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One on One with Mark Jennings-Bates

POSTED: 7th June 2010

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Mark Jennings-Bates is a man with a sense of adventure. Someone who loves a good challenge. Next January, Mark will be taking on the challenge of a lifetime – actually two. Mark has just recently been named to the first ever Bowler factory team to contest the 2011 Dakar rally. As if trying to survive…


One on One with David Mondragon

POSTED: 7th June 2010

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David Mondragon arrived from the U.S. to be the President of Ford of Canada just in time for the the most challenging times ever for the North American car industry. Between getting in touch with Ford’s Canadian dealers and customers, and managing the company in a difficult economy, he is a busy man..


One on One with Mark McDade

POSTED: 1st March 2010

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Mark McDade is the Director of Marketing and Electric Vehicle Project Manager for Nissan Canada. That’s a big title for a role some would say is one of the most important turning points in the way…


One on One with Larry Hutchinson of Scion Canada

POSTED: 2nd January 2010

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Today’s youth market has more buying power than ever before. They’re not just buying iPods and video game systems anymore, they’re also buying cars. Not any car will do, either. Today’s kids are smart. Well, most of ‘em are. Toyota launched its lifestyle-oriented Scion…


One on One with Art Morrison

POSTED: 18th December 2009

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If you have ever raced, built a street rod or built any other kind of modified vehicle, you no doubt have heard the name Art Morrison. The legendary chassis and suspension builder has produced products for the likes of Bobby Alloway, Boyd Coddington, Chip Foose and Troy Trepanier, as well as the U.S. military. From a business that began with him as the only employee in the garage of his house to today, where he has a staff of over thirty


One on One with Mike Handy of Hyundai Canada

POSTED: 17th December 2009

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I’ve been photographing and writing about automobiles for almost a decade now. During the past five years or so, I’ve been doing more and more work with OEM subjects, but I’ve been a performance auto and modified tuner enthusiast for longer than I can remember. Factory performance – whether it be in complete vehicle form or upgraded parts and accessories – is middle ground for me.


One on One with Andreas Lichte of BMW

POSTED: 4th November 2009

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I as an Automotive Journalist, I’ve had many people tell me how they think I have the greatest job in the world. Granted, my line of work is rather rewarding, but who do I think has the best job in the world? Well that would be the test drivers who work for the…


One on One – with John Duda of Mopac Auto Supply

POSTED: 28th August 2009

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Mopac Auto Supply has been a fixture in the Performance Aftermarket parts industry in B.C. for over 30 years now. Synonymous with Mopac is the name Duda. We sat down recently with John Duda (AKA “Johnny Mopac”) to talk with him on a number of topics. Here is a part of that conversation. RPM: Who [...]


One on One with Buck Kinney

POSTED: 6th August 2009

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If you are not into drag racing, the name Buck Kinney may not ring a bell, but for those who follow the sport, you aware he is a living legend. In his day, he set world records in two different classes and held the distinction of being the first Canadian racer to be inducted into the NHRA Northwest Division Six Hall of Fame. Buck has always loved racing, and now in his seventies, he still goes to the track as a spectator and participant as he can still make his way down to the finish line at the street legal on Friday nights in his street/strip Malibu that runs an 11.50 at 132 mph.