Tape is not just for wrapping presents. Ford designers rely on low-tech tape to hone the styling of any new vehicle. The design process of a vehicle is a long and artistic journey that begins with designers sketching ideas on paper. From there, the team moves to scaled-down clay models and 3D CAD drawings, eventuallyRead Full Story
By Brendan McAleer, Driving At 170 miles an hour, the bike feels like it’s going to come apart at the seams, frame sundered, fairing shredded, its rider flung into oblivion. The pitted and rutted surface of the salt looks smooth only from a distance; at this speed, everything shakes violently, blurring vision. There’s little tractionRead Full Story
As a long-time participant and supporter of the Targa Newfoundland international rally, Subaru Canada is offering a new, broad-ranging incentive and support program for Subaru competitors, their immediate families and for Targa event staff. Subaru Canada’s support program is three-fold: It includes a $750 rebate on the purchase or lease of a new Subaru forRead Full Story
Maserati celebrated the North American roll out of its all-new Ghibli (Gib-lee) with a 90-second broadcast spot titled “Strike” during the first quarter of the Super Bowl on January 31, 2014. Ghibli is a type of African desert wind and the perfect description of the way this commercial spot blew through North America’s most-watched footballRead Full Story
This pristine 1955 Austin-Healey 100 BN1 will be one of the many beautiful vehicles that will be seen at the 2014 Vancouver ABFM on Saturday May 17 at VanDusen Garden. Owner Rob Westcott took it out for a spin above the fog on January 1st in Belleveue, WA—his annual first drive of the year. ClickRead Full Story
The Nissan Micra is returning to Canada in 2014. Tailored specifically for Canadians, the Micra will not be available in the United States. According to Nissan, the all-new Micra will feature an impressively low cost of ownership and will revolutionize what Canadian consumers expect from an entry-level car. “After 21 years, the Nissan Micra isRead Full Story
Every year the top automotive journalists from all across Canada gather for a four-day new vehicle evaluation of more than 180 models. Their purpose? To select the best new vehicles in various categories, as well as an overall Car of the Year and Utility Vehicle of the Year. A Best New Technology award and theRead Full Story
With sales of 64,063 units in 2013, the Honda Civic outsold its closest competitor by 9,303 units to retain its position as Canada’s best-selling passenger car for the 16th consecutive year. This remarkable feat is a testament to the durability, quality and reliability that Canadians have come to expect from Honda and the delicate balanceRead Full Story
On only the second day of the 2014 Dakar Rally, Stéphane Peterhansel (FR) behind the wheel of his #300 MINI ALL4 Racing entered by the Monster Energy X-raid Team enjoyed a compelling run through the 433 timed kilometres of the second Dakar leg. The 11-time Dakar champion and winner of the 2012 and 2013 DakarRead Full Story
McLaren North America has announced the continued expansion of its retailer network, with the appointment of five new authorized retailers. The four locations in the U.S. and one in Canada will take the network to 15 retailers representing the North American market The sites for the latest McLaren retailers will be located in Atlanta (Georgia);Read Full Story
Infiniti has revealed the first image of the Q50 Eau Rouge concept which will have its world premiere at the 2014 North American International Auto Show in Detroit on January 13, 2014. The Q50 Eau Rouge, a high-performance design concept based on Infiniti’s Q50 premium sports sedan, draws inspiration for aerodynamic design from the technicalRead Full Story
From January 9-12, 2014, the Elise S Cup R takes it place in the stable alongside its big brothers, the Exige V6 Cup and Exige Cup R and the might Evora GT4, in Birmingham at Autosport 2014, illustrating the variety of appeal of the Lotus Motorsport family. With a mid-mounted, transverse, 1.8-litre engine, the EliseRead Full Story
Commissioned by the FIAT brand, noted Italian artist Nicola Verlato completed the Fiat 500L Italian Masterpiece, using the ceiling of an all-new 2014 Fiat 500L as his canvas, during the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show (November 22-December 1, 2013). The final image, which pays homage to elements of Michelangelo’s work inside the Sistine Chapel, isRead Full Story
It’s a passion for classic British-built cars and motorcycles that fires up the annual nostalgia fest known as The Greatest Show on British Wheels – All British Field Meet (ABFM) 2014. Click here to continue reading…
In the historic factory buildings of Sant’Agata Bolognese, the last Lamborghini Gallardo has left the production line. The final model, Gallardo LP 570-4 Spyder Performante in RossoMars (red), is destined for a private collector. With a total of 14,022 units the Gallardo is not only by far the most-built Lamborghini, it ranks among the mostRead Full Story
On Thursday, November 21, 2013, in what is being regarded as one of the most incredible collector car auctions of all time, RM Auctions and Sotheby’s Art of the Automobile sale achieved $62,797,500 of sales in just over two hours of bidding. The packed sale room saw records tumble across numerous lots, with top saleRead Full Story
Its name comes from the Indonesian word for tiger. As the first Porsche in the compact SUV segment, the Macan combines the handling characteristics that typify Porsche. The vehicle will be available in two versions: Macan S and Macan Turbo. Standard features include active all-wheel drive and the Porsche double-clutch transmission (PDK). The Macan SRead Full Story
TomTom, a leading supplier of in-car location and navigation products and services, has released the sixth edition of its TomTom Traffic Index, the world’s most accurate barometer of traffic congestion in 169 cities across six continents. Vancouver has surpassed Los Angeles for the first time ever, ranking the most congested city in North America andRead Full Story
