Archive for February, 2011
The latest scoop on the future Aston Martin Virage
Thursday, February 24th, 2011 | Car News | Comments Off
Aston Martin released new information about the Virage and Virage Volante prior to their debut at next week’s Geneva Motor Show.
The XKR-S: the most powerful series production Jaguar ever built
Thursday, February 24th, 2011 | Car News | Comments Off
Jaguar will be introducing the XKR-S at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show, broadening the XK range and serving up the most potent series production machine of its history.
Toronto 2011: Hits and misses from the CIAS
Thursday, February 24th, 2011 | Car News | Comments Off
As the biggest car show in the country, it’s only natural that this is where the largest number of premieres and unveils would take place.
Toyota announces the plural of Prius
Thursday, February 24th, 2011 | Car News | Comments Off
Toyota ended a decade-long grammatical debate by announcing the plural of Prius. If you weren’t sure how to write about the different variants of the car, you’ll be happy to know that ”Prii” has been selected as the official plural form.
A Gucci Fiat 500 for the fashionista in all of us
Thursday, February 24th, 2011 | Car News | Comments Off
Fiat and Gucci teamed up for a special edition of the 500 that will be on display at the Geneva Motor Show, from March 3 to 13.
A Ford F-150 V8 burning 5.88 L / 100 km in town? Never say never
Thursday, February 24th, 2011 | Car News | Comments Off
Ford is currently working with the Center for Compact and Efficient Fluid Power (CCEFP) on the development of an F-150 with a fuel efficiency rating of 5.88 litres per 100 km and still powered by the 4.6-litre V8. How is that possible, you may ask? Well, the answer lies with hydraulic hybrid powertrains.
2011 Porsche Camp4
Thursday, February 24th, 2011 | Car News | Comments Off
“Porsche for sale, low mileage, never used in winter”. If you ever chance on an ad like this, go ahead and indulge yourself, because they might become extremely rare.
Mustang Boss 302 inboard laps of Laguna Seca (video)
Thursday, February 24th, 2011 | Car News | Comments Off
Our own Lesley Wimbush was not only lucky enough to be amongst the first in North America to test drive the new 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302, she also got to lap the car at Laguna Seca. We = Jealous!
International RV Show Kicks Off Following Resurgence in RV Sales
Thursday, February 24th, 2011 | Car News | Comments Off
Today marked the opening of ORVDA’s all new Toronto International
RV Show, formerly known as the Motor Home & Trailer Show. Attendance is expected to be record
breaking due to the increase in annual RV sales figures, demonstrating that sales are up an impressive 18.4 per cent across the country for 2010.
Spyker abandons sports car division to focus on Saab
Thursday, February 24th, 2011 | Car News | Comments Off
Spyker surprised the auto industry by agreeing to sell its sports car division (Spyker Business) to CPP Global Holdings Limited for 32 million euros.