Nissan Motor Company is currently researching and developing a Solid Oxide Fuel-Cell (SOFC)-powered system that runs on bio-ethanol electric power. The new system—a world first for automotive use—features an e-Bio Fuel-Cell with an SOFC power generator. SOFC is a fuel cell utilizing the reaction of multiple fuels, including ethanol and natural gas, with oxygen toRead Full Story
More than 100 engineering students attended an event at McGill University to learn just what it takes to compete in the 2016 Infiniti Engineering Academy. For the first time in the program’s three years, Canadian students have the chance to compete to earn the career opportunity of a lifetime in Formula One and automotive engineering,Read Full Story
2016 marks the 120th anniversary of the automobile industry in America. To commemorate one of the era’s defining events, the Historic Vehicle Asssociation (HVA) took a look back at the first comprehensive automobile contest held May 30, 1896. As with many early automotive events, the May 1896 contest was sponsored by Cosmopolitan magazine. At theRead Full Story
From its foundation 112 years ago, the story of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has been defined by a commitment to setting and raising the standard by which all other luxury goods are judged. On January 1 2003, this philosophy was realised emphatically with the handover of the first seventh generation Phantom to its customer at theRead Full Story
As part of celebrations commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Lamborghini Miura, Automobili Lamborghini sent two Miuras from its Museum down the route used in the film The Italian Job, directed by Peter Collinson. In the opening sequence of the 1969 cult film, the cars travelled up the hairpin curves of state road 27 aroundRead Full Story
Nissan’s new 2017 GT-R Premium model, which goes on sale beginning in mid-July 2016 at select Nissan dealers in the U.S., will be priced at US$109,990. The 2017 Nissan GT-R represents the most significant makeover to the iconic supercar since making its debut at the 2007 Tokyo Motor Show before its launch in the U.S.Read Full Story
Volkswagen’s #PinkBeetle will go into production as a 2017 model, having been shown as a concept at the 2015 New York Auto Show. The first vehicle ever to officially be named as its own hashtag, the exclusive run of #PinkBeetle models will be available in coupe and convertible configurations and will go on sale fallRead Full Story
The highly anticipated first serial production 2017 Acura NSX has rolled off the line at the new Performance Manufacturing Center (PMC) in Marysville, Ohio. The PMC is the exclusive manufacturing home to Acura’s next-generation NSX, the only supercar made in America. “[This] marks the realization of a big dream here at the PMC and theRead Full Story
OpenRoad Volkswagen, Canada’s newest Volkswagen dealership is officially open for business in Burnaby. The 45,000-square-feet facility is the region’s largest and most modern VW dealership. OpenRoad VW is also the new home of the very first VW Beetle to land in Canada in 1952, where it is currently on display. “We are pleased to partnerRead Full Story
Congratulations to the holder of the 2016 ABFM entrant ticket #2059, which was drawn on the evening of Saturday May 21, 2016 at the conclusion of the Vancouver ABFM at VanDusen Garden. The lucky attendee at the show has won a Trip for Two to Britain (Vancouver to London, Gatwick), courtesy of Expedia Cruiseship CentresRead Full Story
Story updated: May 17, 2016 Western Driver’s 2016 online survey of the Top 10 British Cars is now closed, with 572 votes cast. From a list of 20 pre-selected British-built classic cars, voters declared the Jaguar E-Type their favourite, closely followed by second choice Aston Martin DB5. Here is how the top Top 10 ranked:Read Full Story
The Mini Plant in Oxford today (April 26, 2016) celebrates 15 years since the first new MINIs rolled off the production line on 26 April, 2001. The BMW Group, which is marking its centenary year in 2016, acquired the plant in 1994 and relaunched the brand in 2001 with the debut of the new MINIRead Full Story
The Liberace Garage at the Hollywood Cars Museum, Las Vegas, has added the late entertainer’s Bicentennial Rolls Royce, a 1952 Silver Dawn two-light convertible London Motor Show car, to its roster of vehicles on display. Designed for the Liberace Show ’76, the majestic vehicle was used on stage at the Las Vegas Hilton, with LiberaceRead Full Story
Nevada knows racing. All types of racing. There are some involving vehicles, but there are some quirky ones that include outhouses, zombies, camels and ostriches. International Camel & Ostrich Races, Sept. 9-11, Virginia City Now in its 57th year, these races started as a practical joke by a reporter. In 1959, Nevada-based newspaper the TerritorialRead Full Story
Canadians are wary of driverless cars, according to research released by the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) on the eve of a major conference looking at the future of autonomous vehicles. Nearly two-thirds (63 per cent) of Canadians say they would not trust a vehicle to drive itself while they are in it, stating concerns suchRead Full Story
Pennzoil and Canadian Tire’s DRIVER are giving Canadians a chance to win a 2016 BMW 320i – plus Free Shell gasoline for a year! Several other prizes are up for grabs, too, including thousands of dollars’ worth of gift cards for Canadian Tire and Pennzoil/Shell products. No purchase is necessary. Entrants are required to correctlyRead Full Story
Nissan, partner of the UEFA (Union of European Football Associations) Champions League, tested its vehicles during an innovative football game with what it considered the best alignment: The star football product portfolio in Latin America. The innovative encounter was a faithful recreation of an official UEFA Champions League match with lineups presentation, referee, opening ceremony,Read Full Story
The 24 Hours of Le Mans, held at the Circuit de la Sarthe, Le Mans, France (June 15-19, 2016), is the world’s oldest and greatest endurance race, representing the pinnacle of passion, prestige and precision. At its inception in 1923, the 24 Hours of Le Mans was suitably called the “Grand Prix of Speed andRead Full Story
