Porsche has announced that its next generation Porsche Macan will be fully electric. Production will begin early in the next decade and will take place in Leipzig, Germany at the same facility as the current Macan. The development represents an expansion in electromobility for Porsche. The Taycan – the first purely electrically driven sports carRead Full Story
Canadian car fans of all ages were the first in North America to have the chance to get up close to an engineering masterpiece, as the only LEGO Technic Bugatti Chiron in the world made its North American debut at the February 2019 Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto. Made of more than one millionRead Full Story
Subaru Canada, Inc. (SCI) first-ever plug-in hybrid vehicle based on the 2020 Crosstrek will be arriving at dealers near the end of 2019. The new plug-in hybrid will possess all the capability of the traditional Subaru Crosstrek with increased fuel efficiency, thanks to its plug-in hybrid powertrain. It can be driven as a conventional hybridRead Full Story
The all-new Volvo S60 compact luxury sedan is a 2019 North American Car of the Year finalist. The S60 is the first Volvo car manufactured in the U.S. and the second model to be available through the company’s new subscription offer, Care by Volvo. Care by Volvo makes getting into a new Volvo as easyRead Full Story
The eighth generation of the Porsche 911 is here. On the eve of the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show—November 30-December 9—the new 911 celebrated its world premiere. With an exterior that unmistakably reflects the Porsche design DNA, a more muscular look and a completely new interior layout, the new 911 is both timeless and modern.Read Full Story
MINI Motorsport partner X-raid will field five MINI John Cooper Works Rally at the 41st edition of The Dakar, January 6-17, 2019. The five vehicles have already completed pre-Dakar tests and are now en route to Peru, South America, the chosen arena for the toughest long-distance cross-country event on the 2019 rally calendar. Over theRead Full Story
Aston Martin has made a significant and symbolic stride towards the brand’s first SUV – now officially confirmed as being named DBX – with the first development prototype being put through its paces along a demanding Welsh Rally stage in the hands of the company’s chief engineer, Matt Becker. This first test for DBX signifiesRead Full Story
Story & photos by David Gatrell Each year, the Victoria Day May long weekend’s British car events consist of the Vancouver ABFM at VanDusen on the Saturday, followed by the All British Whistler Run on the Sunday. The Whistler Run is a timed event, with each car’s departure time from Park Royal shopping centre andRead Full Story
Eighty per cent of winter tire owners believe driving a vehicle equipped with winter tires has saved them from being involved in a potentially hazardous driving situation such as loss of control or a collision, according to a new consumer survey commissioned by the Tire and Rubber Association of Canada (TRAC). TRAC’s 2018 Canadian ConsumerRead Full Story
Mazda has unveiled its 2019 Mazda CX-5 Signature top-tier trim level, which includes a turbocharged SKYACTIV-2.5T engine and new G-Vectoring Control Plus. As Mazda’s best-selling vehicle, with more than two-million units sold worldwide, the compact crossover takes its next step with this new CX-5 Signature model, which incorporates premium materials, such as Cocoa Brown NappaRead Full Story
BMW’s new top of the range, seventh generation, M Performance 3 Series—2020 BMW M340i and M340i xDrive sedans—will make its world debut at the 2018 Los Angeles International Auto Show November 30 to December 9 with the M340i xDrive model. The new BMW M Performance models feature an updated six-cylinder in-line gasoline engine, M PerformanceRead Full Story
A new £50-million (CAD$84-million-plus) McLaren Composites Technology Centre (MCTC) production facility has opened in Yorkshire, England. The MCTC aims to be a world-leader in innovating lightweight carbon fibre and composites that will work together with future powertrain development to save weight and produce greater energy efficiencies. Prototyping has already begun on innovating McLaren’s next generationRead Full Story
Story by Tim Suddard, Classic Motorsports publication Click the following link to read the complete story https://classicmotorsports.com/articles/t-time-comparing-mg-t-series-lineup/
2018 ABFM Show Prize Ticket Numbers: Win a Trip for 2 to Britain: Ticket No. 2174 Win a set of Tires (4) from Big-O Tires: Ticket No. 2254 Win a Trip for 2 to Victoria: Ticket No. 1000 Win an Autoglym Detailing Kit: Ticket No. 1742 Win a Shell $200 Gas Card: Ticket No. 347Read Full Story
Pure McLaren, an exclusive driving program of McLaren Automotive that gives both McLaren owners and prospective owners the chance to experience the performance of the cars in the controlled environment of a race track, will launch in North America this year. All Pure McLaren events offer not only the opportunity to enjoy the McLaren rangeRead Full Story
Sixty years later, one of these Austin Healey Sprites might well be seen among the more than 10 Sprites being celebrated as a Featured Marque on Saturday May 19, 2018, at the All British Classic Car show at VanDusen Garden, Vancouver, BC. To purchase advance tickets, visit eventbrite.
The Specialty Vehicle Association of BC (SVABC), the lobby group committed to preserving the collector car hobby and supporting B.C.’s car enthusiasts, is all revved up for a momentous year of Collector Car Appreciation Day celebrations in British Columbia. At the request of the SVABC, the Province of British Columbia has issued a Proclamation declaringRead Full Story
Paul Barlow (September 6, 1948 – April 3, 2018) It is with sadness that Patrick and Joan Stewart publish the following announcement about the passing of Paul Barlow. Paul was a long-time friend and attendee of the Vancouver All British Field Meet, which he faithfully and consistently attended for more than 15 years. An activeRead Full Story
