It has been a big news week for Canada's biggest trucking company. Last week Montreal-based TransForce announced that profits for Q3 were down from 2012; that it was buying Clarke Transport Inc., and Clarke Road Transport Inc., two ...
Tags: Transportation, Auto, truck
Spot Brand has hired 19-year bicycle industry veteran Adam Williams as sales director. Williams worked as a sales rep, tech rep and demo tour manager for Rocky Mountain Bicycles; he also helped start and grow Golden Bike Shop, a local ...
Tags: bike, Transportation
Q-Outdoor, a division within Quality Bicycle Products, has cobbled together two assortments of outdoor products for bike shops to consider bringing in as a seasonal buy. The selections include 'cross and fat bike-related accessories. ...
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Saris Cycling Group's 10th annual gala last Friday attracted a crowd of more than 750 attendees and raised $109,000 for cycling in Wisconsin. Attendees spent more than $35,700 on live auction items.? One lucky winner took home a signed ...
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Wheels Manufacturing is now distributing Sapim and Wheelsmith spokes and KinLin rims. The company offers custom spoke lengths and an assortment of spoke nipples with no minimum order for retailers. Wheels owner Dave Batka said the new ...
Tags: Rim, Transportation, auto parts, Wheels
Cyclists along Colorado's Front Range raised $120,000 for the town of Jamestown, which was flooded and left isolated by last month's floods. Jamestown, which has fewer than 300 residents, is a popular destination and rest stop for road ...
Tags: Transportation, bike
The all-new Isuzu MU-X will launch the Japanese brand into Australia’s popular SUV market when the ute-based seven-seater reaches local showrooms in December. Isuzu’s eagerly anticipated large SUV joins the D-Max ute, with ...
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The Federal Government has commenced its review into its support of Australia’s automotive manufacturing industry as it formally seeks to find the best solution for the sector going forward. Federal Treasurer Joe Hockey submitted ...
Tags: Car Industry, Auto Parts
BMW has ruled out adding an SUV to its new line-up of low-emissions i-badge vehicles. The German car maker is working on the next members of its new i sub brand that currently comprises the BMW i3 electric car officially launched this ...
Tags: BMW I, SUVs, Sub-Brand's Expanding Range
Three new Daihatsu Kopen concepts have been revealed ahead of their debut at next month’s Tokyo motor show, suggesting the Japanese ‘kei car’ could make a return to production, albeit fronted by the letter ‘K’ ...
Tags: Daihatsu, Kopen Concepts, Kei Car
Toyota Australia employees face an uncertain future, with the local manufacturer announcing it is taking “urgent action” in seeking a variation of the terms and conditions of its workplace agreement. The Port Melbourne-based ...
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The Mitsubishi Mirage Hello Kitty edition has been revealed in Japan, marking the iconic Japanese feline’s 40th anniversary. Finished in a fitting pink hue, the Mitsubishi Mirage Hello Kitty edition features an exterior highlighted ...
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Performance, Ride & Handling 3 Comfort & Interior 4 Quality & Design 4 Value & Features 3.5 The Volvo XC60 is the Swedish brand’s top-selling model both in Australia and around the world, and as such its mid-life update is ...
The Nissan Pulsar has been recalled to address two safety issues, including a curtain airbag defect that affects every new-generation car imported to Australia to date. Affecting 12,000 Nissan Pulsar hatches and 800 Pulsar sedans, the ...
Tags: Pulsar Airbag, Nissan
The new Porsche Panamera Turbo S has been revealed ahead of its world premiere at next month’s Tokyo motor show and local arrival in February. Priced from $443,600 – up $3400 on the 2012 model – the new Porsche Panamera ...
Tags: Porsche, Flagship Sedan