Sarah undefinedFrom Sarah undefinedHomeA Royal Donation: Royle Group donates luxury Maserati to SLC’s Automotive Service Technician ProgramKingston, Ontario — Travis Royle from The Royle Group in Belleville, Ontario has donated a 2008 Maserati Quattroporte Executive GT to St Lawrence College’s (SLC) Automotive Service Technician program. Royle specifically chose SLC because his wife, Pamela has alumni connections, having graduated from SLC’s Behavioural Science Technology program in 2007. The vehicle will be used […]April 3, 2024HomeRecord-Breaking Restoration: Victoria-restored 1956 Mercedes-Benz sells for $3.4 million at auctionVictoria, British Columbia — A Classic 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL recently sold for a record US$3.4 million dollars after undergoing a complete restoration by Coachwerks in Victoria, B.C. The seller of the vehicle was Victoria-based Tim Quocksister, owner and seller of Silver Arrow Cars, who deals primarily in rare and luxury vehicles. The purchaser of the […]April 2, 2024TrainingUnder Wraps: Tesla adds six new Cybertruck wrap colours made from paint protection filmToronto, Ontario — Tesla has further expanded its customization options for the Cybertruck with the introduction of six new colour wraps. The total number of consumer options for the vehicle is now eleven, and according to an update to the Tesla shop over the weekend, the new additions include Forest Green, Satin Crimson Red, Iridescent […]April 2, 2024ProductsQuick Change: Toyota developing colour-changing paint technology using heat and lightToronto, Ontario — Toyota has filed a patent application for colour-changing paint, a technology that the automaker reports could let owners or dealerships quickly swap a vehicle’s style. The patent application was published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on March 19th and describes how the technology could be beneficial for owners […]March 28, 2024HomeBefore Your Eyes: BMW unveils coloured ‘e-ink’ coated carLos Angeles, California — BMW has recently unveiled a new tribute to an iconic vehicle from its Art Car program: the BMW i5 Art Car featuring the artwork of South African artist Esther Mahlangu. The creation pays tribute to a 5-series sedan that was customized by Mahlangu in 1991 but instead of traditional paint, the […]March 20, 2024HomeMaking Motorama History: Osoyoos, B.C. car builder wins Grand Champion at MotoramaOsoyoos, British Columbia — JF Launier, founder of JF Kustoms in Osoyoos, British Columbia has won the top prize at Toronto’s Motorama, taking home the Grand Champion award. Motorama Custom Car and Motorsports Expo—which took place at the International Centre in Toronto, Ontario—judged Launier’s design to be “the cream of the crop” of over 400 […]March 20, 2024Collision RepairThe Savellas Score: CARSTAR Stouffville showcases award-winning 1966 Chevy II Nova SS at MotoramaToronto, Ontario — CARSTAR Stouffville proudly celebrated its participation at this year’s Motorama Custom Car and Motorsports Expo—hosted at the International Centre in Toronto, Ontario from March 7 to 9—by showcasing its restored 1966 Chevy II Nova SS. The beloved family vehicle was recognized with several prestigious awards, solidifying its status as a top competitor […]March 15, 2024HomeViva la Vroom: Toronto’s Motorama Custom Car and Motorsports expo wows attendees once againToronto, Ontario — Collision Repair mag and our sister magazine Bodyworx Professional were at the Motorama Custom Car and Motorsports Expo this weekend, where the team had an amazing time exploring the largest Canadian show for classic cars. Hundreds of classics and customs were on display on Friday—and the show continued through the weekend. Admission […]March 11, 2024HomeAn Exciting Return: Vancouver International Auto Show to take place March 20 to 24 after four-year breakVancouver, British Columbia — The Vancouver International Auto Show is gearing up for a return to the Vancouver Convention Centre in 2024 after a four-year break. Scheduled to take place from March 20 to 24, the event will feature a showcase of luxury supercars, exotic, classic powerhouses and the latest in environmentally focused electric vehicles (EVs). […]March 6, 2024HomeGet Ready for Motorama: Canada’s Premier Custom Car and Motorsports Expo to occur March 8 to 10Toronto, Ontario — Canada’s largest indoor auto-enthusiast and motorsports show, the Motorama Custom Car and Motorsports Expo presented by eBay Motors, is set to come to Toronto’s International Centre from March 8 to 10. Spanning over 300,000 square feet, the event will showcase a variety of vehicles, displays and vendors. Nearly 400 custom cars, hot […]March 6, 2024Page 1 of 1
