Smiles abound as British dentist puts his 450 classic cars up for sale
A car-obsessed dentist who has amassed Britain’s biggest private car collection is selling the whole lot for $100-million pounds (CDN$184,237,000.) James Hull, 53, who founded the James Hull Associates chain of dentists, owns more than 450 rare and classic cars, ranging from multi-million-dollar rare Jaguars to Winston Churchill’s Austin and a Bentley once owned byRead Full Story
Speedback to make British Debut at Goodwood Festival of Speed 2014
The David Brown Automotive Speedback GT will make its first public appearance in the UK at the famous Goodwood Festival of Speed from June 26-29, 2014. Following its international launch at Top Marques Monaco in April, Speedback has received many thousands of pages of coverage in the international media, and the company has begun allocatingRead Full Story
Are women drivers Fast & Furious?
What do women, Volvo drivers and Rochester, NY all have in common? They each represent the best drivers in their category, according to a new report from NYC-based tech start-up, Dash, which analyzed a snapshot of five-million miles driven by American car owners. Dash has a mobile product (Dash – Drive Smart) that makes any carRead Full Story
One lucky consumer to win a brand new 2014 Fiat 500
Jones Soda Co., known for its unique flavors and branding, and the FIAT brand has returned its “Jonesin’ for a Fiat 500” summer photo contest. The Grand Prize winner will receive a brand new 2014 Fiat 500, interactive surf lessons and photo shoot with Jones-sponsored professional surfer Brianna Cope, a GO Pro Hero 3 CameraRead Full Story
Vancouver Collector Car Show & Auction celebrates the collector car hobby
Interested in selling your classic at auction? The Vancouver Collector Car Show & Auction is right around the corner, taking place June 21 & 22 at the PNE Fairgrounds www.VancouverCollectorCars.com. If you have not thought about the auction as a potential way to sell your vehicle, maybe you should consider it. Last year, the firstRead Full Story
Winning Entry Ticket ABFM 2014
Congratulations to the holder of: Ticket # 2139 You have won a Trip for Two to Britain, courtesy of Expedia Cruiseship Centers, Pitt Meadows Branch and Air Transat. Congratulations to Bob Wilmott of Vancouver.
McQueen’s 275 GTB/4 takes centre stage at RM’s flagship Monterey sale
Calling all Steve McQueen fans. RM Auctions, the world’s largest collector car auction house for investment-quality automobiles, will lift the gavel on the 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 formerly owned by the “King of Cool” at its flagship Monterey sale, which returns to California from August 15-16, 2014. Sporting a distinctive shade of metallic gold calledRead Full Story
Nissan develops first ‘self-cleaning’ car prototype
Nissan has begun tests on innovative paint technology that repels mud, rain and everyday dirt, meaning drivers may never have to clean their car again. The specially engineered super-hydrophobic and oleophobic paint, which repels water and oils, has been applied to the all-new European market Nissan Note to create the world’s first self-cleaning car. ToRead Full Story
Nissan’s second EV starts global production in Barcelona
Nissan has started the production of its second all-electric vehicle—the e-NV200—which will be available as both a passenger vehicle and light commercial van. The Nissan plant in Barcelona will be the global production site for this zero-emission vehicle, which will be available as a light commercial van, passenger vehicle and electric taxi. Barcelona will beRead Full Story
Canada’s biggest classic car collection to ever go under the hammer
A group of more than 450 classic cars – the largest single collection to be auctioned from Canada – is set to cross the block at Auctions America’s Auburn Spring, Indiana on May 8-10, 2014. The John Scotti Collection predominately comprise American muscle cars from the ’60s and ’70s, but also includes a number ofRead Full Story
Honda Accord Hybrid wins 2014 Canadian Green Car Award
A panel of top Canadian automotive journalists has selected the Honda Accord Hybrid from among five other category winners as the vehicle that best combines environmental benefits and mass-market appeal. The Accord had won the Hybrid category, in a tie with Volkswagen’s Jetta Turbo Hybrid, in an earlier selection round, after extensive testing and assessmentsRead Full Story
Velocette: a proud history built on high quality and innovation
By Alan Comfort John Goodman and William Gue founded Veloce Limited in 1905. The first of its motorcycles produced under the name Veloce were powered by four-stroke Belgian Kelecom engines, then later with an F-head engine with an integral two-speed gearbox of their own design. Veloce remained a family-owned business until its doors closed inRead Full Story
Ford pays homage to five decades of its favourite pony car
Fifty years after debuting one of the world’s most popular cars, Ford is marking the milestone by revealing a Mustang 50 Year Limited Edition. Created to honour five decades of Mustang heritage, only 1,964 examples of the 50 Year Limited Edition will ever be built when it goes on sale in fall 2014. Based onRead Full Story
Land Rover partners with Virgin Galactic
Land Rover has announced a long-term global partnership with Richard Branson’s pioneering commercial spaceline, Virgin Galactic and revealed its Discovery Vision Concept vehicle, a vision of Land Rover’s future family of Discovery vehicles. Demonstrating their shared vision of pioneering spirit, technological innovation and sense of adventure, the ground breaking partnership was announced against the backdropRead Full Story
All-new 2015 Audi A3 TDI Sportback
Audi’s all-new A3 TDI Sportback, which debuted at the New York International Auto Show on April 16, is set to arrive in North America in the summer of 2015. The A3 TDI Sportback is a premium, compact hatchback that pairs fuel efficiency and coupe-like looks with the utility of a crossover. Its engineering and advancedRead Full Story
Octagon to close parts department
Vancouver-based Octagon Motor Group will be closing its parts’ sales operations, effective September 1, 2014. The service department remains open to provide expert service for all British and import makes and models. The company has taken this difficult decision after a prolonged period of economic losses from the parts department. The losses have extended throughoutRead Full Story
Octagon Motors E-Type displayed at Vancouver Convention Centre
Canadian Tire, Canada’s largest automotive retailer, held its annual convention and trade show April 5 at the Vancouver Trade and Convention center, where thousands of visitors browsed the 300-plus exhibitors offering special discounts and product demonstrations. The Greatest Show on British Wheels—Vancouver ABFM—was also there, promoting its Saturday May 17, 2014, event date, courtesy ofRead Full Story
Rocket Rally Racing now official Subaru Rally Team Canada
Subaru Canada has established a three-year agreement with Patrick Richard and his Squamish, B.C.-based Rocket Rally Racing to continue their longtime Canadian Rally Championship (CRC) participation. The new partnership will extend over three years and solidifies Patrick Richard and Rocket Rally Racing as the official Subaru Rally Team Canada. The Canadian Rally Championship is comprisedRead Full Story