Passion racing at Pfaff Automotive
By Alex Dugas Toronto, Ontario — October 10, 2017 — Pfaff Automotive recently held its “8 Hours of Passion” challenge, where teams of employees from each Pfaff rooftop competed against one another in a budget track-car race. The event was held at the Canadian Tire Motorsport Park Driver Development Track in Clarington, Ontario. Each team […]
Build-Your-Own Education: SEMA Show reveals top courses for builders
Las Vegas, Nevada — October 9, 2017 — Custom vehicles are always thick on the ground at the SEMA Show and this year’s event will be no exception. There will also be numerous educational sessions when the show opens on October 31 at the Las Vegas Convention Centre. Some of the sessions available at SEMA […]
Ashley Weber to represent Canada’s car painting sector at WorldSkills
By Tom Davis Winnipeg, Manitoba — October 4, 2017 — Ashley Weber, who works as an autobody technician and car painter at Urban Autobody in Winnipeg, Manitoba, will represent Canada as our car painting competitor at the upcoming WorldSkills event in Abu Dhabi. Weber, who during high school took academic courses along with vocational trade […]
PPG-painted cars take top awards
‘Inferno,’ a bright yellow 1969 Camaro painted with PPG products, captured the Best Street Machine title at the Shades of the Past 35th annual Hot Rod Roundup.[/caption] Strongsville, Ohio — September 27, 2017 — PPG-painted cars took home major awards at the recent Shades of the Past 35th annual Hot Rod Roundup and the Goodguys […]
Red Bull Bus: Inside the world of corporate customs
By Rick Francoeur Abbotsford, British Columbia — August 31, 2017 — Showing off an eye-catching promotional vehicle is one thing. Having a one-of-a-kind, head-turning, jaw-dropping machine is quite another. While some companies are opting for simple wrapped vehicles to act as rolling billboards, brand leaders such as Red Bull, General Motors, Netflix and Tim Horton’s want […]
New issue of Bodyworx Professional hits digital release
Peterborough, Ontario — August 17, 2017 — The latest issue of Bodyworx Professional is now available in digital release! Cheyenne Ruether, one of the stars of TV’s Vegas Rat Rods, takes the cover spot in this issue. We look at her background growing up in Alberta and how she became a working tech before making […]
Submissions open for third annual Glasurit Best Paint competition
Mississauga, Ontario — August 11, 2017 — BASF is accepting submissions for the third annual Glasurit Best Paint Award. Photos submitted must be of a Glasurit-painted vehicle. All vehicles must also be on display at the upcoming 2017 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, and utilize Glasurit 22, 55 or 90 Line products, including primer, […]
BASF seeking submissions for 2018 R-M calendar
Mississauga, Ontario — August 7, 2016 — BASF is offering its customers another opportunity to see their work on the R-M calendar for 2017. The company is looking for unique photos of all sorts of vehicles, including motorcycles and planes, that feature its R-M brand finishes. These include Carizzma, Onyx HD, Diamont and Uno. Every year the […]
Pursuing Passion: Nick Irwin found a new career by going outside his comfort zone
By Erin McLaughlin St. Catharines — July 25, 2017 — It’s not often that people have the opportunity to make a fruitful career out of their most loved hobby. Nick Irwin spent a lot of time repairing cars in his backyard while working at a restaurant for income, but eventually grew curious about career alternatives. […]
Barett’s Blog: B.C man selling off 5-acre property alongside hundreds of vintage cars
By Barett Poley – March 30, 2017 Mike Hall, a British Columbia man, is selling a 5-acre property in Tappen, B.C for over 1.5 million dollars. Land in British Columbia has been expensive as of late, thanks to their booming housing market, but $1,500,000 for a five-acre property outside of the coastal urban-centres would normally […]
