The world lost a great character on March 18, 2014, with the passing of Frank Hagerty, co-founder of Hagerty Insurance. Frank Hagerty was born in Detroit on June 16, 1934, the only child of Frank and Evelyn Hagerty. He attended Cooley High School and graduated from Michigan State University. He began by studying agriculture withRead Full Story
Aston Martin has launched the company’s first ice driving program in North America, hosted at Crested Butte, Colorado, providing customers with the ultimate driving experience against a stunning mountainous backdrop. Offering customers the opportunity to experience the full potential of the Aston Martin range and hone their driving skills, the new On Ice program took place inRead Full Story
Eric Ristau and Geneva Limatta, a husband-and-wife team from Missoula, Mont., are putting together a film about motorcyclists who bring their dogs along for the ride. No, these easy-riding pups don’t sit on the seat, clasping their owner’s midsection. They ride in sidecars and wear specially designed dog goggles (called “doggles”). Fittingly the movie isRead Full Story
Port Aventura Entertainment S.A.U., a subsidiary of European investment group Investindustrial, has signed a licensing agreement with Ferrari to build Ferrari Land, a new Prancing Horse theme park, inside the Port Aventura resort and theme park outside Barcelona in Spain. Ferrari Land will cover 75,000 square metres and include a variety of new and excitingRead Full Story
A new clip from Red Bull sees Daniel Ricciardo and Sebastian Vettel explain the 2014 Formula One regulations—which are arguably the most complex the sport has ever seen.As well as providing information on the new technical changes for 2014, the clip also presents a unique view of the technology at work inside this year’s FormulaRead Full Story
The Triumph TR6 (1969-76) was a British six-cylinder sports car and the best-seller of the TR range built by Triumph when production ended in July 1976. Automotive journalist Paul Duchene tells Dave Kinney, of Hagerty’s Cars That Matter, what to look out for when you’re thinking about buying at TR6 for yourself. Click here toRead Full Story
By Steve Blake Lamborghini celebrated its 50th Anniversary in 2013. The celebrations went on all year but the big event was the Grande Giro in May. The Grande Giro was a 1200-kilometre drive around Italy starting in Milan and ending at the factory in Sant’ Agata Bolognese for a Gala party. Invitations were sent outRead Full Story
How often does a historic vehicle event come along that is not only amazing fun for the participants but also great PR for the hobby? An event that promotes and celebrates the joy of owning historic vehicles while attracting others to the historic vehicle community by demonstrating exactly what these vehicles can do? And toRead Full Story
Brand Finance Auto 100, has released its 2013 annual study conducted by leading brand valuation consultancy Brand Finance As the world’s biggest auto brands showcase their latest creations at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show, we put to them to the test to determine which are the most powerful and most valuable. Toyota has solidified itsRead Full Story
This Jensen, one of approximately 49 made, was the last to come out of the Jensen factory in May of 1976, just before the credit receivers locked the doors. The owner of the factory, Kjell Qvale decided to keep this car for himself. The car was shipped to his BMC dealership in San FranciscoRead Full Story
With its compact layout and short distances, Vancouver is an ideal place for electric vehicles, and there’s no better place for electric vehicle (EV) drivers to stay in Vancouver than the St. Regis Hotel. Located in the centre of downtown Vancouver, the St. Regis is offering EV drivers free charging from two newly installed high-speedRead Full Story
Tape is not just for wrapping presents. Ford designers rely on low-tech tape to hone the styling of any new vehicle. The design process of a vehicle is a long and artistic journey that begins with designers sketching ideas on paper. From there, the team moves to scaled-down clay models and 3D CAD drawings, eventuallyRead Full Story
By Brendan McAleer, Driving At 170 miles an hour, the bike feels like it’s going to come apart at the seams, frame sundered, fairing shredded, its rider flung into oblivion. The pitted and rutted surface of the salt looks smooth only from a distance; at this speed, everything shakes violently, blurring vision. There’s little tractionRead Full Story
As a long-time participant and supporter of the Targa Newfoundland international rally, Subaru Canada is offering a new, broad-ranging incentive and support program for Subaru competitors, their immediate families and for Targa event staff. Subaru Canada’s support program is three-fold: It includes a $750 rebate on the purchase or lease of a new Subaru forRead Full Story
Maserati celebrated the North American roll out of its all-new Ghibli (Gib-lee) with a 90-second broadcast spot titled “Strike” during the first quarter of the Super Bowl on January 31, 2014. Ghibli is a type of African desert wind and the perfect description of the way this commercial spot blew through North America’s most-watched footballRead Full Story
This pristine 1955 Austin-Healey 100 BN1 will be one of the many beautiful vehicles that will be seen at the 2014 Vancouver ABFM on Saturday May 17 at VanDusen Garden. Owner Rob Westcott took it out for a spin above the fog on January 1st in Belleveue, WA—his annual first drive of the year. ClickRead Full Story
The Nissan Micra is returning to Canada in 2014. Tailored specifically for Canadians, the Micra will not be available in the United States. According to Nissan, the all-new Micra will feature an impressively low cost of ownership and will revolutionize what Canadian consumers expect from an entry-level car. “After 21 years, the Nissan Micra isRead Full Story
Every year the top automotive journalists from all across Canada gather for a four-day new vehicle evaluation of more than 180 models. Their purpose? To select the best new vehicles in various categories, as well as an overall Car of the Year and Utility Vehicle of the Year. A Best New Technology award and theRead Full Story
