Auto Show Magazine

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Auto Show Magazine

NSX CONCEPT. Vehicle will not be at the Calgary Auto Show.
2013
2
201
3 RDX
RDX
Visit the Acura booth in Hall B in the BMO Centre, Stampede Grounds during the Calgary International
Auto & Truck Show and be among the first to see the 2013 RDX and ILX.
THE MOST POWER. THE BEST FUEL ECONOMY. TOP TOWING
AND HAULING. IT’S THE TOUGH, DEPENDABLE TRUCK THAT KEEPS
TOUGH, DEPENDABLE GUYS COMING BACK YEAR AFTER YEAR.
Northwest Acura
125 Crowfoot Way N.W.
Silverhill Acura
5728 Macleod Trail S.
www.northwestacura.ca
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11 HP 43
434
4 LB
LB-F
-FTT TORQUE 32
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2 MP
MPG 3,12
A LOAD
120 LBS PAYL
120
LBS TOWI
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2013
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3 ILX
ILX
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A BEST-IINALL
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TOLL FREE 1-866-822-6677
403-239-6677
†
Vehicle may be shown with optional equipment. †Class is non-hybrid Full–Size Pickups under 8,500 lbs GVWR vs. 2011/2012 comparable competitor engines. Max. horsepower of 411 and max. torque of 434 on F-150 6.2L
V8 engine.Estimated fuel consumption ratings for the 2012 F-150 4x2 3.7L V6 SST: 12.8L/100km city and 8.9L/100km hwy based on Transport Canada approved test methods. Actual fuel consumption will vary based on road
conditions, vehicle loading and driving habits. When properly equipped. Max. towing of 11,300 lbs with 3.5L EcoBoost and 6.2L 2 valve V8 engines. Max. payload of 3,120 lbs with 3.5L Ecoboost and 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 engines.
www.silverhillacura.com
AMVIC LICENSEE
TOLL FREE 1-866-374-4917
403-536-3295
ON NOW AT YOUR ALBERTA BUICK GMC DEALERS. AlbertaGMC.com 1-800-GM-DRIVE. GMC is a brand of General Motors of Canada. ‡/**/¥¥/^Credit valid towards the purchase or lease of an eligible new 2011 or 2012 model year Chevrolet, GMC, Buick or Cadillac vehicle, excluding
Chevrolet Volt, delivered between January 6th 2012 and April 2nd 2012. Customers must present this authorization letter at the time of purchase or lease. All products are subject to availability. See Dealer for eligibility. Only one $1,000 Bonus may be redeemed per purchase/lease vehicle.
This offer may not be redeemed for cash. The credit amount is inclusive of any applicable taxes. As part of the transaction, dealer may request documentation and will contact GM to verify eligibility. The $1,000 Bonus is not compatible with the Employee New Vehicle Purchase Program or the
Supplier Program New Vehicle Purchase Program. Void where prohibited by law. $1,000 offer is stackable with Cardholder’s current GM Card Earnings, subject to Vehicle Redemption Allowances. For complete GM Card Program Rules, including current Redemption Allowances, transferability
of Earnings, and other applicable restrictions for all eligible GM vehicles, see your GM Dealer, call the GM Card Redemption Centre at 1-888-446-6232 or visit TheGMCard.ca. Subject to applicable law, GMCL may modify or terminate the Program in whole or in part with or without notice
to you. Subject to Vehicle Redemption Allowances. Primary GM Cardholders may transfer the $1,000 Bonus to the following eligible Immediate Family members, who reside at the Primary Cardholder’s residence: parents, partner, spouse, brother, sister, child, grandchild and grandparents
including parents of spouse or partner. Proof of relationship and residency must be provided upon request. The $1,000 Bonus is not transferable to Immediate Family residing outside of the Primary Cardholders residence. ‡Maximum trailer weight rating calculated assuming a properly
equipped base vehicle, except for any option necessary to achieve the rating, plus driver. Weight of other optional equipment, passengers and cargo will reduce the maximum trailer weight that your vehicle can tow. ¥¥ 2012 Silverado HD with 6.6L Diesel engine and 6 speed transmission.
NEVER SEND A TRUCK
TO DO A SIERRA’S JOB
SEGMENT EXCLUSIVE:
FULLY-BOXED
STEEL FRAME
PLUS
AUTOMATIC LOCKING
DIFFERENTIAL
Class Leading:
• Maximum Fifth-Wheel Towing Capacity of 23,000 lb. (10,433 kg)‡
• Maximum Ball-Hitch Towing Capacity of 18,000 lb. (8,165 kg)‡
• Maximum Payload Capacity of 7,215 lb. (3,273 kg)‡
• 60,000km Longer Powertrain Warranty than Ford and Dodge
Sierra Crew SLT model shown
with chrome accessory package
EXPERIENCE THE INNOVATION
AT YOUR GMC DEALER TODAY.
STABILITRAK
STABILITY CONTROL
2012 SIERRA HD
ALBERTAGMC.COM
ONSTAR
REMOTE LINK
+
THE STRONGEST, SMARTEST, MOST POWERFUL SIERRA EVER
Available:
• Duramax® 6.6L V8 Diesel with 397 Horsepower
and 765 lb-ft of Torque¥¥
• Allison® 6-speed Automatic Transmission
• Electronic Trailer Sway Control and Hill Hold Assist
• Integrated Trailer Brake Controller
INTRODUCING THE 2012
SIERRA KODIAK
LD CREW SPECIAL EDITION
KODIAK FEATURES INCLUDE:
•5.3L Engine with Best-in-Class V8 Fuel Economy
•Heavy-Duty Cooling Package
•GM Exclusive Automatic Locking Rear Differential
•Bluetooth® and Steering Wheel Audio Controls
•Chr
ome A
ccessor y P
ackage and 17
luminum Whe
els
•Chrome
Accessory
Package
17”” A
Aluminum
Wheels
•H
eavy-Duty T
railering P
ackage
•Heavy-Duty
Trailering
Package
•Dual Zone Automatic A/C
•6-Way Power Driver’s Seat
•EZ-Lift Locking Tailgate
GM CARDHOLDERS GET AN ADDITIONAL $1,000 BONUS^
WE ARE PROFESSIONAL GRADE
SCAN
HERE
TO FIND
YOURS
6.2 L/100 km HWY
9.9 L/100 km CITY
46 MPG
HIGHWAY
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Denali model shown
8.4 L/100 km HWY
12.7 L/100 km CITY
34 MPG
HIGHWAY
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AWD vehicle in North America.
THE ALL-NEW 2013 CX-5
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WITH AVAILABLE
5.7
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L/100 km
highway
Models shown:
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INSURANCE INSTITUTE FOR HIGHWAY SAFETY
The only manufacturer with 2012
IIHS Top Safety Picks for all models. Best Highway Fuel Economy of any SUV sold in Canada
5.7L/100 km (highway)/7.8L/100km(city)**
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$22,105*
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H a 2012
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N D R E D
SPECIAL SHOW OFFER
FINALLY, FUEL ECONOMY WITHOUT SACRIFICING PERFORMANCE
The all-new 2013 CX-5 is ready to hit the streets. The first vehicle that includes the full suite of SKYACTIV
TECHNOLOGIES – which includes redesigned chassis, body, engine and transmission. The result is exceptional
performance, fuel efficiency, lower emissions and pure driving pleasure. Visit mazda.ca for more information.
Mazda’s #1 in Canada for Perceived Quality* Learn more at www.alg.com/Newsroom
*
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2.0i Limited Package 5MT (CF1 LP) with MSRP of $28,005 and a 2012 Impreza 2.0i Sport Package 5-door 5MT (CG1 SP) with MSRP of $26,905. **Limited time $500 Subaru Dollars offer applies only to retail purchase, lease, or finance agreements for
new 2012 Forester, Outback, Impreza (excluding WRX and STI), or Tribeca models, concluded respectively between March 1, 2012 and April 30, 2012. One $500 Subaru Dollars offer per vehicle sold. Offer is not cash redeemable. Offer must be presented
to dealer up front. Offer subject to change or cancellation without notice. Ratings of “Good” are the highest rating awarded for 40-mph frontal offset, 31-mph side-impact and 20-mph rear-impact crash tests conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway
Safety (IIHS) (www.iihs.org). A “Good” rating obtained in all three crash tests plus a “Good” rating in new roof strength testing and the availability of Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (Vehicle Dynamics Control) achieves a 2012 Top Safety Pick. Vehicles
shown solely for purposes of illustration, and may not be equipped exactly as shown. †Comparison based upon Natural Resources Canada estimated highway fuel economy for all 2011 AWD vehicles. ††Based on manufacturer-estimated fuel economy
of 8.3L/100 km (city) and 5.9L/100 km (highway) for a 2012 Subaru Impreza 2.0i 5MT (CF1 BP). Actual fuel consumption will vary based on driving conditions, driver habits, and vehicle load. See your local Subaru dealer for complete program details.
WHAT DO YOU DRIVE?
SEE YOUR MAZDA DEALER TODAY OR VISIT MAZDA.CA FOR DETAILS.
KRAMER MAZDA
11888 Macleod Trail SW
259-0500
SUNRIDGE MAZDA
3003 32nd Avenue NE
291-7060
NORTH HILL MAZDA
1211 Centre Street NW
276-5962
STONEY TRAIL MAZDA
7727 – 110th Avenue NW
705-4040
** 5.7L/100 km (highway)/7.8L/100km(city)** - based on ENERGUIDE Fuel Consumption Rating for the 2013 CX-5 with 6-speed manual transmission. These estimates are based on Government of Canada approved criteria and testing
methods. Actual fuel consumption may vary. *Top Perceived Quality Score (PQS) among mainstream brands based on ALG Canada online survey of 2,507 Canadian adults August 24 – November 1, 2011. ALG Inc., is a subsidiary of TrueCar, Inc.
AMVIC Licensed
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chairman’s
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message
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BEN MAITLAND
Chairman,
Calgary International
Auto and Truck
Show 2012
The official guide to the Calgary International
Auto and Truck Show is a publication of the
Calgary Herald and Calgary Motor Dealers Association.
