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2016 Kia Sorento: One Model To Straddle Two Categories

Like many Kia models, the Sorento comes in several different configurations, each of which can be equipped with plenty of options to top off the reasonably good standard equipment. There’s also a significant range in price, considering that the most affordable Sorento, the LX, sells for $27,795. That’s $2,503 less …March 5, 2015

Renault Twizy A Non-Starter For The Quebec Market

Last week, La Presse (via its Le Soleil subsidiary) published an article claiming that Renault could be on the verge of returning to the Canadian market. Specifically, the author, Paul-Robert Raymond went on to discuss Renault's desire to take advantage of Quebec's relatively lax low-speed electric vehicle program to import …March 3, 2015

Mercedes-Benz Winter Driving Academy

A few days ago, Mercedes-Benz invited a group of automobile journalists to test the new B 250 4Matic and CLA 250 4Matic on the Olympic Basin. Fortunately, it was -30°C, which made the water hard enough for us to have some fun on it. We would have had fun if …February 13, 2015

2014: Year Of The Recall

To the Chinese, 2014 was the Year of the Horse. To anyone living in Canada, it was also the Year of the Recall. Perhaps more so than the unintended acceleration fiasco that plagued Toyota a few years back, the General Motors ignition switch recall proved to us that not only …December 31, 2014

2014’s Top 10 Game-Changing Cars

In 2014, we saw one new model after another. So many, in fact, that it’s hard to do justice to the topic in just one article. To keep it simple, I’ve selected one game-changing vehicle per category. These are not necessarily the best-in-class winners, but they’re the vehicles that set …December 30, 2014

Which Car Do You Want For Christmas?

Car enthusiasts don’t want toys. Sure, they may look happy unwrapping a snowbrush or a Mopar clock, but what they really want is an actual car. Fortunately, tastes differ widely, so loved ones have a lot of latitude when choosing the ideal gift. During a meeting of utmost importance held …December 16, 2014

Alcohol And The Holidays: Getting Home Safely

No matter where you look, ‘tis the season! The proverbial halls have been decked for nearly two months, the trees put up, the lights strung, the office party invitations sent . . . and the roadblocks set up, too. Driving under the influence has been punishable under the Criminal Code …December 10, 2014

Transport Quebec Claims Technical Incompetence, Not Fear Of Vulgarity, Behind Personalized Plate Delay

The Quebec government has responded to this week's reports that it would not be offering personalized license plates due to concerns about inappropriate English-language expressions making their way out onto the streets. Transport Minister Robert Poeti denies the LCN report linking the license plate delay to concerns about vulgarity and …December 3, 2014

Quebec 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 …December 2, 2014

SAAQ To Reduce Licensing And Registration Fees For Quebec Drivers

CTV is reporting that Quebec residents could be looking at some relief from the onerous costs of registering an automobile - and paying for a driver's license - in the near future. For those of you who remember the good old days, it used to cost under $50 for the …December 1, 2014

Mazda 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 …November 28, 2014

Decarie 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 …November 26, 2014

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