by Lori Straus No two used cars are identical. This can make comparing apples to apples difficult when you’re buying a used vehicle. So, instead of using price as your guiding factor, use value to find the right car for you. Cost vs. Value When Buying a Car The manufacturer and dealership decide the cost
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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.
Mercedes-Benz GLB vs Volkswagen Tiguan
by Chris Chase As we discussed in the first instalment in our High vs Low series, upscale automakers have injected a lot more variety into the marketplace in recent years. Much of that change has been driven by the addition of compact models aimed at first-time car buyers or shoppers looking for their first luxury
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2021 JD Power Dependability
by Chris Chase Late-model vehicles are more dependable than ever, according to the latest data from the auto industry analysts at JD Power, whose 2021 dependability study noted a 10 per cent drop in complaints from owners of three-year-old cars and trucks compared with last year. The study’s three-year timeframe means that 2018 models are
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2021 NRCan Most Efficient Electric Cars
If you’ve been following our coverage of Natural Resources Canada’s (NRCan) list of the most efficient vehicles, you’ve probably read our articles about the conventionally powered car and SUV/truck models that use the least fuel. For our third and final instalment, we’re moving into the newer territory of plug-in electric vehicles. NRCan splits the list
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Electric Vehicle (EV) 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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NRCan Most Fuel Efficient 2021 Trucks
by Chris Chase Welcome to the second instalment in our series of articles detailing Natural Resources Canada’s most fuel-efficient vehicles for the 2021 model year. In our introductory story, we told you about the top-ranked car models. This time around, we’re looking at the pickup trucks, SUVs and crossovers that offer the lowest fuel consumption
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Tow Vehicles that aren’t Trucks
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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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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