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Used Vehicles and Reliability: Who can you Trust?

In the used-car market, some brands have a better reputation than others. Toyota and Lexus, for example, are generally a safe bet. Honda is also very reliable, as is its luxury cousin Acura. The latter did have its share of problems in some very precise aspects, but remains a smarter …July 31, 2017

2017 Range Rover Evoque Convertible: a Topless SUV? Why not!

A convertible sport utility vehicle may seem like a far-fetched idea, but let’s not forget that Jeep sells such a truck since 1941. However, droptop SUVs on our market are very rare, but that didn’t stop English manufacturer Land Rover from recently launching one. Since last summer, a convertible version …July 10, 2017

Accidents that save lives

During the last 50 years, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) developed ever stricter crash test standards. Manufacturers have answered by building safer vehicles. Here are the highlights of automotive safety throughout the years. Please, check out our photo gallery ! April 25, 2017

A Rainbow of Colours for the Volkswagen Golf

We often complain about the manufacturers’ lack of originality when it comes to offering paint colour choices in North America. For popular mainstream models, we’re usually limited to white and black, a few shades of grey and, sometimes, a red, a blue or a brown. Or beige. However, we can …April 14, 2017

The 2018 Chevrolet Equinox Through the Eyes of an Engineer

During our trip to South Carolina to test drive the new 2018 Chevrolet Equinox , we had the chance to chat with Larry Mihalko, ace engineer and all-around nice guy who worked on the development of this vehicle. It all started for this compact SUV back in the winter of …April 10, 2017

Vehicle Interior Design Trends: Visibility

Back when the automobile made its debut, there were no visibility problems. Since cars were roofless, you just had to turn your head to see what was happening beside or behind the vehicle. The idea for rearview mirrors first appeared in the middle of the first decade of the 20th …April 6, 2017

Car Seats Have Become Works of Art

When we visit a dealership to shop for a new vehicle, the exterior design plays an important role. However, the interior presentation of a vehicle cannot be overlooked, as many automotive manufacturers rely on the professional work of interior decorators for their seat designs. Without neglecting their comfort, obviously, even …April 3, 2017

A Return to Classic Cars?

In the early 1990s, car interiors weren’t particularly nice. Gray plastic panels were all the rage, punctuated with the odd button or other control. But the funny thing is that vehicle cabins weren’t always so bland. Back in the 1930s, cars were infused with design. Even the working man’s car, …March 30, 2017

When the Inside Trumps the Outside

As a society, are we too focussed on looks? Maybe. All too often we judge people by their appearance, before we even hear what they have to say. The same goes for books, which are literally judged by their covers. And at restaurants, we tend to choose dishes that we’ve …March 27, 2017

The Need for More Storage Space

We don’t always realise just how important are smartphones and portable devices are. Their versatility as work and entertainment tools make them an essential part of our daily routine, and we can no longer live without them, even in the car. Automotive manufacturers understood the necessity of integrating them to …March 23, 2017

Screens Just Keep Getting Bigger

Behind the wheel of a new-generation Mercedes-Benz E-Class, you can’t help but notice that there are no dials on the dashboard. You know the ones; the analog needles that tell you how fast you’re driving, what the engine temperature is and other handy information. In their place is a high-definition …March 16, 2017

Vehicle Interior Design Trends: Wood

In a world where plastic and composites reign supreme, who would have thought that a driver’s environment would still consist of a material as old as the earth itself—wood. That’s right, wood! Up until the 1930s, car manufacturers used wood for a range of components, from the chassis and wheels, …March 9, 2017

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