Ford recalls Explorer, Taurus, Flex, Lincoln MKS and MKT for parking brake issue

Ford is issuing a safety compliance recall for 7,964 vehicles in North America, including certain 2015-2016 Ford Explorer, and certain 2015 Taurus and Flex, as well as Lincoln MKS and MKT vehicles for an issue with the parking brake. In these vehicles, the parking

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Ford recalls F-250 and F-350 diesel vehicles in North America

Ford is issuing a safety recall for 538 service replacement steering gears that may have been installed on 2008-2010 Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty diesel vehicles in North America. The replacement steering gear mounting flange does not rest flush against the vehicle

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Ford issues two safety recalls for interior door handle issue and for safety belt fastener torque issue

Ford is issuing a safety recall for approximately 205,000 2010-2013 Ford Taurus, Lincoln MKS and Ford Police Interceptor sedans due to an issue with the spring that controls the interior door handles. If the spring is unseated, the door may become unlatched in a side-impact

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Range Rover Evoque NW8 special edition makes global debut at the MIAS

Land Rover revealed the final piece of its 'Inspired by Britain' jigsaw at the Montreal International Auto Show, Canada. The Evoque NW8 is the third in a series of special edition models inspired by iconic British landmarks.

The Range Rover Evoque NW8 takes its inspiration from

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Stephen K. Carlisle to lead General Motors Canada, Kevin W. Williams to retire after 31 years

Stephen K. Carlisle has been named President and Managing Director of General Motors of Canada Ltd., succeeding Kevin W. Williams, who has led GM Canada since 2010. Williams will assist in the transition through the end of the year.

Williams has elected to retire

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Ford recalls 2014-2015 Fusions in North America

Ford is issuing a safety compliance recall for approximately 65,000 Fusion vehicles in North America for a programming issue in the instrument cluster. This issue allows the key to be removed 30 minutes after the ignition is turned off, even if the transmission is not

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11 more General Motors facilities become landfill-free

Eleven more General Motors facilities have achieved landfill-free status. The running total is 122 manufacturing and non-manufacturing operations spanning Asia, Europe, and South and North America that recycle, reuse or convert to energy

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Chrysler Group LLC appointed Brian Harlow as VP - Head of NAFTA Manufacturing

Chrysler Group LLC appointed Brian Harlow VP - Head of NAFTA Manufacturing. In this position, Harlow is responsible for all assembly, stamping and powertrain manufacturing operations in the US, Canada and Mexico, as well as implementation of

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Ford of Canada is hiring for more than 1,000 new jobs at Oakville Assembly

Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited's Oakville Assembly plant will add more than 1,000 hourly jobs as it ramps up its transformation into one of Canada's most competitive and advanced global manufacturing plants. Oakville Assembly will expand capabilities with new

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All-new Ford Transit makes debut in US and Canada with industry's only five-row side-curtain airbag

The all-new Ford Transit 15-passenger wagon makes its debut in the United States and Canada with the industry's only five-row side-curtain airbag.

Part of Ford Motor Company's Safety Canopy System, this jumbo airbag is designed to help provide enhanced

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General Motors names Cathy Clegg to Lead North America Manufacturing

General Motors appointed Cathy Clegg as North America Manufacturing Vice-President, effective July 1, 2014. She will lead a team of more than 74,000 employees with responsibility for 55 facilities including assembly, stamping, powertrain and

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Harley-Davidson reveals its first electric motorcycle 'Project LiveWire'

Innovation, meet heritage. Today, Harley-Davidson reveals Project LiveWire – the first Harley-Davidson electric motorcycle.

In keeping with the company's customer-led product development approach, starting next week select consumers across the country will be able

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smart Canada announces its official support of WorldPride 2014 Toronto

smart Canada announced its exclusive automotive sponsorship of WorldPride 2014 which will be hosted in Toronto, Ontario from June 20-29, 2014. The event will be held simultaneously with Toronto's annual Pride Week - one of the largest festivals in the world

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Alfa Romeo franchises awarded to 86 dealers in US and Canada

An initial group of 86 dealers have been awarded Alfa Romeo franchises in the United States and Canada.

In the US, 82 Alfa Romeo dealers are located in 33 states, with California, Texas, and Florida having the largest concentration of dealerships. There are four Alfa Romeo

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Kinetic Motorsports scores first win with privateer Forte Koup Program in Pirelli World Challenge

Kinetic Motorsports, Kia Motors America's racing partner in the Pirelli World Challenge (PWC), made history in Canada recording three podium finishes, including the first two wins for a new pair of privately entered Forte Koups, in the PWC Touring Car A (TC-A) class at

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All-new 2015 Chrysler 200 makes Canadian debut with four other unveilings at 2014 CIAS

The all-new 2015 Chrysler 200 Sedan was unveiled on Canadian soil for the first time in Toronto. The game-changing, North American-designed and -built four-door was the headline debut amongst a quintet of exciting unveilings from Chrysler Canada for the 2014

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The Jaguar F-Type R Coupe to make its Canadian debut at the 2014 Toronto Auto Show

Jaguar will showcase its 2014 model year line up at the 2014 Canadian Auto Show held February 14-23, 2014. The 2015 F-Type R Coupe will be making its Canadian debut and the C-X17 Sport Crossover concept will also be on display.

For 2014, Jaguar has showcased its

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Ford selects Canadian plant to build all-new Edge to export more than 60 countries

Ford of Canada's Oakville Assembly plant will build the all-new Ford Edge global utility vehicle, shipping it from Canada to more than 60 countries as demand for utility vehicles grows worldwide.

The Ford Edge competes in the global utility segment, which grew 13 per cent

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Limited edition Volvo S60 and V60 Polestar coming to Canada in 2014

Volvo Cars of Canada Corp. announced that the new Volvo S60 and V60 Polestar will be available for sale in Canada in 2014.

The S60 and V60 Polestar will be offered on four different continents in a select group of countries including Canada, the Netherlands, Japan,

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Chrysler Canada reports best October since 2002

Chrysler Canada announced its 47th consecutive month of year-over-year sales growth, representing the longest sales streak in the company's history. October 2013 sales were 18,131 compared with 17,504 vehicles sold in October 2012, representing a 4 per

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