May 02 2008
Another new and revised list was posted today on the RIV site. Dated May 1st.
You can see the new list here.
Changes are as follows: diff2008-04-18and2008-05-01.pdf
8 additions, 8 deletions and 47 changes.
Ford Focus , Mitsubishi - Bumpers…
Toyota 2008 Scion
Note: If the bumper rules change, they might be able to shrink the list by 50%!
May 01 2008
We rec’d the following email today….
“Thank you for your comments on the proposed bumper amendment.
May 01 2008
Rising Lease Expiries Lift Supply, While Higher Unemployment Reduces Demand!
The Scotiabank Group - has just released it’s “Global Auto Report” by Carlos Gomes. The Gazette picked it up, but the National POST appears to have missed it! 2008-05-01bns_auto.pdf 2008-05-01gazette.pdf
Looks like you might want to really check out the prices before you jump!
Chrysler also Just Lowered prices! 2008-05-01nationalpost.pdf
And GM Lost $3.2 Billion! 2008-05-01nationalpost2.pdf
Apr 26 2008
Part of the drop is a provision they made for a possible tax settlement - they appear to be avoiding taxes on income from China!
Where there is smoke there is fire - how much would you bet that they are probably avoiding taxes in Canada too! All related to higher prices charged in Canada versus the U.S. for the same product. (transfer pricing/costs) Wake-up Revenue Canada!
Apr 25 2008
Matthew Coons at Transport Canada was kind enough to return our call regarding the “eventual?” implementation of the new amendment to regulation 215. - As we reported last month the consultation period was closed off on April 22nd.
