Are women drivers Fast & Furious?

What do women, Volvo drivers and Rochester, NY all have in common? They each represent the best drivers in their category, according to a new report from NYC-based tech start-up, Dash, which analyzed a snapshot of five-million miles driven by American car owners. Dash has a mobile product (Dash – Drive Smart) that makes any carRead Full Story

2014 Fiat 500.

One lucky consumer to win a brand new 2014 Fiat 500

Jones Soda Co., known for its unique flavors and branding, and the FIAT brand has returned its “Jonesin’ for a Fiat 500” summer photo contest. The Grand Prize winner will receive a brand new 2014 Fiat 500, interactive surf lessons and photo shoot with Jones-sponsored professional surfer Brianna Cope, a GO Pro Hero 3 CameraRead Full Story

European model Nissan Note is first car to trial paint which could make car washes obsolete.

Nissan develops first ‘self-cleaning’ car prototype

Nissan has begun tests on innovative paint technology that repels mud, rain and everyday dirt, meaning drivers may never have to clean their car again. The specially engineered super-hydrophobic and oleophobic paint, which repels water and oils, has been applied to the all-new European market Nissan Note to create the world’s first self-cleaning car. ToRead Full Story

Nissan e-NV200

Nissan’s second EV starts global production in Barcelona

Nissan has started the production of its second all-electric vehicle—the e-NV200—which will be available as both a passenger vehicle and light commercial van. The Nissan plant in Barcelona will be the global production site for this zero-emission vehicle, which will be available as a light commercial van, passenger vehicle and electric taxi. Barcelona will beRead Full Story

Land Rover Sport Discovery Concept with Virgin Galactic spacecraft.

Land Rover partners with Virgin Galactic

Land Rover has announced a long-term global partnership with Richard Branson’s pioneering commercial spaceline, Virgin Galactic and revealed its Discovery Vision Concept vehicle, a vision of Land Rover’s future family of Discovery vehicles. Demonstrating their shared vision of pioneering spirit, technological innovation and sense of adventure, the ground breaking partnership was announced against the backdropRead Full Story

2015 Audi A3 Sportback.

All-new 2015 Audi A3 TDI Sportback

Audi’s all-new A3 TDI Sportback, which debuted at the New York International Auto Show on April 16, is set to arrive in North America in the summer of 2015. The A3 TDI Sportback is a premium, compact hatchback that pairs fuel efficiency and coupe-like looks with the utility of a crossover. Its engineering and advancedRead Full Story

Octagon Motors

Octagon to close parts department

Vancouver-based Octagon Motor Group will be closing its parts’ sales operations, effective September 1, 2014. The service department remains open to provide expert service for all British and import makes and models. The company has taken this difficult decision after a prolonged period of economic losses from the parts department. The losses have extended throughoutRead Full Story

This beautifully restored 1964 E-Type Jaguar Roadster, supplied by Vancouver's Octagon Motor Group, was on display at the Canadian Tire trade show at the Vancouver Trade & Convetion Centre.

Octagon Motors E-Type displayed at Vancouver Convention Centre

Canadian Tire, Canada’s largest automotive retailer, held its annual convention and trade show April 5 at the Vancouver Trade and Convention center, where thousands of visitors browsed the 300-plus exhibitors offering special discounts and product demonstrations. The Greatest Show on British Wheels—Vancouver ABFM—was also there, promoting its Saturday May 17, 2014, event date, courtesy ofRead Full Story

Patrick Richard wows the crowd at Rally Baie Des Chaleurs. Photo: Rocket Rally Racing.

Rocket Rally Racing now official Subaru Rally Team Canada

Subaru Canada has established a three-year agreement with Patrick Richard and his Squamish, B.C.-based Rocket Rally Racing to continue their longtime Canadian Rally Championship (CRC) participation. The new partnership will extend over three years and solidifies Patrick Richard and Rocket Rally Racing as the official Subaru Rally Team Canada. The Canadian Rally Championship is comprisedRead Full Story

David Brown Speedback Interior

David Brown Automotive unveils Speedback GT

London, England—David Brown Automotive has unveiled its unique handcrafted GT car. This highly anticipated new car, which is designed, engineered and hand-crafted in Britain, will be called Speedback: a name chosen to reflect the lines of this V8-powered sports coupé.  Speedback will travel to Monaco to be shown publicly for the first time at the exclusive Top Marques show,Read Full Story

Interior 2015 Audi A3

All-new 2015 Audi A3 earns highest safety rating

Audi’s all-new 2015 A3 sedan equipped with Audi pre sense® front has received the highest 2014 safety rating available from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) earning a TOP SAFETY PICK+ (TSP+) rating. Additionally, the A3 sedan earned an “ADVANCED” rating for front crash prevention, which is the qualifier for the “+” portion ofRead Full Story

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