Western Driver

The Vintage Racing Club of British Columbia’s 25th running of its annual marquee race weekend, British Columbia Historic Motor Races, will be held on August 4 and 5, 2012, at the Mission Raceway Park – Road Course.

The 2027 Jeep® Wrangler and Gladiator Sarge deliver an unmistakable tribute to the Jeep brand’s military heritage, fusing 1941 roots with modern capability, craftsmanship and refinement. Jeep® is expanding its Twelve‑4‑Twelve Wrangler series with the debut of its 2027 Wrangler Sarge, a modern tribute to the brand’s military roots, reimagined for today’s drivers.

Saturday, May 16, 2026, celebrate British motoring heritage in the heart of VanDusen Garden. This year’s Vancouver All British Field Meet brings together everything motoring enthusiasts love: a variety of British vehicles in 62 classes, from pre-war treasures to modern future classics and modified vehicles. See featured Jaguar XJS and Rover vehicles along with hundreds of beautifully kept classics in every colour of the motoring rainbow.

Photo: courtesy Interchange Recycling. Interchange Recycling, the not‑for‑profit organization responsible for collecting and recycling used motor oil, oil filters, oil containers, used antifreeze, and antifreeze containers across British Columbia and Yukon, has opened applications for The Tomorrow Grant, its annual scholarship program supporting students pursuing Environmental Studies and Automotive Trades.

Photo: courtesy 1000 Miglia. The Millie Miglia Selection Committee, having concluded its work, has finalized the list of accepted cars for the 1000 Miglia 2026, scheduled for June 9 to June 13, 2026. Twenty-nine nations, comprising more than 400 crews, have passed the rigorous selection process: Italy remains the centre of gravity of the race, with 225 drivers and co-drivers entered, followed by the Netherlands, the United States and Great Britain.

Enthusiasts at the 2025 Talking Collector Cars seminar enjoyed a lively, collector-car discussion. As the collector‑car world continues to evolve—shaped by shifting markets, new generations of enthusiasts, environmental issues and the enduring appeal of restoration craftsmanship—the conversations that bring the community together have never been more important.

MINI Canada’s annual Rally to Cypress event, organized by Alex Camilleri, where the diversity of MINIs is on full display: classic Minis, modern Coopers, Countryman, convertibles, and EVs from across the Lower Mainland meet up and drive together to the mountain. Photos: Joan Stewart. Would you believe that on March 19, 2026, the modern BMW MINI brand marked its 25th anniversary worldwide?

Photos: courtesy Barrett-Jackson. Barrett‑Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions, has assembled an extraordinary group of Japanese performance cars for its Palm Beach Auction, taking place April 16–18, 2026, at the South Florida Fairgrounds. The lineup will cross the block with No Reserve, giving collectors a rare chance to bid on some of the most sought‑after imports of the era.

Photos: courtesy Morgan Motor Company Almost two years on from presenting Midsummer to the world, Morgan has completed the 50th and final bespoke customer commission. A limited-run barchetta designed in collaboration with Pininfarina, Midsummer is a Morgan special project that celebrates Morgan’s coachbuilding expertise and reimagines the timeless Morgan silhouette.

Hagerty Channel Debuts on Prime Video Featuring Award-Winning Automotive Storytelling. Photo courtesy Hagerty. Hagerty, has launched an automotive enthusiast, free, ad-supported channel on Prime Video, making Hagerty content available across thousands of compatible devices. “The Hagerty channel is another example of Hagerty making it more enjoyable to be a driving enthusiast,” said Marc Burns, Hagerty’s Senior Vice President of Brand and Marketing.