Despite Great Recession predictions that the American love affair with cars and driving was waning, Millennials (1981-1995) and Gen Zers (1996-2015) now report they are more likely—not less—to want to own a classic or collectible car than their parents and grandparents, according to the Hagerty 2020 “Why Driving Matters” survey of 10,000 U.S. drivers. KeyRead Full Story
In 1964, the Monte Carlo Rally was still a genuine adventure for all the competing racing drivers and the spectacle was broadcast live on television. This was the era when automobile manufacturers all over the world discovered rally sport as the perfect stage for presenting their models. And consequently, vehicles from different weight and performanceRead Full Story
The Fédération Internationale des Véhicules Anciens (FIVA) is conducting a world-wide historic vehicle survey. FIVA’s Legislation Commission is tasked to ensure that the development of national and international legislation does not create an adverse impact to owners of historic vehicles and the use of these on public roads without inappropriate restrictions. FIVA was founded inRead Full Story
An official ground-breaking ceremony for a recreational car racing facility in southern Alberta took place on Sept. 24, 2020, with plans to open in summer 2021. The facility is the brainchild of Rocky Mountain Motorsports (RMM), located just 25 minutes north of Calgary. In addition to a world-class track layout, the facility will include allRead Full Story
Aston Martin is celebrating the release of the 25th James Bond film, with two exclusive 007 special editions inspired by the cars featured in No Time to Die. This new collaboration between Aston Martin and EON Productions, the company that produces the James Bond films with Metro Goldwyn Mayer Studios, delivers new 007 editions of theRead Full Story
Women motorcycle riders and motorsport enthusiasts on six continents and more than 120 countries will take to their motorcycles to “Just Ride!”, Saturday, August 22, 2020 for the officially rescheduled 14th edition of International Female Ride Day (IFRD). The globally synchronized action will see women once again govern the world’s roads, tracks and trails for theRead Full Story
BC Used Oil Management Association (“BCUOMA”), a not-for-profit group dedicated to the collection and recycling of lubricating oil, oil filters, oil containers, antifreeze and antifreeze containers in British Columbia, have created a series of five short videos that combine a fun, non-traditional communications campaign, with a serious and important used oil recycling message. View the videos here. “ThisRead Full Story
For his newest ride, car enthusiast Steve Blake made a choice between two new Porsche vehicles, the 2021 Porsche Cayman GTS 4.0 and the Cayman S, which did he choose? The time has come for me to choose a new sports car. I have thoroughly enjoyed my last three Porsche sports cars for daily drivers.Read Full Story
Spotted on Vancouver’s westside, a 1965 Chevrolet Corvair Corsa. The engine is all-aluminum air-cooled flat six, which, in turbo charged form, as in the Corsa model, produces exceptional performance for a compact car. The multi-dial interior and high-back seats also made the Corsa a sporty model in the ‘60s. With its swing-axle suspension at theRead Full Story
With time to spare and nowhere to go during the COVID-19 lockdown, many classic-car owners have seized the opportunity to finally make progress on a restoration project—or two. Rob Dibble saw the overabundance of time at home as an opportunity to pursue his passion for car restoration. A corporate development entrepreneur, Dibble has been workingRead Full Story
Subaru’s 2021 Crosstrek, which will be available in Canadian showrooms this August, will include an update on its design, efficiency and levels of safety. The 2021 Crosstrek comes with an optional 2.5-litre direct-injection Subaru Boxer engine for increased power and enhanced capability. Providing 182 horsepower and 176 lb.-ft. of torque. The new engine isRead Full Story
Just over four years since Aston Martin announced its investment in a brand-new manufacturing facility at St. Athan, the first Aston Martin to be “Made in Wales” has been driven off the production line. The culmination of an extensive development program that began with virtual development in 2015 and physical testing in Wales in 2018,Read Full Story
After years of the SVABC (Specialty Vehicle Association of BC) working in partnership with ICBC managers, policy and insurance specialists, the day has arrived when a surviving spouse in British Columbia can retain a vehicle’s collector plate and not be required to reapply for collector status on the vehicle. This applies to both regular plates, asRead Full Story
Tom Cochrane said it best: “Life is a highway, I want to ride it all night long.” More that ever, these lyrics are ringing as Canadians rediscover the love, and passion of the drive amid COVID-19 restrictions lifting. During these unprecedented times, the driving experience has transformed from commuting to being a source of freedom,Read Full Story
Ford Co-Pilot 360 Technology—a comprehensive collection of available driver-assist features—now includes Active Drive Assist, which allows for hands-free driving on more than 160,ooo kilometres of divided highways in Canada and the U.S. Driver-assist features are supplemental and do not replace the driver’s attention, judgment and need to control the vehicle. It does not replace safeRead Full Story
Maserati’s new Nettuno engine will be the beating heart of its much-anticipated MC20 super sportscar that will make its world premiere in September 2020. The unit was designed at Maserati’s Modena facilities: the Maserati Innovation Lab on Via Emilia Ovest, the workshops on Via Delle Nazioni (Maserati Corse’s historic base) and developed at the EngineRead Full Story
The Petersen Automotive Museum, located on Wilshire Boulevard along Museum Row in the Miracle Mile neighborhood of Los Angeles, will reopen to the public on Friday, June 19, 2020, establishing a new schedule of 10am to 5pm, Wednesday through Sunday. Health and safety guidelines set by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), State ofRead Full Story
Electrify Canada, established in July 2018, is announcing nine new electric vehicle (EV) fast charging station locations in British Columbia, projected to open throughout 2020. The first station, located in the city of Merritt, marked the company’s official debut in western Canada when it opened to the public in May. Electrify Canada’s stations will beRead Full Story
