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May 15

Suffering from Road Rage? Here’s How to Fix That Right Now

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Road rage… While it’s not something any of us enjoy, in today’s fast-paced and hectic world, it’s not all that uncommon. According to a survey from an insurance comparison website, almost 80% of Canadians admitted to suffering from road rage. However, even if you are prone to growling and yelling as you drive, you can still find a way to fight it. Knowing exactly what causes road rage and how to beat it can go a long way, especially if you are just about to buy a new car. Read More

May 14

How Traffic Jams Start and What You Can Do to Avoid Them

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While everyone hates traffic jams, they are one of the most common occurrences in Canada.

You can’t understand it – how can a five-lane highway become so packed? It feels as if every car in the city has joined you on the highway at the same time. Traffic creeps forward at a snail’s pace, when it moves at all. You’re forced to waste time, gas and money. What causes this? Or more importantly – how do you avoid this? Don’t fret, we’ll tell you! Read More

Apr 22

Canada’s Most Famous Cars as Seen on the Big Screen [INFOGRAPHIC]

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Did you know that American movies are littered with Canadian cars? Believe it or not, Hollywood loves Canada!

British Columbia and Ontario are particularly popular among movie producers and directors, with Vancouver and Toronto serving as backdrops for many movies, including X-Men and Mean Girls. As a result, the presence of cars from Canada is unavoidable. If you have a good eye for vehicle brands, you can easily spot the AM General Humvee in 2008’s Incredible Hulk and 2002 Lexus SC 430 in Mean Girls.
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Apr 17

5 Reasons Why It’s Better to Buy a New Car Than Used

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As a consumer in the market for a new car, the task of finding the right match is no joke. While there is a plethora of cars and manufacturers to choose from, one is also faced with the following question: should I buy a new car or a used one? While conventional opinions have swayed towards buying used vehicles, here are five reasons why it’s actually better to buy a new car. Read More

Apr 16

1956 Is When Self-Driving Cars First Appeared

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Imagine your car speeding along the highway, its steering and speed being automatically controlled by electronic sensors, while you just sit back and relax. Making travel more enjoyable and safer, self-driving cars should in theory rid the world of traffic jams, collisions and driver fatigue. The funny par is that they still sound like something straight out of a sci-fi movie, but the truth is that they are here now – and they are fully functional. What’s even more baffling is that they have actually been around for decades, originally appearing as far back as 1956. Read More

Apr 02

What’s That Car Really Worth? [INFOGRAPHIC]

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Think you know what your car is really worth? Well, think again – because not all cars are born equal.

Your car’s value does not just depend on how well you’ve preserved what’s under the hood, in the cabin or on the sheetmetal, but on other factors as well, such as branding. For instance, the Toyota FJ Cruiser can retain up to 70% of its value after 60 months of ownership, but the Chevrolet Cobalt only gets to keep 18%. [Tweet This] This means that you can resell the FJ Cruiser at a much higher price. Read More

Mar 22

Ditch Driving Stress in 7 Easy Steps

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Driving is one of the most stressful activities we do during the day. And since we spend so much time inside our cars, it’s kind of a big deal, or at least it should be. Stress increases the risk of depression, anxiety attacks and stroke – which can lead to death. So, regardless of whether you’re driving an Audi, a Lexus or just your regular Civic, you may be subjected to it. Read More

Mar 04

How to Avoid the Most Common Causes of Car Accidents

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Most people know there are dangers existing behind the wheel, but it’s easy to forget that it is the experienced driver who feels like he’s seen it all. While some drivers are definitely better than others, mistakes happen to everybody and none are exempt to that rule. Furthermore, public roads are just that: public. You are not the only one driving on the road, which means you have to take into account other drivers as well, while expecting them to make mistakes.

Keeping in mind that there are some actions you can take in order to reduce your risk of getting into car accidents. Read More

Jan 02

Autonomous Cars are The Future Whether You Like It or Not

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Let’s face the cold facts: we as humans are hardly suitable to drive. I say this only because we are killing ourselves all the time but thankfully Google is inadvertently trying to put a stop to it. Even some car manufacturers such as Volvo and GM are investing and testing the idea of autonomous cars as well. Perhaps with this new technology over 2000 people won’t have to die in car accidents each year. Read More

Dec 31

Odds of Getting Caught Drinking and Driving

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The last time you left the bar in a cab, did you think everyone did the same thing? Let’s be honest… we all know that certain someone who has climbed behind the wheel after a couple drinks. According to Paul Zador, Sheila Krawchuk, and B. Moore, the average person who is caught driving drunk has already gotten away with it 87 times. Some people might consider driving under the influence to be a seemingly less harmful act, but don’t be fooled. In 2010, it was estimated that 2,541 individuals were killed in motor vehicle crashes in Canada. MADD Canada estimates that at a minimum 1,082 of these fatalities were impairment-related. In their opinion, the 1,082 figure is a conservative estimate, due to the underreporting that results from the inability to conduct alcohol tests on surviving impaired drivers and from the need to rely on police reports. Read More