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McLaren North America launches trio of ‘Pure McLaren’ track programs for 2018

Pure McLaren, an exclusive driving program of McLaren Automotive that gives both McLaren owners and prospective owners the chance to experience the performance of the cars in the controlled environment of a race track, will launch in North America this year. All Pure McLaren events offer not only the opportunity to enjoy the McLaren rangeRead Full Story

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SVABC readies for Collector Car Appreciation Day/Month

The Specialty Vehicle Association of BC (SVABC), the lobby group committed to preserving the collector car hobby and supporting B.C.’s car enthusiasts, is all revved up for a momentous year of Collector Car Appreciation Day celebrations in British Columbia. At the request of the SVABC, the Province of British Columbia has issued a Proclamation declaringRead Full Story

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Paul Barlow shares a laugh with friends.

In Memoriam: Paul Barlow

Paul Barlow (September 6, 1948 – April 3, 2018) It is with sadness that Patrick and Joan Stewart publish the following announcement about the passing of Paul Barlow. Paul was a long-time friend and attendee of the Vancouver All British Field Meet, which he faithfully and consistently attended for more than 15 years. An activeRead Full Story

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Cover: "Magnificent Motorcycles Trips of the World."

See the world on your motorcycle: 38 guided tours on six continents

Colette Coleman has been riding motorcycles for 25 years over four continents and she considers it the best form of transportation on which to explore the globe. In 1995, Coleman and her husband spent two years motorcycling overland from England to Australia, covering 15 countries and 40,000 kilometres. This adventure inspired her to write GreatRead Full Story

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RPAC chases FIA World Rally Championship to bring world-class rally teams to Canada

The Rally Promoter Association of Canada (RPAC) has launched efforts to bring a round of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) to Canada. “We started looking at this idea in 2011,” said founding director Keith Morison. “Recently things have started coming together and we think this is the right time to put a real effortRead Full Story

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1938 Triumph Speed Twin.

British Motorcycle Owners Club celebrates 80 Years of Triumph Speed Twin at All-British Field Meet

On May 19, 2018 at the All-British Field Meet (ABFM) in VanDusen Garden, Vancouver, the British Motorcycle Owners Club will feature “80 years of Triumph Twins.” However, all British motorcycles are welcome to join the Club display. In 1938, Triumph introduced a new model—the Speed Twin— that revolutionized the British motorcycle industry and influenced motorcycleRead Full Story

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Canadian auto dealers dedicate month of March against distracted driving

March 1 marks the kickoff of the 2018 Auto Dealers Against Distracted Driving campaign, a month-long initiative to spread awareness that there’s no such thing as safe multi-tasking while behind the wheel. Now in its fourth year, the campaign encourages Canadian auto dealership customers, staff and members of the community to make a formal commitmentRead Full Story

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Vancouver painter Michael Stockdale puts the finishing touches on this year's official poster artwork entitled "Going to the Show."

Official artwork for 2018 Vancouver British classic car show unveiled

Celebrated Vancouver painter Michael Stockdale was commissioned by the Vancouver ABFM event organizers to paint this year’s official event poster. The artwork entitled Going to the Show measures 12″ x 16″ and uses acrylic paint on stretched canvas. It depicts an Austin Healey Bug Eye Sprite being passed by a Jaguar XK120 with a LotusRead Full Story

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President David Gooding and Auctioneer Charlie Ross sell the 1965 Ferrari 275 GTB Speciale for a record price of $8,085,000.
Image copyright and courtesy of Gooding & Company. Photo by Jensen Sutta.

Gooding & Company achieves more than $49-million in two days at Scottsdale Auctions

Auction house Gooding & Company achieved sales of more than US$49-million at its 11th annual two-day Scottsdale Auctions January 19-20, 2018. President David Gooding and auctioneer Charlie Ross sold 110 of 129 lots for an 85 per cent sales rate, which resulted in a robust average price of $447,415 per car sold. An impressive 12Read Full Story

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Infiniti Q Concept EV

Infiniti vehicles to be electric from 2021

  Infiniti Motor Company will introduce new vehicles with electrified powertrains from 2021. According to Nissan chief executive officer Hiroto Saikawa, customers can expect beautifully designed vehicles like the Q Inspiration concept, which made its debut in Detroit at the 2018 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). The vehicle was awarded Best Concept Vehicle andRead Full Story

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Lamborghini at Daytona

Lamborghini wins the Daytona 24 hours

After 24 hours and 750 laps, the #11 Grasser Racing Team Lamborghini Huracán GT3 conquered the 56th edition of the famous endurance race at the Daytona International Speedway on Sunday January 28, 2018. The Austrian team, winner of the 2017 Blancpain GT Series, dominated the GTD category (Gran Turismo Daytona) with the crew formed byRead Full Story

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Report says competition would bring significant savings to BC’s auto insurance market

A report entitled The Benefits of Competition in the Provision of Automobile Insurance in BC, commissioned by the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC), the national industry association representing Canada’s private home, auto and business insurers, concludes that competition would bring significant savings to British Columbia’s auto insurance market. Currently, all drivers in B.C. are coveredRead Full Story

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