Global sales of EyeSight-equipped Subaru Vehicles surpass one-million
After eight years and seven months since the launch of its EyeSight driver assist system Subaru models equipped with the system surpassed one-million units in November 2016. EyeSight achieved a world first in using solely stereo camera technology to provide a driver-assist system incorporating features such as adaptive cruise control and pre-collision braking that detectsRead Full Story
Dilawri and OpenRoad to build new flagship Porsche Centre in Richmond, British Columbia
The Dilawri Group of Companies and OpenRoad Auto Group have partnered to build and operate a new flagship Porsche Centre in the Richmond Auto Mall. Construction of the new state-of-the-art dealership is set to start in 2018, with plans for completion in 2019. “This is an excellent opportunity to provide our customers with greater accessRead Full Story
Brendan McAleer recipient of 2016 Bridgestone Feature Writing Award
North Vancouver resident Brendan McAleer has received the 2016 Bridgestone Feature Writing Award. The Bridgestone Feature Writing Award, which recognizes outstanding journalism in the Canadian automotive industry, was presented to McAleer as part of the annual Automotive Journalist Association of Canada (AJAC) TestFest event held from October 24 to October 28, in Bowmanville, Ontario. McAleerRead Full Story
Petersen Museum celebrates the ‘Art of Bugatti’ with year-long display
On October 23, 2016, the Petersen Museum in Los Angeles, California, will unveil the most comprehensive retrospective on the Bugatti family in history, showcasing the art, sculpture, furniture and automobiles of the family that changed automotive design, engineering and racing during the art deco period. “Art of Bugatti” will open to the public in theRead Full Story
Gooding’s 2016 Pebble Beach auctions achieve highest one-day sale of more than $76-million
Gooding & Company, the official auction house of the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, realized more than $76.7-million during the first of its two-evening Pebble Beach auction event on Saturday August 20, 2016. The auction house, acclaimed for its world-class consignments and record-breaking prices, delivered an 88 per cent sales rate as 70 of 80 lotsRead Full Story
OpenRoad VW celebrates grand opening with summer beach party
OpenRoad Auto Group celebrated the grand opening of OpenRoad VW, Western Canada’s largest VW dealership with an elaborate Westcoast beach party on August 13, 2016, that featured an outdoor beach volleyball court, collector VW displays, and a gourmet barbeque. More than 500 guests attended the casual celebration, including Maria Stenstrom, president of Volkswagen Canada andRead Full Story
First Camaro lights up Detroit’s Woodward Dream Cruise event
The Historic Vehicle Association (HVA) illuminated glass showcase containing the very first Camaro built in 1966 was the start attraction at Detroit’s Woodward Dream Cruise. The Woodward Dream Cruise is a classic car event held annually on the third Saturday of August in Metropolitan Detroit along Woodward Avenue. The 2016 event celebrates Camaro’s 50th anniversaryRead Full Story
Riding a Triumph Tiger in the wild: A motorcycle adventure to Alaska
Story and photos by Jeremy Stewart: Updated August 18, 2016 For the last 20 years, I have been in love with motorcycles. I love their simplicity, their speed and, sorry for the cliché, the feeling of freedom I get while riding. I’m on my seventh bike now. Each one has been different—Sport, Cruiser, Vintage. AllRead Full Story
McLaren 570GT by MSO Concept debuts at 2016 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance
McLaren Automotive has released details of the new McLaren 570GT by MSO Concept ahead of its debut on the famed 18th fairway of Pebble Beach Golf Course at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, the world’s highest-profile competitive display of collector’s cars. The McLaren 570GT by MSO Concept will be displayed on the concept lawn whereRead Full Story
San Diego’s ‘Hops Highway’: A road trip that includes breweries and safaris
Considering an awesome road trip? Picture yourself driving down the scenic California coast, in the car of your choice, windows (or top) down, blasting your favorite tunes… sounds like the perfect road trip, right? If a classic American road trip is part of your plan and you have the time, consider a 22-hour plus roadRead Full Story
Shining stars at 2016 Pebble Beach Auctions
Since the 1950s, Pebble Beach has been the ultimate destination for lovers of collector cars. Today, enthusiasts from around the world enjoy this singular experience: the spectacular California coastline, the prestigious concours and the finest classic cars available anywhere. As the official auction house of the world-renowned Pebblie Beach Concours d’Elegance and the only auctionRead Full Story
ICBC Survey results may mean changes to Collector Plate Program
The B.C. Government is extending the Modified Collector plate to 1974. It has also granted permission for fenderless vehicles 1940 and older to be operated on paved dry roads in British Columbia. These are areas that the National Association of Automobile Clubs of Canada (NAACC), Collector Car Club Council, Specialty Vehicle Association of British ColumbiaRead Full Story
All-new 2017 Honda Civic Hatchback arrives fall 2016
Arriving this fall in North America, the 2017 Civic Hatchback is the latest addition to the much-heralded 10th-generation Honda Civic lineup, joining the 2016 North American Car of the Year—the Civic Sedan, and the Civic Coupe that launched earlier this year. The 2017 Honda Civic Hatchback combines Euro-inspired styling and five-door versatility with the Civic’sRead Full Story
World’s first production-ready variable compression ratio engine
Infiniti plans to present VC-T (Variable Compression-Turbocharged), the world’s first production-ready variable compression ratio engine and one of the most advanced internal combustion engines ever created, on September 29 at the 2016 Paris Motor Show (Mondial de l’Automobile). More than 20 years in development, Infiniti’s new four-cylinder turbocharged gasoline VC-T engine represents a major breakthroughRead Full Story
2017 Subaru BRZ comes with enhanced performance and updated features
The rear-wheel-drive 2017 Subarun BRZ, an authentic sports coupe with an ultra-low centre of gravity and precision steering that delivers pinpoint handling accuracy, is now available in Subaru dealerships across Canada. Power and Handling The 2.0L DOHC naturally aspirated horizontally opposed Subaru Boxer engine receives several internal updates for friction reduction including new valves, camshaftRead Full Story
Canadian student gains F1 career opportunity from Infiniti
For the first time ever, a university student from Canada has been awarded the career opportunity of a lifetime in Formula One, as Infiniti announces Felix Lamy as the first Canadian winner of the Infiniti Engineering Academy 2016. Having been selected from thousands of entries and beating nine other finalists from around the country inRead Full Story
Lotus right on track with new Elise Race 250
The latest race car from Lotus is its new Elise Race 250. Eligible for many race series around the world, this new Elise has been developed with a raft of performance-orientated features as standard. The Elise Race 250 packs a supercharged, 1.8-litre 4-cylinder engine with a 6-speed manual gearbox, boasts 243-horsepower at 7,200 rpm andRead Full Story
Hagerty’s new Vehicle Rating tracks individual market performance
Hagerty’s new collector vehicle rating system, known as the Hagerty Vehicle Rating, measures a specific vehicle’s performance relative to the rest of the overall market. This is the latest addition to the suite of Hagerty Valuation Tools designed to empower people who love cars with market knowledge. The assigned score (on a scaleRead Full Story