THE CALGARY INTERNATIONAL AUTO AND TRUCK
SHOW INC. is owned by the CALGARY MOTOR
DEALERS ASSOCIATION. Correspondence or
inquiries on exhibitor space or program advertising
should be directed to: Jim Gillespie, Show Manager,
Calgary International Auto and Truck Show, 300,
7309 Flint Rd. S.E., Calgary, AB, T2H 1G3; Tel: 403974-0707 or 403-974-0708; e-mail: cmda@telus.net.
These addresses and phone numbers are the offices
of the Calgary Motor Dealers Association and the
Motor Dealers Association of Alberta. The official
guide to the Calgary International Auto and Truck
Show was produced by the Calgary Herald
Special Projects Department. Co-ordinators:
Jamie Zachary, jzachary@calgaryherald.com,
and Miles Durrie, mdurrie@calgaryherald.com.
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table of
There is nothing quite like a “new ride” to generate
feelings of pride and satisfaction. Since the invention of
the automobile well over 100 years ago, a new vehicle
has been a symbol of success and accomplishment
With hundreds of new cars and trucks
on display, the 2012 Auto Show will
surpass all previous shows in its 32-year
history in regards to the vast range of
manufacturers, models, colours, materials and options available.
With more than 250,000 square feet
of exhibition space, dozens of manufacturers and as many accessory booths, the
2012 Auto Show will provide solutions
for almost any transportation challenge.
We will have passenger vehicles that
are incredibly fuel-efficient, trucks that
meet a range of uses and luxury vehicles
that cater to even the most discerning
of tastes. And let’s not forget to mention
the thoroughbreds that possess pulsequickening power and speed.
You will also find cutting-edge concept cars with a range of fuel choices,
from gas and diesel through to hybrid
and fully electric — some with newly developed colours, and other options that
provide consumers with an amazing
variety of choices.
In addition, the 77 member dealers of
the Calgary Motor Dealers Association
are delighted to host the 13th annual
Vehicles & Violins Gala. Vehicles & Vio-
ANDREW
ROBINSON
Vice-Chairman,
Calgary
Motor Dealers
Association
2012
lins is the signature kickoff event for the
Auto Show and provides its guests with
an impressive array of international cuisines, musical interludes by musicians of
the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra and
an exclusive preview of the hundreds
of vehicles on display at the show. The
gala has surpassed $2 million in funds
raised for Calgary charities over its 12year history. To receive your invitation
to this event, please visit our website.
It is also worthy to note that the 2012
Auto Show is a non-profit undertaking,
with net proceeds being donated to
charity. Over the history of the show,
many hundreds of thousands of dollars
have been generated and donated to
the benefit of worthy Calgary causes.
Please be sure to visit our website
at www.autoshowcalgary.com where
you can learn more about the show
and conveniently purchase your tickets
online, avoiding the lineups at the door
and saving a bit of money in the process.
I look forward to seeing you at the
show!
DARIN
SCHOTANUS
Vice-President,
Calgary
Motor Dealers
Association
2012
JIM GILLESPIE
Show Manager,
Calgary
International
Auto and Truck
Show 2012
PAUL
WILLIAMS
Past Chairman,
Calgary
International
Auto and
Truck Show
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POSITIVE SPIN
World’s top automakers are upbeat heading into
32nd annual Calgary International Auto & Truck Show.
ROSY OUTLOOK
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Canadian auto industry is in a good place
after enduring several tumultuous years.
BUYER’S MARKET
36
Automakers’ losses are turning into buyers’ gains,
thanks to new designs and technological wizardry.
FUELLING THE FIRE
38
Efficiency continues to be the buzzword at
this year’s show, as vehicles turn into gas misers.
SIZE DOESN’T MATTER
42
Recent safety advances are putting today’s
smaller vehicles on a level playing field.
BEST OF THE BEST
50
Auto insiders give their thoughts on what’s
stood out in 2012 model year so far.
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A STAR IS BORN
From Minis to Lamborghinis, today’s autos
are earning top billing on the silver screen.
A DIFFERENT BREED
Auto manufacturers are giving trucks an array
of car-like bells and whistles.
MUSICAL CHAIRS
Third-row seating lives on in SUVs and crossover
vehicles, thanks to growing demand.
YOU ARE WHAT YOU DRIVE
What you get behind the wheel of tends to
say a lot about you, say industry analysts.
SHIFTING GEARS
Manual transmissions are facing an uncertain
future in North America.
TRY THIS ON FOR SIZE
Once the forgotten child, today’s mid-size
vehicle segment has never looked so good.
hours: Wednesday, 3 p.m. - 10 p.m.; Thursday-Saturday, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
admission: Adults: $15 ($10 Wed-Fri); Seniors, Youth (11-17): $8; Children 10 and under: free; Family (two adults, two youth): $29
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2012 Auto Show Executive Committee
2012 Auto Show Line Group Committee
Chair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ben Maitland, Platinum Mitsubishi
Vice-Chair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Andrew Robinson, Precision Hyundai
Executive Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jim Gillespie, CMDA
Facilities Chair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Perry Itzcovitch, Hyatt Infiniti
Advertising Chair . . . . . . . . . . . . Jerry Sturko, Fifth Avenue Auto Haus
VIP Reception Chair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Greg Bates, Stadium Nissan
V&V Gala Chair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ben Maitland, Platinum Mitsubishi
V&V Co-Chair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Andrew Robinson, Precision Hyundai
Show Guide Chair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jim Gillespie, CMDA
Accessory Exhibits Chair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jim Gillespie, CMDA
Acura . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scott Wright, Northwest Acura
Aston Martin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Andrew Baker, Aston Martin Calgary
Audi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Murray Dorren, Royal Oak Audi
Bentley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Andrew Baker, Bentley Calgary
BMW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grant Keil, Calgary BMW
Cadillac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nate Clarke, CMP Classic Automotive Ltd.
Chrysler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Glen Barreth, Big 4 Dodge Jeep
Ferrari . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paul Faverin, Ferrari Maserati of Alberta
Fisker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Andrew Baker, Fisker of Calgary
Ford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Darin Schotanus, Universal Ford Lincoln
General Motors . . . . . . . . . Nate Clarke, CMP Classic Automotive Ltd.
Heavy Duty Trucks . . . . . . . . . . . Paul Storwick, Greatwest Kenworth
Honda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aubrey George, Crowfoot Village Honda
Hyundai . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Andrew Robinson, Precision Hyundai
Infiniti . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Perry Itzcovitch, Hyatt Auto Gallery
Jaguar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Patrick Kirkwood, Land Rover Calgary
Kia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kelly Temple, Eastside Kia
Land Rover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Patrick Kirkwood, Land Rover Calgary
Lexus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kevin Olfert, Lexus of Calgary
Lincoln . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Doug Sangster, Universal Ford Lincoln
Maserati . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paul Faverin, Ferrari Maserati of Alberta
Mazda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vinay Ruparell, Kramer Mazda
Mercedes-Benz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wayne Desrosiers, Lone Star Inc.
MINI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Greg Brady, MINI Crowfoot
Mitsubishi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ben Maitland, Platinum Mitsubishi
Nissan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Greg Bates, Stadium Nissan
Porsche . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Craig Shostak, South Centre Fine Cars
Spyker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Andrew Baker, Spyker of Calgary
Subaru . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paul Williams, Centaur Subaru
Suzuki . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David Baker, South Deerfoot Suzuki
Toyota . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Corry Baum, Stampede Toyota
Volkswagen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jerry Sturko, Fifth Avenue Auto Haus
Volvo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ted Valentine, Valentine Volvo
Enter To Win
2013 Mazda CX-5 GT
valued at approximately $36,288
courtesy of the CMDA, Mazda
dealers of Calgary & the Calgary Herald.
2012
Toyota
Camry SE
valued at approximately $35,709
courtesy of the CMDA, Toyota
dealers of Calgary and the Calgary Sun.
Maclin Guarantees to match or beat any deal!
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CONSUMERSSHOULDREADTHEFOLLOWING:*†AlloffersandSellingPriceincludeDelivery&Destination($1,550forKizashi/$1,450forSX4/$1,650forGrandVitaramodels),$100A/CExciseTax(whereapplicable),$20TireTax,$399DealerAdministrationFee.OffersandSellingPriceexcludePPSAupto$72(whenfinancing),applicabletaxes,
license,registration,insuranceandadownpaymentof$3,090/$2,025/$3,005.Vehiclesmaynotbeexactlyasshown.Theseofferscannotbecombinedwithanyotherandaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.Dealersmaysellforless.Seeparticipatingdealersfordetails.Vehicleimagesshownmayincludeoptionalupgrades.*Limitedtimefinance
offersavailableO.A.C.Specialbi-weeklypurchasefinanceoffersareavailableon2011KizashiSXiAWDModel6B23V41(SellingPrice$29,474),2011SX4HatchbackJXiAWDwithmanualtransmissionModelH3NB2J1(SellingPrice$21,679)and2011GrandVitaraJX4WDautomatictransmissionModelL2TB5T1(SellingPrice$27,299)fora
72monthterm.Thebi-weekly72monthpaymentinterestratesarebasedon2011KizashiSXiAWD@0%,2011SX4HatchbackJXiAWD@0%and2011GrandVitaraJX4WD@0%purchasefinancing,bi-weeklypaymentsare$189/$139/$175with$3,090/$2,025/$3,005downpayment.Costofborrowingis$0/$0/$0foratotalobligationof
$29,474/$21,679/$27,299.OffervaliduntilFebruary29,2012. ◊Purchaseany2011Kizashi,2011SX4,or2011GrandVitaramodelandreceiveaPetro-Canada™PreferredPrice™cardvalidfor$0.40perlitresavingsonupto1,875litresoffuelpercard(maximumlitresforapproximatelyoneyear).BasedonNaturalResourcesCanada’s 2011
FuelConsumptionGuideratingsforthe2011KizashiSXiAWD(1,630L/year),the2011SX4HatchbackJXiAWD(1,550L/year)andthe2011GrandVitaraJX4WD(2,000L/year).ThePreferredPrice™cardisvalidatparticipatingPetro-Canada™retaillocations(andotherparticipatingNorthAtlanticPetroleumretaillocationsinNewfoundland).
