Whether you are an Auto –Enthusiast or looking for a fun outing, why not visit the Vancouver International auto show ??Take a look!

Do you like to look at shiny things? Or love to explore latest cars in the auto market? See something new! The Vancouver Auto show is going to be full of excitement!! – Brought to you by PartsAvatar Replacement Auto Parts.

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In the mean time, why not have a look at the highlights of 2017 Vancouver auto show!

Rare Ferrari Race on display

Ferrari racer of 1960s was the most expensive car of Vancouver international auto show 2017. Its estimated value is said to be US$14 million. So, if you ask someone what do you get in a $14M car these days, they’ll say simple mechanics and a room enough to pack one kid at a time.

This car was sold to a doctor whom Ferrari knew and enjoyed a long racing career, at one point placing second overall in the La V Coppa Sant Ambroeus in Monza, Italy.

The engine is water cooled V12 with a single overhead cam that produces 280 horse power. It’s something that everyone wants to get a glimpse of.

High Performance Supercars

Want to see supercars? Vancouver Auto show is unique because it showcases unique cars on the earth. Well, Ford’s Halo the GT, sat loud and proud for all to see. The halo car is often described as a figure head for a brand.

If Halo is not your thing, don’t worry Ford’s lemans simulator is parked next to it. A colourful mixture of McLaren’s, Lamborghinis, Porches and Ferraris stood proud and even classic cars like 1960 Ferrari and 1957 Maserati gave them tough competition for viewer’s attention.

The exotics are always crowd favourites. Every year Auto giants like Ferrari, Maserati, Lotus, Porsche, Aston Martin and Bentley present string of exotic cars and car enthusiasts just immerse in their amazing world.

The supercars that the auto show showcases every year feature an interior treatment and subtle design details that cannot be missed. So, before you regret not going there, do a pre booking for tickets!!

Debut of Subaru, KIA and Mini country man CUV

Kia demonstrated its commitment to design and quality with the regional debut of all new 2018 Kia Stinger at Vancouver auto show. The stinger is company’s first AWD sedan and the highest performance production vehicle ever.

With an estimated 365HP and 376 Lb ft torque, the powerful nod to the classic gran turismos of the past will redefine the Kia brand.

Subaru has also unveiled its concept car VIZIV-7 concept at auto show. This 3 row midsize SUV foreshadows a new addition to Subaru line-up in 2018. Visitors can get their nails painted the same spectacular blue as the Avista concept car at the booth.

Mini Countryman CUV also made its debut at Vancouver auto show 2017. The car included a novel bench seat that swings out of the cargo area to offer a comfortable seating area for tailgate picnics.

Ford wasn’t behind. It showcased its latest Mustang, the all terrain Baja busting Raptor and the latest F150, complete with 10 speed transmission!

2018 Lexus LS 500H and 2018 BMW M550i and Range Rover Velar’s Debut!

The lower mainland’s reputation for being a proponent of green living is why Lexus chose to reveal the hybrid variant of its next- generation flagship LS sedan here.

Utilizing the Lexus Multi Stage hybrid system also found in other models like the LC 500H the power train is made up of 3.5L V6 gasoline engine, two electric motors and a 10 speed transmission and produces 354 HP.

BMW has rolled out its initial M performance version of latest 5 series Sedan. It features 4.4L twin power Turbo eight cylinders motor churning out 455HP and 480 Lb ft Torque with eight speed transmission and rear biased X- drive intelligent all wheel drive making it the fastest 5 series ever.

Range rover Velar and Lexus were the two vehicles from North America that made their debut at the auto show. The range rover velar is a brand new model of Land rover and is a midsized SUV with advanced aerodynamics and style, but also the perfect mix of off road prowess and dynamic road dynamics.

Seeing the car in person really reinforces how much attention the company has paid to the reductionism design aspect of the vehicle, from the hidden door handles to the perfectly rounded curvature of the bumpers.

The iconic custom cars

A small display of custom cars populated the upper halls including full size renditions of hot wheels- the bone shaker and darth Vader helmet car.

The Bone shaker is complete with a skull face piece and hands gripping the headlights; a skull topped spine shifter and crossbones steering wheel. This scary hot wheel produces 402HP with 350Lb ft torque.

Known for showcasing the world’s most amazing custom cars, trucks and bikes, the monster energy DUB show tour has developed an international reputation as the home of coolest aftermarket vehicles in the world.

Hybrids and Electric cars

Vancouver auto show gives opportunity to drivers to take a test drive of their favourite vehicle. Every year, drivers get a chance to get behind the wheels of a new plug in electric car from auto giants like Lexus, Nissan, Toyota, Ford etc.

There are two test drive locations- electric vehicle experience test drive located at lower level of Vancouver convention centre west and Toyota Lexus Hybrid ride and drive located at Thurlow entrance to the auto show.

