Aston Martin Lagonda showcases Electric Future event
On June 26-27, 2019, Aston Martin Lagonda showcased its zero emission powertrain technologies with the company’s first Electric Future event held in London, England. Relaunched as the world’s first zero emission luxury brand in 2018, Lagonda plans to change traditional thinking and take full advantage of the latest advances in electrification and autonomous driving technologies.Read Full Story
Survey shows more B.C. parents relying on others to drive their kids
A new survey for BCAA conducted by Insights West from June 7-11, 2019, shows that busy B.C. parents are increasingly relying on others to get their kids where they need to go, raising concerns about unsafe travel and poor understanding of B.C.’s child passenger laws. Carpooling to field trips and camp, rides from relatives, friendsRead Full Story
Flagship for future technology: MINI Electric ‘muscle car’ is ready for take-off
The recent testing programme for the first purely electrically powered MINI was unconventional: on a foray to Frankfurt airport, a close-to-series prototype of the new model demonstrated just what electromobility in the style of MINI is capable of setting in motion. The MINI Cooper SE slipped straight into the role of an aircraft tug, settingRead Full Story
Koenigsegg Jesko World Tour included an exclusive Canadian debut in Richmond, BC
It is touted as the world’s fastest megacar and it made an exclusive Canadian debut at the London Air hangar in Richmond, B.C., on May 31, 2019, before heading of to Germany. “We are extremely excited to welcome the Koenigsegg Jesko to Vancouver as part of its World Tour and share the experience with fellowRead Full Story
Jaguar’s legendary director of design Ian Callum departs after 20 years; successor Julian Thomson assumes the mantle
After two decades heading up Jaguar Design, Ian Callum, director of design, is leaving his position at the company. Julian Thomson, currently creative design director, has been appointed to the role of director of design, effective July 1, 2019. Since joining Jaguar in 1999, Callum has built a world-class creative design team, established a newRead Full Story
Michelin, GM take the air out of passenger vehicle tires
Michelin and General Motors (GM) have unveiled a new generation of airless wheel technology, the Michelin Uptis Prototype (or “Unique Puncture-proof Tire System”). GM intends to develop this airless wheel assembly with Michelin and aims to introduce it on passenger vehicles as early as 2024. Later this year, GM will initiate real-world testing and validationRead Full Story
Volkswagen ID.R sets new electric record at the Nürburgring
Volkswagen has achieved a milestone in electro-mobility with its ID.R., powered by two electric motors, which lapped Germany’s Nürburgring-Nordschleife in 6:05.336 minutes—faster than any electric vehicle before it. Romain Dumas (F) beat the previous record set by Peter Dumbreck (GB, NIO EP9) in 2017 by 40.564 seconds. With an average speed of 204.96 kilometres perRead Full Story
BC rally driver returns to the sport after several years off-road
Mark Jennings-Bates, a Western Canada rally champion returned to the sport the weekend of May 25-26 at the Rocky Mountain Rally in Invermere B.C. After taking a hiatus for several years, his goal, together with his wife Jackie was to finish in a top-10 spot. This year’s entries came close to 40 teams and withRead Full Story
Finding your Inner Zen on a motorcycle
Most people seek inner peace through quiet meditation and reflection, but a new self-help book has a different take. Meditation by Motorcycle – Ride Your Carbon Footprint to the Apex of Enlightenment shows readers how to achieve enlightenment by riding a motorcycle, something decidedly louder and more dangerous than the traditional yoga class or spiritualRead Full Story
Vancouver ABFM celebrates a different kind of Horsepower
A few weeks before the Vancouver ABFM, British cars will celebrate Horsepower of a different kind, when vintage cars will join thousands at Hasting Race Track to celebrate the track’s 130th anniversary on Saturday May 4. Those joining the festivities can enjoy a live broadcast of the Kentucky Derby, awesome entertainment, giveaways, food trucks, andRead Full Story
Aston Martin and Sotheby partner for one-make sale at 2019 Monterey Car Week
Aston Martin is eagerly anticipating the 2019 inaugural one-make sale at the world-famous Monterey Car Week in August, which stems from the brand’s new partnership with RM Sotheby’s. The world’s largest auction house for investment-quality automobiles is preparing for its Evening of Aston Martin sale on August 15, 2019, with initial entries for sale ledRead Full Story
Study finds Canadians spend thousands of dollars a year on their cars, drive them only four per cent of the time
A study by Angus Reid Global has revealed that Canadian cars are sitting idle 96 per cent of the time. The study was conducted in partnership with Turo, a peer-to-peer car sharing marketplace. The study conducted in Feburary 2019 and fielded among a representative sample of 2,017 Canadians found that on average, Canadian car ownersRead Full Story
Rometsch Beeskow custom coachwork wows at Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance
Most car enthusiasts know about the humble Beetle, the Golf, and the Microbus, but a class of 12 vehicles at the 2019 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance showed how the VW platform inspired coachbuilders around Europe to produce their own versions of the Volkswagen. Winner of the Volkswagen of America Trophy for the Most Elegant CoachworkRead Full Story
San Diego’s roadworthy summer trips
From stunning natural wonders to quirky roadside attractions and a bucolic backcountry where dramatic topography makes for inspiring, Instagramable moments, San Diego’s diverse landscapes and neighborhoods make it the ultimate summer road trip destination. The following are four epic roadways in San Diego, along with the best places to stop for visitors to live outRead Full Story
Bentley celebrates centenary with new Hero furniture line
In addition to offering the limited-edition Continental GT Number 9 in celebration of its centenary, Bentley Motors is also producing a limited-edition collection of Bentley Home furniture. The Hero line, created by Bentley Design, is produced by Bentley Home with just 100 pieces of each style bearing the special Bentley Centenary logo etched into metalwork.Read Full Story
Jaguar I-PACE voted 2019 European Car of the Year
Jaguar’s all-electric I-PACE has been voted ‘Car of the Year’ at the European Car of the Year Awards 2019. This is the first time a Jaguar has won the coveted prize. The European Car of the Year jury comprises 60 motoring journalists from 23 countries and the award recognizes technical innovation, design, performance, efficiency andRead Full Story
Women motorcycle riders prep for ‘Just Ride’ action
Women in more than 120 countries will take to their motorcycles to “Just Ride!” in the globally synchronized International Female Ride Day (IFRD) 13th edition occurring on Saturday May 4, 2019. The world’s roads, tracks and trails will prominently be female for the single and longest-running women’s motorcycle “Just Ride!” synchronized day action. IFRD isRead Full Story
Volvo to impose 180kph speed limit on its cars
Volvo Cars is sending a strong signal about the dangers of speeding and will limit the top speed on all its cars to 180 kilometres per hour from 2020. The company’s Vision 2020, which aims for no one to be killed or seriously injured in a new Volvo by 2020, is one of the mostRead Full Story
