February 16, 2001
Thursday at the show
New models from GM, Honda, Acura, Nissan, Infiniti, Subaru and Volkswagen. More images.

February 15, 2001
Canadian-only Honda S2000 Spa Yellow Pearl is $53,000

Unveiled at the Canadian International Auto show in Toronto, the limited-production Honda S2000 Spa Yellow Pearl will be available in Canada for a manufacturers suggested retail price of $53,000 plus freight and PDI. It's scheduled to go on sale April 1, 2001.

February 15, 2001
2001 Canadian Car and Truck of the Year

The annual Canadian Car/Truck of the Year Awards were handed out yesterday by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC). The Chrysler PT Cruiser won "Canadian Car of the Year" while the Mazda Tribute was awarded "Canadian Truck of the Year".

February 15, 2001
Hatchbacks make comeback in Wednesday unveilings

Automobile manufacturers unveiled their new products to the press yesterday to get as much pre-show publicity as possible before the show opens to the public tomorrow. The theme for the day was the return of the hatchback as no fewer than six hatchbacks were revealed: The Ford Focus ZX5, Toyota Matrix, Mazda Protege5, Hyundai Elantra GT 5-door, BMW Mini and Suzuki Concept Compact Car.

February 15, 2001
PT Cruiser wins "Best New Design" for 2001

In addition to being named Canadian Car of the Year, the Chrysler PT Cruiser was declared the winner of the "Best New Design" award for 2001 by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC). The award was announced Wednesday during the opening ceremonies for the Canadian International AutoShow in Toronto.

February 15, 2001
Honda Insight's Integrated Motor Assist Wins AJAC's "Best New Technology" for 2001

The Honda Insight Integrated Motor Assist system was declared the winner of the "Best New Technology" award for 2001 by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC). The award was announced today during the opening ceremonies for the Canadian International AutoShow in Toronto.

February 15, 2001
Ford introduces 2002 Focus ZX5 four-door hatchback

Ford introduced a new, four-door 2002 Focus ZX5 model that will arrive in Ford showrooms this Fall. The four-door hatchback model will join the two-door hatchback, four-door sedan, and four-door wagon models.

February 15, 2001
Street Edition Focus unveiled

Sporting black body accents and special ground effects and manoeuvring on European-tuned suspension with 16-inch six-spoke machined aluminum wheels, the 2001 Ford Focus Street Edition will arrive at Ford showrooms across Canada this Spring.

February 15, 2001
Toronto gets first look at all-new Land Rover Freelander

Attendees of the 2001 Canadian International Auto Show will get an early look at the all-new Freelander, a compact, premium Land Rover sport-utility vehicle that makes its Canadian debut later this year.

February 15, 2001
2001 Canadian International AutoShow officially opens

The 2001 Canadian International AutoShow made its official O.I.C.A. sanctioned international debut on Wednesday with a spectacular multi-media dance and laser light extravaganza by a young and energetic group of tap dancers known as The Next Step.

February 10, 2001
Canadian-only yellow Honda S2000 to debut at Toronto show

A limited production Honda S2000 painted in a bright Spa Yellow Pearl colour with a matching hardtop will be unveiled at the Canadian International Auto show in Toronto.

February 7, 2001
List of vehicle introductions

New, class "A", International exhibits are being introduced by some manufacturers and (as of press time) 25 totally new models will appear with at least 3 manufacturers choosing Toronto for World and North American launches of their latest products.

New 2002 Acura 3.2TL Type S to debut at Toronto auto show

Canadians will get their first glimpse of the 2002 Acura 3.2TL Type S high-performance sedan at the Canadian International Auto Show, February 16 to 25th.

Top 12 cars to see

Here are the top 12 of more than 25 new models appearing at this year's Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto.

2001 Canadian Car and Truck of the Year to be announced February 14th

A key feature of the Canadian International AutoShow will be the announcement of the 2001 Canadian Car and Truck of the Year by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC).

Batmobile to appear at Toronto show

The Batmobile, Batman's high-tech dream car, will make its only Canadian appearance at the Canadian International AutoShow February 16-25 as part of the GM's OnStar information display.

Legendary racer, Carroll Shelby, to open Classic Car section

Motorsport's legendary Carroll Shelby will be attending and participating in various Media Days & VIP events on Wednesday, February 14 and Thursday, February 15 at the 2001 Canadian International AutoShow.

Off-road 4X4 test track popular with show's visitors

The 4x4 Demonstration Track, North America's first and only continuously running Test Track associated with an Auto Show, was such a huge success at the Show for the past 7 years, that it has been continued for 2001.

Four Chevys to be won at show

There's a grand total of four vehicles to be won over the ten days of the Show: two Chevy Cavalier Z24s and two Chevy Trackers.

Greeters to offer directions for showgoers

This year, the Canadian International AutoShow, in conjunction with the National Post, has hired twenty one trained greeters who will offer a cheery welcome and assistance with direction and information for AutoShow visitors.

Skydome is back - AutoWorld goes to 100 Mezzanine Level

One of the biggest attractions at the Canadian International AutoShow is the "AutoWorld" multi-feature area. Since 1997 when the Show left SkyDome to move to the South MTCC, many retail and accessory exhibitors have lamented the change. But for 2001 the SkyDome is back and with it comes AutoWorld on the 100 Mezzanine level.

Nissan dealers continue popular 'free parking' promotion