Chrysler Canada reports best September since 2000

Chrysler Canada announced its 46th consecutive month of year-over-year sales growth, representing the longest sales streak in the company's history. September 2013 sales were 19,858 compared with 19,555 vehicles sold in September 2012, representing a 2 per

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Volvo Cars of Canada appoints new VP of Marketing

Volvo Cars of Canada announced the appointment of Margareta Mahlstedt-Karayiannis to the position of Vice-President Marketing at Volvo Cars of Canada Corp. Margareta will start on the September 25, 2013, succeeding Brad Painter who left this summer to pursue other

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Mercedes-Benz posts strongest global August performance ever with 18.7 per cent growth

Last month, Mercedes-Benz sold 108,417 vehicles, which is more than in any other month of August to date. Since the start of the year, the brand grew its unit sales by 9.3 per cent, reaching a new record of 919,644 units. Thus Mercedes-Benz grows faster than any other

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Volvo Canada announces an increase of 17.8 per cent in August sales

Volvo Cars of Canada Corp. reported 437 new vehicle sales in August, an increase of 17.8 per cent over the same month last year. Last month also saw sales of certified pre-owned vehicles increase 16.9 per cent over August 2012.

The top sellers among new vehicles continue

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Ford of Canada reports three per cent increase of year-to-date sales

Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited, sales are up three per cent year-to-date, helping to maintain sales leadership. Ford of Canada was also the top-selling automaker for June.

Last month, trucks sales were up one per cent compared to the same month last

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Volkswagen Group celebrate HR Welcome Days, 194 new HR employees visit Group headquarters

The Volkswagen Group is holding Welcome Days in Wolfsburg for 194 new HR employees. The participants come from 17 different countries. The three-day event will give them an opportunity to get to know Group headquarters, to establish contacts and to exchange

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GM appoints Gerald Johnson to lead North America Manufacturing

General Motors appointed Gerald Johnson as North America Manufacturing Vice-President effective July 1. He will lead a team of more than 74,000 employees who work in 56 facilities including assembly, stamping, powertrain and component operations

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Volvo Canada appoints Matt Girgis as Chief Financial Officer

Volvo Canada announced the appointment of Matt Girgis as Chief Financial Officer for Volvo.

"We are happy to welcome Matt to the Volvo family along with his wealth of experience in the industry," said Marc Engelen, President & CEO Volvo Cars of Canada Corp.

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Chrysler Canada reports best May sales in 24 years

Chrysler Canada announced its 42nd consecutive month of year-over-year sales growth, representing the longest sales streak in the company's history. May 2013 sales were 29,249 compared with 26,218 vehicles sold in May 2012, which represents a 12 per cent increase.

"May

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Ford of Canada reports May as best month of sales in more than 15 years

Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited, sales increased one per cent this month, seeing its best month of sales since 1997. The sales gains in May were driven by Fusion, up 29 per cent, Escape, up 22 per cent, and Explorer, up 10 per cent.

May was also powered by increases

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95 year-old 1918 LaFrance Open Speedster speeds to surrey auction

It would be frowned on as a fuel-guzzling, eco-ignorant behemoth if manufactured today but, as the Roaring Twenties approached, what better way could there have been to celebrate and impress the neighbours than in a mighty 14.5-litre, 1918 LaFrance Open

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GM to source small cargo vehicle from Nissan for US, Canada markets

General Motors Co. and Nissan announced the companies have signed an agreement for Nissan to produce a small cargo vehicle that GM will sell in the United States and Canada.

GM will procure the vehicle from Nissan and distribute it through the Chevrolet dealer

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Management reshuffle at Porsche sales companies worldwide

Porsche AG has reassigned responsibilities for important sales regions and subsidiaries of the sports car manufacturer:
Following his successful expansion of the subsidiary in China since 2007 Helmut Broker is set to take over the leadership of the

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Volvo Canada appoints Daniel Martin as VP of Network Development

Volvo Canada announced the appointment of Daniel Martin as VP of Network Development for Volvo Cars of Canada Corp. Martin will join the ranks of Volvo Canada at the new head office in Richmond Hill commencing May 14, where he will work to further

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BMW Canada partners with Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival

For a third straight year, BMW Canada is proud to be the exclusive automotive partner of the Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival. On a global level, BMW's alignment with arts and culture has resulted in some tremendous artistic initiatives including the BMW

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Ford of Canada top-selling automaker year-to-date with strongest growth in Canada

Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited sales increased 16 per cent this month, making this the best April for sales in more than a decade and securing year-to-date leadership. The increase was driven by strength across the lineup, including the all-new Fusion and

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Volvo Canada announces 14.9 per cent increase in April sales

Volvo Cars of Canada Corp. reported 477 new vehicle sales in April, a 14.9 per cent increase over March of 2013 resulting in four straight months of increased sales. Last month also saw the sale of 154 certified pre-owned models through Volvo Canada's industry-leading CPO

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Volvo Canada announces special edition C70 @ $52,500

Volvo Canada announces the availability of a Special Edition C70 hardtop convertible just in time for spring. Exclusive to the Canadian market, the limited production convertible is available with attractive features like BLIS (Blindspot Information System),

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BMW places 23rd on 2013 Best Workplaces in Canada list

BMW Group Canada has been named one of the Top 50 Best Workplaces in Canada in 2013 by the Great Place to Work Institute Canada. The Group has placed 23rd in the category of 'Large and Multinational' companies which celebrates companies that have

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Ford of Canada top-selling automaker in March

Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited sales increased 2 per cent in March, driven by F-150, which grew 23 per cent. Flex, Explorer and Expedition had positive sales, with increases of 11, 21, and 41 per cent respectively.

"Ford of Canada experienced positive

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