Mercedes-Benz begins construction of new retail facility in Langley
On September 6, 2012, Tim A. Reuss, president and CEO of Mercedes-Benz Canada, joined The Honourable Peter Fassbender, Mayor of Langley, and Ajay Dilawri, president of the Dilawri Group of Companies, to break ground and celebrate the official start of construction that will create a modern new Mercedes-Benz retail facility in B.C.’s Fraser Valley. ProminentlyRead Full Story
In Memoriam: Michael (Mike) David Powley
It is with great sadness that Patrick and Joan Stewart publish the following announcement about the passing of Mike Powley. Mike was one of the faces of the annual Vancouver All British Field Meet at VanDusen, where for the past 19 years he read the more than 180 class awards in his inimitable style. MikeRead Full Story
RM Auctions posts a spectacular US$95-million in sales at 2012 Monterey Weekend
This superb 1962 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spyder led a host of million-dollar-plus Ferraris at the 2012 RM sale in Monterey (credit: Stephen Goodal © 2012 courtesy RM Auctions) RM Auctions, the world’s largest collector car auction house for investment-quality automobiles, continued its strong track record on the August Monterey, California week of carRead Full Story
Lighter, faster, more agile: the new 911 Carrera 4
The typical Porsche all-wheel drive with rear-focused layout in the new Porsche 911 Carrera 4—the latest 911 variant—guarantees maximum vehicle dynamics on a wide variety of road surfaces and in all weather conditions. The new all-wheel drive 911 is being launched in four versions—as the 911 Carrera 4 and 911 Carrera 4S and each asRead Full Story
All-new 2014 Mazda6 Sedan makes global debut
From design concept to final production, the all-new 2014 Mazda6 has been a teasing feast for the eyes. Spawning from its TAKERI Concept beginnings, which made its global debut at the Tokyo Motor Show November 2011, the redesigned Mazda6 has been adapted for more practical wheels-to-road use. Similar to TAKERI, the Mazda6 features a newRead Full Story
F1 World Champion Sebastian Vettel stars in music video
Double Formula One World Champion Sebastian Vettel has taken on a driving job with a difference—starring in a music video with double Grammy-winning US R&B star and protégé of Jay-Z, Melanie Fiona. The Red Bull Racing driver and Infiniti Global Ambassador plays a central part in the official global music video for Fiona’s track ‘WatchRead Full Story
Austin-Healey: The Bulldog Breed (Haynes Classic Makes Series)
Reviewed by Mike Tate The title of this book is somewhat of a misnomer, as not only do we enjoy Healey’s BMC relationship but also some of the company’s other associations with Nuffield, Riley, Nash, Alvis, Innocenti, Leyland, BMH, BLMC, Austin-Morris, of course, and latterly, Jensen. Donald Mitchell Healey was a staunch Cornishman and aRead Full Story
2012 Volkswagen Jetta GLI: The Compact Performer
Here is some good automotive news. Volkswagen Canada, celebrating its 60th year in Canada, has released its sales figures for the first half of 2012 that show a seven per cent increase over 2011 sales, with 33,669 new vehicles sold through its 135 Canadian dealers. Considering that last year was a record year for VW,Read Full Story
First production Lotus Exige S comes off the assembly line
The first production Exige S came off the assembly line July 24, 2012, and very soon the first customers will experience this new Lotus. Lotus Chief Operating Officer, Aslam Farikullah stood proudly by the production line and talked about the significance of this event How do you feel about reaching this particular milestone? Aslam Farikullah:Read Full Story
2012 Land Rover LR4: Improved capability
Land Rover’s good-looking LR4 keeps its Jaguar 5-litre, direct injection V8 engine for 2012. At 375-horsepower and 375 lb-ft of torque, the LR4 has 25 per cent more power and 19 per cent more torque than the previous LR3 model year, which makes it more nimble both on- and off road. Other improvements include newRead Full Story
Vintage Racers Recycle Historic Trophies!
Front: the Abbotsford Trophy; Back left to right: the SCCBC Trophy, ‘The Battered Cup’, the Pete Lovely Memorial Award, the Westwood Trophy – Johnston photo Tom Johnston, Chairman of the Vintage Racing Club of British Columbia’s upcoming British Columbia Historic Motor Races (visit the BCHMR web site: www.bchmr.ca for more info) has announced that theRead Full Story
Exciting New Program for the 25th BCHMR!
This year will be the twenty fifth running of the British Columbia Historic Motor Races. To mark this significant milestone, the race organizers have expanded the weekend program to provide a very exciting and interesting motor sport festival for both participants and fans. Two races have been added to the VRCBC’s usual program andRead Full Story
AUTOBOOKS: Morgan 4/4: The First 75 Years
Reviewed by Mike Tate The Morgan Motor Company itself is batting just over a century in cricketing terms, but the Morgan 4/4 as an automobile within the Morgan marque has been 75 years in production and is surely the very DNA of this traditional manufacturer. Even today, that particular 4/4 look is still recognizable inRead Full Story
ABFM prize winner enjoys new ProGarage floor
Steve Blake’s 1949 MG TC now resides in surroundings that reflect the beauty of his award-winning vehicle. Thanks to his wife Susan, who entered the contest draw at this year’s 2012 Vancouver All British Field Meet at VanDusen Botanical Garden, their garage now boasts a brand new floor from ProGarage valued at $2,000. The environmentallyRead Full Story
BMW Group scores at 2012 Engine of the Year Awards
Engines that remain unbeaten titleholders, as well as triumphant newcomers, have secured the BMW Group’s renewed pre-eminence at the 2012 International Engine of the Year Awards. Powerplants guaranteeing efficient power delivery in current BMW and MINI models topped no fewer than four out of eight displacement categories. The quartet of trophy-winners comprised two four-cylinder engines,Read Full Story
BCAA partners with Kidney Car Program
June 3-9, 2012 is Canada’s Environment Week and vehicle owners are being encouraged to donate their unused vehicle(s) to the Kidney Car Program. The Kidney Car Program is part of a unique series of “recycle for life” programs developed by The Kidney Foundation of Canada that benefit the environment, vehicle owners and people affected byRead Full Story
David Cohen cleans up at 2012 Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este
Vancouver resident David Cohen’s 1933 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 GS 6th Series won the “Gold Cup” at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este in Italy A 1933 Alfa Romeo that its owner longed for as a youngster growing up in South Africa took home the “Coppa d’Oro Villa d’Este” honors at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este.Read Full Story
Class Winners at Vancouver ABFM 2012
A heartfelt thank-you to all sponsors, car owners and enthusiasts who turned out on Saturday May 19, 2012 and once again showed why the Vancouver All British Field Meet is worthy of being dubbed “The Greatest Show on British Wheels.”—Patrick & Joan Stewart, event organizers. New this year: The British Columbia School of Technology (BCIT)Read Full Story