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Denis Duquet

Denis Duquet brings more than 30 years of experience as a full-time automobile journalist to the table and has an extensive list of accomplishments behind him.

He has acted as editor in chief of several different publications, including Touring, CAA's official magazine. He also spent 16 years as automotive news writer for leading Quebec newspaper La Presse. Then in 2000, he took the helm of Le Monde de l'auto magazine, now called Guide de l'auto.

Co-author and editor in chief of Guide de l'auto, he offers his expertise coordinating and hosting the same brand's television series on Vox. Lastly, Denis is part of the writing staff at www.carguideweb.com

Most recent articles

BlogStories To Follow In 2017: The growing presence of electronics
For many years, a driver’s choice of options consisted of air conditioning, FM radio and remote trunk release. Eventually, we got voice commands, followed by electronic climate control, satellite radio and, more recently, navigation systems. This last development is an integral part of a screen display that allows drivers to …
ElectricElectric Vehicles: Perfect for Small Town Drivers
All the buzz, both positive and negative, about electric vehicles (EVs) seems to focus on the issues surrounding their use in big cities. The limited range of EVs is often mentioned, along with the insufficient number of available charging stations. While various initiatives are in the works to address these …
ElectricElectric Cars: Better Batteries Are the Answer
With federal and provincial governments looking to turn buyers on to electric cars, an interesting market is opening up for automakers. There are two obstacles, however, that are putting the breaks on the widespread adoption of electric vehicles: high prices and the poor operating range of most batteries. Even though …
ElectricElectric Cars and Car Sharing: The Perfect Pair
If current trends are an indicator, electric cars will make up a large proportion of the vehicles on the road in the next few years. At the same time, car sharing programs are gaining in popularity, with businesses like Car2Go and Communauto growing across the province. The idea behind car …
BlogChristmas Gift Ideas: Car Buffers
Shopping for a car lover this Christmas? If your friend or family member enjoys polishing cars in summer, you can’t go wrong with a car buffer. And there are plenty of different products out there, available for a wide range of prices. Yes, they make buffers specifically for automobiles, and …
BlogChristmas Gift Ideas: Sunglasses for Driving, Know what to Look for
One of the most important driving accessories is a pair of sunglasses. They prevent glare when the sun is shining directly in front of your vehicle and filter UV rays that are harmful over the long-term and can cause cataracts. Given how practical sunglasses are, they generally make for a …