Thiscardhasnoexpirydate.Petro-Canada™isaSuncorEnergybusiness.™TrademarkofSuncorEnergyInc.Usedunderlicense.Petro-CanadaTMisnotasponsororco-sponsorofthispromotion.Eligibilityforthecardissubjecttoconditionsandexclusions.Gascardwillbeprovidedtoconsumerafterconcludingpurchasecontractatparticipating
dealership.OffervaliduntilFebruary29,2012.‡ExtendedWarrantyOffer7year/100,000kmsSilverLevelPowertrainCoveragewitha$250deductibleonallnew2011modelyearSX4Sedan,SX4HB,GrandVitaraandKizashimodels. ▲Don’tpayfor120daysappliestopurchasefinancingoffersonall2011modelsonapprovedcredit.Nointerest
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ExecutionandLayoutStudySM.Studybasedonresponsesfrom73,790new-vehicleowners,measuring234modelsandmeasuresopinionsafter90daysofownership.ProprietarystudyresultsarebasedonexperiencesandperceptionsofownerssurveyedinFebruary-May2011.Yourexperiencesmayvary.Visitjdpower.com. 2Whenproperlyequipped.
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specs, but let’s face it — a big reason to come to the Auto
Show is to get an eyeful of some cool new cars. And this
year’s show offers plenty to entice the auto buff, from futuristic and retro concepts to high-tech “green” machines,
modern muscle cars, luxury vehicles and exotic supercars. Here’s a
quick look at a few:
• Subaru XV concept (pictured left): Based on the Impreza
platform, but with added ground clearance and a more
aggressive stance, the XV is an all-wheel-drive “light
crossover” hatchback powered by a new
2.0-litre version of Subaru’s horizontally opposed “flat four” engine.
It’s currently being referred to as
a 2013 model, but no definite
launch date is known.
• 2013 Chevrolet Spark: The
Chevy Spark mini-car is laying claim
to a chunk of the territory the Smart fortwo has
until now had all to itself. Chevy says the sub-Sonic-sized
Spark is “where affordability meets swagger.” It’ll have to contend
with the Scion iQ, another newcomer to the teeny-tiny-car category.
• BMW M5 (pictured right): The new BMW M5’s stylish,
authoritative appearance hints that there’s power
lurking under its hood. And indeed there is —
560 horsepower from a turbocharged V-8.
• Cadillac ULC: Something different — really different — is Cadillac’s
Urban Luxury Concept. Definitely in
the “you gotta see this” category, it’s
a city car design study with unusual
features, including scissor-type doors,
and forward-looking content such as a hybrid powertrain with a turbocharged three-cylinder 1.0-litre engine.
• Bentley Mulsanne: The name is a nod to Bentley’s racing heritage; Mulsanne is the long, high-speed straight section of the Le
Mans circuit in France, home of the renowned 24-hour race where
Bentley sports cars achieved complete domination in the late 1920s.
Today’s Bentley cars are big, luxurious, powerful and taut, in the
tradition of grand touring. The Mulsanne’s high-tech new 6.75-litre
twin-turbo V-8 delivers effortless power and abundant torque from
just above idle.
• Lotus Evora S: A product of the storied British sports and racing
car maker, the agile Evora S cocoons the avid motorist in sumptuous leather-lined comfort, while its supercharged V-6 engine
cranks out 345 h.p., whisking you from a standstill to 100 km/h in
4.7 seconds.
• 2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo: With a turbocharged 1.6-L four
delivering 201 h.p., and design cues inspired by high-performance
sport motorcycles, this new Hyundai will give anyone shopping for
a Volkswagen Golf GTI, a Mini Cooper S or a Honda Civic Coupe Si
another option to consider. The Veloster boasts a lot to like, including great aerodynamics and impressive fuel economy.
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Automakers storm into 32nd annual show with more cars, larger displays
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algary Motor Dealers Association
general manager Jim Gillespie says the
same thing every year around this time.
“There just isn’t a better time to buy a
new car or truck,” he says, laughing.
“But safety systems have never been better, and
the technology in the latest vehicles is incredible.
With all of that said, current pricing seems to be
where it was seven or eight years ago.”
Indeed, there is renewed optimism in the
auto industry at the 32nd annual Calgary
International Auto and Truck Show, where, as
Gillespie says, it’s one-stop shopping under the
roof of the BMO Centre.
In 2012, major manufacturers are picking up the
pace, with many allocating more dollars to their
car show efforts — larger displays, new sets and
backdrops and more vehicles.
“There’s a bit of a resurrection in the auto industry,
and it goes across the board,” says Gillespie.
To be sure, there were challenges in 2011, with a
tsunami and then flooding wreaking some havoc
for not only the Asian automakers, but also the
domestics. But with the shortfalls behind them,
Gillespie says, every automaker is coming out hard.
Toyota is but one example. The
venerable Japanese automaker has
already introduced, or is set to introduce over the
next year, some 13 new or redesigned models.
Included in that lineup is the all-new Prius c,
the compact sibling in the Prius family, plus
new Camry, Avalon, RAV4 and Corolla vehicles.
Toyota’s hip youth-oriented brand, Scion, also
has two new vehicles. A two-door micro car, the
diminutive iQ — a vehicle the
company dubs the world’s smallest
four-seater — is turning heads.
And coming soon to the Scion stable is
the FR-S, pictured below, a two-seat sports
coupe that was developed jointly with Subaru.
Both of Scion’s new cars are on display here.
Hyundai is showing its refreshed rear-wheeldrive 2013 Genesis coupe alongside its
newest compact sport coupe, the 2013 Veloster
Turbo. Of the Veloster Turbo, Steve Kelleher,
president and CEO of Hyundai Auto Canada,
says: “It’s powerful, high-tech, and fuel-efficient,
attributes which we think makes the Veloster
Turbo the ultimate entry in the compact sport
coupe segment.”
Domestic automakers are a big story, too. Ford
and Chrysler have plenty to be proud of, as does
GM. Ford’s doing well with its range of EcoBoost
V-6 and inline-4 power plants, engines that deliver
more horsepower and torque than units almost
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the opportunity to spend some seat time in vehicles such as the Fiat
500, 300 Ltd AWD and Grand Cherokee SRT. The test drives occur
in the north parking lot area, and the program is in operation during
regular show hours.
General Motors, meanwhile, is stealing the show with its restored
1959 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Concept, joining the all-new 2013
Chevrolet Spark, 2012 Buick Verano, GMC Sierra All-Terrain HD and
2013 Cadillac XTS and ULC.
Exotics, always popular, are sprinkled throughout the BMO Centre.
Lamborghini is showcasing the 700-horsepower 2012 Aventador
LP700-4 while Lotus has brought the Evora IPS.
Aston Martin is also wowing show-goers with its 2012 Virage, a
gasp-producing coupe sporting a 5.9-litre V-12, while Bentley, has
brought, for the first time to Calgary, its flagship Mulsanne to go
alongside the new Continental GT and GTC.
New this year in the exotic camp is the HTT Technologies Plethore
LC-750 sports car, pictured above, a made-in-Quebec supercar with
a central steering wheel position. With the driver thus situated, the
Plethore LC-750 is something of a street-legal single-seat racing car.
Yet with passenger seats on either side of the driver, it’s a three-seater.
Once again, all 250,000 square feet of the BMO Centre’s five halls are being utilized, with accessory and aftermarket exhibitors returning to Hall E.
“Over 90 per cent of these businesses are locally owned and operated, and they’re a great complement to the show,” Gillespie says.
Companies such as Auto Protectors, Davenport Racing, the Rod
Shop and Tunerworks are back, and as Gillespie adds: “These are businesses owned by our neighbours — they’re unique to Calgary.”
Show-goers also have the opportunity to win vehicles. The Calgary
Herald is offering up the all-new 2013 Mazda CX-5 compact crossover, while the Calgary Sun is giving away a 2012 Toyota Camry.
Adult weekday tickets to this year’s show are $10. Adult weekday
show-goers receive a $2 discount if they purchase tickets at
www.autoshowcalgary.com.
Access to the show is available either through the main gate on the
south side of the BMO Centre, or a second gate on the north side at
Hall D. A separate entrance for tickets purchased online is located at
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or years, the standard “family” vehicle in
Canada was the minivan.
But that’s started to change as automakers
realize many buyers would rather shed
the minivan’s image, but retain the features that make it family-friendly and convenient.
Take the 2013 Infiniti JX, due in showrooms later
this year, as an example. Stylish and sophisticated,
it’s also been named one of the year’s smartest
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The JX has seating for up to seven people, and
almost infinitely adjustable second- and third-row
seats that can fold flat for maximum storage. Access
to the third row of seating is still maintained even
when a child seat is installed in the second row.
The spacious interior also has three climate zones
with separate controls, two panoramic moonroofs
and available headrest screens for watching videos.
Safety is also high on the list of priorities for many
drivers, and again manufacturers have responded.
The Infiniti JX features Backup Collision Intervention, which includes sensors that detect any
vehicles or obstacles behind it. The system provides
drivers with both visual and audible warnings, and
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The Blind Spot Intervention feature, meanwhile,
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It delivers a top speed of
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he outlook is rosy for the Canadian
automotive industry in 2012, as
manufacturers adapt to increased
demand for vehicles that offer better fuel
efficiency, technology and longevity, says
veteran auto industry watcher Dennis DesRosiers.
For the first time in nearly five years, the automotive market is no longer “at risk,” says DesRosiers,
founder of DesRosiers Automotive Consultants Inc.
Every year since 2007, most analysts predicted
the market would, at best, be flat or slightly down
from the previous year. But as each year
progressed, various risk factors tilted the market
in a downward direction.
“Now we’re into a market that looks like it should
be fairly positive,” says DesRosiers. “Everyone is
predicting low growth, but the market could surprise (us by being) high. We’ve not had that for a
long time.”
Whatever growth there was over the past several
years has been primarily in the light-truck category
— which includes SUVs — as many buyers played
catchup after deferring purchases during the recent
recession.
With that demand satiated now, passenger cars
will come on strong, predicts DesRosiers — particular vehicles that offer improved fuel efficiency.
Although sales volumes are still relatively small,
virtually every manufacturer has introduced hybrid
models across their lineups. Some, such as General
Motors and Nissan, have also added plug-in
electrics such as the Volt and Leaf, respectively,
which will be joined by four to five other models
by the end of next year.
Some automakers have also unveiled all-new
vehicle platforms that offer a choice of two or
three conventional-fuel engines.
From walking the walk to talking
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The used vehicle market, meanwhile,
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DesRosiers says vehicle ownership levels flat-lined
at about two-thirds of all Canadians eligible to
drive from the mid-1970s until the beginning of
the new millennium.
