Latest pickup review: Vans x Space Voyager Old Skool

Vans has just released a new capsule collaboration that’s literally out of this world, partnering with none other than NASA to celebrate the space agency’s 60th anniversary in the fall. Available in both Old Skool and Sk8-Hi variations for adults (as well as a Slip-On for kids) in multiple colourways, I picked up the low …

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2018 BMW M5 review

Creating the sixth-gen BMW M5 involved more than the usual formula of adding extra horsepower and tweaking the exterior. The brand has endowed the high performance executive car with something very special this time around: M xDrive. The special setup retains sharp rear-wheel characteristics while providing loads of grip when needed, a welcome benefit on …

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2018 MINI John Cooper Works Countryman ALL4 review

The lone SUV within MINI’s portfolio is still a relatively new phenomenon, initially released in 2010 as an attempt to break into the utility segment. Surprisingly successful, considering the brand was built on selling tiny cars, the subcompact crossover entered its second generation and has been given a racy makeover by in-house tuner John Cooper …

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VanFUNDING 2018 blockchain conference bridges gap between emerging technologies

The biggest names in the blockchain, fintech, artificial intelligence and alternative finance industries gathered in Vancouver late last week for the fourth annual 2018 VanFUNDING conference. This year’s theme was CONVERGE — bringing together the key stakeholders behind disruptive emerging technologies, capital market innovations, and decentralized platforms. "We are witnessing unprecedented change that is already …

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