Held at the Grand Prix Kartways at Downsview Park in Toronto on March 29, the second annual Villa Gambin Grand Prix saw 20 four-person teams race each other, all in good fun and for a good cause. Peter Koliviras of Team Raw took first place of the Grand Prix; Andrew “Axe” Bordin of Team Dorex …
R. Ferri Motorsport is joining the prestigious Pirelli World Challenge with not one but two stallions in its stable. At the Ferrari of Ontario dealership, Remo Ferri announced that his racing division is entering the 2014 series with two 458 GT3s, one piloted by veteran Anthony Lazzaro and the other by young gun Nick Mancuso. …
This winter slapped us with a cold, hard reminder: living in Canada means dealing with whatever sub-zero mood Mother Nature blows our way. Spring may be finally settling in, but when the cold returns, a blend of utility and comfort will be warmly welcomed on the road. That’s why large SUVs have become the go-to …
For the past four years, Formula One (F1) has been the “Sebastian Vettel and Red Bull Racing show.” This could, in part, explain one of the reasons F1’s viewing figures dropped by an estimated 50 million in 2013. Has the “Pinnacle of Motorsports” become as mundane and routine as watching reruns of our favourite TV …
THE 2014 CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL AUTOSHOW Start your engines — it’s back! The Canadian International AutoShow, over 60,000 square feet of shiny, pulse-quickening, tire-clad beauty is scheduled to take place Feb. 14 to 23 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. This year’s edition of the event promises an exciting lineup of special guests, family activities and …
Infiniti celebrates its 25th anniversary in Canada this year, but it can easily be summed up as one of the more under-the-radar players in the luxury automotive market. Nissan’s well-adorned sister company first hit the market in the mid-1980s trying to claw away luxury car buyers from the already-established premium German selections, but it took …
Cadillac has been slaving away to re-establish itself as a premier luxury brand capable of keeping up with the likes of BMW and Mercedes-Benz, and that jockeying for position couldn’t have been clearer at the launch event for its new flagship midsize sedan this past October. The brand descended on Toronto on Oct. 18 and …
Ford is putting a lot of faith in the new Focus ST. It’s the company’s first true global performance car, meaning the vehicle you get here in Canada is the same as you’ll get in any other country; save, of course, for steering wheel placement. That’s confidence. For us North Americans, it’s also a win. …
The Canadian Tire Motorsport Park was alive with the roar of German engineering on May 30, 2013, as the Porsche World Roadshow rolled onto the scene. This exclusive event, which only comes to Canada every two years, gave VIPs the opportunity to experience the full capabilities of Porsche’s lineup. Downtown Fine Cars Auto Group hosted …
In celebration of its first full year in business, Newmarket’s Serpa BMW hosted a grand affair this past May for customers, auto enthusiasts and friends from across the GTA. Guests mingled and savoured refreshments while browsing a stunning inventory of the German brand’s sleek and handsome vehicles, including a shimmering white BMW 6 Series Gran …