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Road Test: 2019 Toyota 86
The Toyota 86 fills a market that few other vehicles available today can as a relatively inexpensive, 2+2 seater, rear-wheel drive sports car that is as fun to customize as it is to drive. A well-balanced chassis, somewhat peppy engine and a simple design add to the fun and have allowed the 86 to achieve great success since debuting as the Scion FR-S back in 2012.
Events Preview: Hot Nite in the City
On August 10th and 11th, six city blocks in downtown Kamloops, B.C. will be closed off to allow over 500 Street Rods, Customs, Muscle Cars, and all sorts of other
Events Preview: Vernon Cruise-In
The event formerly known as Sun Valley Cruise-In returns for 2019 as the Vernon Cruise-In, July 12-14 in Vernon B.C. The Show is open to all show and special-interest vehicles,
Events Preview: Golden Spike Days Festival Car Show
The Golden Spike Days Festival returns to Port Moody, B.C.’s Rocky Point Park from June 28 to July 1, and the last three days, Saturday to Monday, sees a Car
Search and Rescue – Equipped for Anything
Ten years ago, Ian Mackenzie and his wife learned first-hand what it’s like to be extracted by a Search and Rescue team. When a sunny afternoon hike in California turned in to an unexpected blizzard, they became stranded at the top of a mountain. Thankfully a local SAR agency was able to find them before the night was through. If you pay attention to the media in Western Canada, stories like this are almost a daily occurrence.
Readers Rides: 1965 Pontiac Parisienne Custom Sport
Steve Bekessy’s love affair for the Pontiac Parisienne began when he was in high school and owned a beautiful 1969 base model until, for reasons he still can’t remember, he
Events Preview: Downtown PoCo Car Show
Port Coquitlam, B.C. will host its 14th annual Metro Ford Downtown PoCo Car Show on Sunday, August 19th, from 10:00 am – 6:00 pm. This event has grown into one
Events Preview: Ladner Village Quilt Walk & Classic Car Show
The 14th Annual Ladner Business Association’s Quilt Walk & Classic Car Show, a unique event that combines over 400 vehicles on the streets of Ladner, B.C., and 100 quilts in the
Events Preview: Hot Nite in the City
On August 11th and 12th, thirteen city blocks in downtown Kamloops, B.C. will be closed off to allow over 500 Street Rods, Customs, Muscle Cars, and all sorts of other
Events Preview: Goodguys Rod & Custom Shows
The two biggest custom car events close to B.C. and Alberta are put on by the Goodguys Rod & Custom Assoc. in Washington. First up are the 31st annual Pacific
