MG3, a hatchback supermini with a range of styling options
Thousands of F1 fans will be able to see the new MG3 at the British F1 Grand Prix at Silverstone on June 28-30, 2013. The new MG3 has created a storm of interest following the recent unveiling of the full range of styling options available from launch. Buyers will be able to have fun stampingRead Full Story
NRC to help Canadian Transportation Industry reduce vehicle weight
As automakers and their suppliers from around the world strive to develop fuel-saving technologies, the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) has announced a new program to help the Canadian transportation industry reduce the weight of cars, trucks, trailers, buses, and trains by developing innovative aluminium technology. “Canada is a global leader in producing aluminium,Read Full Story
Global debut of 2014 Mazda3 marks 10 years of production
Ten years ago the first Mazda3 was born, and to celebrate its global birthday party Mazda kicked off June 26, 2013 with the world premiere of the all-new 2014 Mazda3. With same-day unveil events in New York, London, Istanbul, Melbourne and St. Petersburg, this completely redesigned and re-imagined third-generation model seeks to again propelRead Full Story
Honda expands Accord lineup with 2014 Accord Hybrid
The all-new 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid is set to hit Canadian dealerships nationwide in October 2013. The Accord Hybrid features the same sophisticated styling found on the Accord Sedan, plus upscale detailing with unique hybrid badging and blue-accented grille and light lenses, LED lighting, a unique wheel design and a decklid spoiler. TheRead Full Story
Nissan’s ZEOD RC to debut at 2014 Le Mans 24 Hour
Nissan’s ZEOD RC (Zero Emission On Demand Racing Car), which reaches speeds of more than 300km/h with electric technology, will make its race debut at the 2014 Le Mans 24 Hour. The world global leader in electric vehicles for the road, Nissan will trial variants of new electric drive train technologies as part of itsRead Full Story
Record-breaking driver of a 1966 Volvo P1800
In a journey that has lasted nearly half a century, spanned the globe and elicited awe from generations of car lovers, Long Island’s Irv Gordon has a phenomenal achievement in his sight: driving 3,000,000 miles in the same car – a shiny, red 1966 Volvo P1800. When he drove off the lot in 1966,Read Full Story
Santler: Malvern Link’s other automobile manufacturer
By Steve Blake. A couple of years ago, when I visited Malvern Link, Worcestershire, England, to perform one of my pilgrimages to the Morgan factory, I stopped at a small newsagent to pick up a few classic car magazines. In talking with the shopkeeper, she mentioned that her shop used to be an automobile factory. Read Full Story
Winning Ticket Number 2013 All British Classic Car Show
Winning Ticket Number for the 2013 All British Classic Car Show at VanDusen is: 620 Please contact Joan Stewart at 604.736-6754 for details on the prize trip to Britain courtesy of Virgin Atlantic. Prize must be claimed by June 21, 2013.
Sorry, Jay Leno did not come
The Greatest Show on British Wheels, the All-British Field Meet (ABFM), returned to Vancouver’s spectacular VanDusen Botanical Garden on Saturdayay 18, 2013. This year’s event paid special tribute to 100 years of Aston Martin, a century of Morris Motors Ltd., featuring the record selling Morris Minor and larger models the Isis, Cowley and Oxford. ReadRead Full Story
Vehicle modifications versus preserving as concours
By Malcolm Reith To follow up on the excellent article regarding Ian Callum’s Mk 2 Jaguar and the question posed at the end of the article: “If it’s ok for the head of Jaguar Design to modify a perfectly good original does that justify the movement to modify original classic cars or do you thinkRead Full Story
BC government renews electric vehicle incentives
Local electric vehicle business, Big Green Island Transportation, will continue installing home electric vehicle charging systems after the BC government announced a last-minute extension of incentives for electric vehicle purchasers. The incentives were set to expire on March 31, 2013. “We’re relieved that the BC government has decided to renew these critical clean transportation incentives,”Read Full Story
Lotus returns to the big screen
The long awaited movie adaptation of The Host written by Stephanie Myer, author of The Twilight Saga premiered in LA on March 19, 2013 and will be on international release from March 22, 2013, at which time big screens all over the world will be alight with a fleet of awesome looking Lotus Evoras. TheRead Full Story
Toyota Canada’s championship Prius PHV heading to Monte Carlo for world’s most prestigious green rally
Two Canadians and a Toyota Prius PHV are on their way to Monte Carlo to compete at the world’s oldest and most prestigious green rally race to demonstrate the robust and real world fuel efficiency results that the Toyota Hybrid Synergy Drive (HSD) achieves. Engineered for real world efficiency, the all-new Toyota Prius PHV’sRead Full Story
Magnificent 1905 Fiat 60Hp heads RM Auctions May 25, 2013 sale in Italy
Some of the world’s finest automobiles continue to be consigned to RM Auctions exclusive sale during the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este weekend on May 25, 2013, at Lake Como, Italy. Heading the ever-expanding list of mouth-watering vehicles on offer is the 1905 FIAT 60HP Five-Passenger Touring Car, built especially for American-based brewing magnate August AnheuserRead Full Story
Jaguar design chief to create his own classic Jag
Classic Motor Cars of Bridgnorth (CMC) are building a “special” Jaguar MKII for the director of design at Jaguar Cars, Ian Callum. The design specification for the car, which will also involve some fundamental engineering changes, will be put together byIanworking with a handpicked team at CMC. “This is the first classic Jaguar I haveRead Full Story
Harley-Davidson launches Canadian motorcycle boot camp events
Harley-Davidson has launched Motorcycle Boot Camp; a national program specifically tailored to men who have yet to start riding. Harley-Davidson recognizes that there are a ton of questions about how to get started and wants to make it as easy as possible for new riders by offering orientation sessions on subjects such as the basicsRead Full Story
Le Mans 24 Hours 1949-1959 – The Official History by Quentin Spurring
This book is, as it states on the cover, ‘The Official History of the World’s Greatest Motor Race,’ and as such deals with much more than just the cars and drivers who took part. What it reveals, as a history should, is the very fabric of the revival and the very French complexity of theRead Full Story
Porsche 911 Voted Best New Design for 2013 by Canadian Automotive Journalists
A paragon of design, performance, and all-around automotive excellence, the Porsche 911 celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2013. Along the way, Porsche has been the recipient of many awards and accolades. The latest to be bestowed upon the legendary sports car came from the Automotive Journalist Association of Canada (AJAC). The association named the PorscheRead Full Story