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Scrap your old gas-guzzler; it’s auto showtime British Columbia’s SCRAP-IT year, new executive show director Jason Heard wittily Program has announced a new promises“an electrifying show incentive program aimed at experience with lots of greenery removing high polluting vehicles on show!” from our roads, on the eve of this “You won’t need to go too far year’s Vancouver International to see green… the Green Auto Show. by Keith Morgan Ride and Drive is at The new incentive allows the only entrance purchasers of a qualifying new at Thurlow. You can try out one of electric vehicle, who scrap their 2000 or 14 green vehicles from hybrids to older vehicle, to receive a $3,000 rebate. This pure electrics and see what makes program is separate from the BC Government’s them tick.” eco-car incentive scheme, the details of which Inside a wide array of green vehicles will be announced at next week’s show. are parked on Electric Avenue. But “This is a fantastic program whose ultimate there’s lots more to feast your eyes upon this goal is to remove older high polluting vehicles year. from our roads,” said SCRAP-IT Program CEO “Anyone can add space to a show but we feel Dennis Rogoza. “Vehicles model 2000 or older we have filled it with new content to deliver emit up to 60 times more emissions than later a much more rounded experience. The show models and electric vehicles have even much is about new cars but it has to entertain, be lower emissions.” exciting and make you wanting more year Qualifying electric vehicles are listed on the after year.” SCRAP-IT.ca website. As part of this program’s The Super Cars and Exotics are back. On launch, SCRAP-IT has supplied a contest prize opening night, there will be super cars valued car in the shape of a new all-electric Nissan at $15 million on the plaza. Every kid will LEAF (see Plug-in to Win contest details right). want to eyeball the 100 per cent electric Big The LEAF will be on display at the SCRAP-IT Foot Monster Truck. There are also some sharp auto show booth in the Vancouver Convention looking concepts, such as the Cadillac Elmiraj Centre West (March 24-29). (pictured above). While eco-cars aren’t the central theme this

This year’s showstopper could well be a 1963 Lincoln Convertible, supplied by Abbotsford’s 360 Fabrication, which is now applying the final touches to the $1 million dollar restoration (pictured above). Heard is excited about a new display called Car Culture, which focuses on the vehicles and the lifestyles that drive them. Feature vehicles are displayed in themed settings, featuring accessories and backdrops. Classic Alley offers a stroll back through time while Hollywood North pays tribute to the cars we see on movie sets around town. Just a sample of what’s up at the show. The rest of our Driveway crew (drivewaybc.ca) looks new cars on display at keith.morgan@drivewaybc.ca

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Driveway’s Alexandra Straub will pilot an all-electric Nissan LEAF in the annual AJAC Eco-Run next week. The all-electric sedan, which is also the prize car provided by the Scrap-It program for our Plug-In to Win contest, will glide silently from the Vancouver International Auto Show in downtown Vancouver next Wednesday. The route, devised by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada, will then take the participating 19 eco-friendly vehicles to Victoria via the Nanaimo ferry. On Thursday, the vehicles will be put through their paces on a handling course in Langford to see how versatile they are. The EcoRun concludes that evening in Vancouver. In addition to pure electric vehicles, the Eco-Run

includes plug-in and conventional hybrids, as well as vehicles powered by hydrogen fuel cells, diesel-fuelled powertrains and highly efficient gasoline options. There’s no limit to the size of vehicle showcased, as they range from subcompacts to pickup trucks. The participants include the 2015 Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell, 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee EcoDiesel, 2015 Kia Soul EV, 2015 Ford Focus 1.0-litre, 2015 Acura RLX Sport Hybrid and the 2015 Chevy Volt. The purpose of the event is to inform consumers of these alternative options. These new vehicles are driven in real-world road conditions in order to fully test for fuel efficiency and the reduction of carbon dioxide emissions.

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Itâ€™s not just about glitz on wheels by Alexandra Straub Auto shows dazzle with glitzy expensive new cars but among them are some hidden less expensive gems. You can still get a great vehicle, with a fully warranty, AND some perks for under $20K. Here are five cars with frugal price stickers at the Vancouver auto show that that will get you where you need to go and with a few goodies. Hyundai Accent Sedan/Hatchback ($13,249/$13,599) - The Hyundai Accent five-door is quite possibly the best-looking car within its price range. And itâ€™s hard to believe that kind of style comes in under $14K. And for that meagre price, you get a standard six-speed (yes, six) manual transmission linked with a 1.6L, four-cylinder GDI (Gasoline Direct Injection) engine, along with 138 horsepower and 123 lb-ft of torque. Additionally, thereâ€™s 600L of cargo space. Not bad for such a small car. Then thereâ€™s the Accent sedan for those who arenâ€™t on the hatchback bandwagon. The engine specs and transmission are the same but in a four-door format. Trunk space, however, is reduced to 389L. Toyota Yaris ($14,545) - Available in both a three-door or fivedoor configuration, the 2015 Toyota Yaris fits five people inside, has nine airbags and an very efficient 1.5L, four-cylinder engine producing 106 horsepower under its European-styled hood.

