Jaguar’s legendary director of design Ian Callum departs after 20 years; successor Julian Thomson assumes the mantle
After two decades heading up Jaguar Design, Ian Callum, director of design, is leaving his position at the company. Julian Thomson, currently creative design director, has been appointed to the role of director of design, effective July 1, 2019. Since joining Jaguar in 1999, Callum has built a world-class creative design team, established a newRead Full Story
Michelin, GM take the air out of passenger vehicle tires
Michelin and General Motors (GM) have unveiled a new generation of airless wheel technology, the Michelin Uptis Prototype (or “Unique Puncture-proof Tire System”). GM intends to develop this airless wheel assembly with Michelin and aims to introduce it on passenger vehicles as early as 2024. Later this year, GM will initiate real-world testing and validationRead Full Story
Volkswagen ID.R sets new electric record at the Nürburgring
Volkswagen has achieved a milestone in electro-mobility with its ID.R., powered by two electric motors, which lapped Germany’s Nürburgring-Nordschleife in 6:05.336 minutes—faster than any electric vehicle before it. Romain Dumas (F) beat the previous record set by Peter Dumbreck (GB, NIO EP9) in 2017 by 40.564 seconds. With an average speed of 204.96 kilometres perRead Full Story
BC rally driver returns to the sport after several years off-road
Mark Jennings-Bates, a Western Canada rally champion returned to the sport the weekend of May 25-26 at the Rocky Mountain Rally in Invermere B.C. After taking a hiatus for several years, his goal, together with his wife Jackie was to finish in a top-10 spot. This year’s entries came close to 40 teams and withRead Full Story
Finding your Inner Zen on a motorcycle
Most people seek inner peace through quiet meditation and reflection, but a new self-help book has a different take. Meditation by Motorcycle – Ride Your Carbon Footprint to the Apex of Enlightenment shows readers how to achieve enlightenment by riding a motorcycle, something decidedly louder and more dangerous than the traditional yoga class or spiritualRead Full Story
Vancouver ABFM celebrates a different kind of Horsepower
A few weeks before the Vancouver ABFM, British cars will celebrate Horsepower of a different kind, when vintage cars will join thousands at Hasting Race Track to celebrate the track’s 130th anniversary on Saturday May 4. Those joining the festivities can enjoy a live broadcast of the Kentucky Derby, awesome entertainment, giveaways, food trucks, andRead Full Story
Aston Martin and Sotheby partner for one-make sale at 2019 Monterey Car Week
Aston Martin is eagerly anticipating the 2019 inaugural one-make sale at the world-famous Monterey Car Week in August, which stems from the brand’s new partnership with RM Sotheby’s. The world’s largest auction house for investment-quality automobiles is preparing for its Evening of Aston Martin sale on August 15, 2019, with initial entries for sale ledRead Full Story
Study finds Canadians spend thousands of dollars a year on their cars, drive them only four per cent of the time
A study by Angus Reid Global has revealed that Canadian cars are sitting idle 96 per cent of the time. The study was conducted in partnership with Turo, a peer-to-peer car sharing marketplace. The study conducted in Feburary 2019 and fielded among a representative sample of 2,017 Canadians found that on average, Canadian car ownersRead Full Story
Rometsch Beeskow custom coachwork wows at Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance
Most car enthusiasts know about the humble Beetle, the Golf, and the Microbus, but a class of 12 vehicles at the 2019 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance showed how the VW platform inspired coachbuilders around Europe to produce their own versions of the Volkswagen. Winner of the Volkswagen of America Trophy for the Most Elegant CoachworkRead Full Story
San Diego’s roadworthy summer trips
From stunning natural wonders to quirky roadside attractions and a bucolic backcountry where dramatic topography makes for inspiring, Instagramable moments, San Diego’s diverse landscapes and neighborhoods make it the ultimate summer road trip destination. The following are four epic roadways in San Diego, along with the best places to stop for visitors to live outRead Full Story
Bentley celebrates centenary with new Hero furniture line
In addition to offering the limited-edition Continental GT Number 9 in celebration of its centenary, Bentley Motors is also producing a limited-edition collection of Bentley Home furniture. The Hero line, created by Bentley Design, is produced by Bentley Home with just 100 pieces of each style bearing the special Bentley Centenary logo etched into metalwork.Read Full Story
Jaguar I-PACE voted 2019 European Car of the Year
Jaguar’s all-electric I-PACE has been voted ‘Car of the Year’ at the European Car of the Year Awards 2019. This is the first time a Jaguar has won the coveted prize. The European Car of the Year jury comprises 60 motoring journalists from 23 countries and the award recognizes technical innovation, design, performance, efficiency andRead Full Story
Women motorcycle riders prep for ‘Just Ride’ action
Women in more than 120 countries will take to their motorcycles to “Just Ride!” in the globally synchronized International Female Ride Day (IFRD) 13th edition occurring on Saturday May 4, 2019. The world’s roads, tracks and trails will prominently be female for the single and longest-running women’s motorcycle “Just Ride!” synchronized day action. IFRD isRead Full Story
Volvo to impose 180kph speed limit on its cars
Volvo Cars is sending a strong signal about the dangers of speeding and will limit the top speed on all its cars to 180 kilometres per hour from 2020. The company’s Vision 2020, which aims for no one to be killed or seriously injured in a new Volvo by 2020, is one of the mostRead Full Story
First full-scale LEGO McLaren Senna
A unique, full-scale LEGO McLaren Senna has been created in secret by shifts of specialist assemblers working around the clock. Taking nearly 5,000 hours to assemble, it comprises almost 500,000 separate components. Unusual for a McLaren, the LEGO Senna is something of a heavyweight, tipping the scales at 3,348lbs – 1,102lbs more than the McLarenRead Full Story
Minis invade 2019 VIAS to celebrate 60th anniversary
It was a Mini invasion on Sunday March 24, the last day of the 2019 Vancouver International Auto Show (VIAS), when 23 classic Minis and 3 BMW Mini Coopers filled the Jack Poole Olympic Plaza to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the iconic and most celebrated British car. Mini 60 Drive-Up event began at VanierRead Full Story
New Bentley GT V8 and GT V8 Convertible most agile ever
Bentley is introducing two new versions of its third-generation Continental GT and GT Convertible models in 2019. The luxury Grand Tourer, with a V8 gas engine, is now available for US customer order. Both V8 models are equipped with a new-generation 4.0-litre, twin-turbocharged engine. Designed, engineered and handcrafted in Crewe, Great Britain, the Continental GTRead Full Story
Inspiring gender diversity in the automotive industry
Traditionally, the automotive industry has been known to be male-dominated but as cultures progress into the future, there has been a tremendous growth in gender diversity. With International Women’s Day being celebrated on March 8, 2019, some of OK Tire’s many female experts across Canada were asked to share a few of their top tipsRead Full Story