VW debuts US production version of 2017 Golf Alltrack
Volkswagen of America, Inc., has debuted the U.S. production version of the all-wheel-drive Golf Alltrack, which goes on sale in the fall as a 2017 model. The Golf Alltrack is based on the Golf SportWagon—winner of the 2016 Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) Best New Family Car. The Golf Alltrack shares its underpinnings withRead Full Story
Lexus and Toyota to make Automated Braking standard on nearly every model and trim level by end of 2017
Advanced automatic safety technology that was once available on only the most expensive new vehicles is about to be included as standard equipment on almost every Lexus and Toyota model and trim level in the United States. Toyota will begin to include the and Lexus Safety System and Toyota Safety Sense packages, anchored by automaticRead Full Story
Canadian Nicholas Latifi joins Renault Sport F1 team
For the first time in 10 years, there is a Canadian driver in Formula One. Nicholas Latifi of Toronto, Ontario, is the new test driver for the Renault Sport Formula One team. The up-and-coming 20-year-old will be put through a test schedule to enable him to gain his Super Licence with the aim of participatingRead Full Story
Acura NSX supercar to be produced at Performance Manufacturing Centre in Ohio
Acura’s all-new Performance Manufacturing Center (PMC), located in Marysville, Ohio, will begin serial production of the next-generation Acura NSX supercar in late April 2016, with customer deliveries to begin thereafter. The PMC is the exclusive global manufacturing facility for Acura’s NSX supercar and is structured around an innovative blend of people and technology. Combining humanRead Full Story
Jaguar Land Rover celebrates a Classic future
Jaguar Land Rover is renaming its Heritage business to Jaguar Land Rover Classic. The rebranded division will continue to provide cars, services, parts and experiences for Classic Jaguar and Land Rovers and its owners. “Renaming the rapidly growing global business to Jaguar Land Rover Classic best reflects the division’s overall capabilities in providing the bestRead Full Story
Aston Martin and Red Bull confirm plans to build next-generation hypercar
Aston Martin and Formula One team Red Bull Racing are partnerning to produce a ground-breaking Aston Martin hypercar. Codenamed Project ‘AM-RB 001’, the new hypercar will represent the ultimate blend of cutting-edge F1 technology with Aston Martin’s signature sports car design. The combined talents of Adrian Newey Red Bull Racing’s chief technical officer, who isRead Full Story
Hagerty fires up the engines: Teaching kids how to drive a stick
Hagerty is starting the engine on its highly-anticipated Hagerty Driving Experience. Celebrating its 5th season, the program has put more than 600 students in the driver seat to teach them how to operate automobiles equipped with a manual transmission. Not only does the Hagerty Driving Experience teach young drivers, ages 15-25, to shift gears, butRead Full Story
2016 Bugatti Chiron, world’s ultimate super sports car
Bugatti has unveiled its Chiron, the most powerful, fastest, most luxurious and most exclusive production super sports car in the world. The sports car manufacturer from Molsheim, France, with its long tradition, has taken the unique features of a modern Bugatti to a new level and developed a high-performance machine that has become significantly betterRead Full Story
Vote for your Top 10 ABFM Classic Brit Cars 2016
Western Driver selected 20 British marques as contenders for enthusiasts to vote their TOP 10 must-have cars. Voting ended April 30, 2016, click here to see the TOP 10. A draw was made from 572 entries for a chance to win an Autoglym Detailing Kit, 4 VIP ABFM ShowRead Full Story
Limited edition 2016 Porsche 911 R
Celebrating its world debut at the 2016 Geneva International Motor Show, the new 2016 Porsche 911 R follows the tradition set by the first road-homologated race car bearing the name in 1967. Produced as part of a limited production series, the original 911 R (R for Racing) was entered in rallies, in the Targa FlorioRead Full Story
Bentley launches motorsport clothing collection
With the 2016 Motorsport season moving into full throttle, Bentley’s first Motorsport Collection made its debut at the March 2016 Geneva Motorshow. The Continental GT3’s new livery forms the inspiration for the collection, with pieces echoing the vibrant green colour scheme and Union Flag-inspired design cues introduced on the racer for the 2016 season. CreatedRead Full Story
‘The Road to the World Car’ finalists for 2016
The Road to World Car journey continues with the Top Three in the World finalists in five award categories announced at the March 2016 Geneva International Motor Show. The announcement continues the countdown for the 2016 World Car Awards winners’ press conference hosted by the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS), Bridgestone Corporation and AutoneumRead Full Story
Aston Martin unveils DB11
A new chapter in Aston Martin’s history began at the 2016 86th International Geneva Motor Show with the unveiling of the DB11. The first product launched under the company’s ‘Second Century’ plan, DB11 is the bold new figurehead of the illustrious ‘DB’ bloodline and an authentic, dynamic sporting GT in the finest Aston Martin tradition.Read Full Story
More than 670 auto dealers across Canada ask for customers’ help to end distracted driving
Customers walking through the doors of their neighborhood auto dealership during March 2016 may be asked to do more than check out the latest vehicle models. They will also be encouraged to take a pledge against distracted driving—a dangerous and growing trend that is responsible for 4-million vehicle collisions a year in North America. MarchRead Full Story
Volvo unveils all-new V90
Volvo has revealed its all-new V90 estate wagon. The V90 is the latest in the all-new Volvo product lineup and joins the XC90 and recently launched S90 in the 90-series cluster. Building on Volvo Cars’ indisputable heritage in the estate segment, which began more than 60 years ago with the Volvo Duett, the new V90Read Full Story
All-new 2017 Alfa Romeo GiuliaQuadrifoglio makes Canadian debut
The storied Italian automaker, Alfa Romeo, has unveiled its all-new 2017 Giulia Quadrifoglio for the first time in Canada at the 2016 Canadian International AutoShow. The 2017 Giulia Quadrifoglio is the first of a new-generation of vehicles built on an all-new platform and embodies Alfa Romeo’s mantra of La meccanica delle emozioni (the mechanics ofRead Full Story
Official 2016 ABFM painting in progress
After a few years absence, Vancouver ABFM official artist in residence Michael Stockdale brings his considerable creative talent to the creation of the 2016 official event artwork. The 12” x 16” framed acrylic painting presented on stretched canvas reflects Stockdale’s intimate knowledge and love of vintage and classic cars. Titled Saturday Lunch at the OldRead Full Story
Inspired by its Intelligent Park Assist technology, Nissan presents an Intelligent Parking Chair
Nissan has designed an Intelligent Parking Chair, a concept inspired by its intelligent park assist technology that allows drivers to park their vehicles using automatic steering. The Intelligent Parking Chair moves to a set position through the use of a roller that automatically moves 360 degrees and which is paired with a system that indicatesRead Full Story
