2006 Pontiac Solstice

The Solstice is a very different beast – not only for Pontiac, but also for GM. To begin with it drives its rear wheels, which puts it in an elite class within the General’s oversized portfolio. It is also different because it is the first car to take a serious swipe at the Mazda...

2006 Chevrolet HHR

The 2006 Chevrolet HHR appears to have followed Bob Lutz, GM’s Vice Chairman, over from Chrysler, where it first saw life as the PT Cruiser. That’s not necessarily a bad thing. The HHR, which I have been told stands for Heritage High Roof, comes to market after another retro...

2006 Subaru Impreza Pre...

As a part of its mid-life rework, the 2006 Impreza becomes the second car in Subaru’s lineup to wear its controversial new “family” face. The good news is that it carries the oval grille and flanking air inlets with far more poise than the B9 Tribeca. Indeed, the new look...

2006 Volvo C30 Concept

The 2006 Volvo C30 Concept, shown at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, provided consumers with a clear idea of what an upcoming production model C30 will look like. The compact sports coupe features a muscular appearance with a sporty looking aerodynamic body kit and...

Volvo C30 Design Concep...

GÖTEBORG (January 4, 2006)  The Volvo C30 Design Concept, a sporty four-seat coupe with a glass tailgate and inspired styling, will make its world debut on the floor of the North American International Auto Show in Detroit on January 8, 2006. The Volvo C30 Design Concept is an...

Toyota partners for Cof...

Tim Hortons and Toyota Canada have partnered for the latest Rrroll Up The Rim To Win promotion. For its part Toyota will make available 30 all new 2006 RAV4 V6 Sport vehicles.  The 2006 RAV4, or Recreational Active Vehicle with 4-wheel drive compact sport utility vehicles, will be the...

Toyota Canada and XM ra...

Toronto – XM Canada announced June 5, 2006, a multi-year distribution agreement with Toyota Canada Inc. to supply satellite radio service to select Toyota and Lexus vehicles equipped with XM-compatible receivers, beginning on August 4, 2006. XM will offer free activation, along with a...

Subaru 2.5-litre Turbo ...

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario — Subaru’s turbo-charged 2.5-litre, horizontally opposed boxer engine has won the International Engine of the Year award in the 2- to 2.5-litre engine class.  The announcement award ceremony took place recently at the Engine Expo in Stuttgart,...