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400 is the headline-grabbing figure when it comes to the new 2023 Nissan Z. But we have another important number to share. 1969. 52 years ago, in October 1969, the 1970 Datsun 240Z was unveiled in New York City at the Pierre Hotel. Leaning on the history of that 240Z (and the upgraded 260Z and 280Z), the the second-generation 280ZX,... Read more

Why is the Nissan Z special? What does it do that other sports cars can't? And why do people get so excited every time there's a new Z? In the first-half of 2022, Nissan showrooms will begin to welcome the seventh-generation Z, officially known as the 2023 Nissan Z. (You can learn more about the new Z here, with dozens of images, important... Read more

In September 2021, after nearly six decades of waiting, Canadians will finally be able to buy their very own brand new Honda Monkey. Mind you, this isn't the Monkey that landed in America in the mid 1960s. This Grom-related Monkey is a 125cc mini-moto with a 5-speed shifter, an upside-down fork, ABS disc brakes, and a low $5,299 price point. You... Read more

Across the Centennial Auto Group, from company presidents and managing partners and every member of our team, our hearts go out to the family of Robert John McIlwaine, who passed away on Sunday, August 1, 2021, in Charlottetown. Robert was 95. Robert McIlwaine was a loving husband, brother, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was a... Read more

The first half of 2021 was the highest-volume January-June period in the history of Kia Canada, topped off by record second-quarter sales and a best-ever June. In other words, with the summer season only now kicking into high gear, these are exciting times at Kia. "The momentum Kia has been experiencing is nothing short of incredible," says Kia... Read more

The hatchback version of the 11th-generation, 2022 Honda Civic that just landed in Honda's Canadian showrooms will be available with a 6-speed manual transmission. In fact, both of the 2022 Civic Hatchback's engine options can be paired with the manual transmission, which is improved with more rigid shift quality and shorter throws. The manual... Read more

It’s pretty easy to take your windshield wipers for granted. When they’re working properly, you don’t think twice about them. But from the moment you hear that first squeak across the glass, or notice streaks of water left directly in your field of vision, you become fixated. It’s kind of like having a cold. You never fully appreciate being able... Read more

It's the longest-running nameplate in the Kia lineup. Since 1993, and across four generations, the Sportage has cemented its status as the foundation of Kia. And now it's time for an all-new model, revealed in June 2021 and set to launch in early 2022 as a 2023 model. We could make a wide variety of assumptions about potential powertrains, price... Read more

PEI is a quiet home to an incredible number of breathtaking places to see and memories to make. While it may not be possible to travel to your preferred destination (bring on the bubble!), why not take this as an opportunity to really get to know this place we call home, and to support your fellow Islanders by shopping locally. Did you know that... Read more

Ah, the rare half-model year vehicle changeover. Made famous by the 1964.5 Ford Mustang – typically referred to as the 1964 ½ Ford Mustang – but also used 1970 ½ Chevrolet Camaro and numerous other vehicles, the half-model year changeover usually signifies something fairly important that just couldn't wait until the new model year. In the case... Read more

Generation XX During the month of May, we've installed donation boxes at each of Centennial Auto Group's Summerside locations to raise money for our local youth organization, Generation XX. Generation XX is a nonprofit organization focused on youth development and community involvement. Their facilities have been a hub for local teens since... Read more