Since 2001, ownership has jumped to 78 per
cent, with most of that increase in used vehicles.
The reason behind the jump, according to DesRosiers, is the increased quality of today’s vehicles
— they last longer and, thus, are less of a risky
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t’s beginning to look like the auto industry’s
recent losses have been the car buyer’s gain.
After a downturn that sent the industry on a
major course correction, automakers are back
and swinging, with distinctive new designs,
ever-increasing fuel efficiency and technological
features that let drivers remain connected to their
social networks without jeopardizing safety.
Even entry-level buyers can expect to get more for
their money in the near future, says Darren Slind,
regional leader for Canada and Latin America at
J.D. Power and Associates’ automotive division.
The trend continues to be toward improving fuel
efficiency — but not at the expense of performance.
“That’s the theme across every manufacturer
across every kind of product — whether it was premium or economy. Everybody was talking about
best-in-class fuel efficiency.”
Notable, says Slind, was the new four-cylinder
BMW 3 Series.
“For the longest time — at least in North America
— they only sold that model with a six-cylinder
engine. Now, they’re moving to a four-cylinder
turbo, which is consistent with what many other
manufacturers have done, including Ford with its
EcoBoost technology.”
Keeping fuel economy in mind, 2012 is all about
the engine options, notes Slind, pointing to Ford’s
new Fusion, pictured above, which has a number
of drivetrain options, including a turbocharged
performance variant and a hybrid. A plug-in version
is also expected down the road.
As for styling, a luxury look and touchable highquality interior finishes are becoming the standard
— even in lower-cost vehicles, says Slind.
At this year’s Detroit auto show,
the consensus was the Fusion looked
like an Aston Martin, says Slind. And
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“Everybody is trying to find that
production
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Ford’s threeFit and finish have also never been
bar grille.
better, adds Slind.
“A lot of attention is being paid to
interior design,” he says. “And that’s
particularly true among the Detroit Three, which
have come a long way in the past few years
toward matching Japanese and German
vehicles in terms of quality.”
And when it comes to hands-free Bluetooth and
voice-activated technology that offer drivers safer
ways to navigate and maintain connections, those
features are no longer the domain of luxury vehicles. Ford’s Sync, for one, allows motorists to use
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The Japanese term, meaning unity between a horse
and rider in competition,
was adopted and applied
by Mazda to the car-driver
relationship, guiding the
development of the all-new
2013 CX-5 compact SUV.
Mazda calls the CX-5 the
dawning of a new era for the
company — the first vehicle
to feature the full range of
the automaker’s new “Skyactiv” technologies.
Skyactiv encompasses a
range of engines, transmissions, bodies and chassis
designed to be safe, efficient,
environmentally friendly
and fun to drive.
Under the CX-5’s hood is
a 2.0-litre, 150-horsepower
gasoline engine, coupled to
a six-speed manual or automatic transmission.
The Skyactiv engine’s
torque and responsiveness
combine with the CX-5’s
light weight to create a
refreshing and energetic
vehicle. There’s also a
range of clever and flexible
interior features to take
advantage of the vehicle’s
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The Aventador, named
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F
uel efficiency has become a perennial
catch-phrase come auto show season.
Enthusiasts can look regularly forward
to a new crop of increasingly miserly gas
sippers from automakers — and 2012’s
new vehicles are undoubtedly the most fuel efficient
four-wheeled creatures to ever set rubber to the road.
And despite several more-heralded types of powertrain, the good ol’ internal combustion engine is
holding its own in the stinginess derby.
Take the 2012 Subaru Impreza. Long renowned for
its sporty mix of handling and power both on and
off the road, this year’s model is the most fuel -efficient all-wheel-drive on the market, says Joe
Felstein with Subaru Canada.
“It’s 30 per cent more fuel efficient than last year’s
model,” he says.
The 2.0-litre boxer engine comes with a secondgeneration Lineartronic continuously variable transmission that averages 7.5 L/100 km in the city.
It’s technological advances like those seen on the
Impreza that have helped conventional gasoline vehicles improve their fuel efficiency by more than 50 per
cent in the last decade, says industry observer Dennis
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“There are probably at least 100 technologies that
are being developed or employed in your standard
internal combustion engine to make
it more fuel-efficient,” he says.
Mazda has also introduced what it
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The 2012
The 2012 Mazda3, pictured
AWD Subaru
Impreza
above, is the first model to include
improved its
some of the technology, says Sandra
fuel economy
Lemaitre with Mazda Canada.
by 30 per cent
over last year.
“And we are launching an all-new
2013 CX-5 compact crossover SUV
that will be Mazda’s first vehicle to
feature the full suite of Skyactiv technology,” she says.
The CX-5 is expected to offer highway fuel economy of 5.7 L / 100 km. “That’s even better than
some hybrid SUVs,” says Lemaitre.
Federal government legislation requires that the
fuel efficiency of cars and light trucks sold in Canada
be improved at least 25 per cent from their 2008
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New technologies are putting smaller vehicles on a level playing field
By Joel Schlesinger
SCION iQ
It’s pretty clear that Scion’s
parent company, Toyota,
had the Smart fortwo
squarely in its crosshairs
while designing the iQ.
And in many areas this
sub-$20,000 micro-car has
an edge over its European
counterpart. It’s a bit longer
(30 centimetres, to be exact)
and, thanks to its asymmetrical seating arrangement, accommodates three
full-size people — along
with a smaller (or very flexible) passenger behind the
driver’s seat.
Keeping the iQ on the go
is a 94-horsepower 1.3-litre
four with a continuously
variable transmission. Factor in a low 960-kilogram
curb weight, and you’ve got
miserly fuel economy numbers of 5.5L/100 km in the
city and 4.6 on the highway.
Safety is augmented by an
impressive 11 airbags, and
standard features include air
conditioning, remote keyless entry, power windows
and outside mirrors, and a
leather-wrapped adjustable
steering wheel with controls
for the 160-watt Pioneer
sound system.
The iQ can also be tarted
up with sport wheels, suspension and body plastic; a
premium audio package is
another option.
S
mall cars have traditionally been favoured
by budget-conscious consumers. Their
price tags tend to be lower, and they’re often among the least thirsty at the pumps.
Yet the knock against the sub-compact
and compact segments has been safety.
Not anymore, say automakers.
Today’s new small vehicles are arguably the
safest they’ve ever been, says Russ Rader with the
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety in the U.S.
“There are currently 29 small and mini-car
models that have earned the top crash test rating
for 2012. That tells you how much safety has
improved — there are so many choices,” he says.
“Even though crash tests have gotten tougher,
more vehicles are excelling.”
The 2012 Fiat 500 is among the smallest vehicles
to hit showrooms in recent years. While its European version has been a mainstay on that continent’s roads for some time, it needed a few safety
modifications before it could hit the pavement in
North America.
That included additions such as seven standard
airbags and four-wheel antilock disc brakes, says
Ed Brodbear with Chrysler Canada, which sells
Fiat.
“Then we added in the electronic safety systems
on the vehicle like the electronic stability system,
traction control and active headrests, all of which
are standard,” he says.
Volvo, meanwhile, has pulled out all the stops with
its smallest offering, the C30, pictured below.
The diminutive three-seater features, among other
things, emergency braking assist, a Whiplash Protection System and even a system that delays incoming phone calls in traffic situations that require
the driver's attention.
Many of these innovations were
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more protective,” he says.
“Small cars have also become
heavier over time, which also helps reduce the risk
to occupants during crashes, because weight is also
a safety advantage.”
In the future, expect to see more crash prevention
systems, such as collision warning, in small cars,
adds Rader.
“They may be a luxury now, but they will quickly
become available on more mainstream cars,”
he says.
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PORSCHE 911
When is a Porsche 911 not
a 911? The correct answer is
never, of course. And with
each new variation, Porsche
makes certain that the 911
will always be recognized
for the icon that it is.
For the 2012 model year,
the German automaker is
offering brand-new coupes,
with a wide variety of
convertibles and fixed-roof
models scheduled to follow
within the next year or two.
The base 911 Carrera
boasts a 350-horsepower
3.4-litre horizontally opposed six-cylinder engine,
smaller and more powerful
than last year’s model.
The 911 Carrera S ups
the ante to 400 h.p. Both
engines can be mated to
a first-ever seven-speed
manual transmission, or
optional seven-speed twinclutch automatic that delivers split-second shifts. The
base 911’s 0-to-100-km/h
time is listed at 4.6 seconds;
the Carrera S shaves half a
second off that.
The 911’s new sheetmetal gives the coupe a contemporary appearance, with
dramatically flared fenders,
a wider stance and almost
no gap between the wheels
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deeper meaning
Some vehicles resonate with drivers; the Bentley Continental GT is no exception
Auto insiders give their thoughts on what’s stood out in 2012 so far
By MILES DURRIE
By Gerald vander Pyl
here are certain names in the
auto world that resonate — that
evoke more than just recognition, an image or a price-point.
Some are icons of an era. Even
if you can’t picture the cars themselves, longgone brands such as Duesenberg, Stutz and
Packard paint a mental picture of the American Prohibition, 1920s and ’30s gangsters,
rumbling engines and fiercely contested
racing campaigns. “Rolls-Royce” equals
“wealth” — stately, silent, sedate, expensive.
Then there’s Bentley. With roots in motoring’s distant past, the Bentley name can
as easily bring up an image of open sports
cars driven to multiple race victories by
E
very year, the Automobile Journalists
Association of Canada pores over
hundreds of cars, analyzing dozens
of features, to come up with its Car of
the Year awards.
But we wanted to know from some of today’s top
auto insiders what has impressed them in the 2012
model year. Here’s what they said:
• Greg Williams, automotive contributor to the
Calgary Herald and AJAC member. Williams has
always been a fan of wagons, which are quietly
disappearing as many manufacturers instead focus
on their hatchback designs.
So his favourite vehicle for 2012 is the Cadillac
CTS-V sports wagon, which is equipped with a 556h.p. supercharged V-8 engine.
Foregoing fuel efficiency for outright power and
handling, he says it’s a hot rod of a station wagon,
“and everybody needs a hot rod now and then.”
Honourable mention goes to another wagon, the
2012 Mini Clubman, which has unique twin rear
“barn doors” for easy access to the storage space,
along with the great handling Minis are known for.
