January was a big month for big SUVs, with automakers revealing redesigned or updated versions of some of their largest utility models. Jeep revealed the first-ever plug-in hybrid Grand Cherokee (the brand’s second plug-in model), Toyota has done a ground-up redesign of its Sequoia full-size SUV, and Ford is preparing to launch a high-performance Raptor
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Used mid-sized luxury SUV coupes
The proliferation of SUV models in today’s marketplace means there’s one out there to suit almost anyone’s needs. This is especially true in the luxury categories, where many upscale automakers now offer crossover coupes that share their rugged drivetrains with SUVs but look sportier. Most of the mid-size SUV/crossover coupes come from German luxury brands,
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Used Compact Luxury Hatchbacks
Subcompact cars are common in today’s luxury car marketplace, conceived by upscale automakers to foster brand loyalty among drivers who are younger and less-affluent than the traditional luxury-car buyer. While today’s entry-level luxury offerings are mostly a mix of small sedans and crossovers, many early upscale subcompacts for North America were hatchbacks. Those are the
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Electric Vehicles Join Rental Car Fleets
What is the worst part about renting a car? Forgetting to put gas in before you hand it back, of course. That’s a recipe for a high charge on your rental bill. What if filling the vehicle before you brought it back was no longer needed? And what if renting a car could help the
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EV’s at 2022 Consumer Electronics Show
Every year, Las Vegas’s Consumer Electronics Show plays host to some of the world’s most innovative technological innovations. In recent years, automobiles have become a fixture at CES, thanks to the rise of in-car electronics and tech-intensive electric vehicles. Several automakers used the 2022 CES to showcase forthcoming battery-powered production models as well as some
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Purchasing Insurance for Your Tesla
Teslas have been around long enough now that you can buy new or used Teslas. With Sentry mode, advanced climate control, and systems you can upgrade via a simple download, these electric vehicles almost belong in a sci-fi show. And yet they’re here. For several years now, Tesla has offered its own car insurance product,
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Magnesium-Ion Batteries: The Future of EVs?
As electric vehicles continue to grow in popularity, an ongoing question is what kind of battery is best to power them? So far, lithium-ion batteries have dominated the EV market. However, a new element, so-to-speak, has been on the horizon. According to this article in Advances in Mechanical Engineering, magnesium-ion batteries may prove superior. The
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7 Tips to Help Increase Fuel Efficiency
Whether you drive a gas-powered or electric vehicle, these driving tips can help you conserve fuel to get the most out of your tank. 1. Gentle Acceleration & Deceleration It may come as no surprise that the harder you hit the gas and brakes on your vehicle, the more fuel you use. The golden guideline
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Race Tracks Across Ontario
Driving a car on normal roads in Ontario can be a joy for some people. But some may want a little more thrill and see what their car can really do. In this blog post, we’ll explore five race car tracks in Ontario and are less than a two-hour drive from Toronto. They offer the
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Resurrection of the Small Pickup Truck
Have you noticed more pickup trucks on the road lately? We certainly have. According to Kelley Blue Book (KBB), pickup trucks were four of the top 10 bestselling new vehicles in the first half of 2021 in Canada. Whereas passenger car sales dropped by 7.8% in the first quarter this year compared to the same
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