By Lori Straus Fluffy, white snow; heavenly blue skies; and the bright sun that warms your face even when it’s -20°C outside. Maybe you’re planning to go skiing, hiking, or sight-seeing on your camping trip. Winter overlanding requires some precautions. In this blog post, I’ll take you through a few of them. Plan Your Trip—Without
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Are you looking to add something extra to your vehicle? If you’re interested in adding an aftermarket product this is the resource, from bike racks to floor mats you’ll find it in this section.
How to Prevent Auto Theft
By Lori Straus Earlier this year, Volkswagen released a popular commercial for the Jetta GLI that suggests that the car’s stick shift prevents auto theft. Although news stories about car thefts abandoned because of stick shifts show up on occasion, driving one doesn’t necessarily protect your car from theft. On the other side of the
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2020 Lexus UX 250h Test Drive
by Chris Chase 3.8/5 stars The Lexus UX is a subcompact crossover made by Toyota’s luxury brand. Introduced for the 2019 model year, it’s the least-expensive Lexus model, and the only one with a price that dips under $40,000. Based on the same underpinnings as the Toyota C-HR, the UX boasts flashier styling and nicer
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Should You Transport Your Skis on a Ski Rack or in the Car?
By Lori Straus Skiing lets you have fun outdoors in the winter and enjoy the snow we usually complain about. Whether you’re swooshing down the slopes of your favourite runs or gliding along trails, skiing is a sport that needs snow. However, most of us also need to travel somewhere to ski. If you’re driving
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Used European Luxury Hatchbacks
by Chris Chase At the beginning of the 2010s, luxury carmakers were moving away from station wagons as the market for upscale utility vehicles grew. However, not wanting to alienate buyers who appreciate a wagon’s practicality and car-like driving feel, German brands, in particular, began introducing mid-size hatchback models to replace them. In this used-vehicle
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Accessories to Make Your Car Seat More Comfortable
By Lori Straus When I was a kid, my grandmother would put this bright-pink-almost-red cushion on the passenger seat for me so I’d sit high enough for the visor to shield my eyes from the sun. (This was back when children could sit in the front passenger seat.) Rides with this cushion under me were
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2020 BMW M340i – Impressions & Review
by Chris Chase – 4.5/5 stars The BMW 3 Series has a well-established reputation as one of the best driving sedans in the marketplace, which brand purists might say has been tarnished by recent generations aimed at a wider range of luxury car buyers. A seventh-generation 3 Series arrived last year as the four-cylinder 330i
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2019 Tech Experience – JD Power
This year, the J.D. Power survey shows that collision prevention, smartphone integration and features designed to enhance comfort and convenience are most appreciated by drivers.
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Used American Muscle
While the brand-new 2020 Corvette is in the spotlight, we thought it would be a good time to look at used versions of the Corvette, as well as some of its American muscle-car competitors.
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Your Guide to Bike Racks for Your Car
Before you start shopping for a bike rack for your vehicle, really think about how you’re going to use it. Do you want a bike rack you can easily install and uninstall to help you with city commuting? Or will you need one that keeps your trunk available for long road trips?
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