• Clare Dear, AJAC president and auto writer for the
National Post: Dear says Hyundai has impressed a lot
of journalists with its lineup of new vehicles, including the 2012 Elantra, pictured below, which was
just picked North American Car of the Year and is
also a finalist for AJAC Car Of The Year.
Hyundai has come a long way since the days of
the Pony model, and the 2012 Elantra has styling
that takes affordable family cars to a whole new
level, he says.
On a less practical note, Dear’s honourable
mention “wish list” for 2012 includes the
Mustang Boss 302, which he says appeals to
his nostalgia for muscle cars, and offers some
of the best performance bang for the buck on
the market.
• Malcolm Gunn, vice-president of Wheelbase
Communications Ltd, a company that provides auto
content for newspapers and websites. Gunn says the
midsize sedan category is the “bread and butter”
for a lot of manufacturers, making his car of the
year the made-in-North-America 2012 Volkswagen
Passat.
Gunn says being designed and built for the local
market has made the Passat a serious competitor to
traditional midsize Canadian favourites such as the
Toyota Camry and Honda Accord.
• Amee Reehal, AJAC member and founder of
TractionMag.ca. Reehal’s car of the year goes to
the redesigned 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK 350
Roadster.
He says the SLK 350 Roadster has as a beefier and
more aggressive look and styling than the previous
version, especially in the front end.
Honourable mentions go to the Kia Sportage SX
and Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid.
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swashbuckling men in goggles and scarves
as that of the big, powerful luxury autos
the company creates today at its plant in
Crewe, England.
The Bentley Continental GT coupe and
GTC convertible are a modern expression
of the Bentley vision: uncompromising
quality, comfort and size with a sporting
character — cars built to be driven.
New for 2012 is the Continental’s 4.0-litre V-8 engine, available as an alternative to
Bentley’s proven 6.0-L 12-cylinder motor.
Company officials are thrilled about the
new engine, which is bristling with microprocessors and efficiency-increasing systems.
Although there are now two V-8 powerplants in the Bentley stable (the 6.75-L unit
in the Mulsanne is the other), the 12-cylinder
engine remains the ultimate expression of
Bentley engineering. The W-12-engined
Continental range has racked up more than
50,000 sales since 2003, making Bentley the
world’s largest maker of 12-cylinder engines.
Perhaps it’s the W-12’s familiarity that
makes the new motor more exciting, as
Bentley chairman and CEO Wolfgang
Dürheimer calls the 4.0 V-8 a completely
new driving experience.
“The new engine will have all the exhilarating power, drama and performance you
would expect … complemented by exceptional fuel efficiency,” he says.
We’re not sure how important fuel economy is to the average Bentley buyer, but if
the past is any indication, this new-school
Bentley will soon gain its own aficionados.
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MOVIES
a star is born
From Minis to Lamborghinis, today’s autos are stealing the show
CORVETTE
S T I N G R AY
RACER
Created in 1959 as a
prototype for a planned
Le Mans race effort, the
Stingray Racer was driven
to a Sports Car Club of
America national championship in 1960. But its true
importance is as a style and
engineering icon, influencing the design of several
generations of sports cars
to follow.
After several decades of
road and auto show duties,
the Stingray Racer has now
returned from a well-earned
trip to the restoration shop.
General Motors stripped and
refurbished the car, restoring
this priceless treasure to its
original function and beauty.
Bushings, bearings,
dampers and brakes were
rebuilt using period-correct
hardware when possible.
The wiring harness was
remade using new materials faithful to the original
design. The silver leather
bucket seats were handled
with care to avoid losing the
character acquired during
years of use.
Trim was re-chromed,
and the original Halibrand
magnesium wheels were
polished. Body panels
were carefully repaired and
painted.
The end result? Stunning.
By JESSICA PATTERSON
F
rom the Dukes of Hazzard’s General Lee
to the Fast and the Furious mods, cars
have been flashed in front of captive audiences for years. In many cases, they have
become as much characters on television
shows and movies as their human counterparts.
And, if these vehicles don’t sell out before the
movie comes out, they do afterwards. Some of the
most beloved and recognized hot rods of yesteryear
are collector’s items today.
“It’s a broad audience — huge,” says BMW
Canada spokesman Robert Dexter. “We wouldn’t be
spending the money to do it if we didn’t think it was
going to increase sales.”
Here’s a quick recap of Hollywood’s biggest
automotive stars in recent years:
• James Bond: From BMWs to Aston Martins and
the occasional Mustang, James Bond has always
shown great taste in cars. Bond’s most famous set
of wheels was a 1964 Aston Martin DB5, driven in
Goldfinger and Thunderball, among others. These
days, coming across a DB5 is rare. Only about
1,000 were produced. No word yet on Bond’s latest
wheels in the upcoming flick Skyfall.
• Transformers: What kid didn’t want a car that
could transform into something much cooler? This
children’s toy, first produced in 1984 by Hasbro,
made the jump back into popular culture in 2007
and hasn’t looked back since, with actor Shia
LeBeouf sharing the screen with a 2011 Chevrolet
Corvette Stingray speedster concept, 2011 Ferrari
458 Italia in gleaming red and, of course, a 2011
Chevrolet Camaro.
• Batman: The Dark Knight Rises: In the
upcoming movie, Batman: The Dark Knight
Rises, wealthy businessman
Bruce Wayne trades up his
Lamborghini Murciélago LP640
Did you
for Lamborghini’s new top-ofknow?
the-line Aventador LP700-4.
The Mini
In April 2011, the entire first
Cooper is no
production run of the vehicle was
stranger to
movies. The
sold out a week after its launch.
Mark II Mini S
• Mission Impossible:
was featured
Ghost Protocol: Being a big
in the 1969
original of
movie star like Tom Cruise has
The Italian
its benefits. How about driving
Job, while
some of the most advanced cars
the remake
starred the
on the planet? BMW’s chic i8
2003 Mini S.
concept car made a special appearance in Ghost Protocol. And
the good news is this car wasn’t
just for Ethan Hunt. BMW says production models
of the i8 will be available in 2013 and 2014.
• Limitless: In this 2011 thriller, Robert De Niro
and Bradley Cooper star alongside a dark-grey Maserati GranTurismo Coupe, pictured below. The
studio wanted a car that had style, performance and
luxury, and the GranTurismo, with its 4.7-litre engine
able to produce 440 h.p., was what they ordered.
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TRUCKS
FORD F-150
With an unbroken line
of ancestry dating back to
1949, the Ford F-150 has
long been one of Canada’s
top-selling vehicles.
For 2012, the F-150 is
available in a range of trim
levels and with four engine
choices. Performance and
fuel economy are enhanced
by a six-speed automatic
transmission on all models.
The top-dog F-150 is the
loud and proud HarleyDavidson edition, but
luxury-craving drivers
who miss the discontinued
Lincoln Mark LT truck will
gravitate to the more subdued F-150 Platinum trim
level, which picks up most
of the late Lincoln’s highend creature comforts.
Think top-quality leather,
brushed aluminum, tasteful
paint colours — the Platinum (above) exudes quiet
refinement.
If the idea of a “stealthy,
sinister” look appeals,
check out the new-for-2012
FX appearance package.
Flat-black accents and red
highlights (below) give the
FX models a unique look
both inside and out.
Finally, Ford assures us
that the new style, comfort
and efficiency features
don’t compromise the
F-150’s rugged nature.
a different breed
Today’s trucks sport all the bells and whistles their predecessors lacked
By DAVID MENZIES
F
rom a car buff’s perspective, there’s a
fascinating line of dialogue from a vintage
episode of Miami Vice. Det. Sonny Crockett (Don Johnson) vents to his boss that
the lacklustre vehicle he’s using to pose as
a drug kingpin just isn’t getting the job done.
“It’s been one month — one month! — since
the Daytona bit the dust,” says Crockett, referring
to his dearly departed Ferrari. “And I’m trying to
maintain a departmentally approved cover here,
and if I keep showin’ up for six-figure drug deals
lookin’ like Lil Abner , it ain’t gonna cut it!”
A jump cut later, Crockett’s shiny new ride is revealed: an ivory-hued Ferrari Testarossa — and all is
forgiven. As for the vehicle Crockett was complaining about? A pickup truck.
This episode originally aired in 1986. Much has
changed since the days of leg warmers and big
hair. Indeed, the pickup truck, previously a vehicle
driven almost exclusively by farmers and construction workers, is a different kind of animal today.
Oh sure, a full-sized pickup truck still features rugged engineering and four-wheel drive and plenty
of utility, thanks to beds that can accommodate
everything from sheets of plywood to major appliances. But today’s pickup also features all the
creature-comfort accoutrements found in the finest
luxury sedans — from multi-level heated seats to
DVD players for back-seat passengers.
And with good reason: pickup trucks are no longer exclusively being driven by tradespeople.
“Pickup trucks have classically
been commercial-use vehicles
for the first 80 years of the auto
Did you
sector,” notes Dennis DesRosiers,
know?
president of DesRosiers Automotive
It's estimated
Consultants. “But the market has
that, even
changed and (non-traditional buytoday, the
Detroit Three
ers) are responsible for a lot of the
(GM, Ford
growth in sales of pickup trucks.”
and Chrysler)
Indeed, DesRosiers says the large
account for
97 per cent of
pickup truck market typically
all light-duty
accounts for 200,000 units per
pickup truck
year “but the last two years sales
sales.
jumped to more than 250,000
units.”
Several reasons contribute to the
growth, says DesRosiers. Today's trucks are very
car-like in terms of the options available. As well,
many consumers realize there’s far more utility in a
pickup truck than a sport utility vehicle.
While a full-size pickup isn’t exactly a fuel miser,
DesRosiers adds that’s not an issue with most buyers, given that pickup trucks have excellent resale
values and typically lower insurance costs.
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Automakers dance to demand for third-row seating sans minivan
By DAVID MENZIES
BUICK
VERANO
A compact Buick? Yes —
the new-for-2012 Verano is
the Buick for people who
never considered driving
one in the past.
It’s smaller, sharper and
more efficient than just
about anything ever sold
under the Buick name, and
it points to a new direction
for the marque.
The Verano, based on the
Chevrolet Cruze platform,
upholds the Buick tradition of peace and comfort,
with special “quiet-tuned”
intake and exhaust systems
and extra layers of sound
absorption throughout —
including extra-thick windshield and side-window
glass to keep the noise
outside.
