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Voluntary recall for Toyota Avalons to replace steering column bracket
TORONTO - Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) today announced that it intends to conduct a voluntary safety campaign involving approximately 4,200 2000-2004 Model Year Toyota Avalons to address the possibility that the vehicle's steering lock bar could break under certain conditions. No other Toyota or Lexus vehicles are involved in this recall.

Toyota -- Sat, 31 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Mitsubishi i-MiEV rolls on eco-conscious tires from Yokohama
LANGLEY, B.C.- The zero-emission Mitsubishi i-MiEV electric car will roll across Canada on sophisticated, low rolling resistance Yokohama prototype tires manufactured in one of the world's most environmentally responsible factories.

Yokohama -- Sat, 31 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Nissan unveils the new 2011 Rogue at the 23rd Annual International ZO Car Convention
The popular Nissan Rogue has been redesigned and gets an upgraded look inside and outside. Model names and options are also revised, keeping Rogue fresh and exciting for its active lifestyle buyers. Now offered in three trim levels: S, SV and SL (in All-Wheel Drive only).

Auto123.com -- Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0400

2010 Le Mirage Concours d'Élégance: $140,000 raised - a Duesenberg takes top honours
Blainville, Quebec - A 1929 J Dual Cowl Duesenberg won the Grand Prize at the 2010 edition of the Mirage Concours d'Élégance. In addition, the event's organizers confirmed that the Concours raised $140,000 for the Fondation André-Delambre, which supports research into amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

Luc Gagné -- Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Saab back in Canada this coming August
Now that the purchase of Saab has been completed between GM and Spyker Cars, the Sweden-based brand can now aspire to rekindle with its loyal customer base.

Auto123.com -- Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Back to school for auto journalists
July is not yet quite over and already the air waves are plastered with adds about "back to school". Believe us when we say that when we finally graduated, that "Back to school" would no longer have any real meaning to us.

Auto123.com -- Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0400

With HPP the Dodge Challenger becomes the Dodge Daytona
Following some discussions about the old glory and historically significant Chrysler vehicles of the past, HPP decided to morph a Dodge Challenger into a Daytona/Superbird tribute car.

Auto123.com -- Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Smyth Performance: From a VW Jetta to a mid-engine sports car
About 100 hours of work and Smyth Performance convert a used Volkswagen Jetta into a mid-engine sports car.

Auto123.com -- Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Porsche builds 25,000th Panamera in 10 months
Great popularity for the new fourth Porsche with already 25,000 Panamera built in only ten months.

Auto123.com -- Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0400

The 2011 Lexus IS series sedans feature an exciting new style and performance
The popular IS series enjoys a fresh look this year, with updated styling cues and new options packages that add more performance and luxury across the IS series. Revised front and rear styling details sharpen all IS models for 2011. In addition, the IS sedans feature minor interior trim changes.

Auto123.com -- Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0400