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In Praise of Volkswagen

There’s one company that has always made nice vehicle cabins—and if you read the title of the article, you’ll have already guessed that it’s Volkswagen. From one era to the next, the German brand has consistently kept up with trends while enhancing its vehicles with an added touch of refinement—even …March 6, 2017

America’s Affordable Auto Brands Lagging Behind in Interior Design

Luxury automaker Lincoln is currently working very hard to make its new Continental a headlining premium vehicle, all while the company prepares for the next generation of the massive Navigator to arrive. While most luxury vehicle manufacturers are focusing on sportiness, Lincoln is giving more thought to product design. Above …March 3, 2017

Stories To Follow In 2017: Electric cars

2017 will be a big year for the electric car. Of course, we’ll be watching closely to see how the Chevrolet Bolt EV 2017 sells, and whether the Tesla Model 3 lives up to its promises—promises that have already won over the hundreds of thousands of people who pre-ordered it. February 27, 2017

Stories To Follow In 2017: Electric vehicles? Probably. Hybrid vehicles? Definitely.

Electric vehicles are gradually gaining ground in Quebec. In fact, the Quebec government has implemented a policy favouring the purchase of hybrid and electric vehicles. There is no doubt that more electric cars will be hitting our market in 2017. The arrival of the spectacular Chevrolet Bolt EV 2017, boasting …February 23, 2017

Stories 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 …February 21, 2017

Stories To Follow In 2017: A sluggish automotive market will mean more bargains

Since practically forever, the automotive market has been cyclical. After years of climbing sales numbers, the industry usually sees a slowdown that generally lasts two or three years, before eventually getting back on track. Car sales have been amazing in recent years, but since late 2016, these numbers have started …February 19, 2017

Stories To Follow In 2017: Donald Trump and the automobile industry

Why should we care what Donald Trump does in 2017? Because this colourful character has promised some pretty interesting things concerning cars! First and foremost, the Donald, as he is affectionately known, has told American automakers that they had better keep their manufacturing plants within the country. When he said …February 16, 2017

2017 Kia Niro: PHEV and Rubbing Shoulders with Other Kia Models

A new little hybrid crossover will soon be on sale in Canada, and as we’ve mentioned in our review of the 2017 Kia Niro , it will carry a base MSRP of $24,995 before freight and delivery charges of $1,740. Even the base Niro is very well equipped, and has …February 7, 2017

The 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV’s Seven Secrets

When The Car Guide test-drove the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV, we also got the chance to chat with one of the engineers behind the vehicle’s powertrain. Here are seven surprising facts we gleaned during our meet-up and at the media presentation. 1: A Canadian compressor The Bolt EV units delivered …February 1, 2017

2017 Dodge Challenger GT: Mandatory AWD?

I’ve never been one to be convinced that AWD is useful. My last three “daily” drivers have all had all four wheels working for them and I promise you that my regular car (i.e., not a Miata, or MK1 Scirocco, or even a 1949 Ford F-1) will always be motivated …January 28, 2017

Christmas Gift Ideas: Combining Cars and Furniture for Christmas

For true car lovers, the more they surround themselves with objects that remind them of their passion, the happier they are. Often, that means scale models or pens featuring their favourite manufacturer’s logo. There are also decorative objects, like posters or frames filled with beautiful photographs. Some people even go …December 21, 2016

Christmas Gift Ideas: The Good, Old-Fashioned Road Map

The advent of new technologies like smart phones and navigation systems may have you thinking that the good, old paper road map is headed for extinction. However, plenty of places still sell them and a lot of people can’t go without their faithful map folded tucked into the glove compartment. December 16, 2016

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