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26 - The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday April 18, 2007 www.oakvillebeaver.com Volvo celebrates 80th anniversary Eighty years ago this month (April), the first Volvo, a four-cylinder, open-top car bearing an iron mark logo on its grille, rolled out of a manufacturing facility in Goteborg, Sweden. The Car's first trip was a fitting start for a company that adorned its products and facilities with the name Volvo. Volvo is a Latin term that translates to "I Roll". Since Volvo vehicle production began on April 14, 1927, the company has dedicated itself to pursuing the credo issued by its founders, Assar Gabrielsson and Gustaf Larson: "Cars are driven by people. The guiding principle behind everything we make at Volvo, therefore, is and must remain, *Based on an MSRP of $15,995/$21,695 on 2007 Spectra LX MT (ST5417)/2007 Sportage LX MT (SP5517). **Leasing plans OAC provided by Kia Canada Financial Services. Available on 2007 Spectra LX MT (ST5417)/2007 Sportage LX MT (SP5517). Based on a 60/60 month lease rate of 0.0%/3.9%. First month's lease payment of $187/$199 plus $1,350/$1,495 delivery and destination, and a $350 acquisition fee, due upon delivery. Down payment for 2007 Spectra LX MT (ST5417)/2007 Sportage LX MT (SP5517) is $0/$3,675. Total lease obligation for the featured models based on an MSRP of $15,995/$21,695 is $11,209/$15,595 and the option to purchase at end of lease for $4,786/$7,497 plus applicable taxes. Lease has 20,000 km/year allowance (other packages available) and $0.10/km for excess. Licence, registration, insurance, delivery and destination, dealer administration fees and taxes are not included, unless otherwise stated. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Prices subject to change without notice. >"Don't pay for 6 months on our entire line of vehicles" purchase financing, available on approved credit (OAC). Example: $10,000 at 0.0% purchase financing per annum for 6 months, monthly payment is $0, cost of borrowing for the 6 months is $0 and total owing after 6 months is still $10,000. After 6 months, $10,000 financed at 1.3% equals $213.91 per month for 48 months; C.O.B. is $267.67. For "Don't pay for 6 months" purchase financing, 1.3% will be added to the applicable interest rate. Available on all new 2007 Kia models. See your local participating Kia dealership for full details. §0.0% purchase financing is available for a maximum of 60/36 months on new 2007 Spectra LX MT (ST5417)/2007 Sportage LX MT (SP5517). Purchase financing example: $10,000 at 0.0% purchase financing equals $167 per month for 60 months; cost of borrowing (C.O.B.) is $0 for a total obligation of $10,000. Monthly payment and C.O.B. will vary depending on amount borrowed, the term and down payment/trade. Other lease and finance options available. See your local participating Kia dealership for full details. Three free monthly payments towards lease of a new 2007 Spectra/Spectra5 (ST5417)/(ST5517), to a maximum of $1,050 total (or $350 per month). Competitive Bonus program available to qualifying customers on the purchase of new 2007 Spectra models. See dealer for eligibility details. Reduction of $1,000 off total principal or amount due on 2007 Sportage LX MT (SP5517). Monthly lease or finance payments have been adjusted for reduction. Certain restrictions may apply. Featured models are not exactly as illustrated. Images contain available accessories. NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) test results. Visit www.nhtsa.dot.gov/ncap for full details. ^Conditions apply to the $500 Grad Rebate program. See dealer for details. Kia's "Worry-Free Comprehensive" warranty covers most vehicle components against defects under normal use and maintenance conditions. Price, availability and specifications are subject to changes without notice. Information in this advertisement is believed to be accurate at the time of print. KIA is a trademark of Kia Motors Corporation. Auto EVERYTHING 2007 SPECTRA safety." That singular focus has led Volvo to produce many worldfirsts in automotive safety. The most recognizable, though, is one that has impacted the entire automotive industry: the three-point seat belt. Invented by Volvo engineer Nils Bohlin in 1959, his basic design has become universally adopted, helped to save countless lives and ensures there's a little bit of Volvo in every car on the road toady. Volvo's holistic approach to safety research ensures the company studies the subject from all angles. Extending the research into child safety led to the world's first rear-facing child seat in 1972. Beyond seat belts, child seats and booster cushions, Volvo has also introduced seat belt reminders; seat belts for rear seats; child safety locks for rear doors; hazard warning lights; Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS); Side-Impact Protection System (SIPS); Roll Stability Control (RSC); Blind Spot Information System (BLIS); and a Door Mounted Inflatable Curtain (DMIC) for convertibles. $ starting from 15,995 * Model not exactly as shown Nissan Canada Inc. February sales results Nissan Canada Inc. (NCI) released its sales figures for February, 2007 recently. The total sales figure for both Nissan and Infiniti brands was 5,291 units, an increase of 1,274 units (31.7 per cent) over February 2006. The Nissan brand accounted for 4,846 units, an increase of 1,209 units year-over-year. The Infiniti brand accounted for 445 units. Consumer response to the Altima and new Versa offset sales decreases in the bulk of the lineup. Sales were again led by the Nissan Altima this month with 1,154 units, an increase of 276 units (31.4per cen) over February 2006. The Versa remained strong with 1,101 units sold this month. Versa has now sold 8,900 units in 8 months. X-Trail had a solid month with 893 units sold, an increase of 37.7per cen over February 2006. NISSAN RECORD HIGHLIGHTS · Altima led all models with 1,154 units sold. · X-TRAIL sold 893 units, a 37.7per cen increase over February 2006. INFINITI HIGHLIGHTS · Total Infiniti brand sales were 445, an increase of 17.1per cen over February 2006. · The G sedan led Infiniti with 283 units sold. LEASE FOR OR PAY DON'T $ 187 0 ** PER MO. FOR 60 MOS. % LEASE APR** PLUS $0 DOWN PAYMENT $0 SECURITY DEPOSIT 0 $ 500 BONUS § % PURCHASE FINANCING FOR 60 MOS. COMPETITIVE IN ADDITION TO LEASE/FINANCE OFFERS 3PAYMENTS 5-STAR CRASH TEST RATING (NHTSA ­ Frontal & Side Impact) FREE LEASE · 2.0 L DOHC CVVT engine · Power and tilt steering · AM/FM/CD/MP3 stereo with 4 speakers · 60:40 split-folding rear seats · Full centre console with storage box 6 MONTHS ON OUR ENTIRE LINE OF VEHICLES! > FOR 2007 SPORTAGE LX-AWD model shown MSRP $21,695* LEASE FOR $ 199 3.9 ** PER MO. FOR 60 MOS. $3,675 DOWN PAYMENT % $ 1 ,000 BONUS LEASE OR PURCHASE LEASE APR** OR $0 SECURITY DEPOSIT 0 % PURCHASE FINANCING § · 16" alloy wheels · 4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS) · Electronic Stability Control (ESC) · Traction Control System (TCS) · Power windows, locks & mirrors · 6 airbags One of the top warranties in the business. TOTAL CARE OWNERSHIP COVERAGE · 5-YEAR/100,000 KM WORRY-FREE COMPREHENSIVE WARRANTY · 5-YEAR/100,000 KM POWERTRAIN WARRANTY · 5-YEAR/100,000 KM EXTRA CARE ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE · NO DEDUCTIBLE CHARGE $ 500 Grad Rebate^ To locate a Kia dealer near you, visit kia.ca Oakville Kia 1450 Speers Road, Oakville, ON (905) 847-1511 The Nissan Versa is a small car that has made a big impact on the success of the Nissan lineup, selling 1,101 units across Canada this past February.