AJAC 2015 EcoRun tests fuel-efficient technologies in BC
The AJAC 2015 EcoRun concluded the final leg of its two-day drive on March 26, finishing up the final leg of the two-day driving event at the Coast Coal Vancouver Hotel with a group dinner and an award of the Michelin Green Jersey for most fuel-efficient driving. The EcoRun is an annual AJAC event thatRead Full Story
BC Clean Energy Vehicle Program benefits sales of electric vehicles
The Government of British Columbia has announced a BC Clean Energy Vehicle Program, which provides incentives for British Columbia residents who purchase an electric vehicle. When the BC Clean Energy Vehicle Program goes into effect on April 1, 2015, Nissan’s all-electric LEAF will be eligible for the full $5,000 incentive in British Columbia. In addition,Read Full Story
Lotus Elise celebrates 20 years with Anniversary Edition
Twenty years ago, in September 1995, the Lotus Elise was unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show. At the time, it revolutionized the sports car world, setting a benchmark for handling, purity of the driving experience and its lightweight and efficiency. The Elise’s pioneering and advanced bonded aluminium chassis was also a market-leading technological innovation. SinceRead Full Story
Automotive Groups to be awarded up to $100,000 through Grants in Gear Program
For a second year, the Automotive Recyclers of Canada (ARC) has partnered with Summerhill Impact to offer granting initiative, Grants in Gear. The nation-wide program will provide funding worth up to $100,000 to Canadian environmental non-profit organizations. Four grants of up to $25,000 will be awarded to organizations whose ideas best substantiate their projects potentialRead Full Story
Jensen returns with limited edition Jensen GT
Almost 80 years since the Jensen name appeared on cars, the famous marque returns with the opportunity to order the first officially sanctioned model in 13 years. Marking the rebirth of the brand, the formation of the Jensen Group is the start of the next chapter in the Jensen story, following the collapse of theRead Full Story
Goodwood 73rd members’ meeting to mark 20 years of McLaren F1 GTR
The Goodwood 73rd Members’ Meeting, which will be held on March 21-22, 2015, will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the 1990s’ most iconic GT racer, the McLaren F1 GTR, with a huge on-track display of the 600bhp machines. High-speed demonstrations at the famous Goodwood Motor Circuit will take place on both days of the event,Read Full Story
Self-driving cars to be on Canadian roads by 2020-2025
Buckle up and get ready for the next big thing. Automated Vehicles (AVs), already on the road in some form, will continue to rapidly enter the on-ramps, highways and Canadian roadways, packed with time-saving benefits and reducing road collisions. A new study from The Conference Board of Canada, in collaboration with the Van Horne InstituteRead Full Story
Sneak peek at all-new Ford Focus RS
The all-new 2016 Focus RS is set to be revealed on February 3, 2015. In the meantime, click here to watch professional rally driver Ken Block test the performance-oriented Focus RS.
Automotive Industry doubling down on fuel economy innovation as new propulsion patents surge
The Intellectual Property & Science Business of Thomson Reuters, a leading source of intelligent information for businesses and professionals, has released the results of its study of the global automobile industry’s recent patent activity. The findings, which are featured in the Thomson Reuters paper, “The State of Innovation in the Automotive Industry,” detail a massiveRead Full Story
More than $60-million sold at RM Auctions January 2015 Scottsdale Auction
RM Auctions kick-started the 2015 collector car season on a strong note January 15-16, 2015, generating $63,700,375 in total sales, with 90 per cent of all lots sold at its 16th annual Arizona Biltmore sale. RM’s strongest Arizona performance to date, the impressive results—which reflect an average of $10-million generated per hour—are an almost 40Read Full Story
Gooding’s January 2015 Scottsdale auction sales surpass $51.5-million
Gooding & Company, the auction house acclaimed for selling the world’s most significant and valuable collector cars, surpassed $51.5-million dollars in total sales at its annual January two-day Scottsdale Auction, held January 16-17, 2015. The company sold an impressive 114 of 126 lots, yielding a 90 per cent sales rate and average price per carRead Full Story
Iconic Vancouver automobilia store to close
“You don’t know what you got till it’s gone,” sang Joni Mitchell in her famous song Big Yellow Taxi, and this may well be the state of mind of every collector car enthusiast after March 28 2015, when the realization that Vancouver’s mecca for all things automobila will be gone for ever. Well not entirelyRead Full Story
All-new VW Beetle Classic introduced at 2015 Montreal Autoshow
When the New Beetle Volkswagen arrived in 1998, it created a whole new class of automobile. Retro became trendy, and stylists the world over took notice. In 2011, the Volkswagen Beetle took this design one step further, showcasing a blend of old-world looks with modern technology. At the 2015 Montreal Autoshow (Jan. 16-25), Volkswagen CanadaRead Full Story
2015 Infiniti Q70L makes Canadian debut at 2015 Montreal Auto Show
Infiniti’s all-new executive luxury sedan – the 2015 Infiniti Q70L – made its Canadian debut at the Montreal International Auto Show. The lines and curves of the Q70L present a new design to give the premium sedan an even more upscale image. Inside, the Q70L features an additional 5.9 inches in the wheelbase that increasesRead Full Story
BMW to advertise its electric i3 during Super Bowl XLIX
BMW plans to feature the all-electric BMW i3 in a 60-second spot during Super Bowl XLIX on Sunday, February 1, 2015. After a four-year hiatus, BMW will be returning to the big game with a commercial during the first quarter. “As one in three Americans will tune in to watch the Super Bowl, we areRead Full Story
Harley-Davidson plans 75-year agreement with Sturgis
Harley-Davidson Motor Company and the city of Sturgis, South Dakota, are setting their sights far into the future. In the spirit of this year’s 75th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, Harley-Davidson Motor Company and Sturgis city officials are finalizing an agreement covering the next 75 years, making Harley-Davidson the official motorcycle of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. “Harley-DavidsonRead Full Story
All-new 2016 Mazda2 makes North American debut in Montreal
Mazda has unveiled the all-new subcompact Mazda2 for the first time in North America on the eve of the Montréal International Auto Show, the official kick-off of the Canadian auto show season, to be held January 16-25, 2015. The completely redesigned 2016 Mazda2, which will go on sale in Canada in late summer 2015, isRead Full Story
Hyundai reduces prices due to Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement
Effective January 15, 2015, Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. is reducing the suggested retail price (MSRP) of many Hyundai models by up to $1,300. The price reductions affect a wide variety of 2015 model year Hyundai vehicles in the company’s line-up, from the Accent subcompact and Elantra compact, to the Equus full-size premium sedan and 7-passengerRead Full Story