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Technology/Autonomous VehiclesAutonomous Driving: Almost, but Not Quite
The regular media—read: non-automobile journalists—is already swooning over autonomous driving. For them, it will be nirvana. But we want to clarify a few things and recommend patience. The truth is that almost no legislation foresees the use of self-driving cars on Canadian roads. At best, drivers are allowed to let …
NewsBMW Hopes to Make you Regret your Tesla Model 3
It’s odd to watch BMW’s ads on the new 330e plug-in hybrid for a number of reasons. The first being that it’s promoting a hybrid and a plug-in hybrid when the Tesla Model 3 is so clearly a fully electric car, in other words, they think their car competes with …
NewsValentino Balboni Enters the World of Exhaust Systems
Does the name Valentino Balboni ring a bell? If you know your Italian supercars, you might remember the Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 of the same name. The car was named after Lamborghini’s test pilot, who has been fine-tuning the brand’s vehicles' driving characteristics since the seventies. Valentino started to work at …
ElectricKarma will Follow Tesla's Example
A few years ago, a very sleek-looking hybrid car arrived on the market: the Fisker Karma combined a GM drivetrain with electric motors. Designed by Henrik Fisker, the Karma sadly didn’t live up to expectations; after some financial setbacks, Fisker went under. The company was sold, and is back in …
NewsStolen Jeeps in Texas; Hackers are to Blame
You might remember the hacker duo that took control of a Jeep Cherokee last year: without physically touching the vehicle, they used a computer and internet connection to deactivate the steering, brakes and accelerator of the SUV. The stunt placed the Uconnect system in a bad light, since this infotainment …
Technology/Autonomous VehiclesThe State of Headlight Technology
Several new headlight technologies have been introduced in the last few years. From the first H1 lamp marketed in 1962 (legalized in 1997 in North America) to the new laser headlights, manufacturers have come a long way in terms of lighting. LED lights have been popular for several years now.
ElectricHuge Financial Losses For Tesla
In the last quarter, Tesla announced financial losses of USD$293 million. Last year, they posted losses of $184 million. Tesla has now lost money for the 13th quarter in a row. These numbers may look catastrophic, but we have to put things into context. The manufacturer is currently spending lots …
NewsMountune Spices Up The Ford Focus RS
The new super-Focus has barely made it into buyers’ hands that some are already wishing it had more than 350 horsepower. To help those people, Mountune is ready to add some juice into the compact. Mountune has been preparing high-performance parts for some time now: they specialize in European Fords, …
NewsCircuit Mont Tremblant Does Something Different: A Car Show
In a rare occurrence, Circuit Mont Tremblant will be opening its doors and holding a large car show aiming to attract enthusiasts from all over the automotive and tuning communities. The event – organized by MontrealRacing.com in conjunction with seven other local event promoters including Eurokracy, Car Fever, Auto Acethetics, …
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