As much as we know more public transit is good for us, our love affair with the car is eternal.
People may instinctively understand that for cities to work better, they need improved public transit systems. But they don't have exhibitions featuring the latest streetcars or subway cars that attract thousands of people --- at least, not like the Toronto Auto Show has been drawing 'em in.
Yes, we respect transit. But we love our cars --- the sportier, the flashier, the more luxurious, the better.
The Challenger Yellow Jacket
Check out some of what this year's auto show had to offer, starting with some Triumph sports cars:
The lineups for the Ferraris and Maseratis were the thickest:
James Bond's favourite car: the Aston Martin.
Still classically gorgeous: the Rolls Royce.
The Hot Wheels Camaro:
Battery-powered cars were also present at the Auto Show, although truth be told, the lineups to see them were nothing compared to the luxury cars.
So that's what my Volt looks like without its skin on ...
Tesla Motors in California makes this $125,000/copy car. It can go 385 km on a single charge.
And some classic oldies ...
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