Bentley is introducing two new versions of its third-generation Continental GT and GT Convertible models in 2019. The luxury Grand Tourer, with a V8 gas engine, is now available for US customer order. Both V8 models are equipped with a new-generation 4.0-litre, twin-turbocharged engine. Designed, engineered and handcrafted in Crewe, Great Britain, the Continental GTRead Full Story
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Porsche Macan will be electric in next generation version
Porsche has announced that its next generation Porsche Macan will be fully electric. Production will begin early in the next decade and will take place in Leipzig, Germany at the same facility as the current Macan. The development represents an expansion in electromobility for Porsche. The Taycan – the first purely electrically driven sports carRead Full Story
First-ever life-sized Lego Bugatti Chiron
Canadian car fans of all ages were the first in North America to have the chance to get up close to an engineering masterpiece, as the only LEGO Technic Bugatti Chiron in the world made its North American debut at the February 2019 Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto. Made of more than one millionRead Full Story
Subaru’s first hybrid: 2020 Crosstrek
Subaru Canada, Inc. (SCI) first-ever plug-in hybrid vehicle based on the 2020 Crosstrek will be arriving at dealers near the end of 2019. The new plug-in hybrid will possess all the capability of the traditional Subaru Crosstrek with increased fuel efficiency, thanks to its plug-in hybrid powertrain. It can be driven as a conventional hybridRead Full Story
New 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera S and 4S – more powerful, more dynamic
The eighth generation of the Porsche 911 is here. On the eve of the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show—November 30-December 9—the new 911 celebrated its world premiere. With an exterior that unmistakably reflects the Porsche design DNA, a more muscular look and a completely new interior layout, the new 911 is both timeless and modern.Read Full Story
Five MINI John Cooper Works Rally to participate at 2019 Dakar
MINI Motorsport partner X-raid will field five MINI John Cooper Works Rally at the 41st edition of The Dakar, January 6-17, 2019. The five vehicles have already completed pre-Dakar tests and are now en route to Peru, South America, the chosen arena for the toughest long-distance cross-country event on the 2019 rally calendar. Over theRead Full Story
Classic Mini presented in an all-electric version
With a world premiere at the New York International Auto Show (March 30 to April 8, 2018), British car manufacturer MINI has demonstrated its appetite for purely electric driving with a new take on an icon. The classic Mini Electric combines the historic look of one of the world’s favourite small cars with groundbreaking driveRead Full Story
Maserati Canada sees increased sales of more than 80 per cent in 2017
Maserati Canada delivered 1,246 vehicles in 2017, achieving an all-time sales record as a top sales-change leader from 2016 to 2017, with a more than 80 per cent increase compared year over year. It is upon that success that Maserati brought its full 2018 all-wheel- drive (AWD) line-up to the Montréal Auto Show, held JanuaryRead Full Story
Infiniti vehicles to be electric from 2021
Infiniti Motor Company will introduce new vehicles with electrified powertrains from 2021. According to Nissan chief executive officer Hiroto Saikawa, customers can expect beautifully designed vehicles like the Q Inspiration concept, which made its debut in Detroit at the 2018 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). The vehicle was awarded Best Concept Vehicle andRead Full Story
Lamborghini wins the Daytona 24 hours
After 24 hours and 750 laps, the #11 Grasser Racing Team Lamborghini Huracán GT3 conquered the 56th edition of the famous endurance race at the Daytona International Speedway on Sunday January 28, 2018. The Austrian team, winner of the 2017 Blancpain GT Series, dominated the GTD category (Gran Turismo Daytona) with the crew formed byRead Full Story
OpenRoad Auto brings Karma hybrid electric supercar brand to Vancouver
OpenRoad Auto Group has launched Western Canada’s first Karma Automotive dealership with the opening of Karma Vancouver, located at 1717 West 5th Avenue on Vancouver’s west side. Karma is a Southern California-based automotive manufacturer known for its luxury electric plug-in hybrid sports cars and has partnered with a select number of North American automotiveRead Full Story
Switchblade, the world’s first flying sports car, prepares for take-off
If you’ve dreamed of the day you could go from driving down the road and, like the Jetsons, take to the skies, this is now becoming a reality. Samson Motors of Central Oregon, creators of the Switchblade—the world’s first flying sports car—has successfully completed grueling suspension testing in preparation for a spring 2018 launch. TheRead Full Story
Nissan unveils seven ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’-inspired show vehicles at 2017 LA Auto Show
Nissan unveiled seven Star Wars-themed concept vehicles at the 2017 Los Angeles Auto Show in celebration of the brand’s ongoing collaboration with Lucasfilm for Star Wars: The Last Jedi. The show vehicles provided a dynamic display to highlight Nissan’s dramatic designs and the famous characters and crafts from the upcoming film, debuting in theaters DecemberRead Full Story
All-British Classics at VanDusen, Saturday May 19, 2018, Vancouver, Canada
UPDATED: January 17, 2018 Dubbed The Greatest Show on British Wheels, Vancouver All British Field Meet (ABFM 2018) celebrating 33 years, will make its way to the magnificent venue at VanDusen Botanical Garden on British Columbia’s Victoria Day weekend. Western Canada’s largest collection of 500-plus British-built cars and motorcycles will be displayed in 60 classesRead Full Story
MINI celebrates 15th anniversary in Canada
MINI is a brand renowned for never needing a reason to throw a party and celebrate. However, an anniversary for 15 years of doing business in Canada was an appropriate time to bring the passionate MINI fan base together on October 14, 2017 in Montreal. The event marks the fourth iteration of MINI Invasion, anRead Full Story
Vancouver ABFM recognized in Classic & Sports Car magazine
The September 2017 issue of U.K.-based, Classic & Sports Car magazine published a five-page spread on the May 2017 Vancouver All British Field Meet (ABFM) that included 17 photos and 7 sidebar owner stories. “This recognition in a world-renowned, classic car magazine speaks to the quality and diversity of the B.C. collector car community andRead Full Story
Nissan unveils IMx zero-emission concept at 2017 Tokyo Motor Show
Nissan has unveiled its IMx all-electric crossover concept vehicle at the 2017 Tokyo Motor Show. The IMx offers fully autonomous operation and a driving range of more than 600 kilometres. At the core of the IMx’s technological features is a future version of ProPILOT autonomous technology. When ProPILOT drive mode is selected, the system stowsRead Full Story
Gooding & Company sells most valuable Porsche in world auction history
Gooding & Company auction achieved more than $155 million for 285 lots sold in 2017 and posted a strong 82 per cent sale rate from the auction house’s three esteemed venues. Collectors responded to the quality and unique offerings as 40 cars sold above the $1-million mark and 42 new world auction records were established.Read Full Story