There have been several articles recently implying that Tesla, through clever machinations, maneuvered Nevada into providing an overly large incentive package for the Gigafactory. I love backhanded compliments as much as the next person, but this is untrue. Nevada is the entertainment capital of the world, home to the most sophisticated casinos on Earth. AsRead Full Story
Nissan Canada and JD Motorsport Organization have launched the 2015 Nissan Micra Cup in Quebec. The Nissan Micra Cup is billed as an exciting one-of-a-kind racing series offering the lowest running cost of any Canadian series and featuring Canada’s most affordable vehicle, the 2015 Nissan Micra. Sanctioned by Auto Sport Québec (ASQ) and presented byRead Full Story
The balmy weather of an Indian summer, fields full to bursting with exhibitor stands and a record number of visitors contributed to make the 2014 International Autojumble the perfect Beaulieu. The event retained its cosmopolitan feel, with thousands of European and overseas motoring enthusiasts joining the British contingent for the 48th International Autojumble, held inRead Full Story
With a mission to make its cars look and feel romantic again, Infiniti has opened a new automotive design facility in London, England. Infiniti Design London, based in the iconic Battleship Building at Paddington Basin, is the first of a network of global design studios for the company as it gears up for a new-modelRead Full Story
Sauber Formula 1 test driver Giedo van der Garde and David Hart provided the highlight of the September 14 final day of the 2014 Goodwood Revival, as they took victory in a riveting RAC TT Celebration race in Hart’s monstrous AC Cobra. The pair, who fought off competition from more than $269-million worth of rivals,Read Full Story
Following an amazing response from car enthusiasts around the world after the reveal of the restomod Jaguar Mark 2 on August 29, 2014, 2014, by Callum, Classic Motor Cars Limited (CMC) has announced production of a limited-edition run of cars. “The car was only [recently] unveiled to the public but has attracted interest from allRead Full Story
Mazda unveiled the fourth generation Mazda MX-5 (known as Roadster in Japan) together with fans at events held simultaneously in the U.S., Japan and Spain on September 3, 2014. The all-new MX-5, which adopts both SKYACTIV technology and Mazda’s KODO—Soul of Motion design language—will be rolled out to global markets starting in 2015. The MX-5Read Full Story
Four aspiring astronauts will have the opportunity to win a once-in-a-lifetime trip to space, in Land Rover’s Galactic Discovery competition. The winners will be among the first pioneering travellers to view the earth from space and experience out-of-seat zero gravity. The Virgin Galactic space flight prize was announced to audiences around the world through aRead Full Story
Pacific Forest Rally October 3 & 4, 2014 Presented by Subaru, Supported by Yokohama, Round 4 of the 2014 Canadian Rally Championship MERRITT, BC – The Canadian Rally Championship makes its annual Pacific Forest Rally (PFR) pit stop on Oct. 3 and 4, 2014 in the City of Merritt as the fourth round of theRead Full Story
JOHN DAVID STANICHAK: September 21, 1953 – August 15, 2014 It is with great sadness that Patrick and Joan Stewart, co-event organizers of the Vancouver All British Field Meet, announce the sudden but peaceful passing of John David Stanichak, beloved partner of Michelle Jaroch of Calgary, on Friday, August 15, 2014. John was a greatRead Full Story
Said to be the smallest car ever designed around four chairs, British Motor Corporation’s iconic Mini was a marvel of modern engineering and design. Almost all contemporary automobiles owe something to the Mini: unibody construction, front-wheel drive, transverse engine orientation and four-wheel independent suspension, among other features. Sir Alec Issigonis didn’t invent all this stuff,Read Full Story
Four-time Formula One World Champion Sebastian Vettel is the first F1 driver to lap the newly completed Sochi Autodrom in Krasnodar Krai, Russia, ahead of the inaugural Russian Grand Prix, which will run from October 10-12, 2014. An onboard video of Vettel’s full lap can be found by clicking here. The Infiniti Red Bull RacingRead Full Story
Gooding & Company, the auction house acclaimed for its world-class automotive auctions and record-breaking results, realized more than $106-million at its Pebble Beach Auctions August 16-17, 2014. During the two-day sale, the official auction house of the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance sold 107 of 121 lots, which resulted in an 88 per cent sale rate,Read Full Story
Fuel cell vehicles are powered by amazing technology, generating electricity from hydrogen through an electrochemical process within a fuel cell stack. Vehicles that use this technology combine the best attributes of gasoline and battery-powered cars, resulting in a clean, long-range vehicle with fast refuelling times. Earlier this summer, Hyundai leased its first mass-produced Tucson FuelRead Full Story
Honda’s all-new 2015 Fit subcompact car will arrive in Canadian dealerships on September 19, 2014 with a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) starting at $14,495. The subcompact,completely redesigned 2015 Fit comes with increased power, improved fuel economy and more refined, sporty dynamics. A pre-sale campaign, which will run between August 6 to October 31, 2014Read Full Story
Ford’s all-new 2014 Transit Connect cargo van provides cost-conscious commercial fleets and small business owners with fuel economy and versatility. Redesigned from the ground up, this handsome van drives and parks like a car, hauls more payload than a full-size Ram 1500 pickup and delivers fuel efficiency claims unmatched by any other commercial vehicle inRead Full Story
Story by Murray Crawford, Red Deer Advocate An unsual 1960s British car is seemingly without an owner, and Red Deer RCMP are scratching their heads trying to find out who owns the “almost certainly treasured vehicle.” On May 4, RCMP found and towed an Austin Cambridge from the Husky gas bar downtown. Click here toRead Full Story
Jaguar D-Types from all around the world have been invited to take part in the Lavant Cup at the 2014 Goodwood Revival meeting; a race exclusively for the legendary racer. The famous three-time Le Mans-winning machine has always had a strong presence at the September meeting, having won the Sussex Trophy in 2006 and 2013,Read Full Story
