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Smart fortwo cdi boasts low standard for fuel consumption The new smart fortwo cdi is even more environmentally friendly than expected. Instead of the previously communicated 90 grams, the CO2 emissions stand at just 88 grams of carbon dioxide per kilometre. The vehicle certification process that has now been completed also established fuel consumption under standard conditions of just 3.3 litres per 100 kilometres. The provisional figure previously given was 3.4 l/100 km. At present there is no more economical way of running a car. The petrol engine versions of the new smart fortwo also boast impressively low fuel consumption of just 4.7 and 4.9 litres per 100 kilometres respectively. Correspondingly, the CO2 emissions stand at just 112 and 116 grams per kilometre. Tests of the newest version of smart car have revealed slightly better than expected results-- 88 grams of carbon dioxide per kilometer and fuel consumption of just 3.3 litres per 100 kilometres. Smiling faces at GM after company posts record revenue figures General Motors Corp. posted net income for 2006, excluding special items, of $2.2 billion, or $3.88 per share fully diluted, compared with a net loss of $3.2 billion, or $5.67 per share, in 2005, marking a $5.4 billion improvement. GM earned record revenue of $207 billion in 2006, compared with $195 billion in 2005. "We needed 2006 to be a big year, and it was," GM Chairman and CEO Rick Wagoner said. "Our performance last year reflects the significant progress we've made toward transforming GM into a more competitive, global business focused on long-term, sustainable success. "The improvement is a credit to our employees, union partners, dealers and suppliers worldwide. It's also validation that our strategy is working, and faster than many people thought possible. "But nobody at GM is declaring victory, because we all know there is still a lot more work to do to achieve our goals of steady growth, solid profitability and positive cash flow generation. We're confident that the momentum we generated in 2006 will continue to build through this year and beyond." GM sold 9.1 million vehicles worldwide in 2006. With President's Awards Nissan honours dealers Nissan Canada Inc. has announced the winning Canadian dealerships in the 2006 President's Award of Merit program. This program recognizes dealers who consistently exemplify Nissan's standards of excellence and outstanding commitment to providing customers with the best dealership experience. Qualified dealerships are measured and ranked on a number of criteria, such as customer feedback, sales, financing, fixed operations and training. Awards recognize exceptional performance and are bestowed on a select group of dealers. Some of the recipients of the 2006 President's Award of Merit include: · Alta Nissan Richmond Hill, Richmond Hill. · Alta Nissan, Woodbridge. · Brampton North Nissan, Brampton. · Greg Vann Nissan Inc., Cambridge. "Nissan Canada is proud to honour these outstanding dealerships committed to excellence and exemplify our company's spirit and passion for the brand," said Mark Grimm, President, Nissan Canada Inc. "We congratulate all dealers receiving the awards and wish them continued success in all areas of business. This award is a clear reflection of the hard work and dedication they put forward every day."