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audimaniaR8
03-24-2011, 03:03 PM
from http://www.auto123.com/en/news/car-news/canada-honours-nafta-commitment-to-allow-used-vehicle-importation-from-mexico?artid=129343&utm_source=forums_mtlr&utm_medium=social-media&utm_campaign=blog-en

Used vehicles from Mexico that can be modified to meet Canadian safety and environmental standards will be allowed to be imported into Canada in the near future.

The Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced that amendments to the Motor Vehicle Safety Act (MVSA) and the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA 1999) have received Royal Assent.

"We're committed to maintaining our road safety record," said Minister Strahl. "At the same time, we're trying to give Canadian consumers more choice by updating the MVSA to allow them to import eligible vehicles from Mexico."

The amendments to the MVSA and CEPA 1999 will provide a balance between maintaining safety for Canadians, protecting the environment, and meeting the needs of individual Canadian consumers and commercial importers. The amendments ensure the Government of Canada complies with the North American Free Trade Agreement and continues its cooperative relationship with Mexico. Amendments to the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations will need to be implemented in order to enable importation of used vehicles from Mexico. It is estimated that it will take between one and two years to complete these amendments. Environment Canada will also need to make amendments to its emissions regulations.



sounds like we might have a chance to get some models that never came to the us or canada.

focus RS anyone?
http://www.truthaboutdomestics.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/2009-Ford-Focus-RS.jpg

buh_buh
03-24-2011, 03:39 PM
s3 too

HHURICANE1
03-24-2011, 04:02 PM
Maybe we will finally be able to get the Dodge Stratus turbos they used for cop cars now! :D

Tik-Tok
03-24-2011, 04:16 PM
Originally posted by audimaniaR8

focus RS anyone?


How about the Mastretta?

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/17/Mastretta_MXT.jpg/800px-Mastretta_MXT.jpg

http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Arts/Arts_/Pictures/2008/10/24/clarkson460.jpg

Twin_Cam_Turbo
03-24-2011, 04:17 PM
I want a Tortilla!

ICEBERG
03-24-2011, 04:43 PM
Originally posted by Tik-Tok


How about the Mastretta?

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/17/Mastretta_MXT.jpg/800px-Mastretta_MXT.jpg

http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Arts/Arts_/Pictures/2008/10/24/clarkson460.jpg

I remember that Episode on Top Gear...:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

schocker
03-24-2011, 06:14 PM
But how am I going to deal with the seller to get my focus?
no hablo espaņol :rofl:

Supa Dexta
03-24-2011, 06:26 PM
Check the trunks.

ExtraSlow
03-24-2011, 07:35 PM
4 door Ford Ranger FTW!!
Picture Link (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a0/2006-2008_Ford_Ranger_%28PJ%29_XL_4-door_utility_%28National_Parks_and_Wildlife_Service%29_02.jpg)
Too bad I don't think they sell the diesel ranger there right now.