Porsche Invests 150 Million Euro in R & D
Through extensive construction projects, Porsche is implementing a long-term strategic site plan for its research and development centre in Weissach, Germany. The sports car manufacturer is investing around 150-million euros (CDN$200-million) in a high-tech wind tunnel, a state-of-the-art design centre and an innovative electronics integration centre. The technology implemented in the new wind tunnel willRead Full Story
Porsche 911 GT3 RSR Successes!
Once again, the Porsche 911 GT3 RSR is the world’s most successful GT race car. The fastest racing-911, developed following the rules of the GT2 category left its mark on the globe’s race tracks, winning against strong competition from Ferrari, BMW, Aston Martin and others. Read the full story under the Features – Motorsport menu.
MINI Announces Countryman Pricing
MINI Canada announces pricing for the new 2011 MINI Countryman MINI Cooper Countryman With an MSRP of $27,850, the MINI Cooper Countryman features the recently upgraded 1.6 litre DOHC 4 cylinder engine with fully-variable valve management, producing 121 horsepower @ 6,000 rpm and peak torque of 114 ft/lb @ 4,250 rpm. Equipped with the standardRead Full Story
Ferrari 599 HGTE Fiorano
Ferrari 599 HGTE Fiorano: New Handling Package By Steve Blake Half of November’s rainfall was due to fall the day I got to test the new Ferrari 599 HGTE. As I stood in Ferrari of Vancouver’s showroom looking outside at the bright red car waiting for me, the rain came down inRead Full Story
Joerg Bergmeister in the 2011 Carrera GTS
While in Palm Springs, California for the press launch of the all-new 2011 Porsche Carrera GTS, five-time American LeMans Series’ champion, Joerg Bergmeister, took his first drive in the new car. Here, he compares the new 408 hp GTS model to his own 911 Carrera S — and to his Flying Lizard 911 GT3 RSRRead Full Story
AutoTalk – Acura TSX for 2011
2011 Acura TSX Sedan promises improved style, performance and engine efficiency Acura has announced a number of updates to its TSX sports sedan for the 2011 model year. Topping the list, is a freshened exterior along with a wide array of new features and technology. The exterior of the 2011 TSX receives a newRead Full Story
Rally Triple Crown with the Canadian Title!
BANCROFT, Ontario (November 20, 2010) – Ten months and thousands of kilometres after it started, the team of Antoine L’Estage and Nathalie Richard ended the 2010 rally season with a dominant victory in the Rally of the Tall Pines, sewing up the Canadian Rally Championship and earning the coveted ‘triple crown’ of North American rallyRead Full Story
Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance
Stars and Cars Shine at Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance Recently I travelled south to the Monterey peninsular in California, as did many thousands of others, to revel in what must be one of the top automobile concours in the world . . . The Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. This year the celebrated marques were noRead Full Story
Porsche Panamera
WIDE RANGE OF CUSTOMISATION OPTIONS FOR THE PORSCHE PANAMERA Porsche Exclusive and Porsche Tequipment offer customers a Gran Turismo tailored specifically for their needs MISSISSAUGA – August 4, 2009 — Through Porsche Exclusive and Porsche Tequipment, Porsche enables customers to refine and personalize all Porsche models individually, tailoring them to their specific wishes beyond evenRead Full Story
ABFM in The New York Times
Wheels: A Show Celebrating Classic British Cars in Vancouver By PAUL DUCHENE Published: May 26, 2010 The All British Field Meet in Vancouver brought out nearly 700 British cars, from ACs to Wolseleys. The rest of the article