Licensed drivers under this electric ride and drive program are given opportunity to test drive industry’s most popular green vehicles. In 2017, green vehicles introduced were new Chevrolet Bolt, BMW X5 40e and the Chrysler Pacifica plug in Hybrid.

Toyota, Lexus vehicles also wait for you to take them for a drive.

These were the highlights of 2017’s Vancouver auto show. There is more to see this year. You can expect much more fun and excitement there. And why not, after all, Vancouver hosts Canada’s third largest auto show every year! But, don’t forget to check their official website !

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Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies. A very Happy Valentine's Day to all the love birds from Parts Avatar !!

Valentine’s Day

On every 14th of February, all the people around the world exchange gifts, flowers, and candies between their loved ones, in the name of St. Valentine. Now you must be thinking that who is this mysterious saint and from where all these traditions come from? Here is the history of thus centuries old holiday.

The Legend of St. Valentine

The history of Valentine’s Day and the story of its patron are shrouded in mystery. The month of February is celebrated as the month of romance. St. Valentine’s Day contains the vestiges of both Christian and ancient Roman tradition. Now the question which might be arising in your mind is who was Saint Valentine and how is he associated with all this?

There were three different saints who were recognized by the Catholic Church named Valentine or Valentinus. All of them were brutally martyred. It is believed that Valentine was a priest who was served during the third century in Rome. Emperor Claudius II believed that single men are better soldiers than those who are married and have families. That’s why he outlawed marriage for young men. Valentine realized the injustice of Claudius and he continued to perform the marriages for young lovers in secret.

When Claudius found about these secret activities performed by Valentine, then it was ordered to put him to death. According to one legend, it is believed that Valentine was imprisoned and from there he sent his first “valentine” greeting to the girl whom he loved truly. The girl for whom he fell was his jailor’s daughter. Before his death, he wrote a beautiful letter for her and signed it as “From your Valentine”. This expression is still used by everyone on Valentine’s Day. All of his stories emphasize his appeal as a sympathetic, heroic and most important of all is his romantic figure.

Origins of Valentine’s Day

Some of the people think that Valentine’s Day is celebrated in the middle of February to commemorate the anniversary of Valentine’s death or his burial. On the other hand some believe that Christians might have decided to place St. Valentine’s feast day in middle of February.

Modern Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day gained popularity in England in the 1700’s. People began to send cards and flowers to their loved ones and this tradition is still continued today. It was Hallmark who printed the first Valentine’s Day card commercially in the year 1913. Today every year more than a billion of Valentine’s Day cards are sold. It is the second busiest greeting card period of the year, in the line behind Christmas.

At present more than 36 million hearts shaped boxes of chocolates and more than 50 million roses are sold every year on Valentine’s Day.

Fun Valentine’s Facts

• You should not sign a Valentine’s Card as it is considered bad luck. It is believed that it should be given anonymously.
• In the middle ages, the young men and women used to draw the names of their Valentines. They used to pin the name to their sleeve. It was done to inspire the expression “to wear your heart on your sleeve.”

• It is great to know that around 3% of the pet owners give a Valentine’s Day gift to their pets.
• February 14th is also Single Awareness Day.
• More than 50 percent of Valentine’s Day cards are purchased in six days before the holiday by the customers.
• 73% flowers are purchased by men on Valentine’s Day and only 27% by the women.

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The Rodent is ready to predict the spring!! PartsAvatar presents adorable Groundhog facts you need to know on Groundhog Day.

Every 2^nd Feb, All eyes are on largest member of the Squirrel family- The Groundhog. Do you know why? Want to know the history and Fun Facts about this unusual North American festival?? Well, you just need to scroll down further! - Brought to you by PartsAvatar Car Parts.

Groundhog Day is famous and celebrated in Canada and United States every 2^nd Feb. Groundhog is growing more and more popular in Canada. Though it is not a public holiday in Canada, yet areas around parks and streets may be busy in towns where ground hog events are popular. Want to know why? Read further!

The Groundhog’s Forecast and Canadian Winters

Groundhog has its roots in Germany where people watched badgers to predict the winter weather and decide when to begin planting crops. This strange custom was introduced to Pennsylvania by German immigrants in 1800s. Since, badgers weren’t common in North America groundhog became the trusted animal for weather forecasting.

Canadian winters are much longer and harsher as compared to European one. While winter in Western Europe is finished by 2^nd Feb., in Canada it is still snowy past that date.

Groundhog Day has become a fun way to anticipate the coming of spring. The town of Punxsutawney hosts a weeklong festival where the groundhog Phil is the center of attraction. The event attracts thousands of curious onlookers and is followed by entertainment activities like Parade, hockey tournaments, dance etc.