Available wood trim and
cushy leather seats add to
the comfort factor. Dualzone climate control is
standard; add the optional
heated steering wheel to
take the chill off those
colder mornings.
The Verano is powered by
a 177-horsepower 2.4-litre
four, mated to a six-speed
automatic transmission.
Priced below its Regal
and LaCrosse stablemates,
this little Buick is looking to
turn doubters into drivers.
B
e it ever so humble, there’s so much
that’s so laudable about the de rigueur
minivan.
Yet, for reasons that remain inexplicable, this vehicle continues to suffer
from a woeful image problem.
While the minivan should be hailed for its awesome utility and excellent value, instead, so many
mock this vehicle as being akin to the white flag of
suburban surrender.
While sales have continued to decline over the
years, there’s one design element of the ever-marginalized minivan that has thrived: that cherished
third row of seats — a commuting necessity when
more than five people want to come along for the
ride.
In fact, the recent rapid rise of the crossover has
much to do with the minivan’s demise. Since so many
crossover vehicles now offer a third row of seats in addition to car-like handling, this has made the minivan
obsolete in the eyes of many consumers.
“Consumers still want better utility, better power,
and better use of interior space, including that third
row of seats,” says Dennis DesRosiers, president
of DesRosiers Automotive Consultants. “And the
marketplace has responded with more and more
crossover products offering third-row seating.”
And with ample cargo room and seating for seven
In winning Acura’s 2012 ACE Award, Northwest Acura
has not only embraced the process of continuous
improvement, but its management and staff have
exceeded customer expectations, maintained
exceptional sales results and demonstrated an
unparalleled commitment to the Acura Brand.
Top, the seven-seat 2012 Subaru Tribeca. Bottom, the
2012 Mitsubishi Outlander, also with third-row seating.
(sometimes eight), crossovers are jam-packed with
utility, too. Example: a typical feature of crossovers
and SUVs with third-row seating is the seats fold
down, thereby creating extra cargo space when
inanimate objects outnumber passengers.
“Lately, the soccer moms have been moving away
from small vans in a big way,” says DesRosiers.
It should be noted that not all third-row seats are
the same. Some are relatively flimsy compared to
the vehicle’s first and second rows of seats.
And some third rows only offer ample leg room if
you happen to go by the name of Grumpy, Sneezy,
or Bashful.
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DEMOGRAPHICS
you are what you drive
What you get behind the wheel of says a lot about you
By Suzanne Beaubien
LEXUS GS
When the 2013 Lexus
GS series was unveiled late
last year at the Los Angeles
Auto Show, company officials explained that the
vehicles’ bold, elegant,
aerodynamic exterior was
symbolic of the performance, precision and technology within.
The GS 350, GS 350 F
Sport and GS 450h focus on
the driver, with aggressive
power, a six-speed paddleshifted transmission and
a choice of four “driving
modes,” putting the priority
on the environment, performance or in between.
When it comes to the
environment, the GS 450h
model is leading the charge
to set a new standard in low
emissions and high performance, with 338 horsepower and a zero-to-96km/h time of 5.6 seconds
making it the world’s fastest
mass-produced hybrid —
along with SULEV II certification (Super-Ultra Low
Emissions Vehicle II).
And it’s not just about the
person behind the wheel,
though; passengers are
afforded spacious accommodations, with generous
headroom, legroom, knee
room and foot space.
T
hink you know what kind of person drives
a Porsche? How about a Cadillac?
While the average Cadillac driver does
have a couple decades on his neighbour
with the Porsche (who’s historically most
likely to be a man), times are changing when it
comes to luxury autos and the drivers who love
them, says Jessica Caldwell, senior auto analyst
with Edmunds.com.
Luxury vehicle owners continue to be older, affluent and urban. A recent study by price-tracking
website Truecar.com found the most senior among
them favour domestic automakers like Lincoln, Cadillac and even premium Buick models.
Likewise, if a BMW M3 sedan pulls up behind you,
it’s most likely driven by a member of Generation X.
And if you own a Porsche Boxster, pictured
below, or BMW 6 Series Convertible, you’ll have
a hard time claiming you’re any younger than 48
(the study found Baby Boomers are most likely to
be behind the wheel of those two cars, at 84 and
79.8 per cent, respectively).
But new products are poised to blur the distinctions between these brands and their devotees,
says Caldwell. Recently at the Detroit Auto Show,
Cadillac debuted its new ATS, a rear-wheel-drive
sedan designed to go head to head with the BMW
3-Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class — entry-level
luxury sedans that make up a large part of the
growing market segment.
“I think having a smaller vehicle
size-wise — it’s the same size as the
Did you
3-Series — and also the price point,
know?
you’re giving younger luxury customers something compelling to
It's easier than
you think to
drive at a price they can afford,” says
get behind
Caldwell. “That’s the direction the
the wheel of
new Cadillac is going versus the old
a BMW M3.
Blimey!
STS and GTS: they’re dinosaurs and
Games has
they’re going away.”
developed
And for drivers who need a practithe BMW M3
Challenge,
cal vehicle (those Generation Xers
a freeware
who are now raising families, for
racing
example), smaller crossover SUV opsimulation .
tions such as the BMW X3, Audi Q3
and Mercedes-Benz GLK let them
haul the kids and their gear in style and comfort,
adds Caldwell.
Further, leasing options are letting younger buyers with lower incomes into the growing entry-level
luxury segment, adds Caldwell. More than half of
the BMW 3-Series vehicles on the road in the U.S.
were leased, she says.
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SHOW EXHIBITORS
ACURA
• Northwest Acura............................ 125 Crowfoot Way N.W.....................403-239-6677
• Silverhill Acura................................ 5728 Macleod Tr. S.............................403-253-6060
ASTON MARTIN
• Aston Martin Calgary..................... 150 Glendeer Cir. S.E..........................403-208-6262
AUDI
• Glenmore Audi............................... 25 Richard Way S.W...........................403-568-2834
• Royal Oak Audi............................... 7770 110 Ave. N.W............................403-547-5900
BENTLEY
• Bentley Calgary.............................. 150 Glendeer Cir. S.E..........................403-208-6262
BMW
• BMW Gallery.................................. 650 Crowfoot Cres. N.W....................403-275-6492
• Calgary BMW................................. 34 Heritage Meadows Rd. S.E.............403-253-0338
CADILLAC
• CMP Pontiac Buick Cadillac GMC ....... 1313 36 St. N.E..................................403-207-1000
• Jack Carter Chevrolet Cadillac.......... 11555 29 St. S.E.................................403-258-6300
CHRYSLER
• Big 4 Dodge Jeep............................ 7330 Macleod Tr. S.............................403-252-6671
• Courtesy Chrysler Dodge Jeep.......... 125 Glendeer Cir. S.E..........................403-255-8111
• Crowfoot Dodge Chrysler Jeep...... 20 Crowfoot Rise N.W........................403-241-0300
• Eastside Dodge Chrysler Jeep........... 815 36 St. N.E....................................403-273-4313
• Renfrew Chrysler Jeep.................... 1920 Bow Tr. S.W...............................403-266-1920
• Tower Chrysler Dodge Jeep............ 10901 Macleod Tr. S...........................403-278-2020
• Varsity Chrysler Dodge Jeep........... 665 Goddard Ave. N.E........................403-730-4000
FERRARI
MAZDA
• Kramer Mazda................................ 11888 Macleod Tr. S...........................403-259-0500
• North Hill Mazda............................ 1211 Centre St. N..............................403-276-5962
• Stoney Trail Mazda......................... 7727 110 Ave. N.W............................403-705-4040
• Sunridge Mazda............................. 3003 32 Ave. N.E...............................403-291-7060
MERCEDES-BENZ
• Hyatt Auto Gallery.......................... 909 – 15 St. S.W.................................403-232-6400
• Lone Star Inc................................... 10 Her. Mdws Rd. S.E.........................403-253-1333
MINI
• MINI Crowfoot............................... 650 Crowfoot Cres. N.W....................403-275-6464
MITSUBISHI
• Hyatt Mitsubishi............................. 168 Glendeer Cir. S.E..........................403-253-6800
• Platinum Mitsubishi....................... 2720 Barlow Tr. N.E............................403-276-4878
NISSAN
• Fish Creek Nissan............................ 14750 Macleod Tr. S...........................403-256-6900
• Royal Oak Nissan............................ 7690 110 Ave. N.W............................403-241-1040
• Stadium Nissan............................... 2420 Crowchild Tr. N.W.....................403-284-4611
• Sunridge Nissan............................. 3131 32 Ave. N.E...............................403-291-2626
NORTRUX
• Nortrux .......................................... 5555 80th Ave. S.E.............................403-279-3000
PORSCHE
• South Centre Fine Cars................... 5512 Macleod Tr. S.............................403-255-6681
SPYKER
• Spyker of Calgary........................... 150 Glendeer Cir. S.E..........................403-208-6262
SUBARU
• Ferrari Maserati of Alberta............. 204 Meridian Rd. N.E.........................403-273-6060
• Centaur Subaru.............................. 3819 Macleod Tr. S.............................403-287-2544
• Subaru Calgary............................... 1100 Meridian Rd. NE........................403-511-3099
• Fisker of Calgary............................. 150 Glendeer Cir. S.E..........................403-208-6262
• South Deerfoot Suzuki................... 7220 Railway St. S.E...........................403-262-2222
FISKER
FORD
• Advantage Ford Sales..................... 12800 Macleod Tr. S...........................403-225-3636
• Crowfoot Ford Sales....................... 9 Crowfoot Cres. N.W........................403-239-1115
• Maclin Ford Sales............................ 135 Glendeer Cir. S.E..........................403-252-0101
• Marlborough Ford Sales................. 615 36 St. N.E....................................403-273-3673
• Metro Ford Sales............................ 1111 Ninth Ave. S.W..........................403-263-4530
• Universal Ford Lincoln.................... 2800 Barlow Tr. N.E............................403-291-2800
• Woodridge Ford Lincoln.................... 11580 – 24th St. S.E...........................403-444-8710
GENERAL MOTORS
• CMP Pontiac Buick Cadillac GMC ...... 1313 36 St. N.E..................................403-207-1000
• Classic Chevrolet............................ 1313 36 St. N.E..................................403-207-1000
• Jack Carter Chevrolet Cadillac........... 11555 29 St. S.E.................................403-258-6300
• Shaganappi GM.............................. 4720 Crowchild Tr. NW......................403-288-0444
