If you find yourself in a sinking car, what is the first thing you should do to maximize your chances of survival? As strange the question sounds, knowing the answer beforehand may help you save your and your loved ones’ lives if you are ever faced with the unfortunate situation. Read More
While hybrid electric vehicle sales make up a small percentage of total vehicle sales in Canada, big incentives and increased competition within this segment have increased sales over the past several years. There are a number of financial and environmental reasons to consider making your next vehicle purchase a hybrid one. To assist you in making this decision we’ve compiled some essential questions you might want answered before buying a hybrid. Read More
There’s no denying that the cars of yesteryear had their problems, but when it comes to features those old timers had a pretty good grasp on what they were doing! Modern cars may be safer and better-looking (depending on who you talk to), but not all of their updates have been welcomed with open arms. Sorry modern manufacturers! Here’s nine modern car features we all totally hate: Read More
Like fashion, automotive trends change each year. Innovation in technology, safety and design paired with consumer demands inspire manufacturers to test new initiatives. If you are car shopping, it’s worth taking into consideration the popular and the stylish before making the purchase. Read More
Lambo fans rejoice!
The Urus SUV that debuted as a concept back in 2012 at the Beijing Auto Show is finally becoming a reality, with a production model slated for 2018. Featuring similar platform architecture to that of the Bentley Bentayga and the Volkswagen Touareg as well as the possibility of a V10 engine developed with Audi, and carbon fiber materials to reduce weight, this luxury SUV is bound to shake things up! Read More
The massive Takata airbag recall now affects about 33.8 million vehicles in the United States, with another 7 million vehicles being recalled worldwide. If that wasn’t enough, at least six deaths and hundreds of injuries all over the world have been connected to the defective airbags. Canada is not excluded from this list of countries, but fortunately the damage does not seem to be as widespread. Read More
From cars that run on electricity to fully functioning self-driving vehicles, the auto industry has seen some exciting technological developments over the past decade. But as is the case with any new tech, testing and time determine all, and with Google recently revealing that their driverless cars have been in 11 accidents over the last six years, questions and concerns are growing louder. Read More
Well, it’s official. Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond are out as the BBC’s Top Gear hosts and in to replace the highly rated trio are a model, an actor and a motorcycle racer. Read More
Cars are getting smarter, but how soon will we actually be able to drive a crash-free car? At the SAE World Congress, Honda Research and Development Americas president Frank Paluch says that Honda is en route to creating technology and infrastructure that supports the crash-free vision – and it might take 25 years to do so. Read More
On April 23, 2015, the Liberal government announced that they’ll be making a bid to lower car insurance for Ontario car owners. The plan is to offer discounts to motorists who have installed snow tires during the winter months and to stop price hikes for drivers who were involved in minor, at-fault accidents. Moreover, the maximum monthly interest rate for auto insurance premium payments will be lowered from 3 to 1.3 per cent. Read More
