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Auto writers honour the new Dodge Journey
Friday May 9 2008


BRAMPTON - Members of the Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA) named the 2009 Dodge Journey "Family Car of Texas" at the 2008 Spring Challenge, the organization's annual passenger-car competition.
More than 60 vehicles from various manufacturers entered the event, all vying for a top award from 40 of the TAWA journalists on hand.
"With 61 vehicles competing in various categories, the new Dodge Journey is the worthy recipient of our first Family Car of Texas award. This award speaks loudly about the design and capability of this vehicle," said Harold Gunn, President - Texas Auto Writers Association.
"The many storage options had several of our members remarking, 'Finally a place for all my stuff!'"
Designed from the ground up, Dodge Journey combines the versatility of a large sport-utility vehicle with the efficiency of a passenger car.
With bold, capable styling, perfect proportions and an innovative interior design, Dodge Journey is the right-sized crossover for people who want the prestige of an SUV and the functionality and utility of a minivan.
A cutting-edge MyGIG(TM) multimedia system provides the driver and passengers 3-D navigation with real-time traffic monitoring, an integrated 30- gigabyte hard drive to store music and pictures, and an auxiliary audio jack to play any MP3 player. Additional features including SIRIUS Satellite Radio, ParkView Rear Back-up Camera, UConnect hands-free communication that is...
General Motors expands the Buick lineup
Friday May 9 2008
BRAMPTON - GM Canada has announced Buick will increase its 2008 lineup with two new models available at dealerships now.  
The Lucerne Super and Allure Super reflect Buick’s commitment to bringing a greater variety of premium products to its...
Chevrolet’s full-size Tahoe SUV
Friday May 9 2008
By Jim Robinson, Metroland Media Group
BRAMPTON -

Can you have your full-size SUV cake and eat it too at a time when pundits are hinting at $1.50/litre this summer for gas?
General Motors, in conjunction with Chrysler and BMW, is working on what is called a 2-mode Hybrid System currently...

Individual look and a potent turbo defines the Saab 9-3 Aero SportCombi
Friday April 25 2008
Jim Robinson, Metroland Media Group
BRAMPTON - As General Motors moves to re-assert itself as the world's automotive industry leader, many changes have been made.

Moribund Cadillac and sluggish-selling Saturn are setting the standard for all that GM can do. Chevy's multi award-winning Malibu...