March 16th, 2007 by Ann Walker
“The U.S. Department of Transportation today called on automakers, safety advocates and consumers to help the federal government develop a new and more effective five-star safety rating program used by many consumers when deciding which vehicles to buy.Secretary Peters and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Administrator Nicole Nason today kicked off a day-long public […]
March 16th, 2007 by Ann Walker
A Canadian automotive journalist is asked to explain the difference in warranty coverages between the US and Canada. Q: I read with interest your recent column regarding different recommended mileages for similar repairs. I have always wondered why some North American car companies offer basic warranties of three years or 60,000 kilometres in Canada, whichever […]
March 16th, 2007 by Ann Walker
China will test America’s small car market with the introduction of it’s Chery A1 model, to be introduced via Chrysler Daimler. It sells at the equivalent of 5000 US in China. “China’s Chery Automobile Co. Ltd will present its “Chery A1” model, the first collaboration with Chrysler Group under the U.S.-German carmaker DaimlerChrysler, in April […]
