In movies and television, a flaming car often guarantees an explosion. It comes either as a payoff to a lengthy car chase as exhibited on multiple occasions in the Fast and Furious series or as an act of self-sabotage as seen in Breaking Bad when Walter White sets his son’s 2009 Dodge Challenger ablaze after a joy ride. Read More
A luxury car is an ideal – something to dream of, save up for and perhaps, one day, acquire. You may certainly not need a luxury car – the same way you don’t really need a piece of jewellery – but you wouldn’t mind having one all the same, if you could afford it. Read More
Modern cars tend to take a lot of heat when it comes to the old vs. new vehicle argument, especially from the mouths of classic car enthusiasts. But how do you get to the truth when you’re not a car expert? We’ll separate fact from fiction for you with 13 of the silliest misconceptions about modern cars. Take notes – and be sure to check out our list of 11 auto industry myths when you’re done! Read More
Car accidents happen all the time. Sometimes they are little fender benders, sometimes they have more tragic results. While, as drivers, we do all we can to avoid car accidents, many of us also find them to be exciting – as awful as that may sound. After all, there is a reason action movies are jam-packed with car chases and special effects. We can’t seem to ignore them when they happen. Read More
We’re not endorsing the idea in real life, but if you’ve ever wondered what sort of ride you’d need to outrun the cops in a high-speed chase, wonder no more! Police cruisers definitely offer significant power (most squads drive Dodge Chargers and Ford Crown Victoria Inspectors), but these 11 new cars beat them every time. Read More
Believe it or not, the choice you make in a car transmission says a lot about who you are as a driver. Those that like a little more excitement behind the wheel often opt for a stick-shift vehicle while newer generations of drivers almost always go for an easy automatic ride, as we pointed out in our guide to configuring a vehicle. But in order to figure out if one transmission is actually better than the other, it’s important to understand why both still exist in the first place! Read More
Misconceptions about what goes on in the auto industry aren’t anything new – for decades people have been speculating on topics ranging from car colour affecting your insurance premiums to whether the world is running out of its oil supply. Read More
To the untrained eye SUVs and crossovers (also known as CUVs) don’t have too many differences. They are both considerable family vehicles with ample room for passengers and cargo. But due to recent negative association with the term “SUV,” manufacturers have started establishing a form separation between the two. CUVs – like the Honda CR-V – are now marketed as having the practical attributes of an SUV, but with car-like drivability and fuel efficiency. Read More
Many Canadian consumers tend to overspend when creating a car budget. Recent trends show that people have grown increasingly comfortable with being in debt. Recent data shows that as of 2014, the debt-to-income ratio is $1.63 to $1. Read More
Seats are an important if slightly neglected aspect of every vehicle. It’s the part that makes drivers and their passengers feel comfortable, while carrying them to all the places they want to visit. Car engines accomplish the carrying part, but they certainly don’t make you feel cozy. As is the case with chairs and couches, the material covering your seats wears down, which means that eventually you have to change it. However, unlike furniture, you can’t push a car seat to the side of a room; you have to fix it. Read More
