtaking from behind the wheel.
    10:39 am on July 30, 2010
     
  • President Barack Obama, in the heart of the U.S. auto industry, told a crowd of workers that the government bailouts of General Motors Co. and Chrysler Group LLC are giving taxpayers a return on their investment.
    8:22 am on July 30, 2010
     
  • President Obama visits Michigan - the heart of the U.S. auto industry - today on a mission to convince taxpayers that their investment in the bailouts of General Motors Co. and Chrysler Group LLC will bring a return.
    8:22 am on July 30, 2010
     
  • Japan's biggest auto parts maker swung to a profit in the latest quarter and cited recovering markets in North America and Asia for its improved outlook.
    7:56 am on July 30, 2010
     
  • Japan's biggest auto parts maker swung to a profit in the latest quarter and cited recovering markets in North America and Asia for its improved outlook.
    7:56 am on July 30, 2010
     
  • Honda posted its best quarterly operating profit in nearly 3 years today on brisk sales in the U.S., China and other Asian markets. The automaker also raised its forecasts despite a sharp rise in the yen.
    3:31 am on July 30, 2010