Vintage Racing Club of BC announces 2012 dates for BC Historic Motor Races
The Vintage Racing Club of British Columbia’s 25th running of its annual marquee race weekend, British Columbia Historic Motor Races, will be held on August 4 and 5, 2012, at the Mission Raceway Park – Road Course. Since 1976, when the races were staged at the famous Westwood track in Coquitlam and now at theRead Full Story
ABFM 2012 ProGarage partnership includes $3,000 worth of Prize Draws
ProGarage offers a wide range of colours and designs that is guaranteed to have you spending more time in the garage with your pride and joy. One lucky ABFM car owner is going to have a brand new garage floor to park their classic car on after this year’s Greatest Show on British Wheels MayRead Full Story
Canadian Black Book helps consumers reduce cost of ownership
When it comes to making cars that command a consistently higher trade-in value after four years the Japanese continue to dominate, Europeans stay the course and North American manufacturers steadily improve, Canada’s leading source of automotive values says. The 2012 “Best Retained Value Awards” released by Canadian Black Book (CBB) show Japanese cars and trucksRead Full Story
2012 European Classic Car Show at Richmond Oval
We are pleased to announce that the inaugural Euroclassic Show will take place Sunday, August 5, 2012, at the ultra modern Olympic Oval in Richmond. Euro Classic 2012 at the Richmond Olympic Oval will feature 250-plus vintage and classic vehicles displayed by their respective countries on the magnificent Olympic Plaza, overlooking the mighty Fraser riverRead Full Story
Porsche introduces all-new 2012 911 Carrera
At 48, the Porsche 911 Carrera is younger than ever. The completely redesigned seventh-generation sports car icon with its sleek and stretched silhouette, exciting contours and precisely designed features is undeniably 911 in looks, but incorporates numerous updates and innovations. Exterior The 100 mm longer wheelbase and reduced overall height underpin the fresh, athletic yetRead Full Story
L’Estage and Richard kick off 2012 rally season in new car
Reigning Canadian and North American champions, Quebec driver Antoine L’Estage (of St-Jean-sur-Richelieu) and co-driver Nathalie Richard (of Halifax, Nova Scotia) kicked off the 2012 season with a solid performance, finishing in second place at Michigan’s SnoDrift Rally, Round 1 of the Rally America series. At the wheel of their brand new Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X,Read Full Story
2012 Porsche Cayman R
New mid-engine coupe takes its purist cue from Boxster Spyder Featuring 121 pounds less weight and the most horsepower available in a mid-engined Porsche, the 330-hp Cayman R has been created for one reason: pure driving dynamics. With its highly-tuned sports suspension and vigilant attention to weight savings, the third Cayman model offers an evenRead Full Story
2012 Vancouver ABFM official poster artwork unveiled
Vancouver artist Bill Richards is a full-time studio artist working in a variety of media including oil, encaustic, acrylic, watercolour and ink. One of Richards’ specialities is automotive paintings and drawings, which reveal his love of cars, racing and speed. His work is valued by art collectors and automotive enthusiasts alike for his attention toRead Full Story
RM posts $25.5 million in sales at annual Phoenix auction
RM Auctions kicked off its 2012 calendar on a positive note in Arizona in January, posting more than $25.5 million in sales (all figures are reported in U.S. dollars and include 10 per cent buyer’s premium). RM saw a strong 89 per cent sell-through of its auction vehicles at this annual sale in Phoenix. TheRead Full Story
What Do We Need From the Battery of the Future?
Imagine a car that could go 300 miles – that’s Chicago to St. Louis – on battery power. That’s not possible today without either an assist from a gasoline-fueled engine functioning as a charger (the Chevy Volt solution) or an alternate drive provider (the Toyota Prius solution). The fact that such cars need, in effect,Read Full Story
Range Rover Evoque named 2012 NA Truck of the Year
The all-new 2012 Range Rover Evoque has been named the 2012 North American Truck of the Year. The 2012 Range Rover Evoque was selected over two other finalists, the BMW X3 and the Honda CR-V, based on the following categories: value for the dollar, innovation, handling, performance and safety and driver satisfaction. The Range RoverRead Full Story
2012 Volkswagen Beetle: The New Original
When the first Beetle rolled off the production line in 1938, it was called simply the Volkswagen — “the people’s car” — but its distinctive shape inspired nicknames across the globe: Beetle, Käfer, Vocho, Coccinelle, Fusca, Maggiolino. In total, 21.5-million original Beetles were sold. More than 60 years later, in 1998, a New Beetle, completeRead Full Story
VIN-formation: How one wrong number can cause a headache
Think of it as the automotive equivalent of human DNA. A vehicle identification number is an alphanumeric identifier that tells everything about a vehicle’s unique history. A VIN can unlock secrets about a cherished car or truck. But, as this story illustrates, it can sometimes make for a big hassle, too. For most, a vehicleRead Full Story
Nissan NV Series designed to help businesses run better
Introduced in spring, 2011, the Nissan NV (Nissan Van) Series started with a ground-up design—from its rugged ladder frame to the roof rack mounting brackets on the top of the innovatively conceived and styled body. Yet the all-new Nissan NV also has the advantage of Nissan’s commercial vehicle heritage, covering 75 years and more thanRead Full Story
Vancouver All British Classic Car Show announces featured marques for 2012 Show
The Greatest Show on British Wheels staged each Victoria Day weekend in the magnificent VanDusen Botanical Garden, Vancouver is pleased to announce that it will pay special tribute to Lotus Cars and Norton motorcycles on Saturday May 19, 2012. Lotus Elan, the car on which the Mazda Miata was modelled. 12,224 built (1962-1973). 60 yearsRead Full Story
Hagerty Silver Wheel Plan to debut January 2012
Aviva Canada Inc., one of Canada’s leading providers of home, auto and business insurance, and Hagerty Canada, LLC, a subsidiary of Hagerty Insurance Agency, the world’s leading provider of classic vehicle insurance, are proud to introduce the Hagerty Silver Wheel Plan. The Hagerty Silver Wheel Plan offers antique and classic car enthusiasts extensive coverage, includingRead Full Story
Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale 2012 to introduce a Salon Offering Collection
Building on its mantra of “Something for Everyone,” Barrett-Jackson Auction Company will unveil a new, elite breed of horsepower — Barrett-Jackson Salon Offering Collection— cars that are among the world’s most rare, valuable, collectible and coveted. 1947 Bentley Franay Mark VI Cabriolet, one of only two commissioned in 1947. Nine one-of-a-kind vehicles are currently consignedRead Full Story
Porsche debuts purist Panamera GTS
Porsche has unveiled the Panamera GTS, which it considers the purest expression of a four-door sports car in the Porsche family. Based on the Panamera 4S, the Panamera GTS focuses on performance and includes more power, upgraded brakes and a lowered, sportier suspension, making it even more capable on the race track without sacrificing practicality.Read Full Story