MINI is a brand renowned for never needing a reason to throw a party and celebrate. However, an anniversary for 15 years of doing business in Canada was an appropriate time to bring the passionate MINI fan base together on October 14, 2017 in Montreal. The event marks the fourth iteration of MINI Invasion, anRead Full Story
The September 2017 issue of U.K.-based, Classic & Sports Car magazine published a five-page spread on the May 2017 Vancouver All British Field Meet (ABFM) that included 17 photos and 7 sidebar owner stories. “This recognition in a world-renowned, classic car magazine speaks to the quality and diversity of the B.C. collector car community andRead Full Story
Nissan has unveiled its IMx all-electric crossover concept vehicle at the 2017 Tokyo Motor Show. The IMx offers fully autonomous operation and a driving range of more than 600 kilometres. At the core of the IMx’s technological features is a future version of ProPILOT autonomous technology. When ProPILOT drive mode is selected, the system stowsRead Full Story
Gooding & Company auction achieved more than $155 million for 285 lots sold in 2017 and posted a strong 82 per cent sale rate from the auction house’s three esteemed venues. Collectors responded to the quality and unique offerings as 40 cars sold above the $1-million mark and 42 new world auction records were established.Read Full Story
Lotus has integrated some of the latest design philosophies from high-performance stablemates including the Exige Cup 380, and the mighty Evora GT430, as well as building upon the track and competition only Elise Race 250 to produce the extreme limited-edition Lotus Elise Cup 260. Setting a standard for outright track pace and low lap times,Read Full Story
The 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio has claimed the title of world’s fastest production SUV, setting a new benchmark lap time at Germany’s legendary Nürburgring. In September 21017, a Stelvio Quadrifoglio lapped the 20.7-kilometre) Nordschleife (north loop) in a record 7 minutes 51.7 seconds. This new benchmark time is a full eight seconds faster thanRead Full Story
Vancouver-based Electra Meccanica, manufacturer of the all-electric Solo commuter car, SoloR race variant, and Tofino sport coupe, has filed an application to have its shares of common stock listed on the NASDAQ Capital Market. “Elevating the listing of our common stock to the NASDAQ Capital Market will provide access to a larger pool of capital,Read Full Story
It was another first-place finish for Subaru Rally Team Canada (SRTC) and another podium sweep for Subaru at the 2017 Pacific Forest Rally (PFR) in Merritt, BC, the fifth round of the 2017 Canadian Rally Championship (CRC) season. The victory marked SRTC’s third in a row and keeps the team atop the championship standings withRead Full Story
The new BMW X2 is still far from being ready for its market debut, nevertheless, the newest Sports Activity Coupé in the BMW X family is beginning to get out and about in its most congenial environment—the urban jungle. In late September, the BMW X2 was noted during Fashion Week in Milan, Italy, wearing anRead Full Story
Porsche is expanding its hybrid range by adding a plug-in hybrid to the Panamera Sport Turismo model line. Combining the 4.0-litre V8 engine from the Panamera Turbo Sport Turismo with an electric motor, the 2018 Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo delivers a total output of 680 horsepower and 626 lb.-ft. of torque, making itRead Full Story
The legendary Range Rover took its next evolutionary step, unveiling a plug-in hybrid electric model at the Design Museum in London and driving it onto a catwalk in EV mode—in silence. For the first time, customers choosing Land Rover’s flagship SUV can experience zero-emission driving. The efficient new Range Rover P400e plug-in hybrid electric vehicleRead Full Story
Welcoming a new era in its history, TVR unveiled its all new sports car, the TVR Griffith, at the Goodwood Revival. The Griffith is the first new TVR to be launched since the company was resurrected in British hands. The new Griffith stays true to the brand’s rich heritage, while employing cutting-edge engineering. The exteriorRead Full Story
Dan Kruse Classics, one of the world’s classic car auction houses has sold the Lotus Exige S260 Sports Couple, formerly owned by comedian and television star Jerry Seinfeld, for $90,400 at the May 30, 2017, Forth Annual Midland-Odessa Auction hosted by Dan Kruse Classics. The fastest to, from and around the track model, the 2009Read Full Story
Hagerty, the classic car valuations and insurance provider, has released its list of best classic cars to buy in 2017. The list focuses on cars that are poised to be strong investments in terms of value growth and smiles-per-dollar. “One of the most exciting trends emerging is younger enthusiasts driving interest in newer vehicles,” saidRead Full Story
Gooding & Company, the auction house acclaimed for selling the world’s most significant and valuable collector cars, will once again offer exceptional sports cars from Ferrari, Aston Martin, Mercedes-Benz and Shelby, to name a few, at its 10th annual two-day Scottsdale Auctions on January 20 and 21, 2017. “Every one of these iconic sports carsRead Full Story
Subaru’s BRZ Inazuma Edition limited volume sports coupe will be available in early 2017 throughout Subaru dealerships across Canada. The Inazuma derives its name from the Japanese word for lightning, which according to Subaru describes its capabilities perfectly. In addition to the features that make the 2+2 BRZ so desirable, the Inazuma Edition boasts severalRead Full Story
Alfonso Albaisa, Infinit executive design director, took an all-new INFINITI Q60 to Havana—the first U.S.-spec car registered in Cuba in 58 years—to trace his roots back to his parents’ birthplace. Now based in Japan, where he oversees all four INFINITI design studios across the world, Alfonso grew up in Miami. This was his first opportunityRead Full Story
