All-new 2015 Audi A3 TDI Sportback
Audi’s all-new A3 TDI Sportback, which debuted at the New York International Auto Show on April 16, is set to arrive in North America in the summer of 2015. The A3 TDI Sportback is a premium, compact hatchback that pairs fuel efficiency and coupe-like looks with the utility of a crossover. Its engineering and advancedRead Full Story
Octagon to close parts department
Vancouver-based Octagon Motor Group will be closing its parts’ sales operations, effective September 1, 2014. The service department remains open to provide expert service for all British and import makes and models. The company has taken this difficult decision after a prolonged period of economic losses from the parts department. The losses have extended throughoutRead Full Story
Octagon Motors E-Type displayed at Vancouver Convention Centre
Canadian Tire, Canada’s largest automotive retailer, held its annual convention and trade show April 5 at the Vancouver Trade and Convention center, where thousands of visitors browsed the 300-plus exhibitors offering special discounts and product demonstrations. The Greatest Show on British Wheels—Vancouver ABFM—was also there, promoting its Saturday May 17, 2014, event date, courtesy ofRead Full Story
Rocket Rally Racing now official Subaru Rally Team Canada
Subaru Canada has established a three-year agreement with Patrick Richard and his Squamish, B.C.-based Rocket Rally Racing to continue their longtime Canadian Rally Championship (CRC) participation. The new partnership will extend over three years and solidifies Patrick Richard and Rocket Rally Racing as the official Subaru Rally Team Canada. The Canadian Rally Championship is comprisedRead Full Story
David Brown Automotive unveils Speedback GT
London, England—David Brown Automotive has unveiled its unique handcrafted GT car. This highly anticipated new car, which is designed, engineered and hand-crafted in Britain, will be called Speedback: a name chosen to reflect the lines of this V8-powered sports coupé. Speedback will travel to Monaco to be shown publicly for the first time at the exclusive Top Marques show,Read Full Story
All-new 2015 Audi A3 earns highest safety rating
Audi’s all-new 2015 A3 sedan equipped with Audi pre sense® front has received the highest 2014 safety rating available from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) earning a TOP SAFETY PICK+ (TSP+) rating. Additionally, the A3 sedan earned an “ADVANCED” rating for front crash prevention, which is the qualifier for the “+” portion ofRead Full Story
In Memoriam: Frank Hagerty, an extraordinary life
The world lost a great character on March 18, 2014, with the passing of Frank Hagerty, co-founder of Hagerty Insurance. Frank Hagerty was born in Detroit on June 16, 1934, the only child of Frank and Evelyn Hagerty. He attended Cooley High School and graduated from Michigan State University. He began by studying agriculture withRead Full Story
Experience Aston Martin On Ice
Aston Martin has launched the company’s first ice driving program in North America, hosted at Crested Butte, Colorado, providing customers with the ultimate driving experience against a stunning mountainous backdrop. Offering customers the opportunity to experience the full potential of the Aston Martin range and hone their driving skills, the new On Ice program took place inRead Full Story
Motorcyclists who ride with their dogs
Eric Ristau and Geneva Limatta, a husband-and-wife team from Missoula, Mont., are putting together a film about motorcyclists who bring their dogs along for the ride. No, these easy-riding pups don’t sit on the seat, clasping their owner’s midsection. They ride in sidecars and wear specially designed dog goggles (called “doggles”). Fittingly the movie isRead Full Story
Prancing Horse theme park coming to Spain
Port Aventura Entertainment S.A.U., a subsidiary of European investment group Investindustrial, has signed a licensing agreement with Ferrari to build Ferrari Land, a new Prancing Horse theme park, inside the Port Aventura resort and theme park outside Barcelona in Spain. Ferrari Land will cover 75,000 square metres and include a variety of new and excitingRead Full Story
Transforming Formula One: 2014 rules explained
A new clip from Red Bull sees Daniel Ricciardo and Sebastian Vettel explain the 2014 Formula One regulations—which are arguably the most complex the sport has ever seen.As well as providing information on the new technical changes for 2014, the clip also presents a unique view of the technology at work inside this year’s FormulaRead Full Story
Triumph TR6 Buyer’s Guide
The Triumph TR6 (1969-76) was a British six-cylinder sports car and the best-seller of the TR range built by Triumph when production ended in July 1976. Automotive journalist Paul Duchene tells Dave Kinney, of Hagerty’s Cars That Matter, what to look out for when you’re thinking about buying at TR6 for yourself. Click here toRead Full Story
The drive of dreams: Lamborghinis on Tour in Italy
By Steve Blake Lamborghini celebrated its 50th Anniversary in 2013. The celebrations went on all year but the big event was the Grande Giro in May. The Grande Giro was a 1200-kilometre drive around Italy starting in Milan and ending at the factory in Sant’ Agata Bolognese for a Gala party. Invitations were sent outRead Full Story
Win a spot in the Hagerty Spring Thaw classic
How often does a historic vehicle event come along that is not only amazing fun for the participants but also great PR for the hobby? An event that promotes and celebrates the joy of owning historic vehicles while attracting others to the historic vehicle community by demonstrating exactly what these vehicles can do? And toRead Full Story
Most powerful and valuable automotive brands revealed
Brand Finance Auto 100, has released its 2013 annual study conducted by leading brand valuation consultancy Brand Finance As the world’s biggest auto brands showcase their latest creations at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show, we put to them to the test to determine which are the most powerful and most valuable. Toyota has solidified itsRead Full Story
Last Jensen made will be on display at 2014 Vancouver ABFM
This Jensen, one of approximately 49 made, was the last to come out of the Jensen factory in May of 1976, just before the credit receivers locked the doors. The owner of the factory, Kjell Qvale decided to keep this car for himself. The car was shipped to his BMC dealership in San FranciscoRead Full Story
EV drivers enjoy free parking and charging at Vancouver’s St. Regis Hotel
With its compact layout and short distances, Vancouver is an ideal place for electric vehicles, and there’s no better place for electric vehicle (EV) drivers to stay in Vancouver than the St. Regis Hotel. Located in the centre of downtown Vancouver, the St. Regis is offering EV drivers free charging from two newly installed high-speedRead Full Story
Auto designers use tape to perfect vehicle styling
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