• Shaw GMC Buick Hummer Ltd....... 4620 Blackfoot Tr. S.E.........................403-243-4201
GLOVER
• Glover International Trucks............ 5425 90th Ave. S.E.............................403-723-6666
HONDA
• Calgary Honda................................ 11700 Lake Fraser Dr. SE.....................403-253-6531
• Crowfoot Village Honda................... 155 Crowfoot Way N.W.....................403-239-3900
• Honda West.................................... 55 Glenbrook Pl. S.W..........................403-249-9100
• T & T Honda.................................... 888 Meridian Rd N.E..........................403-291-1444
HTT
• HTT Automobile............................. 1016 Arthur-Sauvé, St Eustache, Que.....450-491-7040
HYUNDAI
• Calgary Hyundai............................. 1920 23rd St. N.E...............................403-250-9990
• Crowfoot Hyundai.......................... 710 Crowfoot Cres. NW.....................403-374-3374
• Hyundai Gallery.............................. 11779 Lake Fraser Dr. SE.....................403-225-6512
• Precision Hyundai........................... 130 Glendeer Cir. S.E..........................403-243-8344
INFINITI
• Hyatt Infiniti................................... 161 Glendeer Cir. S.E..........................403-258-2255
JAGUAR
Jaguar Calgary................................... 1100 Meridian Rd NE.........................403-571-3077
KENWORTH
• Greatwest Kenworth...................... 5909 Sixth St. S.E...............................403-253-7555
KIA
• Eastside Kia..................................... 2256 23 St. N.E..................................403-289-2542
• Kia City............................................ 100 Glendeer Cir. S.E..........................403-243-9997
• Northland Kia................................. 5100 Shaganappi Tr N.W...................403-247-2411
LAMBORGHINI
• Lamborghini of Vancouver............. 1711 West 2nd Ave.,Vancouver..........604-738-3911
LAND ROVER
• Land Rover Calgary........................ 175 Glendeer Cir. S.E..........................403-255-1994
LEXUS
• Lexus of Calgary............................. 22 Heritage Mdws. Rd. S.E.....................403-225-3987
LINCOLN
• Universal Ford Lincoln.................... 2800 Barlow Tr. N.E............................403-291-2800
• Woodridge Ford Lincoln.................... 11580 24 St. S.E.................................403-444-8710
LOTUS
• Lotus of Vancouver......................... 1711 West 2nd Ave., Vancouver.........604-738-3911
MASERATI
• Ferrari Maserati of Alberta.............. 204 Meridian Rd. N.E.........................403-273-6060
SUZUKI
TOYOTA
• Canyon Creek Toyota..................... 370 Canyon Meadows Dr. S.W...........403-278-6066
• Charlesglen Toyota......................... 21 Crowfoot Cir. NW..........................403-241-0888
• Country Hills Toyota....................... 20 Freeport Land. NE.........................403-290-1111
• Heninger Toyota............................. 3640 Macleod Trail S..........................403-243-8000
• South Pointe Toyota....................... 11500 35th St. S.E..............................403-567-8888
• Stampede Toyota........................... 2508 24 Ave. N.E...............................403-291-2111
VOLKSWAGEN
• Fifth Avenue Auto Haus.................... 1120 Meridian Rd N.E........................403-273-2500
• Northland Volkswagen................... 4849 Northland Dr. N.W....................403-286-4849
• South Centre Fine Cars................... 5512 Macleod Tr. S.............................403-255-6681
VOLVO
• Valentine Volvo............................... 11 Richard Way S.W...........................403-217-7477
WESTERN STAR
• Sterling Western Star..................... 9115 52nd St. S.E...............................403-720-3400
ACCESSORY EXHIBITORS
• Allstate Insurance.................... 27 Allstate Parkway, Marham, Ont.,... 905-415-4865
• Armed Forces........................... 801 11th Ave. S.W......................... 403-519-7520
• The Auto Protectors.................. 3905 Manchester Rd. S.E............... 403-243-7174
• autoTRADER............................ 2700 Matheson Blvd. E., Mississauga.... 905-238-8058
• Calgary Kart Racing Club........ Calgary.......................................... 403-366-1918
• Cap-It Genuine Truckware...... #9, 3360 14th Ave. N.E................. 403-248-4147
• Davenport Motorsports.......... #44, 5335 Sixth St. N.E.................. 403-274-7271
• Georgian College.................... One Georgian Dr., Barrie, Ont........ 705-728-1968
• Hyatt Detail............................. 161 Glendeer Cir. S.E..................... 403-252-8833
• Investors Group....................... #100, 37 Richard Way S.W............. 403-253-4840
• JW Sales & Marketing.............. 3756 Ulster St., Port Coquitlam, B.C...... 604-307-3129
• K2 Marketing Ltd.................... #232J 3630 Brentwood Rd. N.W....403-629-7151
• Matrix Motorsports.................. 20 Freeport Land. N.E.................... 403-265-5000
• Mobile Solutions of Calgary.... #112, 2331 50th Ave. S.E.............. 403-828-8191
• Petrol Films.............................. 14307 Shawnee Bay S.W................ 403-461-8942
• POINTTS.................................. 705 Sixth Ave. S.W......................... 403-262-1455
• Pucker Power............................ 19 Sunhaven Ct. S.E...................... 403-464-8691
• Reimer Consulting................... 526 Cleveland Cres. S.E................. 403-259-3106
• The Rod Shop........................... #6, 2421 Centre Ave. S.E............... 403-569-6690
• SAIT School of Transportation..... 1301 16th Ave. N.W...................... 403-284-8205
• The Truck Outfitters................ 2620A Barlow Tr. N.E..................... 403-250-5992
• Tunerworks Performance Inc.... #1, 5504 1A St. S.W....................... 403-398-9833
• Victory Vinyl Distributions...... 5715 36th St. S.E........................... 403-720-5552
MEDIA EXHIBITORS
• Calgary Herald
• Calgary Sun
• CFGQ-FM Radio (Q107)Radio
• CHFM-FM 95.9 Radio
• CJAY 92 Radio • CKRY (Country 105) Radio
• CTV Calgary
• Classic Country AM 1060 Radio
• Global Television
• Pattison Outdoor Advertising
• Virgin 98.5 FM Radio
• X92.9FM Radio
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Knowing the difference between ABS and AWD is as easy as ABC
By DAVID MENZIES
A
utomakers seem to adore
acronyms. Indeed, an owner’s
manual can look like split
alphabet soup thanks to the
plethora of acronyms and abbreviations pertaining to various types of
automotive technologies.
What does it all mean, you ask? Read on...
• ABS: Anti-lock Braking System. ABS
gives the driver better control during hard
braking by pulsing the vehicle’s brakes
in a rapid-fire mode. In the not-so-good
old days, a driver slamming on the brakes
would halt the wheels’ rotation completely. This would result in no traction
and no ability to steer around a hazard.
ABS effectively eradicates this problem.
• AWD: All-Wheel-Drive. An AWD drive
train provides power to all four wheels
rather than just the front (FWD) or rear
(RWD) two wheels. An AWD system will
provide enhanced handling capabilities.
• CVT: Continuously variable transmission is a transmission that can change
(without help) through an infinite number of effective gear ratios between maximum and minimum values. This contrasts
with other mechanical transmissions that
offer a fixed number of gear ratios.
• ESP/ESC: Electronic Stability Program
or Electronic Stability Control. Some systems
apply the brakes to selected wheels if sensors
detect slip; other systems selectively apply
or cut power. In either case, the goal is to
prevent spins from occurring and keep the
driver going in the intended direction.
• HEV: Hybrid Electric Vehicle. A type
of vehicle that combines a conventional
internal combustion engine propulsion
system with an electric propulsion system
(i.e., Toyota Prius.)
• HP: Horsepower. Units of measurement of power.
• SIPS: Side Impact Protection System.
Several airbags/air curtains that deploy
beside passengers when a crash occurs.
SIPS can also refer to specific chassis
strengthening measures within the doors.
• SRS: Supplemental Restraint System.
Airbags, which are “supplementary” to
seatbelts.
• TC: Traction Control. A TC system detects any slippage of the tires on a slippery
surface, cutting or reducing power accordingly even if the driver has the pedal
to the metal. A traction control system
will result in less wheel spin, which gives
the driver far more control of the vehicle.
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vehicles in a cross-section of
categories, including overall
Car of the Year.
The work that goes into selecting the
model year’s top cars — used by many
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— involves more than just journalists picking their favourite cars, says AJAC’s Gerry
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Year awards program.
First, eligible vehicles are selected.
“The cars that qualify are actually newly
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says Malloy.
Then, the real fun begins. Seventy to
80 automotive journalists from across the
country gather in Ontario for a four-day
intensive evaluation of more than 150
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“TestFest.”
Team members rate the vehicles by secret ballot on more than 20 separate evaluation parameters, ranging from comfort
and convenience to steering/handling and
safety features.
“Within each vehicle category, the ratings
are given a weighting that may be different,” says Malloy.
“For example, in a small car, fuel economy will be more important than it will be
in a sports car, and performance less important, and so on.”
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The vehicles are driven both on public roads
GT
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Performance tests evaluate how fast the
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of testing, final scores are adjusted based on
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of vehicle categories.
Malloy says the lists allow consumers to
make informed decisions when purchasing
a new vehicle.
“If a consumer decides that the winning
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TRENDS
shifting gears
Automotive financing
with great handling.
Manual transmissions are facing an uncertain future in North America
By DAVID MENZIES
KIA FORTE
KOUP
When Kia launched its
two-door Koup for the 2010
model year, who would
have thought that less than
two years later it would be a
race-winning package?
But the Koup competes,
and wins, in the Continental
Tire Sports Car Challenge
Series, Kia’s first-ever factory racing effort.
The Koup’s suspension
and steering are tuned for
better high-speed stability and more direct feel
compared to the sedan and
hatchback. Sport-tuned
shocks and struts are available on up-level models to
further improve cornering.
On the practical side, the
Koup features a sizable
trunk and the 60/40 split
rear seat can be folded flat
when the need arises.
The base EX is fitted with
a 156-horsepower, 2.0-litre
four-cylinder engine, while
opting for the premium SX
gets you a 173-h.p., 2.4-L
four. Manual or paddleshifted automatic transmissions are available, all
boasting six speeds.
