NEW ADDITION TO CANADIAN MOTORSPORT HALL OF FAME FEATURED IN DISPLAY AT THE CME

TORONTO, ON / FEBRUARY 2, 2012 – The Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame will feature the latest addition to the Hall’s collection at its display during the Canadian Motorsports Expo. The three-day show runs February 10, 11 & 12 at the International Centre, adjacent to Toronto’s Pearson Airport.

The vehicle is a Grand-Am Daytona Prototype, owned by the Wilkins Family. The car – Riley Chassis #001 – is the first-ever Riley DP produced for Grand-Am competition, and was active between 2003 and 2011. Originally owned by Chip Ganassi, the car won several races for Ganassi Racing. It also won while being race-prepped and run by Woodbridge, Ontario’s AIM Autosport.

The car’s appearance at the Canadian Motorsports Expo, Powered by Inside Track Motorsport News, will mark the first time that the vehicle – restored to its most memorable ‘AIM era’ colours – will be publicly displayed by the Hall of Fame. The vehicle was loaned to The Hall late last year.

In addition to exhibiting the AIM Daytona Prototype, the Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame (CMHF) booth at the CME will be staffed by several inductees to the Hall, including Canadian racing champions Craig Hill, Bill Brack, Ron Fellows and Ross de St. Croix. Hall of Fame Chairman Dr. Hugh Scully and motorsport journalists Dean McNulty (Toronto Sun) and Norris MacDonald (Toronto Star) will also be making guest appearances at the CMHF booth during the show.

“Having Riley DP Chassis #001 make its public debut for the Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame – in the AIM colours that Canadians remember so well – is very big news for the Canadian Motorsports Expo,” said the CME’s David Weber. “The car, the inductees and special guests will educate and entertain racing fans at the show. We appreciate that the Hall is making the CME part of its efforts to promote Canada’s great racing history.”

Several other members of the Hall of Fame are also expected to be on hand to meet with show visitor and to discuss the Hall’s future plans. Be sure to stop by the CMHF exhibit (Booth #417) in Hall 6 for details on inductee and special guest appearances during the CME. For more information about the Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame, contact Sid Priddle at sidpriddle@yahoo.ca. Or visit them on the web at www.cmhf.ca.

TORONTO, June 15, 2011 /CNW/ – From Monday June 20 through Friday June 24, Brookfield Place in the heart of Toronto’s downtown financial district will be transformed into a free to enjoy auto extravaganza; showcasing a selection of the very latest vehicles. Established in London, Los Angeles and New York; June 2011 marks the first time that Motorexpo – the world’s largest free automobile event – is presented on Canadian soil, and organizers are anticipating a fully charged first showing that will lead to Motorexpo becoming a major fixture on Toronto’s business and social calendar.

Delivered in partnership with Brookfield Office Properties, attendees to this inaugural annual auto event will have the chance to check-out the hottest new automotive trends in a relaxed, business environment; enjoy unparalleled access to vehicles from many of the world’s top manufacturers and even get behind the wheel and test drive several new models. Manufacturers set to roll out their hottest rides for the 2011 Toronto Motorexpo include Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Engineered Automotive, GMC, Jaguar, Land Rover, Porsche and Saab to name just a few; while an additional highlight will be a cavalcade of E-Type Jaguars descending on Brookfield Place on Monday June 20 to mark the 50^th anniversary of this most iconic of vehicles.

“We are delighted to be producing our first ever Canadian showcase and look forward to bringing our unique free to attend auto show to Toronto for local residents, the downtown business population and all automotive enthusiasts to enjoy,” said Motorexpo CEO Graeme Carver. “Our unrivalled format allows everyone the chance to get up close and personal with the latest vehicles that many of the world’s best manufacturers have to offer!”

“Brookfield is proud to welcome Motorexpo – an exhibition of the newest and most dynamic automobiles from around the globe – to Brookfield Place and the city of Toronto” said Brookfield Office Properties Canadian Commercial Operations President & CEO Jan Sucharda. “Motorexpo has established itself as one of the more popular annual exhibits at our properties in New York City and Los Angeles, and Brookfield is committed to enhancing the amenities and overall experience at our downtown Toronto properties. We hope that our tenants, visitors and the residents of Toronto enjoy this up-close display of what many of the world’s leading motor manufacturers have to offer.”

The Toronto Motorexpo is modeled after the successful Canary Wharf London Motorexpo that has taken place annually since 1996. In the last two weeks, the London Motorexpo welcomed more than 400,000 visitors, making it the United Kingdom’s largest auto show event. In addition, the Motorexpo is now a firm fixture on the Los Angeles and New York Calendars having been produced for the second annual showing earlier this year in California and set to return to the World Financial Center in Lower Manhattan for the 4^th annual New York Motorexpo from Sunday September 18 through Friday September 24, 2011.

About Toronto Motorexpo

The Toronto Motorexpo is owned and managed by The Aspect Partnership Ltd in association with Brookfield Office Properties. The Motorexpo will be open to the public Monday, June 20 to Friday, June 24, at Brookfield Place, in the heart of the financial district, bounded by Bay, Wellington, Yonge and Front Streets, in Toronto. Opening Hours are Monday through Friday; from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is free.  Established in 1996 by Motorexpo CEO Graeme Carver, the Motorexpo is the world’s largest free public auto show format with events held annually at Canary Wharf, in London, the World Financial Center, in New York, the Bank of America Plaza, in Los Angeles, and the Downtown business district of Toronto. For further information, visit www.motorexpo.com.

About Brookfield Office Properties

Brookfield Office Properties owns, develops and manages premier office properties in the United States, Canada and Australia. Its portfolio is comprised of interests in 109 properties totalling more than 78 million square feet in the downtown cores of New York, Washington, D.C., Houston, Los Angeles, Toronto, Calgary, Ottawa, Sydney, Melbourne and Perth, making it the global leader in the ownership and management of office assets. Landmark properties include the World Financial Center in Manhattan, Brookfield Place in Toronto, Bank of America Plaza in Los Angeles, Bankers Hall in Calgary, Darling Park in Sydney and City Square in Perth. The company’s common shares trade on the NYSE and TSX under the symbol BPO. For more information, visit www.brookfieldofficeproperties.com.