One of those techniques is designing its vehicles to look and feel more expensive than their competitors. Mazda took that approach in 2017 by giving its second-generation CX-5 compact SUV an upscale appearance. For 2019, the CX-5 moves further in that direction with a new Signature trim level and a 2.5L turbocharged engine.
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Keeping Young Drivers in Your Family Safe
Mobile apps can offer a solution. For example, TrueMotion Family is a free app you can use on your Android or iOS phone. It offers several peace-of-mind options, like seeing where your young driver is and how they got there. The app also tells you if your teen is driving responsibly.
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5 Tips to Maintain Your Exotic Car
Bill Sanderson bought his first car—a Nissan 240SX—before he had a license. But it wasn’t to drive. He wanted to repair it and add performance modifications to it. Now, over a decade later, he’s a licensed technician who specializes in repairing and servicing European and exotic cars in Canada.
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7 Tips for Driving Through Construction Zones
You’ve probably heard time and again that there are four seasons in Canada: winter, construction, construction, construction. It’s a fact of life, yet we resist it every year. Here are a few tips to help you survive it.
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Used European Convertibles
European automakers build some of the most desirable convertibles on the market, including a number of two-seat models, commonly known as roadsters. Buying a used luxury roadster can be intimidating, thanks to the potential for high maintenance and repair costs. Those costs can be managed, though, if you know what to watch for in a used model.
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Cannabis and Driving in Ontario
Whether you’re a resident of Ontario or a visitor, you’re bound by Ontario driving laws. Last October, cannabis became legal in Canada but it can still cause impaired driving. Here’s the lowdown of what that looks like in Ontario.
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2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback Review
Toyota introduced the 12th generation of its compact stalwart for 2019 as a redesigned hatchback model built on that same new platform. It makes an excellent first impression based solely on its good looks and follows that up by being the most compelling Corolla in many years.
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The Most Eco-Friendly Cars 2015-2019
Eco-friendly doesn’t mean only using less gas and driving an electric or hybrid vehicle. After all, batteries can be disastrous for the environment. In addition, manufacturing cars leaves a large footprint, too.
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How Much of Your Income Should You Spend on Your Vehicle?
General wisdom says you should budget either 10 percent of your take-home pay or 20 percent of your gross pay for your vehicle each year.
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What You Should Know About A Used 4WD
In the most basic sense, vehicles with four-wheel drive (4WD or 4×4) have a lot in common with the average family car. Obviously, there’s an engine, and a transmission and drive shafts to get its power to the ground. But if your aim is ford streams and drive over rocks, you’re going to need something more rugged than the sedan you drive to work.
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