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Ferrari taps new Magna transmission

Magna's new dual-clutch eight-speed transmission, which makes its production debut in the Ferrari plug-in hybrid, aids the supercar's green chops with a smaller size, less weight and more fuel efficiency.
Subaru hikes prices on retooled 2020 Outback, Legacy

The redesigned Outback and the Legacy — which both have seen Canadian sales slump this year — are the latest vehicles to migrate to Subaru's global platform. The standard 2.5-litre boxer engine in both features 182 hp and 176 pound-feet of torque, up from 175 hp and 174 pound-feet.
A new era brings new challenges to automaker-supplier relations

As vehicle technology grows more complex, the electrical and electronics purchasing area is becoming a new sore spot in supplier and automaker relations.
Mazda Canada gets new CEO as part of bigger executive shuffle

Canadian David Klan will be Mazda Canada’s new president and CEO effective April 1. The move is part of  a larger restructuring of the automaker’s North American management team.
McLaren bullish on supercar sales in North America

Tony Joseph, president of McLaren North America, remains bullish on supercar sales and expects the continent to remain the automaker's largest market. Other aspects of McLaren business, such as  aftermarket, are increasing, too.
Rolls-Royce names BMW exec its new sales VP for Americas

Matthew Boguradzki will take over for Martin Fritsches, who was named president of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Americas in August. Boguradzki will be responsible for sales planning and operations within the Americas region, which includes four stores in Canada.
720S Spider joins McLaren lineup

McLaren Automotive, whose Toronto store in May was named the automaker's Global Retailer of the Year 2017, has spiced up its 720S lineup by adding a convertible.
Subaru recalls 30,600 Legacys, Outbacks for faulty electronic parking brake
Subaru is recalling certain 2010-14 Legacy and Outback models equipped only with a manual transmission for a potentially faulty electronic parking brake. The recall affects 3,486 vehicles in Canada.
Subaru ups price of redesigned, bigger Forester by $700
The redesigned Subaru Forester, which moves to the brand's global platform, comes with a slight price increase to go along with its bigger size and additional safety technology on most trim levels. It starts at $29,720.
Subaru Ascent crossover fills a gap in 3-row segment
Subaru has been operating without a three-row crossover since it killed off the Tribeca in 2014. The new Ascent — to be sold only in Canada and the United States — plugs the hole.
Subaru not afraid to tinker with winner in Forester
How did Subaru approach the redesign of one of its key components in the Forester, its most popular vehicle in Canada? By not being afraid.
Next-generation Subaru Forester to debut in New York
The latest model to join the Subaru Global Platform will debut this month, and it's a notable nameplate: the Forester, just a year removed from being the 2017 Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year.
How Subaru's global shakeup will affect Canadian operations not yet known
Subaru Corp. named North America Chairman and CEO Tomomi Nakamura its new global president in one of several management changes made Friday. Subaru Canada CEO Yasushi Enami will not report to him.
Magna keeps wide funnel for ideas
Swamy Kotagiri, Magna International 's chief technology officer, sees a wide variety of ideas come across his desk. It comes with the territory.
Nissan Canada adding new gateway crossover with Kicks
Nissan, looking to further capitalize on the crossover craze, is adding the Kicks as a gateway to the brand's light truck lineup. With the Kicks, Nissan will join Fiat with two entries in the subcompact crossover segment.