The list of standard features is impressive, with a
power sunroof and leather
trim among the few options.
F
or auto aficionados who love shifting
gears, let’s collectively raise a toast to Eddie Alterman.
Alterman, the editor-in-chief of Car and
Driver magazine, launched a YouTube
public service campaign back in 2010 in which he
made a cheeky plea to “Save the Manuals” — the
transmission of choice for driving enthusiasts.
As Alterman notes, barely 10 per cent of the cars
on American roads today are equipped with a stickshift. And that’s a shame, given that, as Alterman
adroitly notes, cars with manual transmissions are
“fun, never accelerate unintentionally, and you can’t
tweet, text or play Mafia Wars while driving one.”
True confession: when I first viewed Alterman’s
plea to save the stick-shift, I reckoned his initiative
was a lost cause — a manual revival would surely
be about as likely as General Motors reviving the
Pontiac Aztek.
After all, thanks to the plethora of hand-held electronic gadgets today along with time-stressed commuters who dine as they drive, who’s got the time,
inclination or physical dexterity to change gears?
But a lot can happen in a couple of years. While the
manual may be on life support in North America, it
is not quite dead. In fact, automakers are bringing
back manuals in select models, and even featuring
stick-shifts in their advertising campaigns.
Indeed, check out the narration for the stickshift-equipped Cadillac CTS-V
coupe, pictured below: “Why did we
Did you
build a 556-horsepower luxury car with
know?
a manual transmission? Because there
Lamborghini
are those who still believe in the power
has said
of firm handshakes.”
manual
The narrator is right. The driving
transmissions
have no
experience is greatly enhanced when
future in its
one drives stick. Even with advanced
cars. The new
computer-controlled automatic transAventador
comes with an
missions, a manual can improve a car’s
automated
performance and handling; a driver
single-clutch
is truly engaged in the motoring proseven-speed.
cess when a clutch pedal is part of the
motoring experience. As well, manual
transmissions tend to deliver slightly better fuel economy than their automatic cousins.
Perhaps the most noteworthy sign indicating that
there is a manual gearbox revival comes by way of
the Dodge Challenger. If purchasers of Chrysler’s
retro-themed muscle car desire a six-speed manual
transmission, that’s actually a $2,000 option —
quite the role reversal compared to yesteryear
when a consumer typically had to pony up extra
if he or she wanted the ride equipped with an
automatic transmission.
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The Kia Forte is changing the face of Kia and setting new
benchmarks for compact sedans in Canada and around the
world. Forte’s styling is sporty and confident, its performance
is crisp and invigorating, and it comes with standard features
that no other car in its price range can match. That shouldn’t be
surprising from an automaker like Kia who is continually striving
to drive change. After all, that’s our forte.
CHRYSLER
300 SRT8
The 2012 300 SRT8, with
its new 6.4-litre Hemi V-8
engine, is Chrysler’s most
powerful sedan ever.
This imposing automobile
is no slouch when it comes
to handling, either, with an
adaptive suspension tuning
system that adjusts itself to
the road, and to driver input,
for optimal control.
That control is aided and
abetted by a paddle-shifted
five-speed automatic transmission, getting the Hemi’s
470 horsepower to the
ground with authority.
It gets better. Even with its
boosted power, torque and
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1970s, to the ’90s model that was a staple of college campuses, the Passat has come a long way.
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anything the German manufacturer has built to
date.
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But an expert on innovation in the industry
suggests we haven’t seen anything yet.
“The automotive industry is hungry for innovation, and car IT will remain the major contributor to
innovation in the years to come,” says Dr. Juergen
Reiner, partner at Oliver Wyman in Munich.
He says three major trends will revolutionize the
driving experience in the near future.
The first is in-car IT that combines data from
existing and new sensors to make driving safer —
rear-view cameras, for example, which are already
standard on vehicles such as the Hyundai Veloster,
pictured below.
The emergence of technologies such as rear-view
cameras is courtesy of their plummeting costs, says
Chad Heard with Hyundai Canada.
“You can get a digital camera and pair that with
a standard-inch screen display,” he says. “Both of
those come rather inexpensively these days, so
you can offer that on a car that costs just under
$19,000.”
The second trend is car-to-car, real-time exchange
technology. Reiner says this includes traffic jam
warning, accident avoidance, autonomous driving
and parking, and intelligent navigation systems.
Some innovations such as park assist and collision
pre-warning are now options on many
mid-level vehicles — the new Dodge
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Dart, for example.
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systems. Already, consumers have had
The 2012
BMW M5,
a taste of the convenience integration
at this year’s
offers: Bluetooth, satellite radio and
auto show,
smart-phone compatibility, Reiner
features
“Low Speed
says. But increasingly, cars will be
Assistance.”
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It smooths
power
drivers can connect to social networks
delivery at
and stream media from the web.
slow speeds
“Technology-wise cars could soon be
for smoother
driving.
able to drive in an autonomous way
while passengers are entertained with
the latest and greatest from the world of
apps, Internet and cloud technologies,” Reiner says.
Other innovations such as HUD (head-up display)
technology will bring science fiction to the real
world, making things we take for granted today,
such as dials and buttons, archaic.
“We are about to see revolutions in interior design, usability, and driver information — gestures,
voice recognition, eye-motion capture, even
blood-sugar monitoring — as technology is now
available to break paradigms of radio buttons and
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Evenven
casual
to SAIT
SAIT Polytechnic can’t help but notice the impact Clayton Carroll (AST ‘40) had
Polytechnic
can’t help but
on the
SAIT community.
His influence is obvious to anyone passing by the Clayton Carroll Automotive
notice
theit’s
impact
Clayton to anyone who had the pleasure of dealing with this remarkable
Centre,
and
unforgettable
man.Carroll (AST ‘40) had on the
SAIT community. His influence is obvious to anyone passing by the
In fact, Carroll inspired the entire community with his accomplishments in business and his generousity
Clayton Carroll Automotive Centre, and
as a philanthropist. Carroll – who passed away in 2011 at 91 years old – not only supported SAIT, he
it’s unforgettable to anyone who had
also was active in causes such as the Rotary Club, Heritage Park and many more. His wife of more
the pleasure of dealing with this remarkthan forty years, Norma Carroll, says his deep desire to contribute came from his belief that it was the
able man.
right
thing inspired
to do. the entire
In fact, Carroll
community with his accomplishments
Born in
Nevis,
AB in 1920,
in business
and
his generosity
as a Carroll moved to Calgary in 1935. He graduated from SAIT’s automotive
service technician
program
in 1940, and later formed Pioneer Paving with a business partner. This
philanthropist.
Carroll — who
passed
many
away company
in 2011 at built
91 years
oldof—the
notearly incarnations of several major roads in Calgary, such as the first stages
of the Deerfoot
Trail.
only supported
SAIT, he
also Norma
was ac-says her husband credited his SAIT education as the foundation for his
tive incareer.
causes “He
suchalways
as the Rotary
Club
felt from
the beginning that he could build his life on that, which he did quite
of Calgary
South, Heritage Park and
successfully.”
many more. His wife of more than 40
years,Brian
Norma
Carroll, says Dean
his deep
Moukperian,
for dethe School of Transportation, says when SAIT asked a group of high-profile
sire tograduates
contributeto
came
from
his
belief
contribute financially
to the post-secondary, Carroll was the first to stand up. “Clearly,
that ithe
was
thearight
to do. says Moukperian.
the post-secondary,
was the
Alberta’s historical
and piowas
manthing
of action,”
Carroll’s Carroll
initial offer
led to a $1-million
personalleaders
donation
Born in Nevis, Alta., in 1920, Carroll
first
to
stand
up.
“Clearly,
he
was
a
neers.
But
Carroll’s
gift
sparked
towards improving automotive training for students. In honour of his generosity, SAIT proposed it name a new
moved to Calgary in 1935. He graduman ofdevelopment
action,” says officer
Moukperian.
trend.
It’sworked
one thatwith
continues
the automotive centre after him. Senior
Lorie Abernethy,
who
Carrolltoday
in
ated from SAIT’s automotive service
Carroll’s initial offer led to a
with parts of the Trades and Technolothe last four years but not at the time of the initial donation, says he needed to be convinced to put his
technician program in 1940, and later
$1 million personal donation toward
gy Complex being named in honour of
name
on the
structure.
He was “giving because of passion,” she says, “not recognition.” Until then, most
formed
Pioneer
Paving
with a business
improving automotive training for
the donors who supported the project.
of the
SAIT’s
had been named for Alberta’s historical leaders and pioneers. But
partner.
Thisbuildings
company on
built
many campuses
of
students. In honour of his generosity,
It is due in part to these generous
Carroll’s
gift sparked
a new
trend. SAIT
It’s one
that continues
today
with parts donations
of the Trades
the early
incarnations
of several
major
proposed
it name the
automotive
that and
SAITTechnology
is able to offer
in honour of
the
donors
who
supported
the
project.
roads Complex
in Calgary,being
such named
as the first
centre after him.
such outstanding training in state-ofstages of the Deerfoot Trail.
Senior development officer Lorie
the-art classrooms, labs and shops.
It is says
due her
in part
to these
generous
donations that
is with
able Carroll
to offerinsuchThe
outstanding
training in stateNorma
husband
credited
his
Abernethy,
who SAIT
worked
School of Transportation
would
of-the-art as
classrooms,
labsfor
and shops.
The
School
of
Transportation
would
like
to
thank
it’s many
SAIT education
the foundation
the last four years but not at the time
like to thank its many
supporters,
his career.
“He always
felt from
be- Motor
supporters,
including
thethe
Calgary
Association,
their continued
generousity.
of the Dealers
initial donation,
says hefor
needed
including
the Calgary Motor Dealginning that he could build his life on
to be convinced to put his name on
ers Association, for their continued
that, which
he did
quite successfully.”
thetoo
structure.
generosity.
For more
information
on how you
can get involved, contact the School
of Transportation at
Brian
Moukperian,
for the
He was “giving because of passion,”
For more information on how you too
403.284.8471,dean
or transportation.info@sait.ca.
School of Transportation, says when
she says, “not recognition.”
can get involved, contact the School
SAIT asked a group of high-profile
Until then, most of the buildings on
of Transportation at 403.284.8471, or
graduates to contribute financially to
SAIT’s campuses had been named for
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