February 2011

Notable Models: A8 A6 A7 Sportback TTRS It is becoming hard to keep track of Audi these days. A tour around the Audi booth at CIAS 2011 reveals a n all-new model line (in Canada, at least) in the A7, plus all-new versions of the full-size A6 and flagship A8 sedans. And the term “flagship” [...]

GM’s display is one of the biggest at CIAS 2011 and the Chevrolet section doesn’t disappoint. Front and centre was the Chevrolet Cruze, which was announced as AJAC’s Canadian Car of the Year on media day, Feb. 17. Numerous versions were on hand, ranging from the basic LS model to a souped up example as [...]

TomTom, a provider of location and navigation solutions, has announced that it will roll out its VIA Series in the United States and Canada. “At TomTom, we are continuously working to make innovative navigation solutions accessible for our consumers,” said Tom Murray, senior vice president of market development, TomTom, in a statement. “The VIA Series [...]

The Jaguar XK has won the Canadian Black Book‘s “Best Retained Value Award” in the Premium Sports Car segment. The Canadian Black Book Awards honour the 2007 model-year vehicles in each category that have retained the highest percentage of their original manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) over the past four years. “We are thrilled to [...]

Our coverage of the 2011 Canadian International Auto Show starts with a visit to the Nissan display, where we got a chance to have a closer look at some vehicles we’ve previewed before, as well as some new ditties that are worth a closer look. First off, have a look at the video below. What [...]

Mercedes-Benz Canada yesterday announced the regional premiere of the Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Affalterbach Edition at the 2011 Canadian International Auto Show. Exclusive to Canada, and limited to just 30 units, the C63 AMG Affalterbach Edition was designed in the AMG Performance Centre in Affalterbach, Germany, and includes not only some unique styling cues, but also [...]