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Nissan Kicks : Kicking The Competition

The Mazda CX-3 and Honda CR-V spearheaded the most recent arrival of small CUVs on the market. Now, Nissan decided to launch the Kicks, a little vehicle that is set to challenge those two rivals. The Nissan Kicks was first announced in 2014 in concept form at the Sao Paulo …May 3, 2016

BMW ups i3 battery capacity to 33 kWh for 2017 model year

A new version of the BMW i3 compact electric car will feature a 50 per cent larger battery capacity than the current car. Available for the 2017 model year, the BMW i3 (94 Ah) boasts 33 kilowatt hours of total battery capacity, compared to 18.8 kWh in the current i3. May 3, 2016

Fiat Announces Pricing for the 2017 124 Spider

There is a new Fiat scheduled to arrive on our shores this summer. It’s the 2017 Fiat 124 Spider, and we now know how much it will cost in Canada. To celebrate the return of the roadster, Fiat is launching the 124 Spider Prima Edizione Lusso. Only 124 units will …May 2, 2016

Matching Luggage For Your Rolls-Royce Wraith

So here’s a problem the huge majority of buyers will never have. Let’s say you are about to leave on a trip to the West Coast. You’re in no hurry, so you leave the jet at home and you take your Rolls-Royce Wraith instead. But here is the dilemma: how …May 2, 2016

Land Rover Disco Sport gets stylish design package for 2017

Land Rover is adding a stylish new design package to the 2017 Discovery Sport , as well as a larger infotainment screen running the automaker's InControl Touch Pro system. Available on HSE and HSE Luxury models, the Dynamic Design Pack includes new front and rear bumpers, including integrated tailpipes around …May 2, 2016

Volvo continues autonomous driving onslaught with U.K. trial

Volvo has announced Britain's "largest and most ambitious" autonomous driving test will soon get underway in a bid to accelerate the introduction of driverless technology. Set to launch next year, the trial stands out from others by putting real families inside self-driving vehicles on public roads, according to Volvo. "Autonomous …May 1, 2016

Lexus IS gets aggressive mid-cycle refresh

Lexus has given the IS an aggressive mid-cycle refresh while ensuring while ensuring it "has kept the essence of car's exterior appearance intact." The car's first design overhaul since the third-generation IS was introduced in 2013, the new look includes a completely reworked front fascia with larger air intakes accenting …April 30, 2016

Lotus Evora Sport 410 : Lighter Than Ever!

Like clockwork, Lotus periodically churns out lighter and faster cars. Both the Elise and its larger sibling, the Evora, receive better materials and lighter components on a regular basis to turn them into unique special editions. They sometimes tout their increased power, but more often than not, Lotus focuses on …April 29, 2016

McLaren Sells a 1998 F1

McLaren just put up one of the six cars that rolled out of their factory in 1998. There were only 64 original, "base-model" F1s built between 1993 and 1998, and #69 is now up for grabs. Under the gold-plated hood sits a powerful V12 built by BMW generating 627 horsepower. April 29, 2016

VW T-Prime Concept GTE the hybrid SUV you're waiting for

Volkswagen is planning "a vehicle in the style of the T-Prime Concept GTE," a plug-in hybrid SUV concept that debuted at the 2016 Beijing auto show. The T-Prime Concept GTE is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder and an electric motor that has been integrated into the housing of its …April 29, 2016

Say Hi to the Porsche Cayenne Platinum

While the 2017 Porsche 718 Cayman was unveiled a few days ago at the Beijing Auto Show, not everybody needs a sports car. Consumers can turn to the Cayenne SUV, and if someone wants one that's even more exclusive, Porsche just announced a Platinum version of its biggest vehicle. This …April 28, 2016

JF Dumoulin Signs Major Partnership With Spectra Premium

Laval (Quebec, Canada), April 28, 2016 - Dumoulin Competition is pleased to announce a major sponsorship agreement between renowned racecar driver Jean-François Dumoulin and Spectra Premium Industries, a Canadian manufacturer and distributor of auto parts, for the 2016 NASCAR Pinty’s season. Jean-François’ raw talent, passion and perseverance were key to …April 28, 2016

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