Pickup truck manufacturers spend a lot of advertising dollars talking up the incredible feats their vehicles are capable of, focusing mainly on what their trucks can do more of than the competition. Trailer towing is a good example. When properly equipped, some light-duty pickups can tow a trailer weighing more than 6,000 kg – the
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If you’re shopping for your next vehicle the Car Buying Tips section is for you. Here you’ll find useful information on items like how much you should spend if you should consider the number of Kilometers, and avoiding problems.
Charging Stations in Ontario
by Lori Straus EV charging stations are popping up everywhere. Although an EV car will drive on average 200-400 km on one charge (depending on the model and the weather and road conditions), you’ll find stations along many major routes from Windsor to Kenora. In fact, Electric Autonomy reports a 15% increase in the number
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2021 NRCan Most Fuel Efficent Cars
by Chris Chase After the purchase price and maintenance costs, paying for fuel is one of the most expensive aspects of owing a vehicle. According to Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), the annual cost of keeping a car or truck fueled up ranges from $1,000 to more than $7,000, depending on the model you choose. With
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Electric and Hybrid Cars Made in Canada
by Lori Straus Electric vehicles (EV) and hybrid vehicles (HV) are growing in popularity, and many countries—Canada included—have declared when they plan to have all-electric cars on the roads. However, manufacturers still build most of these vehicles outside of Canada. In this blog post, we’ll tell you which electric and hybrid vehicles are made in
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Buick Encore vs Chevrolet Trailblazer
by Chris Chase The market for luxury vehicles is stronger than ever, thanks to upscale automakers expanding their lineups to appeal to a wider range of buyers. It’s a wise strategy. In the past, upscale brands competed against one another for the attentions of vehicle shoppers seeking a certain level of performance or to project
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Japanese Mid-Sized Luxury SUVs
By Chris Chase Despite their long history in the sector, Japanese automakers have less experience building upscale vehicles than European or American manufacturers. However, that hasn’t stopped Japan’s car companies from staking their claim in the profitable luxury vehicle segments. Honda established its Acura brand in 1986, while Nissan and Toyota rolled out their Infiniti
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Brand Loyalty
by Lori Straus An important factor in deciding what car you want to buy is what other people think about that car. You’ll likely research reviews, both by professionals and by car owners. A statistic related to review research is brand loyalty: how many people buy from the same brand again? In this blog post,
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Dealer Extra’s that might be worth considering:
When buying a vehicle from a dealership most buyers will find themselves in the business or finance office before their deal is complete. This is part of the normal process at dealerships. You will agree on price and any conditions with your sales person and then meet with the business manager. This step of the
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Old vs New, Toyota, Ford, BMW
Here’s the latest instalment in our “old versus new” series of used-vehicle articles, where we compare the reliability of two subsequent generations of popular car and truck models. In this article, we look at three vehicles aimed at different audiences. The Toyota Corolla is a compact economy car known for its reliability and fuel efficiency.
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The 10 Cheapest Cars To Insure in Canada in 2021
by Chris Chase Car insurance is there to protect you if you make a mistake that damages another person’s vehicle or property or, in a worst-case scenario, injures someone. It also helps shield you from liability if you’re involved in a crash with someone who is driving without insurance. Even though it’s illegal to drive
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