McKeel Hagerty receives Cobra Experience Museum’s inaugural Global Icon Award
In recognition of his many contributions to the joys of motoring, Hagerty CEO McKeel Hagerty is the recipient of the Cobra Experience Museum’s first Global Icon Award. The Cobra Experience Museum is a 25,000-square-foot facility in Martinez, California, showcasing original Cobras, Shelby Mustangs, Daytona Coupe, GT40, King Cobra, Sunbeam Tigers and a Lotus. Unique toRead Full Story
Classic cars back to the the track for May 13-14, 2023 weekend in Mission
The Vintage Racing Club of British Columbia (VRCBC) will run its annual marquee race weekend, the British Columbia Historic Motor Races (BCHMR), hosted by the Speed-Fanatics Motorsport Club on May 13-14, 2023, at the Speed-Fanatics Motorsport Circuit at Mission Raceway Park in Mission British Columbia. Western Canada’s Biggest Vintage Motorsport Event The first BCHMR wasRead Full Story
Aston Martin’s 110th anniversary year includes the launch of an exclusive, limited-edition model
The past, present and future of Aston Martin are being honoured through a year-long 2023 celebration of the iconic British brand’s 110th anniversary, which began on January 15, 1913, when founders Lionel Martin and Robert Bamford officially formed the partnership to create the first Aston Martin car. This partnership ignited more than a century of automotiveRead Full Story
Bentley celebrates 70th Birthday of famous heritage car with modern, one-off Continental GT Azure
Bentley Motors has handcrafted a unique and one-off Continental GT Azure, inspired by its retained example of the iconic R-Type Continental, JAS 949. The new Continental GT is in honour of JAS 949’s 70th birthday, celebrating one of the essential style icons in Bentley’s history. JAS 949 is one of only 208 examples of the RRead Full Story
Volvo EX90 all-electric SUV debuts in North America
Volvo showed its new EX90, representing a new era of safety for the company, for the first time in North America at the 2023 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. A true seven-seater, the Volvo EX90 is an all-electric SUV that further raises the company’s standards in safety and a more sustainable lifestyle. ToRead Full Story
Mercedes-Benz to launch global branded high-power charging network, starting in North America
Mercedes-Benz plans to launch a global high-power charging network across North America, Europe, China and other key markets. The charging network will begin to be built this year in the US and Canada, followed by other regions around the globe. The aim is to have the complete network in place before the end of theRead Full Story
Lamborghini’s “The Future Began in 1963” exhibition opens the company’s 60th anniversary celebrations
The Automobili Lamborghini Museum has received a redesign and new layout, marking the start of Lamborghini’s 60th-anniversary celebrations in an important year for the Sant’Agata Bolognese company. The museum has changed its name, remodelled its layout, design, and exhibits and added a newly-created exhibition, “The Future Began in 1963,” which retraces the most emblematic erasRead Full Story
Compact cars beat out limos & vintage cars to take top spot in Instagram wedding posts
With COVID lockdowns now lifted and traditional wedding ceremonies again taking off, it appears that limousines and vintage cars now account for only a minority of Instagram posts, with more affordable, less ostentatious vehicles becoming increasingly popular. For couples, arriving at their marriage venue in style no longer means hiring a limousine; instead, they increasinglyRead Full Story
Masters of their craft: Coachwerks Restoration
The classic car restoration business is arguably one of the most challenging and complicated businesses to manage successfully. The restoration of an ‘old’ car, previously owned by several caring and, in many cases, uncaring owners, presents numerous challenges. These include experience, knowledge, skill, craftsmanship, innovative thinking, and, last but not least, working with a carRead Full Story
Buy these vehicles before they’re hot: Hagerty issues annual North American Bull Market list
Hagerty has unveiled its fifth annual Bull Market list, which features the enthusiast cars and trucks that its market experts predict will increase in value over the next 12 months. The list is not intended for get-rich-quick flippers but for future owners who want to find, buy and drive a good vehicle they love. “AtRead Full Story
Barrett-Jackson’s January 2022 Scottdale Auction to feature 1955 300SL Gullwing Coupe at No Reserve
Barrett-Jackson will celebrate 50 years of The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions with a docket filled with uniquely collectible vehicles, all selling at No Reserve, including a restored 1955 300SL Gullwing Coupe (Lot #1415) during the annual Scottsdale Auction at WestWorld of Scottsdale, January 22-30, 2022. One of only 855 made in 1955, the Gullwing wasRead Full Story
Vancouver welcomes 3-day Canadian E-Fest event, June 30-July 2, 2022
The countdown has begun toward a one-of-a-kind, three-day Canadian E-Fest in Vancouver from June 30-July 2, 2022. E-Fest organizer is the Canadian OSS Group, an independent promoter involved in motorsports events to bring awareness of environmental leadership to the world. More than just a race weekend event, E-Fest will be headlined by the ABB FIARead Full Story
Update: Vancouver International Auto Show postponed to 2023
Statement by the New Car Dealers Association of B.C., owners and operators of the Vancouver International Auto Show: For the past several months, we have been working diligently with our partners and major auto manufacturers to plan a return of Western Canada’s best-attended consumer exhibition event in March of 2022 at the beautiful Vancouver ConventionRead Full Story
VRCBC members inspired by tour of RWM’s Delta restoration shop
Members of the Vintage Racing Club of BC (VRCBC) recently a private tour of RWM & Co.’s restoration shop in Delta to learn more about the restoration process and view some of the 12 classics being worked on. The tour began with host Rob Maynard speaking about the feature display, a Rolls Royce boat tailRead Full Story
Largest James Bond vehicle and prop exhibit now open at the Petersen Museum
L.A.’s Petersen Automotive Museum’s newest exhibit, “Bond in Motion,” is celebrating the 60th anniversary of the James Bond film franchise through a diverse selection of iconic screen-used vehicles. The exhibit, which will run through October 30, 2022, is the largest official Bond vehicle display to date in the U.S., featuring more than 30 cars, motorcycles,Read Full Story
UK’s HCVA head urgest classic vehicle owners to embrace environmental challenge
The leader of the of the U.K.’s Historic and Classic Vehicles Alliance (HCVA) is urging the industry and enthusiasts around the world to embrace the challenge of the green agenda. The ‘not for profit’ alliance was launched in May 2021, with a mission to protect and promote the sector and secure its long-term future. ItRead Full Story
“Risky Business” Porsche 928 sells at Barrett-Jackson’s Houston Auction for record US$1.98M
The highlight of Barrett-Jackson’s Inaugural Houston Auction, held on Sept. 18, 2021, was undoubtedly the record-breaking sale of the 1979 Porsche 928 driven by Tom Cruise in the film “Risky Business.” Breaking world records for the sale of any Porsche 928 from any year, this piece of automotive and pop culture history sold for US$1.98M.Read Full Story
Morrey Volvo Cars opens in Burnaby
With the opening of Morrey Volvo Cars Burnaby on September 27, 2021, Volvo now has a new retail location in Vancouver’s Lower Mainland. With electric vehicle sales in British Columbia increasing in 2021, the opening of Morrey Volvo Cars Burnaby seeks to help address the consumer demand for EVs and serve the growing sales andRead Full Story
