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Nissan has resuscitated its little Micra this year and The Car Guide wanted to learn more about this blast from the past. To keep the starting price under $10,000, Nissan undoubtedly had to make some compromises, so we enlisted the help of the mechanics at Garage Nicolas Demers to examine …

This year, Audi is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its TDI diesel engine, the first to include a turbocharger and direct injection on a diesel engine. During the 1970s oil crisis, Audi engineers wanted to develop a mill that would be more fuel-efficient so that they could respond to market …

Audi has developed the TDI engine continuously since its premiere in 1989. In 25 years, the brand with the four rings has since then continuously increased its lead and established numerous milestones. 1970s: Pressure from the oil crisis Development of the TDI began at Audi in the mid-1970s. The oil …

Care to guess what those aged 55 and over fear most after failing health? It’s neither death, nor worsening personal finances. Surprised? No, the second greatest fear of people 55 and over is the loss of their independence. So don’t expect them to voluntarily give up their driver’s licence, even …

If you look at the way gas prices have trended over the last 40 years, it’s clear: rising prices are here to stay. This extra pressure on drivers’ wallets is one of the reasons that the market has veered towards more energy-efficient vehicles in recent years. However, consumer demand for …

If there’s one car out there that really turns heads these days, it’s undoubtedly the Jaguar F-Type. A worthy successor to the equally superb E-Type unveiled in 1961, the F-Type comes in coupe and roadster versions. Jaguar entrusted us with the roadster for the purposes of this article. There are …

The Cherokee is most recent Jeep to hit the market, and everyone seems to have an opinion about it. People either love its style or hate it, especially the front section, which is not as Jeep-like as in the past. But this time we were more concerned about the contents …

Since its North American debut, the Mitsubishi Mirage has been the subject of a lot talk—and heated debate! While its body shape is not unpleasant, a closer look reveals all the shortcuts the manufacturer took to produce the car at a low cost. Shortcuts like that are okay, but only …

Anti-theft and tracking systems have existed for many years. They are rarely bought by choice, but usually because an insurance company requires them, especially for high-risk vehicles. These systems are mounted in the vehicle at all times and only the manufacturers can start the tracking in case of theft. In …

What do you do when it’s -30 degrees Celsius outside? You call the garage, of course! Don’t get me wrong, the 2014 Mazda3 I was test driving was running smoothly, but I wanted to get a better view of what makes it tick. So, I called my friend Ghyslain from …