Reid Bigland, President & CEO, Chrysler Canada
While Chrysler's change of owners has been getting a lot of media attention, there's one story the Canadian media has been missing, says Chrysler Canada President, Reid Bigland: "Sales of Chrysler vehicles here have increased continuously, month-over-month, for the past 18-months."
The Classics Concourse
Along with new cars, the Toronto Auto Show also pays homage to classic automobiles of days gone by. Assistant Editor, Jil McIntosh offers a brief overview of the vintage tin on display.
Top Ten Must-See Vehicles
The Toronto auto show runs February 15 to 24; CanadianDriver Assistant Editor, Jil McIntosh, walked the show floor to find the top ten vehicles you shouldn't miss. There's lots to see; from experience, she offers this advice: "Bring comfortable shoes."
Toyota Hybrid X and Toyota i-REAL concept vehicles
Toyota Canada unveiled the Toyota Hybrid X and Toyota i-REAL concept vehicles. The Hybrid X is a concept for a future time when vehicles produce zero smog-forming emissions. The Toyota i-REAL is a single-person concept vehicle that explores the possibilities of personal mobility.
Pirelli sponsors a day at the Toronto Auto Show
Tire manufacturer Pirelli has announced that it will put its name on the entire Canadian International Auto Show on Saturday, February 23 as a sponsor.
Hot Wheels celebrates 40th birthday at CIAS
Hot Wheels has announced it will host a special booth at the Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto in celebration of the brand's 40th birthday.
Location, dates and times
The largest consumer show of any kind in Canada, the Canadian International Auto Show (CIAS) is open to the public from February 15 to 24 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre and Rogers Centre. For details about location, dates, times, admission prices, and special events, click here.
2009 Audi A4
One of the most successful Audi models of all time, the A4 moves into its fifth generation with the all-new 2009 model. The new A4 will go on sale in Canada in the fall of 2008. The A4 is designed with new proportions when compared to the outgoing model, with a shorter front overhang, and longer hood and wheelbase.
2009 Audi TTS
Audi is unveiling the TTS Coupe, the new flagship of the TT sportscar range, ten years after the introduction of the first TT Coupe. The new model is scheduled to go on sale in the fourth quarter of 2008. The TTS uses a 2.0-litre TFSI high-performance engine that produces 272 horsepower and makes its peak 258 lb-ft of torque available consistently between 2,500 and 5,000 rpm.
2008 BMW 1 Series Cabriolet
Following the introduction of the 1 Series Coupe, BMW offers the new 1 Series Cabriolet. The new convertible will go on sale in March with a starting price of $39,900. The new Cabriolet is available as the 128i and as the 135i. Equipped with a six-speed manual transmission, the 128i accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in 6.4 seconds.
2008 BMW M3 Sedan
BMW's all-new, 2008 M3 Sedan will arrive in the spring of 2008. It features a high-revving 4.0-litre V8 engine, a first in a series-production M3 and the highest-performing M3 ever offered by the company's M division. The new engine produces 414 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque.
2009 Cadillac CTS-V
Making its Canadian debut at the Toronto show, the 2009 Cadillac CTS-V will go on sale in the fourth quarter of 2008. For the first time, the high-performance model will be sold outside North America, and will be offered in Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
2009 Corvette ZR1
Unveiled earlier this year at the Detroit Auto Show, the 2009 Corvette ZR1 makes its Canadian debut in Toronto. Expected to be the first production Corvette with a top speed of at least 322 km/h, the ZR1 is powered by a new LS9 supercharged 6.2-litre small-block V8.
2009 Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid
First shown at the Los Angeles Auto Show last year, the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid is expected to be the most fuel-efficient full-size pickup on the market, and the only full-size hybrid pickup truck available when it goes on sale in late 2008.
2008 Dodge Journey
First shown at the Los Angeles Auto Show, the Dodge Journey is a new global vehicle that combines the practicality of a minivan, the capability of an SUV and the overall efficiency of a passenger car into what Dodge calls a "right-sized crossover."
2008 Dodge Challenger
Following its world debut at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show, the Dodge Challenger receives its introduction to Canada in Toronto. Fittingly, the new muscle coupe is built exclusively in nearby Brampton, Ontario.
2008 430 Ferrari Scuderia
Introduced to the U.S. at the Los Angeles International Auto Show, the 430 Scuderia is Ferrari's newest high-performance two-seater Berlinetta. The 430 Scuderia is an evolution of the F430's 90-degree V8 engine, with a number of modifications that boost its power output to 503 horsepower at 8,500 rpm.
2009 Ford F-150
The best-selling pickup truck in Canada for the last 42 years, the Ford F-150 is all-new for 2009. The F-150 now rides on a new high-strength, lighter-weight chassis that helps it to deliver better fuel economy, improved safety, and higher towing and payload capacity.