According to the tradition, if a groundhog sees its shadow, there will be six weeks more of winter. And if it doesn’t, then it’s a sign of early spring. It is observed that groundhogs aren’t best at predicting the arrival of spring.

Now that you have read enough history, let’s get back to the fun part, i.e. facts about celebrity Groundhog Phil and this day.

Groundhogs were eaten to celebrate Groundhog Day!

Thanks for the prediction, now you will be our prey! Yes it is true! It is said that on February 2, 1887, natives of Pennsylvania celebrated this day by eating groundhogs. But after the popularity of Punxsutawney Phil began to grow, they stopped doing so. Were they ancestors of Bear Grilles by any chance??

Punxsutawney Phil is old as hell!!

Punxsutawney Phil is 123 years old! It is said that Phil has been drinking a magic potion for his longevity. On an average, groundhogs survive for seven years. But our Phil is immortal and is always going to predict the weather. His guardians say that Phil has been drinking an elixir of life-a groundhog punch at annual picnic for his immortality.

Accurate? Not so much!

According to national climate data center, Phil has been wrong 15 times since 1988. Phil’s stardom must have had affected his abilities. Phil the weatherman tries to deny the coming blizzard because it’s inconvenient. So, work with what you have!

Phil is not the only star of the Groundhog Day!

Phil is not the only weather man nor can he claim the spotlight alone. He faces tough competition from other rodents like Buckeye Chuck of Ohio, General Beauregard Lee of Georgia, Staten Island Chuck and Wiarton Willie of Ottawa, Canada.

Groundhog Day could have been Badger day.

The Modern Groundhog Day is evolved from Europe’s Candelmas Day and German Catholics celebrated a similar tradition with sacred badgers. Groundhogs replaced badgers, because Badgers proved hard to come by Pennsylvania.

Phil resides with his wife in Town library!

Phil lives a quite life, when he is not on the job of prediction with his wife Phyllis in a heated area of children’s section of Punxsutawney Library! Phil’s wife cooled down his husband when he threatened the public to impose 60 weeks of additional winter if he wasn’t allowed a drink during prohibition. Phil’s wife is smart!

Phil’s care takers are called -the Inner circle!

If you think Phil is alone, then mind you, he has back up from “the groundhog club’s Inner circle” a.k.a. the guys in the top hats. The club is made of dignitaries who are responsible for carrying on the tradition. When Phil emerges from burrow, he tells his forecast to the men in top hat in “Groundhogese”, which they translate for the proclamation! Got to learn Groundhogese!

Time to get a Robot- Groundhog!

Groundhog’s safety is not guaranteed. In 1999, Canadiangroundhog Wiarton Willie died the Sunday prior to Groundhog Day. PETA, in the wake of events, suggested replacing Phil with a robot groundhog. You can hope for more accurate prediction than before right!

Phil had been charged of fraudulent weather prediction!

Law is equal for every being on this earth. In 2013, an Ohio lawyer Sued Phil for fraud. The Ohiolawyer wrote in his letter that Phil intentionally caused the people to believe that spring would come early and Misinterpretation of weather caused chaos among citizens. The punishment of this offence was death penalty.

Phil had a formidable team of character witnesses behind him, as starring in Groundhog Day helped Phil forge “lifelong and loyal friendships with the lesser supporting cast including Bill Murray, Andy MacDowell and Chris Elliot,” the firm wrote. Phew, it was a close call for Phil.

Things to do on this day!

We can learn to be kind to others from this day. If your life becomes a redundant cycle of work and sleep, there’s still time to try new things.  Take up ice sculpting or learn to play piano; you never know when it will come in handy.

Read about the history of Groundhog Day.  Romans celebrated a similar event which also held that if a hedgehog emerging from its hibernation in the moonlight could see its shadow, there would be six more weeks of winter.

You can watch the telecast on TV or on your own. Watch to see whether the groundhog or not emerges from its burrow. Be prepared for a longer winter if he sees a shadow!

Don’t forget to watch the Groundhog movie.

If you are holding a party, it can be great idea to bake groundhog shaped cookies. You can also make groundhog cupcakes and can even engage kids in this fun.

So, find your own groundhog to ogle this Feb.

Merry Groundhog Day!

We all get the exact same 365 days. The only difference is what we do with them.!!

Why is it so important to celebrate New Year’s Eve?

Every year people celebrate New Year’s Eve with great excitement. Now if you are thinking about it, then why is it so important to celebrate New Year’s Eve?  Basically New Year is the time when we are changing over from one year to the next year. Big Deal! On 2nd of January nothing has actually changed. Things are still the same. You will still have to get ready for the work by putting your shoes on in the morning, brushing your teeth and other necessary tasks.

