They say that heat is energy, and in order to store as much energy as possible you need to harness that heat. In the automotive world nothing is closer from the truth, as your engine is nothing more than a large air pump that produces a massive amount of heat. If one can harness and [...]

Like most people who have turned their passion for building cool cars into a business, Ryan Ladret picked up the car bug from his father early on in life. Said to be wheel crazy, Ladret was riding anything with four wheels from the time he could walk, including an Electrolux vacuum. He then began to [...]

Monza Auto, Calgary, AB If there is one thing you can say about Italians, it is that they are a very passionate people. And one of the things Italians hold closest to their hearts are their automobiles. Italian built cars exude sex appeal and glorious engine tones, while racing is regarded nearly on the same [...]

It’s no secret that hard times have hit the auto industry, both for new car manufacturers and also for those who build and restore older vehicles as well. And while the ranks have thinned as of late, one company has done the unexpected and have actually expanded their operations in a bid to become Canada’s [...]

Rick Bartok is what you would call a specialist. He’s chosen a direction in life, and has stuck to his decision the whole way, specializing in his trade and sticking to strict morals. That trade is metal and bodywork, and few people in this industry can do what Rick is capable of doing. Not only [...]

When it comes to the building and maintenance of a hot rod, most of us have a good grasp of the mechanical workings of a car. That’s why we love to own and build old cars, because they are still mechanical. However, there is one thing that always seems to stump a great majority of [...]

An air compressor, welder, plasma cutter and a rotisserie; these are all very nice tools to have in your garage. However, how cool would it be to have your very own car lift in your home garage? Lifting your car would be as easy as pressing a button...

The business life of an automotive aftermarket parts distributor often mimics the career of an average professional sports athlete. Businesses burst onto the scene in a flash of pomp and circumstance, only to fizzle into obscurity four short years later...

We in western Canada love our trucks. Nearly half of all new vehicle sales here are of the truck based variety. A simple glance at oncoming traffic will prove this point. The only problem with this, is with so many trucks on the road, it is very easy to become just another brick...

It’s no secret that the last year and a half has been hard on the automotive industry. From the bankruptcies of the massive corporations such as Chrysler and GM, to local aftermarket companies shutting their doors for good, the entire industry got a wake-up call...