2008 Ford Foose F-150
One of the most talented hot-rod builders of all time, Chip Foose has teamed up with Ford to produce the 2008 Foose F-150 pickup truck. The collaboration, which started at the annual Specialty Equipment Marketing Association (SEMA) show in 2006, resulted in the F-150 Foose Edition show truck, precursor to the production Foose F-150, in less than five months.
2009 Ford Flex
An all-new model in the company's line-up, the Flex is Ford's seven-passenger crossover, featuring a bold design and striking interior inspired by the Fairlane concept first seen at the 2005 Detroit Auto Show.
2009 Hyundai Genesis
Following an introduction at the Detroit Auto Show, the Hyundai Genesis makes its first Canadian appearance at the Toronto show. The new, rear-wheel drive midsize sedan is already on sale in Korea, offering luxury features and available V6 and V8 powertrains; it will reach Canadian showrooms this summer.
Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S
First unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show, the Quattroporte Sport GT S is an exclusive model for those desiring an even stronger sporting edge in a luxury sedan. The Sport GT S uses the Quattroporte's Ferrari-engineered 4.2-litre V8 with six-speed automatic gearbox.
Mazda Furai Concept
Inspired by a Courage C65 chassis that was successfully campaigned under the Mazdaspeed Motorsports Development banner during two seasons of American Le Mans Series racing, the Mazda Furai Concept makes its Canadian debut in Toronto.
2008 Mazda MX-5 Special Version
Making its Canadian debut at the Toronto show is Mazda's newest MX-5 Miata limited-edition model. The 2008 MX-5 Special Version is based on the MX-5 GT trim with Power Retractable Hardtop.
2008 40th Anniversary Mazda RX-8 Special Edition
Making its Canadian debut at the Toronto show is Mazda's 40th Anniversary RX-8 Special Edition. The model commemorates forty years of Mazda rotary engine vehicles sold globally. The RX-8 will be a refreshed design for the 2009 model year.
Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster
Mercedes-Benz will present its SLR McLaren Roadster at the Toronto show, uniting the legend of the successful 1950s SLR racing models with the technology of modern Formula 1 vehicles.
2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart
Following its introduction at the Detroit Auto Show, the 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart comes to Toronto. The Ralliart bridges the gap between the Lancer GTS and the Evolution, using the Lancer's rigid unibody and four-wheel independent suspension with a turbocharged engine and all-wheel drive.
2009 Nissan GT-R
Nissan fans in Canada will herald the arrival of the fifth-generation GT-R, the first time the model has been offered in North America. Having made its worldwide debut at the Tokyo Motor Show in October 2007, and its North American debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show in 2007, it goes on sale in Canada in June 2008.
Porsche Cayenne GTS
Following its North American debut at the Chicago Auto Show, the Porsche Cayenne GTS comes to Toronto. The new model goes on sale in February. The company says that this newest version of its luxury SUV has been "tweaked" to offer the best on-road characteristics of any Cayenne.
2009 Subaru Forester
First seen at the Detroit Auto Show, the 2009 Subaru Forester combines new styling with significantly enhanced safety technology and refinement. Now in its third generation, the Forester takes on a new, bolder, more SUV-like design. It's built on an all-new platform, featuring a longer wheelbase that improves ride, interior space and especially rear legroom.
2008 BMW X6 Hybrid Concept
Following the introduction of its all-new X6 Sports Activity Coupe, BMW will unveil its Concept X6 ActiveHybrid. Using an innovative, two-mode gasoline-electric drivetrain technology, the X6 ActiveHybrid retains the driving dynamics characteristic of a BMW.
Ford Airstream Concept
The Ford Airstream Concept is the result of the automaker joining forces with the iconic trailer manufacturer to produce a concept vehicle that's both retro-styled and futuristically-propelled. The Airstream Concept is powered by a plug-in hydrogen hybrid fuel cell.
Ford Interceptor Concept
First shown at the 2007 Detroit Auto Show, the Ford Interceptor concept is a blend of vintage muscle with the sporty elegance of 1960s sedans, and innovative safety features that may one day appear on production models.
Mitsubishi Concept-cX
The Mitsubishi Concept-cX represents a new-generation compact SUV, combining practical performance with environmental balance. First unveiled at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show, the Concept-cX uses a new high-output, high-efficiency 1.8-litre clean diesel engine with variable geometry turbocharger.
Volvo XC60 Concept
First seen at the 2007 Detroit Auto Show, the Volvo XC60 Concept is the forerunner of the new compact premium utility Volvo XC60, scheduled to go on sale in the first half of 2009. Among the XC60 Concept's technological features is City Safety, which helps to avoid low-speed collisions.