For most of the people, New Year represents hope. The year that is about to end, might not be so great for some people. The wage earner in the family might not have received raise in the family which they had hoped for. There may be an unusual sickness or may be somebody has died in the family, due to which the family members must be sad. The hope which is in mind of people is that the New Year will bring new energy to the family so that they can move on from the miss happenings which took place the previous year. There is also a chance that the New Year would help the family to achieve a state of happiness that was not present in the previous year. There is a hope that the coming year would bring a spike of joy in the lives of people. You always look forward to some things in the coming year.

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If you are thinking of celebrating New Year’s Eve, then it can be expensive. It is really very common that the restaurants double and sometimes even triple the cost of their meals for the customers who dine at their place that evening. They generally throw some noisemakers and fancy hats.

New Year’s Day Holiday

New Year’s is one of the oldest holiday which is still celebrated till now. It was originated thousands of years ago in the ancient Babylon. Earlier a lot of cultures used the cycle of sun and moon to decide the first day of the year. Today, the things are different.  Now this holiday is associated with nationality, relationships, and introspection rather than a religious celebration. But there are still a lot of people who follow older traditions.

New Year’s Day Resolutions and Traditions

The celebration of New Year varies all over the world and some of the common traditions are as follows:-

• Making resolutions or setting up new goals to improve one’s life.
• There are a lot of resolutions which people take on New Year which are related to their personal wellness. These include taking a well balanced diet, exercising on a regular basis, getting rid of their bad habits and many other issues. The common thought is to start the first day of the year as clean as possible.

• The loved ones would al gather together to celebrate the New Year.
• You will find the food which is circle-shaped. The circles symbolize the cycles. The main reason behind this superstition is that this is the first day of the year and it sets the precedent for the following days.

This day is observed as a legit mate holiday in the whole of Canada. If by any chance New Year falls on any of the day of a weekend, then the very next weekday is allotted as a substitute public holiday.

On the occasion of New Year’s Eve, big parties are organized all over the Canada which would carry on till the early morning of the New Year Day. Some of the people even organize their own private parties in which they invite their near and dear ones. All the people sing, drink and dance throughout the night and welcome the coming time of the New Year. There are some customs and traditions which are believed by the people which would bring good luck, peace, and prosperity in their lives.

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The best of all gifts around any Christmas tree: the presence of a happy family all wrapped up in each other.

Why is Christmas Day on 25th December?

It is believed that Jesus Christ is the Son of the God and we celebrate Christmas to remember his birth.

You will be surprised to know that ‘Christmas’ comes from the Mass of the Christ or Jesus. In a Mass Service the Christians remember that Jesus died for us and then later he again came back to life. This service was allowed to take place after sunset or before sunrise the next day. So the people had all midnight. This is how we get the name Christ-Mass, shortened to Christmas.

It doesn’t matter if people are Christians or not, they still celebrate the festival of Christmas with full enthusiasm.  At this time all our friends and family come together and remember the good things which they have and feel lucky. Children are always very excited when Christmas is around the corner as they get and receive presents!

The Date of Christmas

No one exactly knows the real birthday of Jesus! There is no specific date given in the Bible, so why do we celebrate it on the 25th of December? There were many arguments amongst the early Christians as to when it should actually be celebrated! Even the birth of Jesus didn’t happen in the 1st year, but it was actually slightly earlier. Constantine was the first Christian Roman Emperor and it was during his rule that first Christmas was celebrated on 25th December 336. Then after few years, it was officially declared by Pope Julius 1 that Christmas would be celebrated on 25th of December.

There are numerous traditions and theories as to why we celebrate Christmas on 25th December.

A very early Christian tradition said that it was on 25th March that Mary was told that she would have a very unique baby. Nine months after the 25th March is the 25th December! Most of the Christians believed that on 25th March the world was made and it is the same day when Jesus died when he was an adult.

Christmas Traditions and Customs in Canada

We celebrate Christmas in a similar way as it is celebrated in other Western countries. It is an official holiday on 25th of December and some of the people take off on the afternoon of the 24th, which is the Christmas Eve Day.

All of you are aware that Canada is a multicultural country and that’s why there are many other holiday traditions which are observed throughout the year. Toronto and Montreal have large number of Jewish population and that’s why Hanukkah celebrations are very popular there.

How is Christmas celebrated in Canada?

On 25th of December, we celebrate Christmas in Canada with our family and friends at home. Everything related to retail and services is almost closed on this day and only the occasional convenience store is open.

On 24th December, that is the Christmas Eve, you will get the last chance complete your shopping for Christmas.

Santa Claus Parades

Most of the cities hold a Santa Claus Parade in the month of November and some of them are spilling over into December. You will be surprised to know that Toronto’s Santa Claus Parade holds the record for the longest standing children’s parade and has also successfully marched the jolly man across the town for more than a century.

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