History of the Audi A5

History of the Audi A5 1994 Audi A4 Introduced in 2007, the Audi A5 is a vehicle that continues to inspire, impress, and gather an audience of enthusiastic fans across the automotive industry. A compact executive car that became an instant contender against vehicles thanks to an incredible design language and standout features that Audi […]

Honda's Road to Becoming an Automaker When you think of quality, affordable, and stylish vehicles which country comes to mind first? If it wasn’t Japan, well, the answer we were looking for was… Japan. Why is this the case? What is it about the production process that has earned Japanese automakers such a great reputation […]

History of Mercedes Mercedes' roots as the first real auto manufacturer It’s often said that to know where we’re going it’s a good idea to know where we came from – so, take a deep breath and let’s start this meaningful journey with Alphonse Beau de Rochas. Born in 1815, this French engineer is remembered […]

CTV's Used Car Dealership Reviews in Greater Vancouver At Basant Motors we are proud to state that our team is here to offer you the premier dealership experience every time you walk in the door – whether it’s your first time here or you have worked with us before – we’re constantly doing our best […]

The History of the Dodge Challenger As is the case with many of the vehicles living under the modern Chrysler corporate umbrella the Dodge Challenger has an interesting history to tell. Humble as its beginning was, the first iteration of the Challenger launched back in 1958 with a short production life of just 2 years […]

The Development of the Honda Civic The forward motion of the automotive industry has long hinged on the advancement of critical technologies – from radical changes related to how engines are designed right down to aerodynamic features that reduce drag and optimize your presence on the road. In this way, Honda has certainly been one […]

History of the Chrysler 300 A new era of automotive design began with the Chrysler 300 “letter series”. Entering the scene at a time when vehicle design was of two distinct classifications, one that relied on bulkier frames and those with a more refined sense of aerodynamics and engine effectiveness. What the Chrysler brought to […]

History of the Dodge Charger The Dodge Charger has been making headlines again with the introduction of the 6.2-litre Supercharged HEMI V8 engine that offers drivers the opportunity to flex their driving muscles with thanks to an almost unprecedented access to 707 horsepower. That said, the Charger has a reputation and history that reaches as […]

History of Lexus It may come as some surprise that well-recognized Lexus brand came about almost purely as a result of an attempt to off-set the United States market. What do we mean by that? Simple – in the early 1980s, growing concerned with the disproportionate number of imports being sold as opposed to domestic […]

The 1980s trade war that spawned Lexus - and how it changed the automotive landscape What a time to be alive! The world was treated to Steven Spielberg’s E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial movie, Michael Jackson released one of his most critically-acclaimed albums, Thriller, the wreck of the Titanic was discovered, Chernobyl’s nuclear disaster threatened the world, […]