Scion announces September 2010 arrival in Canada

(TORONTO) – Announced at a luncheon in St. Catharine’s today, SCION the automotive brand that maximizes personal expression will bust the performance and style conventions when it arrives at 45 SCION Dealers in Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver in September, 2010.

At a Toyota dealer meeting in 2008, it was announced that SCION would be coming to Canada. Dealers were very excited about the possibility of adding SCION to their showrooms. All the while, Canadian enthusiasts were able to get a taste of the new brand with interactive concept vehicle displays and give-aways at auto shows in Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver.

“This is a great time to launch SCION in Canada,” said Larry Hutchinson, Director of SCION in Canada. “As the auto industry emerges from recession, one of the largest and youngest demographics will be entering the marketplace. Young buyers will be looking to the ever-growing small car market. They are not only looking for a safe, high-quality and fuel efficient vehicle, it is important to them that the vehicle reflects their personality and lifestyle, and the stylish and trendy SCION brand will be there to fulfill that need.”

Built upon a “store within a store” format the initial 45 dealers for Canada include 18 in Montreal, 20 in Toronto and 7 in Vancouver. These dealers were chosen for both their location and the ability to address and anticipate the needs of the growing youth market. Dealer locations are centred in and around urban areas with above average youth populations.

Each dealer is already redefining their style to prepare for SCION entering their showrooms.

“The next generation of young car buyers is carving its own unique social and cultural experiences, and SCION dealers will be part of their lifestyle,” Hutchinson continued. “We are very excited to announce the 45 SCION dealers for Canada are already preparing for an edgy new car lineup and a whole new demographic of drivers.”

SCION will come to Canada with three vehicles:
The SCION tC compact sport coupe combines style and fun topped with a remarkable panorama moon roof;
The SCION xD blends personality in a subcompact five-door hatchback;
The SCION xB compact five-door hatchback delivers astounding spaciousness wrapped in a cubic cladding that’s game for urban adventure.

SCION is not only fuel efficient and stylish, it is all about personalization. Upgrades and accessories can be added to any SCION, from unique wheels, to shift knobs and sport pedals to satellite radio systems and a broad selection of TRD (Toyota Racing Development) performance enhancements. Every SCION’s safety system currently includes front dual-stage airbags, front seat mounted side airbags, front and rear side curtain airbags, three-point lap and shoulder belts for all occupants.

There will be more to see and hear from SCION throughout 2010, including the introduction of the lineup throughout the 2010 auto show season and sneak peek events that target the youth demographic and trend-setters. To keep on top of what is to come on SCION, Canadians can visit www.scionnation.ca.

SCION DEALER LIST – October 29, 2009
Montreal
Houle Toyota
Chambly Toyota
Chomedey Toyota
Spinelli Point Claire Toyota
Brossard Toyota
Duval Toyota
Gabriel Toyota
Chateauguay Toyota
Toyota Montreal Nord
Chasse ToyotaSte-Therese Toyota
Toyota Candiac
Vimont Toyota
Toyota St-Leonard
Longueuil Toyota
Repentigny Toyota
Toyota President
Woodland Toyota

Toronto
Wietzes Toyota
Oakville Toyota
Don Valley North Toyota
Attrell Toyota
Scarborough Toyota
Mississauga Toyota
Markville Toyota
Northwest Toyota
Aurora Toyota
Whitby Toyota
Burlington Toyota
Yorkdale Toyota
Milton Toyota
Woodbine Toyota
Maple Toyota
Meadowvale Toyota
Brimell Toyota
Woodbridge Toyota
Toyota on Front
Erin Park Toyota

Vancouver
OpenRoad Port Moody
Jim Pattison North Shore
Jim Pattison Surrey
Langley Toyota
OpenRoad Richmond
Valley Toyota
Jim Pattison Downtown

Source;
http://www.auto123.com/en/news/car-news/scion-announces-september-2010-arrival-in-canada?artid=112827

Tech News: Petroleum Producers - Friend or Foe?

Here's a interesting read....

You should know where your oil comes from. (USA).

We hear it regularly. "Those #@&% foreigners and their #@&% oil!" But who are these people?

Where do our petro dollars really go?

An accurate up-to-date assessment is only a couple clicks away at the Department of Energy's Energy Information Administration. The answer may surprise you.

About 1/3 of our crude oil supplies come from domestic sourcing. (This figure could be increased, but there's prudence in maintaining domestic reserves.) Of the remaining 2/3, month after month, year after year, two countries — Canada and Mexico — regularly appear at the top of E.I.A.'s list of crude oil imports. That is, largely for economic, geographical, political and commercial reasons, our two most important crude oil suppliers are also our nearest and friendliest neighbors.

Here are our top ten crude oil suppliers, averaged in terms of thousands of barrels per day, year-to-date, June 29, 2009.

In fact (and in full disclosure), Mexico and Saudi Arabia have been known to swap places in the tally now and then. Mexico's supplies are abundant and nearby, but typically heavy and high in sulfur. Saudi Arabian Light is a world standard of light-density crude.

Also, "Sweet Crude" is more than a recent documentary about the oil-rich Niger Delta. Nigerian Bonny Light is the world standard for low sulfur content, what's known in the trade as "sweetness." In fact, it contains 1/10 the sulfur of Arabian Light. Our own West Texas Intermediate, also known as Texas Sweet Light, is almost as sweet.

Each crude stock has costs and benefits in optimizing refinery operation. Following economic principles of supply and demand — and corporate return on investment — our strategy involving foreign petroleum sourcing appears to be well diversified and not at all irrational.

Some points to consider: About 60 percent of our crude imports, and thus around 40 percent of our total appetite, comes from the Western Hemisphere. The Persian Gulf contributes about 24 percent of the imports, around 16 percent of our total, similar to the Canadian contribution.

How long will this good fortune continue with our neighbors to the north? It is generally estimated that Canada's conventional petroleum reserves have already peaked. But include its tar sands, and Canada's reserves are second in size only to Saudi Arabia's.

And they're a whole lot closer.

Source;
http://www.roadandtrack.com/article.asp?section_id=36&article_id=8243