Standard features included on the Yaris models come in the shape of a 15.5 cm display audio with AM/ FM, CD and MP3 with USB input and Bluetooth capability, along with power windows and power door locks. VW Jetta ($14,990) - Your eyes are not deceiving you. The new VW Jetta Trendline is priced as modestly as you see. For that money, youâ€™ll get a standard rearview camera, Bluetooth, as well as six airbags. Not to mention a great looking sedan. Itâ€™s powered by a 2.0L, four-cylinder engine, which yields 115 horsepower and 125 lb-ft of torque. You have your choice between the standard five-speed manual or a sixspeed automatic. The Jetta has room for five, a 60/40 split rear seat and 440L or cargo capacity. Furthermore, it comes with revised front and rear fascias, attributing to better aerodynamics and fuel consumption. If 115 horsepower isnâ€™t enough, youâ€™ll need to save your pennies for the next available engine. Itâ€™s a powerful 1.8L TSI engine ($22,890.) The 1.8L engine came out last year and delivers 170 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque thanks to direct injection and turbocharging. Ford Focus Sedan/Hatchback ($16,449/$18,849) - For 2015, the Focus for Ford is about styling and efficiency! Thereâ€™s a new look for the Focus sedan and hatchback that includes a

restyled hood, grille, new rear lamp clusters and a restyled trunk lid. Youâ€™ll have the option of both a four-door sedan or a five-door hatch. Standard on Focus for the first time is the rearview camera, which will appear on either a 10.4 cm screen or the 20.3 cm screen that comes with MyFord Touch-equipped cars. Inside, colours and materials have a clean, modern look, with satin chrome detailing, new seat trims, switches and an available heated steering wheel. Storage is improved with a new centre console incorporating adjustable cupholders, and a new, easier-to-access glove box. Subaru Impreza Sedan ($19,995) - As the most affordable vehicle in Canada that comes standard with an All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system, Subaruâ€™s Impreza is a great fit for those who want reliable transportation and the confidence on slippery surfaces. As an added bonus, it comes with a manual transmission. But for those who prefer not shifting their own gears, thereâ€™s an available Lineartronic CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission). For the 2015 model year, it also received some cosmetic upgrades, you know, to keep it looking young and hip. The Impreza is powered by a 2.0L horizontally opposed, four-cylinder SUBARU BOXER engine giving you 148 horsepower and 145 lb-ft of torque. alexandra.straub@drivewaybc.ca

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Six hot new crossovers on show by Zack Spencer Several new crossovers will be featured at this year’s Vancouver auto show. Honda recently revealed for the first time at the Chicago and Toronto auto shows, the all-new Pilot. Gone is the boxy three-row vehicle, replaced by a sleeker, more stylish design. Now equipped with LED headlights and LED daytime running lights, along with available 20-inch wheels and panoramic sunroof, this is a modern take on family hauling. The Pilot is powered by a 3.5L V6 engine, matched to a six-speed automatic transmission or an optional nine-speed unit. This new model will be sold with front or all wheel drive and because it is 135kg lighter than the last model it should be more efficient. Mercedes is renaming the M-Class as the GLE. GL refers to an SUV/Crossover and the E is the “E-Class of SUVs”. To confuse things a bit more, the first debut is the GLE Coupe, a sportier coupe-like SUV designed to compete with the BMW X6. This Mercedes, with its sleeker silhouette and powerful 262-hp biturbo V6,

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looks great. It will range from comfort to all-out performance. The Acura RDX has been a big hit for this premium brand. Based on the ever-popular Honda CR-V, this Acura is filled with lots of luxury touches for a modest price. The 2016 RDX showcases the latest look of the Acura family. The dual LED headlamps and improved interior design, including two screens in the centre of the dash, puts the RDX in line with the new TLX and recent MDX. Good news

is that the trusty V6 engine will stay for 2016. Hyundai has announced that it will start leasing Hydrogen Fuel Cell Tucson SUVs to Canadians this year, with the Vancouver area being the first market to receive these world-class vehicles. This is an electric SUV but instead of getting electricity from the grid it is produced using an onboard hydrogen fuel cell. The owner fills the fuel tank with hydrogen, not gasoline, and drives normally. The fuel cell Tucson can go 420 kilometres on one tank

of fuel, a range about which electric car manufacturers can only dream. Ford has one of the best selling SUVs of all time in the Explorer, with more than 350,000 sold in Canada so far. The all-new 2016 version made available a 2.3L EcoBoost engine on the base and XLT trim. The 290hp 3.5L V6 engine is carried over but the Sport trim and new Platinum trim will be fitted with the 365hp Ecoboost V6. The new Platinum model will be fitted with real aluminum and ash wood accents, plus leather

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