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BlogQuebec Could Sink Personalized Plates Due To Bureaucratic Ineptitude
When something sounds too good to be true, sometimes it is. After years of dragging its feet, Quebec was poised to implement its first real personalized license plate policy starting in September of 2015. Although it's currently possible to get your ham radio tag on your plate, this seemingly random …
Test Drives2015 Volkswagen Golf TSI: M-Q-B Spells Success For New Hatch4.0/5
The 2015 Volkswagen Golf TSI has enjoyed an unusual number of accolades over the past several months, with publications as diverse as the buff books and green-focused websites proclaiming it one of, if not the best car of the year. Fully redesigned for 2015, the Volkswagen Golf hasn't strayed dramatically …
First Drives2016 Audi Q3: New Look For The Compact Luxury SUV4.0/5
The Audi Q3 has just made its way to Canada, but it’s been covering ground since 2011 in Europe and other markets, where the compact luxury SUV has already found more than 400,000 willing buyers. This explains why the German brand is currently giving the model a facelift, which includes …
BlogMazda Unlimited Distance Warranty A Shot At Hyundai And Kia
Mazda's unlimited mileage warranty is a shot across the bow of competitors Hyundai and Kia, which are known for their 10-year drivetrain warranties in the United States but restrict coverage north of the border to just five years or 100,000 kilometres. Mazda's recent decision to eliminate the mileage limitation across …
Test Drives2015 Lincoln MKC: Hail Mary Compact Crossover Scores Big4.0/5
The 2015 Lincoln MKC is the first of its breed for the premium nameplate: a compact crossover that goes where Cadillac isn't, avoiding its historical cross-town rival to instead focus on more natural competitors from Japan like Lexus and Acura. More than that, however, the MKC demonstrates that the brand …
Test Drives2015 Nissan Rogue: When The Road Rises To Meet You4.0/5
Not so long ago, someone at Nissan Canada had a brilliant idea: to invite a dozen automobile journalists for a drive down Route 66, all the way from Chicago to Santa Monica, which is just outside of Los Angeles. For the choice of vehicles, Nissan had plenty of options. It …
BlogDecarie Motors: English Cars And Family Values
For a number of years now, Décarie boulevard, divided by the expressway of the same name, has become a sacred place for car enthusiasts. On Wednesday nights in the summer the parking lot around the enormous Orange Julep sphere fills with old cars, both modified and original. What many people …
MechanicalFull Inspection: The Massive 2015 Cadillac Escalade ESV
Looking to attract a younger and more dynamic group of buyers, Cadillac is breathing new life into its lineup. The traditional brand has updated the exterior of its vehicles and equipped them with the latest technologies. We recently inspected Cadillac’s most recent vehicle, the 2015 Escalade ESV, and the exercise …
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