Canadian Rally Championship returns to BC, October 3 & 4, 2014
Pacific Forest Rally October 3 & 4, 2014 Presented by Subaru, Supported by Yokohama, Round 4 of the 2014 Canadian Rally Championship MERRITT, BC – The Canadian Rally Championship makes its annual Pacific Forest Rally (PFR) pit stop on Oct. 3 and 4, 2014 in the City of Merritt as the fourth round of theRead Full Story
In Memoriam: John David Stanichak
JOHN DAVID STANICHAK: September 21, 1953 – August 15, 2014 It is with great sadness that Patrick and Joan Stewart, co-event organizers of the Vancouver All British Field Meet, announce the sudden but peaceful passing of John David Stanichak, beloved partner of Michelle Jaroch of Calgary, on Friday, August 15, 2014. John was a greatRead Full Story
Mini celebrates its 55th birthday
Said to be the smallest car ever designed around four chairs, British Motor Corporation’s iconic Mini was a marvel of modern engineering and design. Almost all contemporary automobiles owe something to the Mini: unibody construction, front-wheel drive, transverse engine orientation and four-wheel independent suspension, among other features. Sir Alec Issigonis didn’t invent all this stuff,Read Full Story
Sebastian Vettel first F1 driver to sample Sochi Grand Prix Circuit
Four-time Formula One World Champion Sebastian Vettel is the first F1 driver to lap the newly completed Sochi Autodrom in Krasnodar Krai, Russia, ahead of the inaugural Russian Grand Prix, which will run from October 10-12, 2014. An onboard video of Vettel’s full lap can be found by clicking here. The Infiniti Red Bull RacingRead Full Story
Gooding’s two-day 2014 Pebble Beach Auctions realizes more than $106-million
Gooding & Company, the auction house acclaimed for its world-class automotive auctions and record-breaking results, realized more than $106-million at its Pebble Beach Auctions August 16-17, 2014. During the two-day sale, the official auction house of the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance sold 107 of 121 lots, which resulted in an 88 per cent sale rate,Read Full Story
Ever wondered how a fuel cell vehicle works?
Fuel cell vehicles are powered by amazing technology, generating electricity from hydrogen through an electrochemical process within a fuel cell stack. Vehicles that use this technology combine the best attributes of gasoline and battery-powered cars, resulting in a clean, long-range vehicle with fast refuelling times. Earlier this summer, Hyundai leased its first mass-produced Tucson FuelRead Full Story
All-new 2015 Fit available at Honda dealerships this September
Honda’s all-new 2015 Fit subcompact car will arrive in Canadian dealerships on September 19, 2014 with a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) starting at $14,495. The subcompact,completely redesigned 2015 Fit comes with increased power, improved fuel economy and more refined, sporty dynamics. A pre-sale campaign, which will run between August 6 to October 31, 2014Read Full Story
Ford’s all-new 2014 Transit Connect cargo hauler delivers utility and economy
Ford’s all-new 2014 Transit Connect cargo van provides cost-conscious commercial fleets and small business owners with fuel economy and versatility. Redesigned from the ground up, this handsome van drives and parks like a car, hauls more payload than a full-size Ram 1500 pickup and delivers fuel efficiency claims unmatched by any other commercial vehicle inRead Full Story
Red Deer RCMP seek owner of Austin Cambridge auto
Story by Murray Crawford, Red Deer Advocate An unsual 1960s British car is seemingly without an owner, and Red Deer RCMP are scratching their heads trying to find out who owns the “almost certainly treasured vehicle.” On May 4, RCMP found and towed an Austin Cambridge from the Husky gas bar downtown. Click here toRead Full Story
Goodwood 2014 celebrates 60 years of Jaguar D-Type
Jaguar D-Types from all around the world have been invited to take part in the Lavant Cup at the 2014 Goodwood Revival meeting; a race exclusively for the legendary racer. The famous three-time Le Mans-winning machine has always had a strong presence at the September meeting, having won the Sussex Trophy in 2006 and 2013,Read Full Story
A LEAF that needs neither gas nor a car wash
What do you get when you combine a zero emission vehicle with innovative paint technology that repels mud, rain and everyday dirt? Answer: A very special Nissan LEAF electric vehicle that might just be the “world’s cleanest car.” Created to demonstrate its potential use in future production vehicles, the exterior of a Nissan LEAF wasRead Full Story
Canadians spend average of $26,000 every 5 years on a new vehicle, according to BMO poll
The majority of Canadians who own a vehicle plan to purchase a new one every five years, spending an average of $26,044, according to an Auto Report survey of 1,004 Canadians conducted on behalf of the Bank of Montreal (BMO). Overall, vehicle expenses account for the third-largest household monthly expense for Canadians. According to theRead Full Story
BMW Group expands presence in NAFTA region
The BMW Group will build a new plant in Mexico in close proximity to the city of San Luis Potosí in the state of the same name. The move is in line with the company’s strategic policy of ensuring globally balanced growth. “Mexico is an ideal location for the BMW Group and will be anotherRead Full Story
Record 200,000 crowd for Goodwood Festival of Speed 2014
Goodwood’s 2014 Festival of Speed, held June 26-29, was the largest and most successful in the event’s history, attracting 200,000 highly enthusiastic visitors to West Sussex. With superstar names from the world of motorsport, including John Surtees, Sir Jackie Stewart, Sir Stirling Moss, Lewis Hamilton, Kimi Raikkonen, Sebastien Loeb, Didier Auriol, Richard Petty, Mark Webber,Read Full Story
Chinese community’s Track Days for Charity raises funds for Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation
The second annual of Track Day for Charity, which took place on June 15, 2014, raised $13,500 for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. Regina Chan, founder and committee chair of Track Day for Charity, the first Chinese Community fundraising event for Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, was extremely proud and excited at the 35 per centRead Full Story
Iconic motorsport vehicle set to cross the auction block
Gooding & Company has added the 1969 Porsche 917K, chassis 917-024 (estimate upon request), featured in the film Le Mans (1971) to its Pebble Beach Auctions, which will be held August 16-17, 2014. Set in the golden age of the sport, Le Mans (1971) is one of most watched and revered racing motion pictures everRead Full Story
Ford’s advanced steering technology designed to help make vehicles more fun to drive
Ford Motor Company is bringing to market a new generation of steering technology that is designed to help make vehicles easier to manoeuver at low speeds and in tight spaces. At higher speeds, the new technology will help make the vehicle more agile and fun to drive, according to Ford. Adaptive Steering changes the ratioRead Full Story
Toyota BC’s HybridLand addresses traffic, tolls and cost of gas in Metro Vancouver
Toyota BC has launched HybridLand.org, a website that poses provocative questions about how British Columbians live and move in Metro Vancouver. How can we afford commuting from Langley to Downtown Vancouver with the increasing price of gas and the cost of toll bridges? Will the price of gas ever decrease? These are some of theRead Full Story